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  • Cal, Wall, Patterson, Bledsoe After UK Wins

    March 18, 2010 10:11 PM

    Cal, Wall, Bledsoe, and Patterson after UK blows out East Tennessee State COACH CALIPARI: Well, you're looking at three guys up here that have just played in their first NCAA Tournament game. In our starting eight, not one of our starting eight had played in an NCAA Tournament game.... more »
  • Bledsoe Leads Cats Over East Tenn. St. 100-71

    March 18, 2010 9:45 PM

    Eric Bledsoe told LEX18 Sports that he was stepping up his play. He wasn't kidding. Does anyone remember his miss from downtown? Bledsoe was 8 of 9 from downtown, and 9 of 11 overall from the field. On top of his career high 29 points, throw in 4... more »
  • Jay Bilas Loves John Wall. UK Leads 54-26 At The Half

    March 18, 2010 8:16 PM

    "They are burning the net," says Jay Bilas who is doing the UK-East Tennessee State game. The Cats are putting on a clinic winning 54-26 after 20 minutes. At one point, Patrick Patterson had 11 while East Tenn. St. had 10. The score as 21-10 at the time.... more »
  • Wall, Cousins On Final Wooden Award Ballot Play Video

    March 15, 2010 4:22 PM

    Kentucky freshmen John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins were among the 26 players on the 2010 John R. Wooden Award ballot, announced Monday. The Wooden Award is awarded to the nation's top player. The ballot have been sent out to the panel of voters, comprised of sports media members and... more »
  • Wall, Calipari Lead Kentucky To Sweep Of AP SEC Awards Play Video

    March 15, 2010 2:15 PM

    ATLANTA (AP) - Kentucky guard John Wall has been named player of the year and newcomer of the year on The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference team, while John Calipari of the Wildcats took the coaching award.       Wall and Calipari helped lead Kentucky back to the top of the SEC... more »
  • Game Stats UK Wins SEC Tournament Championship

    March 14, 2010 4:07 PM

    Series Record -- Kentucky improves to 32-2 on the season while Mississippi State falls to 23-11. -- UK is 86-20 against the Bulldogs, including an 8-2 mark in the SEC Tournament. -- The Wildcats are 113-22 all-time in the SEC Tournament and 27-8 in SEC Tournament championship games. -- UK... more »
  • UK SEC Champs For The First Time Since 2004

    March 14, 2010 3:41 PM

    John Wall going to DeMarcus Cousins to give him a big hug after UK hung on to beat Mississippi State 75-74 to take their first SEC Tournament since 2004 said it all. No one should have lost this game. And, Kentucky almost did. With 4.9 seconds to go,... more »
  • Mississippi State Leads 35-31 Over UK At The Half

    March 14, 2010 2:05 PM

    Mississippi State is on the NCAA bubble. With a win, they are automatically in. Many of the experts on ESPN believe they won't get in unless they beat Kentucky. They played the first 20 minutes like they have to win to get into the NCAA Tournament. They lead 35-31... more »
  • Cutler Comments: Cal Blows Out Pearl 74-45

    March 13, 2010 3:45 PM

    After Tennessee got off to an 18-4 start when they last played, the first five minutes were a big concern for Cal in UK's second game of the SEC Tournament. When Darius Miller gave UK a 10-4 lead, Cal knew his players were listening. "I love our energy,"... more »
  • Cats Lead Tennessee 32-19 At The Half

    March 13, 2010 2:12 PM

    UK playing terrific defense leads Tennessee 32-19 at the half in their second game of the SEC Tournament. "I love our energy," Cal told the ABC. "I love our toughness." Tennesse shot only 28% in the first half, hitting 8 of their 28 shots. They were even... more »
  • Cutler's Comments: It Was A Tale Of Two Halves For The Cats Against 'Bama

    March 12, 2010 3:35 PM

    It was a tale of two halves in the SEC Tournament for UK in their quarterfinal game against Alabama Friday afternoon. UK was lucky to be behind by only five, 30-25 at the half, thanks to a buzzer-beating three by Darnell Dodson, which turned out to be the only... more »
  • Bama Leads UK At The Half 35-30

    March 12, 2010 2:09 PM

    It's all about shooting. The first half against Alabama to open up the SEC Tournament reminds you of the last time UK played Tennessee. Who can forget the Cats shooting 2 for 22 from downtown. Thanks to Darnell Dodson's three beating the halftime buzzer, UK trails 'Bama 35-30.... more »
  • ESPN's Vitale Picks UK's Wall As Player Of Year

    March 10, 2010 10:41 AM

    ESPN columnist and commentator Dick Vitale has named UK's John Wall as his pick for the college basketball player of the year. Vitale, in naming his "All Solid Gold First Team", also named UK center DeMarcus Cousins to the team. Vitale said about Wall that, "You can make... more »
  • Cutler Comments---- Kevin Stallings Over Cal?

