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• Brandon Knight Makes Top 10 Rookie List

  May 15, 2012 12:31 PM

  Kyrie Irving is the NBA rookie of the year. Irving, who averaged 18.5 points per game for Cleveland, received 117 of the 120 first place votes to win the award for the 2012 season. He also led all rookies in field-goal percentage (46.8), was second in assists (5.4) and... more »

• Turnovers Aren't Trouble In November

  November 22, 2011 1:00 PM

  True Blue fans are upset over the combination of 18 and 11. Freshman point guard Marquis Teague has 11 assists and 18 turnovers this season. After four games last year, Brandon Knight had 18 turnovers. After his first four games at UK, John Wall had 18 turnovers.... more »

• Knight Has No Regrets About Leaving For NBA

  October 16, 2011 11:21 PM

  (AP) - Former University of Kentucky guard Brandon Knight is not regretting leaving the Wildcats to play in the NBA, despite the league's lockout, Knight's mother says. Tonya Knight says her son is enjoying practicing with some of the best players in the NBA, including Derrick Rose and Russell Westbrook.... more »

• Knight Staying Busy And Upbeat During Lockout

  September 13, 2011 11:03 PM

  Brandon Knight is working out with a few NBA All-Stars in Los Angeles and is not worried about the NBA lockout, according to The Detroit News. The Pistons first round pick told the newspaper that he is spending the summer practicing with Kevin Love and Russell Westbrook and taking... more »

• Knight Excited To Take Part In Exhibition Game

  August 14, 2011 9:42 PM

  After a year of constant scrutiny from John Calipari, Brandon Knight will get a chance to see what it's like to play against his former coach. "It should be a fun experience," Knight said of facing Calipari's Dominican Republic National Team in an exhibition game Tuesday night. "Knowing Cal... more »

• Tayshaun Prince Expects Pros To Flock To UK During Lockout

  July 28, 2011 3:02 PM

  Tayshaun Prince believes the exhibition game of Kentucky Pros versus the Dominican Republic in August will only be one part of a busy summer and fall of NBA players migrating to Lexington. With the NBA currently in a labor dispute, players are barred from working out at their team's... more »

• Kanter & Knight's Stock Goes Up

  May 23, 2011 1:24 PM

  I can't imagine UK not beating UConn by a dozen if Enes Kanter was playing. Realizing that will always be a sore topic for many True Blue fans, it's possible, that when it's all said and done, that Kanter will end up being even better than many expected. ... more »

• Knight Decides To Stay In NBA Draft Play Video

  May 6, 2011 10:34 AM

  (AP) - Kentucky freshman Brandon Knight announced Friday that he will keep his name in June's NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of eligibility. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound guard said he made his decision after a combine for league scouts, where he was told he could be among the... more »

• Brandon Knight To Announce His Intentions Friday

  May 5, 2011 8:28 PM

  UK announced that Brandon Knight will meet with the media Friday morning to announce his intentions for the NBA draft. Presumably Knight will declare that he is keeping his name in the NBA draft. John Calipari said on Wednesday that Knight got the confirmation he needed to stay... more »

• Cal: Knight Gets Confirmation To Leave, Jones Doesn't

  May 4, 2011 3:38 PM

  John Calipari talked with ESPN's Andy Katz about the combine and said all four of his players were helped out in this process. Calipari told Katz that Brandon Knight got the confirmation he needed to stay in the draft. Cal also said this about Terrence Jones. "You had... more »

• Calipari, Cobb Among Catspy Winners

  April 25, 2011 9:50 PM

  University of Kentucky Athletics presented 26 honors at the ninth-annual CATSPY Awards, held Monday at Memorial Coliseum to recognize athletic and academic performance during the 2010-11 year. With co-winners in some categories, a total of five teams and 21 individuals were recognized. Men's basketball and the rifle team were... more »

• Liggins, Knight, Jones Staying Or Leaving?

