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Calipari Talks Recruiting And Kanter's Future
September 1, 2010 9:56 AM
With four five-star recruits already committed to Kentucky, John Calipari says he's not done recruiting for the class of 2011. "We're still out there actively looking," Calipari said Tuesday evening at a book signing in Lexington. ""We've got good news all summer. We've got a lot of kids that... more » -
ESPN's Erin Andrews Will Be At Calipari's Clinic
August 31, 2010 12:52 PM
ESPN's Erin Andrews will appear as a special guest at the 2010 Women's Clinic. Since the 2004 season, Andrews has served as a reporter for the ESPN College Football Saturday telecast, the Saturday Primetime college basketball game and Big Ten college basketball coverage. In 2005, she began reporting from... more » -
Kyle Wiltjer Picks UK
August 28, 2010 8:48 PM
Kentucky has landed another blue-chip commitment for the class of 2011. Kyle Wiltjer, a 6-foot-9 power forward from Oregon, verbally committed to Kentucky Saturday night during halftime of the Elite 24 high school basketball all-star game. The announcement ended a whirlwind 12 hours for True Blue fans following Wiltjer's... more » -
Kentucky And Louisville Want Chase Behanan
August 26, 2010 1:45 PM
Will this come down to a battle between Cal and Ricky P? Too early to tell because of the other big time programs involved with Chase Behanan. You have to love the theatrics. The 6-foot-7 inch star at Bowling Green HS was excited about going to spend quality time... more » -
UK Moves Up In Merchandise Sales
August 26, 2010 10:03 AM
John Calipari is helping pay for part of his salary with the additional merchandise sales at Kentucky. Kentucky made the biggest jump in the Top 20 moving up five spots to No. 8 since Calipari took over. The SEC is dominating with 5 of the top 8 schools. ... more » -
Kentucky has #2 And #3 In Rivals New Rankings Play Video
August 24, 2010 3:34 PM
Rivals.com released it's new rankings for the class of 2011 today, the same day Scout.com released its rankings. Scout has Anthony Davis at number one, while Rivals puts Austin Rivers there. Rivals, however, lists Marquis Teague and Michael Gilchrist at two and three respectively, where Scout has them five and... more » -
Antoine Walker: A Changed Man?
August 24, 2010 11:57 AM
Antoine Walker is telling friends that he is a changed man. Now 34, the former UK star and three time NBA All-Star sounds like a humbled athlete fighting to overcome his tremendous lapses in judgment and restart his NBA career. "He said, ‘I made a lot of mistakes,'"... more » -
DeAndre Daniels Headed To Prep School
August 23, 2010 7:17 PM
DeAndre Daniels, who was thought to be a possibilty as a late addition to the Kentucky basketball roster, will attend prep school this year and enter college in the fall of 2011. Daniels trainer told the Lexington Herald-Leader that Daniels wanted to get more physically and mentally ready for college.... more » -
Could Coach Cal Add Another Cat This Year?
August 19, 2010 10:42 PM
Could John Calipari still add another player to the number one recruiting class for the upcoming basketball season? According to Evan Daniels at Scout.com, Deandre Daniels may opt to return to the 2010 class. He is currently listed as a 2011 recruit. Daniels high school coach tells Scout.com the Deandre... more » -
Elzy Promoted To UK Women's Associate Head Coach
August 19, 2010 7:59 PM
University of Kentucky head women's basketball coach Matthew Mitchell announced Thursday that Kyra Elzy has been promoted to associate head coach. "I'm excited to announce that Kyra Elzy has been promoted to associate head coach," Mitchell said "She is such a good fit here (at UK) because she has a... more » -
UK Women's Hoops Schedule Includes Duke, Notre Dame
August 18, 2010 9:32 PM
LEXINGTON, Ky. - The University of Kentucky women's basketball team will face a bolstered schedule for the 2010-11 season that includes seven opponents who finished in the final ESPN/USA Today Top-25 poll last season, UK head coach Matthew Mitchell announced Wednesday. UK Hoops opens its 37th season of varsity women's... more » -
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 » -
Would ESPN Like To Change UK's Ranking?