    March 9, 2010 6:36 PM

    DeMarcus Cousins might battle with Cal, but he would be the first to defend him. When I moved to Lexington in the 1980's, I didn't buy into the anti-UK feeling in the south when it comes to basketball. It's part of being the NY Yankees of the South.... more »
  • Cal Pre SEC Play Video

    March 9, 2010 1:11 PM

    Cal Pre SEC On John Wall being awarded Player of the Year by Yahoo! Sports ... "Good. He deserves it. They all deserve all of those awards. They have taken on all comers; they've taken on teams that have played out of their minds, and they've come back at... more »
  • What Does John Wall's Mother Do At Games?

    March 8, 2010 5:38 PM

    He's a great kid," says Frances Pulley. "I love him to death." For a moment, can we forget that John Wall is Yahoo Sports player of the year? Let's talk about the relationship between mother and son. Frances has made it to 8 or 9 games at Rupp,... more »
  • Wall Named National Player Of The Year By Yahoo Sports

    March 8, 2010 2:44 PM

      UK freshman John Wall has been named National Player of the Year by Yahoo! Sports, while both Wall and DeMarcus Cousins were named First Team All-America by the online publication. Wall was also named Yahoo's Freshman of the Year while Patrick Patterson received Honorable Mention All-America honors. Wall,... more »
  • Plenty Of "I Love You" For Senior Day

    March 7, 2010 6:13 PM

    29-2. Cal, who says he hasn't had a day off in six months is glad the regular season is over. When it's all said and done, this might be called a great basketball team, but it's a crazy basketball team. Wasn't it just the other day, we were talking... more »
  • Cats Beat Gators 74-66

    March 7, 2010 5:03 PM

    Kentucky Players #1, Darius Miller, G On having three really strong games in a row... "I'm just trying to stay aggressive for the most part. Everyone is focusing on the other guys and it makes room for me to attack." On did coach say anything to you to... more »
  • Wall Makes Final Cut For National Award

    March 5, 2010 5:29 PM

    John Wall makes the final cut for the 2010 Bob Cousy award. Wall, called by Magic Johnson a 'superstar' during an LEX18 interview, is one of six . The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame says it's John Wall, Kansas senior Sherron Collins, Scottie Reynolds of Villanova, Jon... more »
  • Cal Worried About His Team

    March 4, 2010 8:34 PM

    After the win at Georgia, where the Cats looked especially impressive in the second half, Coach Cal still has some lingering concerns. Okay, they may be a lot more than that. Cal is worried about how his players, especially the freshman, are handling things right now.  He says it's fine... more »
  • Cats Claim Share Of SEC Title With Win Over Georgia

    March 4, 2010 12:06 AM

    John Calipari waited until Wednesday morning's shootaround to remind his Kentucky players they were playing for more than a national championship.       Sensing they needed a lift, Calipari said he told his players, "Stop. Do you understand what we're playing for today?"       The answer was the Southeastern Conference championship.... more »
  • Barkley Praises Wall After UK Beats Georgia 80-68

    March 3, 2010 10:24 PM

    After all the talk about the bad shooting, the Cats found the rim beating Georgia 80-68. UK hit 54.4% of their shots, which included 8 of 24 from downtown, which is tons better than the 2 for 22 against Tennessee. John Wall with 24 pumped in his second... more »
  • UK Over Georgia Post Game Notes

    March 3, 2010 10:20 PM

    Kentucky Basketball Postgame Notes Kentucky at Georgia March 3, 2010 Stegeman Coliseum - Athens, Ga. -- Kentucky improves to 28-2, 13-2 SEC on the season. Georgia falls to 13-15, 5-10. -- UK is 112-24 against the Bulldogs and 39-15 against UGA in Athens. -- With a win, Kentucky claims a... more »
  • Cal Would Rather Lose To Georgia.....If