  April 20, 2011 6:14 PM

  With DeAndre Liggins, Brandon Knight and Terrence Jones declaring for the NBA draft, there is a perception among some True Blue fans that Cal just pushes his players out the door to the NBA. That isn't true. What he has done is push if he believes it the right thing... more »

• Knight And Jones Staying? Play Video

  April 13, 2011 3:00 PM

  Are they staying or going? Brandon Knight and Terrence Jones have tough decisions. Become an instant millionaire or come back to Kentucky for your sophomore season. Cal has talked to both of his freshman and many in the NBA. " It's still too early to tell how... more »

• Will Cal Coach This Summer?

  April 12, 2011 4:28 PM

  Cal might end up having a busy summer. He says he's been asked by a couple of different countries to coach their teams. Cal believes that the experience of coaching in the NBA made him a better coach. "Maybe international experience will help me," said Cal on CoachCal.com. ... more »

• Cal Will Have Second Meeting With Knight & Jones

  April 11, 2011 2:18 PM

  Kentucky basketball was in great shape for next season with the number one recruiting class even before they tossed the ball up for the Hoop Summit in Oregon a few days ago. All four of Cal's recruits showed that they can not only help right away, but as expected,... more »

• Poor Shooting Comes At Wrong Time For Cats

  April 3, 2011 12:44 AM

  HOUSTON (AP) - Brandon Knight had the ball and Kentucky's season in his hands. Then the player who guided the Wildcats to their first Final Four in 13 years behind a series of gutsy game-winners did something unexpected: He gave it up. Knight opted to pass to teammate DeAndre Liggins... more »

• Too Soon: Kemba And UConn Send Cats Home

  April 3, 2011 12:35 AM

  HOUSTON (AP) - When it's win or go home, nobody's better than Kemba and the kids. Kemba Walker scored 18 points Saturday night to lift Connecticut to its 10th straight victory since finishing off a .500 Big East regular season, a 56-55 win over cold-shooting Kentucky that moved the Huskies... more »

• Knight, Cats Ready For Shot At Redemption

  April 1, 2011 11:35 PM

  HOUSTON (AP) - Brandon Knight can run through the list of Kentucky's issues over the winter as easily as the straight-A student can rip through an exam. Missed shots, inexperience and untimely defensive lapses - all valid reasons why the Wildcats found themselves wobbling through the regular season collecting nearly... more »

• The Wait Is Over! After 13 Years Kentucky Returns To Final Four Play Video

  March 27, 2011 9:41 PM

  NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Kentucky spent 13 straight springs watching other schools play in the Final Four, a destination college basketball's winningest program considers its birthright. At most places, that's hardly a drought. In the Bluegrass, it's a lifetime. Now coach John Calipari and the Wildcats - finally - are... more »

• Final Four! Cats Beat UNC 76-69

  March 27, 2011 7:13 PM

  Kentucky is heading back to the Final Four. The Cats defeated North Carolina 76-69 in the East Regional Final to earn the school's 14th Final Four appearance and their first since they won the NCAA title in 1998. DeAndre Liggins hit a three pointer from the corner with... more »

• Knight's Shot Sends No. 1 OSU Packing

  March 26, 2011 1:26 AM

  NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Ohio State had all the momentum, all the experience, the phenomenal freshman inside and the veteran shooters outside. They'll take it all back to Columbus a lot earlier than most people expected. Brandon Knight answered a tying 3-pointer by the Buckeyes' Jon Diebler with a floating... more »

• Knight Hits Game Winner But Veterans Carry Cats To Elite 8

  March 26, 2011 1:15 AM

  NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Brandon Knight did it again. Knight knocked down a jumper with 5 seconds remaining as the fourth-seeded Wildcats stunned top-seeded Ohio State 62-60 on Friday in the East regional semifinals. Senior center Josh Harrellson held his own against Ohio State super freshman Jared Sullinger, scoring... more »

