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• Brandon Knight Or John Wall?

  August 18, 2010 4:21 PM

  If you are going to judge the three game exhibition series in Canada, we are going to give it an A plus. Sure there are plenty of things Calipari needs to work on with his young team, but when you look at improvement, and you look at how these players... more »

• Brandon Knight's Big Night

  August 15, 2010 11:15 PM

  WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) - Kentucky coach John Calipari has already started turning a top-notch recruiting class into part of a team that hopes to contend for a national championship. The Wildcats started a three-day, three-game exhibition series in Canada on Sunday night, defeating the University of Windsor 95-62. Two months... more »

• Redskins Rookie Does John Wall Dance In The Endzone

  August 14, 2010 3:47 PM

  John Wall isn't just taking over the Washington D.C. basketball scene, but the entire sports scene. Friday night during a preseason game between the Washington Redskins and the Buffalo Bills, undrafted Redskins rookie Brandon Banks returned a punt 77 yards for a touchdown. So what did he do as a... more »

• John Wall Gives Himself A "B" For Summer League

  August 13, 2010 10:12 AM

  What a difference a year makes. It wasn't that long ago, before he put on his UK sneakers, that John Wall flashed on the national scene when he dunked on NBA veteran Jerry Stackhouse. After being the best player in the NBA summer League, averaging 23.5 points and 7.8... more »

• Wall Rookie Of The Year?

  August 11, 2010 1:12 PM

  ESPN has two former UK stars in their top 3 when it comes to predicting the rookie of the year award. They have a panel of 93 basketball experts. You don't see this everyday. They have the top draft pick from the last two years as the top two... more »

• John Wall Says Don't Pressure Brandon Knight

  July 30, 2010 4:00 PM

  Brandon Knight is not John Wall. He might be just as talented, just as smart, just as electrifying once he puts on that Kentucky uniform, but John Wall doesn't want his successor to have all that pressure. "I hope people don't pressure him to do the same thing I did... more »

• Cal's Camp Sold Out

  July 27, 2010 10:40 PM

  The 2010 John Calipari ProCamp has been sold out. Enrollment has reached its limit and registration for the camp has been shut down. Interested parties can still put their name on a waiting list should a spot open up. The ProCamp starts on July 29th and runs through the 31st.... more »

• Wall Gives Bledsoe Some Tips

  July 21, 2010 12:53 PM

  The L.A. Clippers were only 1-4 in the NBA Summer League, but they are excited about the future of former UK guard Eric Bledsoe. Bledsoe is trying to adjust to life in the NBA. "Just slow down," Bledsoe told Clippers.com. There is a fine line between staying... more »

• John Wall, Morgan Newton Headline UK Freshmen To Make SEC Academic Honor Roll

  July 20, 2010 2:59 PM

  Former UK point guard John Wall made the freshman SEC academic honor roll this year. He was the only men's basketball player to make the list. Four Kentucky football players also made the honor roll, Morgan Newton, Ryan Mossakowski, Jordan Aumiller and Patrick Ligon. A total of 49 student athletes... more »

• Update On Wall, Cousins, Patterson, And Bledsoe

  July 19, 2010 11:47 AM

  John Wall is John Wall. So far, there is no sign that money and the added fame of being the first pick in the NBA draft has changed him. Doesn't matter that Wall has more than lived up to his big hype in the Las Vegas NBA Summer League.... more »

• Cousins Beats Out Wall For Rookie Of The Month

  July 18, 2010 8:55 PM

  DeMarcus Cousins has already won an award from the NBA before he's ever played a minute in a regular season game. Cousins was named the NBA rookie of the month for July. He averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds a game through five games in the Las Vegas... more »

• Wall Finally Gets Summer League Break

  July 17, 2010 11:33 PM

  LAS VEGAS (AP) - John Wall had already shown the Washington Wizards enough. The No. 1 overall draft pick sat out his team's final Summer League game on Saturday, and watched the Wizards blow a 20-point lead and lose 109-107 in overtime to the New York Knicks. Wall scored... more »

• Wall Skips Espy's, Wins Best Male College Athlete

  July 14, 2010 9:29 PM

  Former UK point guard John Wall was not at the ESPY's tonight, but if he had been, he would have accepted an award. Wall won the ESPY for Best Male College Athlete of the year. He did not win the other ESPY he was up for, Best Breakthrough Athlete. Wall... more »