    March 3, 2010 4:51 PM

    Losing to Rocky Top is bad enough. But, it's how they lost that is bothering Cal as they get ready for Georgia. "You just have to be playing with so much intensity every night out, it's like if we lose this, we are going to the electric chair," says... more »
  • Cats Struggling In Knoxville, Down 40-29 At The Half

    February 27, 2010 1:05 PM

    The Cats had a just a 37 hour turnaround between games and it's showing down in Tennessee.  The Vols lead UK 40-29 at the half. Tennessee jumped out to an 18-4 lead by beating Kentucky in it's own game, scoring 20 points in transition. John Wall leads UK... more »
  • Cal Expects Cousins To Stay At UK

    February 26, 2010 5:37 PM

    Call it a game of Liar's Poker. Call it anything you want, but Cal isn't the first to say that NBA scouts and executives lie when talking about college talent. They often say bad things about a player, because they really want them. Since most True Blue fans... more »
  • UK Over South Carolina Post Game Notes

    February 26, 2010 12:33 AM

    Kentucky 82, South Carolina 61 Team Records and Series Notes • Kentucky is 27-1, 12-1 in the Southeastern Conference and has won eight in a row. • South Carolina is 14-13 overall, 5-8 in league action. • Kentucky leads the series, 42-10, ending South Carolina's three-game win streak... more »
  • Revenge Is Sweet, Cats Beat South Carolina 82-61

    February 25, 2010 11:23 PM

     Patrick Patterson had 23 points and No. 2 Kentucky avenged its only loss this season with an 82-61 victory over South Carolina on Thursday night.        The Wildcats (27-1, 12-1) need just one more victory or a Vanderbilt loss to clinch at least a share of their 44th Southeastern... more »
  • Wall Steps Up Late And Carries Cats

    February 20, 2010 10:14 PM

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - John Wall sank a pair of free throws with 20 seconds left and had a big blocked shot to send No. 2 Kentucky to a 58-56 win over No. 17 Vanderbilt on Saturday night. "Somebody steps up," DeMarcus Cousins said of his teammate Wall, who had... more »
  • UK-MSU Post Game Notes

    February 17, 2010 12:59 AM

    Kentucky Basketball Postgame Notes Kentucky at Mississippi State February 16, 2010 Humphrey Coliseum - Starkville, Miss. -- Kentucky improves to 25-1, 10-1 SEC on the season. Mississippi State falls to 18-8, 6-5. -- UK is 85-20 against the Bulldogs and 31-12 in Starkville. -- Kentucky played its second overtime game... more »
  • Cats Survive Scare, Beat Mississippi State 81-75 In Overtime

    February 17, 2010 12:04 AM

    John Wall scored 18 points, including five in overtime, and came within two assists of a triple-double to lead No. 2 Kentucky to an 81-75 victory over Mississippi State on Tuesday night.        Wall's three-point play opened the scoring in overtime, then he added two free throws and blocked... more »
  • Wall, Cousins Named Oscar Robertson Finalists

    February 16, 2010 7:41 PM

    The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has announced that UK freshmen DeMarcus Cousins and John Wall were finalists for the 2010 Oscar Robertson Trophy, to be presented to the association's national player of the year. Cousins, a 6-11 forward from Mobile, Ala., is averaging a double-double for the Wildcats with 15.9... more »
  • UK's Wall Named SEC Freshman Of The Week

    February 15, 2010 12:01 PM

    Kentucky’s John Wall was named SEC Freshman of the Week Monday after averaging 23.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in wins over Alabama and No. 12 Tennessee. Wall recorded his third double-double of the season with 22 points and 10 rebounds against Alabama. It was the first time this... more »
  • UK Leads Rocky Top At The Half 30-29

    February 13, 2010 10:07 PM

    Electric is the only way to describe the crowd at Rupp.  The great feeling before the game, had everything to do with the record setting crowd for ESPN's Game Day show Saturday Morning. Darnell Dodson's dunk made it 6-0 UK. It was his only points in the half. ... more »
  • John Wall Glad To Be Pulled From Game

    February 10, 2010 5:12 PM

    The bar has been raised so high, when John Wall starts out with five turnovers and zero assists in the first half, some of them really bad turnovers, you are surprised. What's great about Wall is, he never put his head down, never let it ruin his night, and... more »
  • Oops! Nike Misspells "Kentucky" On Wall's Jersey