• Cats Win! Knight's Jumper Lifts UK To Upset Victory

  March 26, 2011 12:11 AM

  Brandon Knight's pull-up jump shot with 5 seconds to go lifted the Cats past No. 1 seed Ohio State 62-60. Kentucky advances to a regional final matchup against North Carolina. Josh Harrellson carried Kentucky for most of the game, scoring 17 points and grabbing 10 rebounds and more than... more »

• Kentucky And Ohio State Ready For Blockbuster Game

  March 24, 2011 6:42 PM

  NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Kentucky prides itself on its history, and rightfully so. The Wildcats have done just about everything there is to do in college basketball. Whether you're talking about their 51 NCAA tournament appearances, 13 Final Fours or seven national championships, few programs rival the bluebloods from the... more »

• Knight Surging As Wildcats Advance In NCAAs

  March 23, 2011 6:13 PM

  (AP) - Kentucky freshman Brandon Knight has spent all season trying to live up to the high expectations that come with playing point guard for John Calipari. The expectations don't come from Calipari, but from Knight himself. The straight-A student is well aware everything he does will be compared to... more »

• Cats Growing Up In NCAA Run

  March 21, 2011 5:46 PM

  (AP) - Kentucky coach John Calipari kept saying all season he liked his team. He said it when the Wildcats suffered through a miserable 1-7 record on the road in the Southeastern Conference. He reiterated it when his freshmen-laden roster lost six straight close games. So when Kentucky limped through... more »

• More UK Notes On Cats Comeback Win Over WVU

  March 19, 2011 7:08 PM

  More UK notes after Cats beat WVU 71-63. UK beat WVU 38-22 in the second half. #1 Darius Miller -- Hit huge 3-pointer with 4:11 remaining to give the Cats a five-point lead. #3 Terrence Jones -- Tallied 10 second-half points. -- Recorded his team-leading 12th double-double of the... more »

• Knight Has Career Day In Cats Win

  March 19, 2011 6:48 PM

  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - It's not taking Brandon Knight long to build an impressive resume in the NCAA tournament. A game-winning shot in the closing seconds of his debut. A career-best 30 points in his next game, helping Kentucky back into the round of 16. Less than 48 hours after... more »

• In Their Words: Cats React To Withstanding WVU

  March 19, 2011 4:21 PM

  Post-game quotes following Kentucky's win over West Virginia. COACH CALIPARI: Hard fought game. It was a hard fought game, and it was a good win for us. I was really proud of how we played those last five or six minutes. Q. Brandon, obviously a different night for you... more »

• Game Notes UK 71 WVU 63

  March 19, 2011 3:00 PM

  Game notes with the Cats holding WVU to only 22 points in the second half and coming back to win 71-63. - Kentucky's appearance in the NCAA Tournament is its NCAA-best 51st, and the Wildcats now have an all-time record of 103-45. West Virginia was playing in its 24th tournament... more »

• Kentucky 71 West Virginia 63

  March 19, 2011 2:30 PM

  Down 41-33 at the half, the Cats went to work in their second game of the NCAA Tournament against West Virginia. UK goes on a 13-2 run thanks to 6 points by Josh Harrellson, 5 by Brandon Knight and 2 free throws by Terrence Jones as the Cats grab... more »

• WVU 41 UK 33 At The Half

  March 19, 2011 1:12 PM

  The best way to show the world that it's one bad game and not a slump is to come out firing. Brandon Knight who didn't hit a shot against Princeton until he won the game, hit two quick three's to give the Cats a 6-2 lead over West Virginia.... more »

• Cal Isn't Surprised Knight Is The Hero

  March 17, 2011 7:47 PM

  Calipari's comments after Brandon Knight's shot beat Princeton 59-57 "I'm happy we won the game. There's my opening statement." Q. Josh or Darius, Brandon did not have a very good shooting night to say the least, had not made a shot until the final one. Describe the final... more »