• Wall And Bledsoe Talk About Head-To-Head Match Up

  July 13, 2010 8:41 PM

  As teammates at Kentucky, Eric Bledsoe looked for John Wall to get him the ball. Monday night, he was trying to steal the ball from Wall. The two faced each other for the first time wearing different jerseys in the NBA summer league in Las Vegas. Both had pretty good... more »

• A Good Start For Wall

  July 12, 2010 8:29 AM

  Former Wildcat John Wall got off to a good start in his NBA debut. The No. 1 draft pick pumped in 24 points and dished out eight assists for the Washington Wizards against the Golden State Warriors Sunday night. The only negative - a team leading eight turnovers. The Wizards... more »

• Wall Ready For Pro Debut

  July 11, 2010 6:47 PM

  John Wall begins the next phase of his career when the Washington Wizards summer league team starts its five-game summer league schedule Sunday in Las Vegas. Wall is recovered from a groin injury that made him miss a practice with the team last week. Now it's time to see... more »

• Wall Gets Injured But Still Impresses In Debut

  July 9, 2010 5:16 PM

  Even number one overall picks are bound to eventually have a, "Welcome to the big time, rookie," moment. John Wall's happened Thursday night during the Washington Wizards summer league team's first practice. Wall got tangled up and took a hard hit trying to get around a pick. Sam Cassell,... more »

• Top Pick Wall Pulls Groin In First Practice With Washington Wizards

  July 9, 2010 2:12 PM

  One practice, one injury for No. 1 draft choice John Wall. The Wizards rookie point guard and former UK star was held out of practice Friday morning with a groin injury from Thursday night's session. "He's got a little bit of tightness in his groin," coach Flip Saunders said. "He... more »

• Quincy Miller Still High On Kentucky

  July 6, 2010 11:43 PM

  Kentucky already has a commitment from the top ranked player in the class of 2011 in Michael Gilchrist, and Marquis Teague is in the top five. Quincy Miller is perhaps Coach Cal's biggest target now. Scout.com recently updated their rankings and put the 6-10 forward at number two in America... more »

• What NCAA Investigation?

  July 2, 2010 6:05 PM

  Asking questions and being investigated can be two different things. A source tells LEX 18 that the University of Kentucky knows of no investigation going on by the NCAA. TMZ.com is reporting, "Kentucky Basketball Players Subject of NCAA Probe." According to their source who was interviewed by an... more »

• Bledsoe is Ramel Bradley's Favorite

  July 1, 2010 5:58 PM

  He's Ramel. "Be smart." says Ramel Bradley. "Be smooth. Be you," says the former UK star. Bradley made a pit stop in Lexington after finishing another season in France playing ball. "Everything went good. I was in France. I had a good season, but I'm happy to... more »

• Former UK Star Wall Nominated For Two "ESPY" Awards

  July 1, 2010 3:10 PM

  Former UK men’s basketball All-American John Wall has been nominated for two categories at the 2010 ESPY Awards which will be held July 14. Fans can go online to www.espn.com/espys and vote for Wall in the category of ‘Breakthrough Athlete of the Year’ and ‘Best Male College Athlete of the... more »

• Why John Wall Picked No. 2

  July 1, 2010 11:38 AM

  As soon as John Wall found out that Washington had the first pick in the NBA draft, he knew there was one problem. He wanted to keep wearing No. 11, but he knew that the franchise's best player, Elvin Hayes, had his number retired, and convincing the franchise to let... more »

• Wall To Wear #2

  June 30, 2010 9:27 PM

  John Wall can't wear number 11 in Washington. That number was retired after the great Elvin Hayes wore it. So, the former UK point guard and number one pick in the draft has chosen his jersey number. He'll wear #2 next season for the Wizards. Wall revealed the announcement via... more »

• Wall Reacts To Story About His Father

  June 28, 2010 11:57 AM

  There was a well written controversial article about John Wall in the Washington Post before the NBA draft. The reporter, Eric Prisbell gave the former UK star information about his father that he didn't know. John Wall loves his father. He still misses him. This was in the... more »