    February 10, 2010 1:17 PM

    How tough is it to spell Kentucky? Nike had a problem. Their new LeBron James jerseys they sent to UK had it wrong on John Wall’s jersey. Initially, no one noticed. There was a photo shoot Wednesday morning with John Calipari, Patrick Patterson, DeMarcus Cousins, Eric Bledsoe for the cover... more »
  • Wall Leads UK Past Alabama 66-55

    February 9, 2010 11:19 PM

     It was an historic night of scoring and rebounding for John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins, but most of the discussion after the game was about what Kentucky's two freshman phenoms did wrong in yet another easy victory for the third-ranked Wildcats.        Wall had 22 points and 10 rebounds... more »
  • Calipari Likes Wall To Run Team, Not Play To Hype

    February 8, 2010 11:16 PM

    Kentucky doesn't need John Wall to win games.       The No. 3 Wildcats are just as deadly without their star point guard playing to his potential.       In his worst appearance of the season, Wall scored six points in Kentucky's 81-55 romp against LSU on Saturday. Despite a poor night... more »
  • Cal Not Happy With Refs In Easy UK Win

    February 6, 2010 6:16 PM

    After a slow start, UK went on a 29-2 run, led 42-14 at the half and coasted to an 81-55 win. "We weren't bad," says Cal. "I brought out three or four plays after the game. We just need to eliminate them. And they all resulted in turnovers."... more »
  • UK's Wall Among 11 Finalists For Bob Cousy Award

    February 5, 2010 12:09 PM

    UK guard John Wall is among 11 finalists for the 2010 Bob Cousy Award announced Friday. This annual award is given to college basketball’s top point guard and is named after Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtics guard Bob Cousy.  An original list of 73 candidates made up of... more »
  • The Funny Side Of John Wall

    February 3, 2010 6:14 PM

    John Wall is so direct, it's refreshing. After all the talk about how frustrated he was while he went through a slump, Wall will make one change when dealing with the media. "To keep your mouth shut," says John. Wall does believe what he said needed to... more »
  • John Wall Was Smiling....Cats 85 Ole Miss 75

    February 2, 2010 11:49 PM

    Sometimes you have to take a step back before taking two steps forward. John Wall took two steps against Ole Miss. "John Wall ran our team as well as he has all year," Cal said after the Cats won 85-75. Wall, who had 7 assists, 17 points,... more »
  • UK Notes Topping Ole Miss 85-75

    February 2, 2010 10:59 PM

    FINAL SCORE: Kentucky 85, Ole Miss 75 Team Records and Series Notes • Kentucky is 21-1, 6-1 in the Southeastern Conference while Ole Miss is 16-6 overall, 4-4 in league action. • Kentucky leads the series, 97-12, including 49-2 in Lexington. • Kentucky returns to action on Saturday at LSU at 4... more »
  • Wall Back On Track, Cats Beat Ole Miss 85-75

    February 2, 2010 9:52 PM

    John Wall shook off a recent slump to score 17 points to go with seven assists while leading No. 4 Kentucky to an 85-75 win over No. 25 Mississippi on Tuesday night.       DeMarcus Cousins added 18 points and 13 rebounds for the Wildcats (21-1, 6-1 Southeastern Conference), who built... more »
  • Cal And Wall Kiss And Make Up

    February 1, 2010 6:17 PM

    One of Cal's strength is taking a negative, stopping it, and turning it into a positive. Cal's spin on John Wall telling LEX18 that he hasn't been happy playing hoops for a couple of weeks, and that he was upset that Cal said he was "awful" against South Carolina,... more »
  • Cal On John Wall Play Video

    February 1, 2010 1:20 PM

    Cal said after beating Vandy 85-72 on Saturday, that he has to get tougher with his team. That if you want to win in March, you have to turn it up even more. In the SEC Coaches Teleconference Monday, Cal talked about John Wall’s comments that he hasn’t been happy... more »
  • John Wall Is Frustrated

    January 30, 2010 9:42 PM

    John Wall doesn't look like he's smiling as much as he was earlier in the season. When I asked him if that was true, he agreed. Wall was called out by Cal after the Cats lost to South Carolina. Cal was trying to defend Patrick Patterson who was... more »
  • The Bounce Back Cats ?