August 18, 2010 2:48 PM
Duke is ESPN's Preseason pick as number one. That probably doesn't surprise any True Blue Fans. Andy Katz has Kentucky 13th. Here are his reasons. Katz put this out in May. You have to wonder if would like to change his mind after Kentucky's three game exhibition series... more » -
Cats Win Final Game In Canada 104-75
August 17, 2010 1:17 PM
In their third and final exhibition game in Canada, the Cats once again rolled over the Windsor Lancers 104-75. The Cats were led once again by freshman point guard Brandon Knight who had 27 points and nine assists. Knight averaged 25.6 points per game over the three game stretch. Darius... more » -
Cal Says Canada Trip Helping His Cats
August 16, 2010 10:57 PM
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) - Kentucky won its second exhibition game in Canada despite having a limited roster. The Wildcats, with just eight players available Monday night, still managed to turn up the defensive pressure in a 96-68 victory over Western (Ontario) University. Kentucky started its three-day, three-game exhibition tour without... more » -
Cats Get Second Win In Canada, 96-68 Over Western Ontario
August 16, 2010 9:29 PM
Another game, another blowout win for the Kentucky Wildcats in Canada. They beat Western Ontario 96-68 behind a game-high 24 points from Doron Lamb. He must have gotten the message. After Sunday night's game, John Calipari called out Lamb for his poor performance in the game after he'd done so... more » -
Cats Lead 48-37 At The Half Against Western Ontario
August 16, 2010 8:14 PM
The Kentucky Wildcats are still trying to find themselves, but it is only August. The Cats have a 48-37 lead over Western Ontario in Windsor, Canada. Once again, in front of a completely pro-Kentucky crowd. True blue fans have most definitely come out to support their team. DeAndre Liggins and... more » -
Jones Has Stress Fracture, Will Miss Rest Of Trip
August 16, 2010 1:30 PM
Freshman forward Terrence Jones has a stress fracture of the rib and will not play in Kentucky's final two exhibition games in Canada. Jones left Sunday night's game against the University of Windsor with a shoulder injury. An MRI taken Tuesday morning in Detroit revealed that the rib injury... 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 » -
Cats Win In Canada 95-62, Knight Leads The Way
August 15, 2010 9:14 PM
If you were worried that Brandon Knight wouldn't pick up where John Wall left off, his first game as a Wildcat may have given you some hope. The freshman point guard was the star of Kentucky's 95-62 win in Canada over the Windsor Lancers. Knight finished with 31 points, seven... more » -
Cats Lead 43-35 At The Half In Canada
August 15, 2010 8:02 PM
It's halftime of Kentucky's first exhibition game in Canada and the Wildcats lead the Windsor Lancers 43-35. Freshman point guard Brandon Knight leads the way with 15 points. UK finished the half on a 13-2 run sparked by nine points from Knight. DeAndre Liggins has eight points and Darius Miller... more » -
Cal And The Cats Help Kids In Detroit Play Video
August 14, 2010 4:33 PM
John Calipari and his players made a quick stop in Detroit on their way to Canada on Saturday to help with the Samaritan's Feet organization. They were at one of the YMCA's in the city, giving new shoes to needy children and washing their feet. After that, of course, the... 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 » -
Anthony Davis Tells UK He's A Cat
August 13, 2010 6:19 PM
John Calipari has a new commitment from what some say is the player to have in the class of 2011. Anthony Davis wants to play at UK. "I think from a long term standpoint he is the best prospect in the 2011 class," says Evan Daniels the National Basketball... more » -
Calipari Talks About No Enes Kanter And Canada
August 13, 2010 5:17 PM
Calipari And Cats Talk About Trip To Canada UK Head Coach John Calipari Opening remarks... "I've had a lot of fun here in the last two weeks. It's kind of gotten my juices going to be able to coach. And the stuff we do traveling, I call it... more » -
Enes Kanter Not Going To Canada
August 13, 2010 2:08 PM
The big news from Calipari was expected. There is no Enes Kanter for the three game exhibition trip to Canada. "He won't be making the trip because we've heard nothing right now," said Calipari. "He's with his father, who's in the country, and he'll probably be with him... 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 » -
Which New Cat Wants To Wrestle?