• Wall Nominated For Two Espy Awards

  June 25, 2010 7:02 PM

  ESPN's awards show called the ESPY's attracts the biggest names in sports and entertainment, and you can bet John Wall will be there in July. He is nominated for two awards, best male college athlete and breakthrough athlete. Wall was the number one pick in Thursday's NBA draft,... more »

• Fans Line Up To Welcome Wall To Washington Play Video

  June 25, 2010 4:39 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - John Wall was driven in an SUV-size limo to the Verizon Center, where he stepped onto a red carpet surrounded by scores of fans who cheered, craned their necks and did their best to snap photos of the Washington Wizards' No. 1 overall draft pick. Once inside... more »

• Calipari's Fun And Emotional NBA Draft Play Video

  June 25, 2010 1:31 PM

  From literally talking about "walking on air", to "sweating" it out. That was the fun John Calipari dealt with for the NBA draft. "Hard to explain," said a very proud UK coach Friday morning at his camp in Louisville. "Knew what would happen for John (Wall), just hurry... more »

• John Wall Gets Red-Carpet Treatment From Wizards Play Video

  June 25, 2010 11:51 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The Washington Wizards have arranged a Hollywood-style red carpet welcome for John Wall. The franchise went over the top for its No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft, setting out a roped-off red carpet outside the Verizon Center and another red carpet inside the front doors... more »

• Wall Leads Wildcats To Record Number Of 1st Round NBA Draft Picks Play Video

  June 25, 2010 9:51 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) - John Wall is heading to Washington, and a record number of Kentucky teammates are following him to the NBA. Wall went to the Wizards with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft Thursday and four more Wildcats were among the top 30 selections, making them... more »

• Wall Taken #1 By Washington

  June 24, 2010 7:34 PM

  As expected, John Wall is a Washington Wizard. Thursday night, Wall became the first Kentucky Wildcat ever selected as the first pick in the NBA draft. Wall averaged 16.6 points, 6.5 assists and 4.3 rebounds a game. Wall only worked out for one team in the pre-draft process and that... more »

• John Wall Gets New Teammate Before He's Drafted

  June 24, 2010 7:09 PM

  ESPN says John Wall has a new teammate even before Washington picks him. Kirk Hinrich, a smart tough veteran guard would go from Chicago with the 17th pick to the Washington Wizards. It's all about the money for Chicago. This would free up enough cap space for them... more »

• Wall Officially Announces Reebok Shoe Deal

  June 23, 2010 10:14 PM

  On the eve of the NBA draft, John Wall introduced his new shoe with Reebok. Reebok officials did not release contract terms. Yahoo! Sports, citing anonymous sources, reported the deal is for five years and $25 million. The "ZigTech Slash" is part of the ZigTech collection of Reebok. The guard... more »

• John Wall Fights Butterflies

  June 23, 2010 6:26 PM

  There are millions of basketball fans in China who know what John Wall knows, that he is going to be playing in Washington after his name is called first in Thursdays nights NBA draft, but that doesn't mean Wall won't be nervous. "I'm excited and at the same time... more »

• Wall Poised To Make Draft Night History

  June 20, 2010 6:37 PM

  LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Former freshman sensation John Wall could make history Thursday night. The standout guard could become the first University of Kentucky player to be the first pick in an NBA Draft. That statistic even surprises former Kentucky great Sam Bowie. He told the Lexington Herald-Leader that he... more »

• Wall Works Out For Washington Wizards

  June 17, 2010 3:58 PM

  The seemingly inevitable selection of John Wall as the No. 1 overall pick in the draft came to bit closer to fruition Thursday when the Kentucky point guard worked out for the Washington Wizards. Wall showed his dribble-drive ability with both hands, hit pull-up jumpers and threw down dunks during... more »

• Wall A Cover Boy Again

  June 16, 2010 6:06 PM

  John Wall appears on the cover of the latest edition of ESPN the Magazine. The cover story is, of course, about the upcoming NBA draft where Wall is expected to be the first pick. The Washington Wizards have that top pick in the draft and the franchise says it has... more »

• Another Sign That John Wall Is Going To Washington

  June 11, 2010 11:22 AM

  The suspense, not that there was much, seems to be over. It's now even more obvious that it looks like John Wall is going to be Washington's first pick in the NBA draft on June 24. New Wizards owner Ted Leonsis said he is "not allowed to" make that... more »