    January 29, 2010 7:30 PM

    Patrick Patterson has been off offensively for a couple of games. Patterson says "it's just a bad game." He says his confidence is fine. Cal, trying to take some heat off his classy forward says that a lot of players were "awful" against South Carolina. Cal was strong about... more »
  • South Carolina Upsets UK 68-62

    January 26, 2010 11:34 PM

    South Carolina stormed the court like they just won the NCAA Championship. They might have beaten the future NCAA Champs. Kentucky, ranked No. 1 for a day and a half, fell to the Gamecocks 68-62. South Carolina swept the Cats last year. "Our guys had tremendous resolve," Carolina coach Darrin... more »
  • "We Feel The Pressure" Play Video

    January 26, 2010 4:49 PM

    One of the great things about the best Pitino teams in the 1990's was how they dealt with the road. I remember standing by a bucket where the Cats were shooting at Florida, while their fans were yelling at the Cats as soon as they walked on the court.... more »
  • The Joy And Problems Of Being No. 1 Play Video

    January 25, 2010 5:47 PM

    You have Cal and the late great Frank McGuire.  That's it.  Two coaches in NCAA history who have led three different programs to number one. "I take great pride in the fact that they have come together as a team and they have accepted coaching," says Cal. ... more »
  • UK Quotes On Being #1 And South Carolina Play Video

    January 25, 2010 4:05 PM

    UK Head Coach John Calipari On earning a No. 1 ranking… "I think our kids are excited about it. I think they wanted to be No. 1 which is a good sign, and now we are trying to teach them what it means to be No. 1. We talked at... more »
  • UK Quotes Pre-Arkansas

    January 22, 2010 5:01 PM

    UK Head Coach John Calipari On Rotnei Clarke... "I recruited him really hard and I loved him as a high school player. I've watched four or five tapes and he doesn't need a whole lot of time to get it off. He works real hard to get shots off,... more »
  • Cats No. 1 And Cal On John Wall's Future

    January 21, 2010 2:17 PM

    Sports Illustrated's and ESPN's new Power Rankings has UK at No. 1. Then on S.I., its Syracuse, Kansas, Texas, Villanova and Kansas State. Cal has said this before about one of his players leaving early for the NBA. And, in reality, what player would want to come back if... more »
  • UK Goes To 18-0 Beating Auburn 72-67

    January 16, 2010 6:25 PM

    UK blew a halftime 13 point lead, and hangs on to beat Auburn 72-67. Auburn went on a 19-6 run to get back in the game, then they tied it at 60. Perry Stevenson, who rarely is in the game at crunch time, came up big at both... more »
  • UK Leads Auburn 39-26 At The Half

    January 16, 2010 5:03 PM

    UK has missed more free throws than Auburn at home has attempted. Doesn't matter. Cats lead with ease 39-26 at the half. You don't feel the tension of a big game, but Auburn is only 9-8 with no big wins this season. Patrick Patterson leads everyone with 12... more »
  • Mid-Season Awards For Wall and Calipari

    January 13, 2010 6:13 PM

    With pre-conference schedules wrapped up, the Wildcats have earned various national mid-season accolades from basketball experts across the country. ESPN's Dick Vitale named UK head coach John Calipari his mid-season Coach of the Year and called John Wall his Player of the Year. Calipari has led the Wildcats... more »
  • John Wall On Cover Of Sporting News

    January 12, 2010 5:47 PM

    Last week it was Sports Illustrated. This week it's The Sporting News. John Wall, who if first in the SEC and second nationally in assists, and according to many 'national experts' is the most exciting player in college basketball this year, makes another national cover. Wall, who is... more »
  • Georgia Leads UK 35-34 At The Half

    January 9, 2010 5:14 PM

    Cats blow a nice lead and trail Georgia 35-34 at the half. Georgia has out rebounded UK 22-17. Georgia has out shot the Cats 44% to 40%. Georgia has 13 turnovers, the Cats only 7. The Cats jumped out 15-6. Travis Leslie had all 6 for... more »
  • Wall Among Those Growing Into College Point Guards

    January 7, 2010 4:34 PM

    HAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - All the best college point guards know what a coach needs, not just what he wants. It's a leadership quality - once defined by former Georgetown coach John Thompson - that has to be developed in all inexperienced floor generals. There are no exceptions, whether... more »
  • UK's Wall On Cover Of Latest "Sports Illustrated"

    January 5, 2010 12:10 PM

    UK freshman phenom John Wall, who was recently named a finalist for both the Wooden Award for college basketball's best player and the Bob Cousy Award for the nation's top point guard can add another accolade - Sports Illustrated coverboy. Wall, a 6-4 guard, is on the cover of the... more »
  • Wall And Patterson Among Top 30 Finalists For Wooden Award