August 12, 2010 6:51 PM
This is UK's roster with their numbers. No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown (Previous School) 0 Enes Kanter F 6-11 272 Fr. Istanbul, Turkey (Stoneridge Prep) 1 Darius Miller G 6-7 230 Jr. Maysville, Ky. (Mason County) 2 Stacey Poole, Jr. G 6-4 203 Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. (Providence)... more » -
Cal And The Cats To Help Needy Children In Detroit
August 12, 2010 5:13 PM
University of Kentucky Head Basketball Coach John Calipari brings hope and new shoes to needy children in Detroit. Through a partnership with Samaritan's Feet and the Boll Family YMCA, Coach Calipari along with his staff and basketball team will exemplify servant leadership by washing the feet of students from the... more » -
UK's Amber Smith Tears Her Left Knee
August 11, 2010 5:01 PM
Kentucky women's basketball senior point guard Amber Smith (Winter Haven, Fla.) is out indefinitely after suffering a knee injury during a pickup game in late July while sophomore center Anna Cole (Mondovi, Wisc.) will transfer to a university closer to her home. Smith, who missed the final 12... 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 » -
UK Recruit Still Misses His Father
August 11, 2010 9:55 AM
We often forget that great players are like the rest of us. They have families. They deal with pain. Michael Gilchrist who is going to be an instant star for UK is hurting. When he needs to feel better, he watches "The Lion King." Most know the story... more » -
Calipari Tells Cats To Start "Screaming"
August 10, 2010 4:12 PM
Since the 1990's we've seen more leap years than UK basketball practices that have been open to the media. Perhaps, John Calipari is going to change that. Although TV Cameras are not allowed to shoot practice before the season officially begins, there was still plenty to see. The... more » -
Former UK All-American Bogans Joins Chicago Bulls
August 7, 2010 4:28 PM
CHICAGO (AP) - A person with knowledge of the deal says free agent Keith Bogans has agreed to a deal with the Chicago Bulls. The person tells The Associated Press the deal is guaranteed for one year with a team option for a second. The person was granted anonymity... more » -
Former Cat Keith Bogans Traded To Bulls
August 6, 2010 10:27 PM
CHICAGO (AP) - A person with knowledge of the deal says free agent Keith Bogans has agreed to a deal with the Chicago Bulls. The person tells The Associated Press the deal is guaranteed for one year with a team option for a second. The person was granted anonymity because... more » -
UK Threatens Legal Action Over Story Alleging It Paid A Top Recruit Play Video
August 4, 2010 11:14 PM
The University of Kentucky is threatening legal action over a story written in the Chicago Sun-Times, which alleges that UK paid a recruit $200,000 for his commitment. LEX 18 received a copy of letter sent from UK's attorney to Sun-Times reporter Michael O'brien who wrote the story. The letter demands... more » -
Kanter's Amateur Status Still Up In The Air For Canada Trip
August 3, 2010 4:28 PM
Will UK freshman Enes Kanter be able to play in Canada? His amateur status is still in question and the freshman center might not be cleared to play in time for the Wildcats' three-day trip to Canada later this month. UK spokesman DeWayne Peevy confirmed Tuesday that Kanter has qualified... more » -
Calipari Pleasantly Surprised After Early Practices
August 2, 2010 5:09 PM
John Calipari says he is pleasantly surprised by a lot of things after two days of practice with his new, and very young, team. UK gets ten practices before their trip to Canada in mid-August. Calipari said in an audio tweet on Lexy that he had no idea that Stacey... more » -
Nebraska Hires Former UK Assistant Tracy Webster
August 2, 2010 4:24 PM
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska head basketball coach Doc Sadler has filled out his three-member staff of assistants with the hiring of Tracy Webster from DePaul. In a news release Monday, the Huskers say Webster is joining Wes Flanigan and Chris Croft. Flanigan was hired in May from UAB, and... more » -
Darnell Dodson Won't Play For UK This Season
August 1, 2010 9:36 PM
Junior Darnell Dodson will not play for UK this season. UK coach John Calipari made the announcement Sunday night via facebook. Calipari said Dodson is academically eligible and that if he decides to return, he could practice with the team if he met their standards. Calipari began 'Camp Canada' on... 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 » -
Cousins Misses Kentucky
July 29, 2010 4:14 PM
True blue fans think it, of course. But Demarcus Cousins? Yep, he wishes he would have stayed at Kentucky one more year. "I miss this place. I'd even start going to classes again," laughs Cousins. Okay, maybe not going to class again, but the senitment is the same. "I really... more » -
Rondo Makes Final Team USA Squad
July 28, 2010 4:08 PM
Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo was among 15 players selected to Team USA's final roster on Wednesday. Asked whether he felt Rondo was an unconventional choice for international play, coach Mike Krzyzewski defended his selection. "He's unconventionally become an NBA champion and a triple double guy in this league. I... 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 » -
UK's Top Recruit Takes Break From Basketball
July 23, 2010 10:24 AM
UK's top recruit for 2011 doesn't want to pick up a basketball. "I just want to have fun with my friends now," Michael Gilchrist told the Philadelphia Enquirer. You can love the game and at times need a break. That's what the best high school player in America... more » -
Calipari Cancels Beshear Fundraiser
July 21, 2010 9:48 PM
UK basketball coach John Calipari has cancelled a fundraiser for Governor Steve Beshear's re-election campaign, the same day news broke that he was hosting it. Calipari and his wife Ellen had sent out invitations to the event at his home in support of Beshear. It was a $1,000 donation to... 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 » -
Vargas Won't Attend Canada Trip With The Cats
July 20, 2010 4:39 PM
Sources confirm to LEX 18 Sports that Eloy Vargas, one of John Calipari's signees for the upcoming season, will not be attending the trip to Canada with the rest of the team. Vargas is still reportedly finishing up some course work in Miami and is not on campus yet. The... more »