• Bledsoe "Remarkable Physical Specimen" & Wall

  June 10, 2010 1:44 PM

  The value of John Wall when you compare it to Blake Griffin, the No. 1 pick in the 2009 NBA draft is night and day. Griffin of the LA Clippers reportedly signed with Nike for $400,000 a year. Wall gets 5 million a year for five years with Reebok.... more »

• Sources: Wall Signs $25 Million Deal With Reebok

  June 9, 2010 10:52 PM

  Former UK point guard John Wall is getting richer by the day. According to Yahoo! Sports, Wall has reached an endorsement agreement with Reebok worth $25 million over five years. Yahoo! reports the deal exceeds what most industry insiders believed even Wall, a spectacular talent, could get in this marketplace.... more »

• Former UK Star Turning Into A Rock Star?

  June 8, 2010 10:46 AM

  John Wall the rock star? According to the Washington Post, after Rondo and the Celtics beat the Lakers to tie the NBA championship series at one game each, "he moved through the hallway of Staples Center like a rock star, with people seeking his autograph, stopping to shake his... more »

• Calipari Still "Coaching" The Draft Cats

  June 5, 2010 6:08 PM

  John Calipari is still "coaching" and guiding the five former Wildcats headed to the NBA draft. He said on his website, CoachCal.com, that he's spent the last few days helping out all five of his former players with phone calls to them and to NBA executives interested in potentially drafting... more »

• John Wall Talks About His Father

  June 2, 2010 6:15 PM

  John Wall was the guest on Wednesday's episode of "Jim Rome Is Burning." Wall chatted in studio with Rome about the unique experience of being a star basketball player at Kentucky and the possibility of being the top pick in this month's NBA draft. He also opened up... more »

• President Obama Gives John Wall A Big Shout Out

  May 25, 2010 11:09 PM

  John Wall has already gotten some love from President Barack Obama. Before the Cats played South Carolina this past season, the president called the team to congratulate them on their fundraising efforts for Haiti. Obama told Wall he'd been watching him. On Tuesday, in an interview with Marv Albert about... more »

• John Wall The Role Model

  May 25, 2010 4:19 PM

  For a minute, try and forget that John Wall is a superstar. Think of all the parents that could take this comment and talk to their children, who might listen more because it's John Wall. "You gotta stay humble," says the former UK superstar. "It's kind of... more »

• Wall Says He Thinks Calipari Staying At Kentucky Play Video

  May 21, 2010 2:31 PM

  CHICAGO (AP) - John Wall believes John Calipari will stay at Kentucky, even if he has a chance to coach LeBron James. At the NBA combine in Chicago, Wall said Friday that it was Calipari's "dream" to coach Kentucky and "I feel strongly he's going to stay." Even if Calipari... more »

• Washington Looking At Wall And Turner

  May 21, 2010 3:02 AM

  Already, John Wall is thinking about the possibilities. He can envision looking toward the home crowd and seeing President Barack Obama in the stands, cheering him on as he tries to resurrect the Washington Wizards. "That would be big time," he said. That would also describe the... more »

• John Wall In Chicago For NBA Pre-Draft Camp

  May 20, 2010 11:30 AM

  We are in Chicago for the NBA Pre-Draft Camp. Fifty one players, including John Wall are expected to talk to 150 media members from all over America who want to interview players before the NBA Draft on June 24th. Besides Wall, Patrick Patterson, DeMarcus Cousins, Eric Bledsoe and... more »

• John Wall Was Nervous For NBA Lottery

  May 19, 2010 1:14 PM

  After John Wall won his first college game with a last second shot against Miami, he admitted to being really nervous before the game. He never looked nervous on the court, and so it wasn't the kind of comment you expected. Just before he saw that Washington won... more »

• First Pick, And Likely John Wall, Goes To The Washington Wizards

  May 18, 2010 9:22 PM

  With a lucky charm from the franchise's best days, the Washington Wizards won the NBA's draft lottery Tuesday night. Washington moved up from the No. 5 spot to earn the top pick in next month's draft, when it will likely choose between Kentucky freshman John Wall and national player of... more »