    January 4, 2010 8:09 PM

    The top 30 candidates for the John R. Wooden Award, the nation's most coveted college basketball honor, were named today by The Los Angeles Athletic Club's John R. Wooden Award Committee. Composed of the players who will compete for this season's player of the year award, the attached midseason list... more »
  • Pitino Says Wall Never Lost His Cool

    January 2, 2010 8:40 PM

    Rick Pitino kept waiting for John Wall to lose his cool.       Moments after Louisville quieted a record Rupp Arena crowd by taking a one-point lead over No. 3 Kentucky midway through the second half on Saturday, Pitino thought for a second maybe - just maybe - the freshman superstar... more »
  • Wall's 16 Assists

    December 30, 2009 12:06 AM

    Happy Birthday to former Cat Travis Ford. On his birthday, John Wall broke his record. In1993, Travis had 15 assists to set the all-time single game record at UK. Against Hartford, Wall had 9 points and 16 assists. Cal told his team at the half to... more »
  • The Point Guard In Wall Shows In Record Setting Game

    December 29, 2009 11:21 PM

    (AP) - Between the highlight reel dunks, table jumping hustle plays and freakish speed in the open court, it can be easy to forget Kentucky's John Wall is a point guard. The freshman sensation provided a record-breaking reminder on Tuesday night against Hartford. Wall dished out a school-record 16 assists... more »
  • Cats Match Best Start In 32 Years

    December 29, 2009 9:59 PM

    (AP) - Freshman point guard John Wall set a school record with 16 assists and No. 3 Kentucky crushed Hartford 104-61 on Tuesday night. Wall added nine points and four rebounds as the Wildcats (14-0) matched their best start in 32 seasons. Wall broke the record of 15 assists, set... more »
  • Wall Sets Assist Record, Cats Crush Hartford 104-61

    December 29, 2009 8:49 PM

    Kentucky matched the school record for best start to a season with a 104-61 win over Hartford Tuesday night at Rupp Arena. John Wall set a school record with 16 assists as the Cats cruised to their fourteenth straight win, matching the 14-0 start by the 1978 national championship... more »
  • 57-31 UK At The Half Over Hartford

    December 29, 2009 7:58 PM

    Someone forgot to tell John Wall that Hartford is a cupcake game and you don't normally play hard. Shortly after the opening tip, with the kind of speed known to few men, Wall went flying on top of, and then over press row. Even without starting guard Eric... more »
  • Cats Follow Familiar Recipe For 2,000th Win

    December 21, 2009 9:37 PM

    Kentucky's 2,000th victory looked awfully familiar. DeMarcus Cousins and Patrick Patterson scored 18 points apiece and the third-ranked Wildcats became the first team in NCAA history to reach the 2,000-win plateau with an 88-44 romp over Drexel on Monday night. Kentucky improved to 2,000-635-1 in 107 seasons. North Carolina... more »
  • UK 56-20 At The Half Over Drexel

    December 21, 2009 8:02 PM

    UK jumped on Drexel right away. UK led 28-7 before a packed house that was anticipating UK's 2000th win. At that point, DeMarcus Cousins had outscored and out rebounded Drexel. Cousins had 10 points and 6 rebounds at that point. He finished the half tied with John Wall with... more »
  • UK's Wall Named Candidate For Bob Cousy Award

    December 21, 2009 10:00 AM

    UK men’s basketball freshman John Wall has been named a Bob Cousy Award candidate as announced by The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Wall, a 6-4 guard from Raleigh, N.C., is averaging a team-high 18.0 points, 7.0 assists and 2.6 steals. He ranks second nationally in... more »
  • UK Leads Austin Peay 49-35 At The Half

    December 19, 2009 4:56 PM

    UK quickly found themselves down 7-3, but Wall quickly changed the tempo. The great freshman hit three 3's to make it 16-9 UK, and the Cats were in control after that. With the score 16-11, DeAndre Liggins made his first appearance at Rupp this year.  He quickly responded... more »
  • John Wall: SEC Freshman Of The Week

    December 14, 2009 12:29 PM

    Some might say just leave the award in Lexington this season. UK has won the SEC Freshman Of The Week award every week. After Eric Bledsoe won the first one, John Wall has now won it four times in a row. Wall averaged 18.0 points, 5.0 assists, 4.0 rebounds... more »