• Knight's Drive Propels Kentucky Past Princeton

  March 17, 2011 5:55 PM

  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Brandon Knight missed his first seven shots and even found himself on the bench in the final minute against Princeton. His confidence could have been shaken. His ego could have been bruised. His head could have been a mess. Yeah, right. One of the... more »

• Bobby Knight Says Stop Complaining

  March 14, 2011 6:00 PM

  Open Letter To Cal 2 The NCAA making you a 4 seed is a joke. I've known you since the 1980's. You are emotional. Being a 4 seed had to send you through the roof. The NCAA treats you like a second class citizen no matter where you... more »

• "Bring It On!" Cats Storming In To NCAA Tournament

  March 13, 2011 5:19 PM

  ATLANTA (AP) - The Kentucky freshmen donned their championship caps, cut down the nets and hopped around like this something new to them. Which, of course, it was. For the Wildcats, though, this was just business as usual at the Southeastern Conference tournament. Brandon Knight scored 17 points, Darius Miller... more »

• Cats Win Tournament Title No. 27, Miller Named MVP

  March 13, 2011 3:16 PM

  Kentucky beat Florida 70-54 in the SEC Tournament Final, capturing the school's 27th conference tournament championship. Darius Miller was named Tournament MVP after playing his third solid game in a row, notching 15 points and 6 rebounds in another performance by the Cats that suggested they're playing their best... more »

• Kentucky Leads Florida At Halftime Of SEC Tournament Final

  March 13, 2011 2:11 PM

  A hot start and balanced scoring has Kentucky ahead of Florida 34-29 halfway through their matchup in the SEC Tournament Final. Back to back three pointers by DeAndre Liggins and Brandon Knight put Kentucky ahead 12-5 at the 16:12 mark. Florida answered with a hot shooting streak of... more »

• Late Injuries Dampen Cats' Blowout Win

  March 12, 2011 3:23 PM

  Kentucky beat Alabama 72-58 in the semifinals of the SEC Tournament but may be short handed in Sunday's final. Doron Lamb and DeAndre Liggins both had to leave the game in the final two minutes with ankle injuries. Liggins was able to walk off the floor under his own... more »

• Knight Is Growing Up

  March 12, 2011 8:33 AM

  Look for the good in the bad. When you see it, you will notice a change. Brandon Knight's numbers weren't awful against Ole Miss except with his 4 turnovers with 6 assists. But, that wasn't the end of the world. "Brandon's floor game was bad, and Terrence wasn't... more »

• Facts and Stats: Kentucky Advances In SEC Tournament

  March 11, 2011 6:46 PM

  Kentucky Basketball Postgame Notes Kentucky vs. Ole Miss March 11, 2011 SEC Tournament Quarterfinals Georgia Dome - Atlanta, Ga. -- Kentucky wins its fourth consecutive game and improves to 23-8 on the season. Ole Miss falls to 20-13. --The Wildcats are 97-13 all-time against the Rebels and 15-0 against... more »

• All-SEC Teams

  March 8, 2011 1:40 PM

  This is the list of every player who was honored by the SEC. Terrence Jones is the SEC freshman of the year. Jones and Knight make the All-SEC team. Brandon Knight, Jones and Doron Lamb make the All-SEC freshman team. And DeAndre Liggins makes the all-defensive team. Florida's... more »

• Facts and Stats: Kentucky Beats Tennessee

  March 6, 2011 3:16 PM

  Kentucky Basketball Postgame Notes Kentucky at Tennessee March 6, 2011 Thompson-Boling Arena - Knoxville, Tenn. -- Kentucky improved to 22-8, 10-6 SEC on the season. Tennessee drops to 18-13, 8-8 SEC. -- The Wildcats are 146-66 all-time against the Volunteers and 52-47 against Tennessee in Knoxville. -- UK swept... more »

• Kentucky Completes Comeback, Beats Tennessee and Earns Bye In SEC Tournament

  March 6, 2011 2:24 PM

  Kentucky overcame poor shooting and rallied to beat Tennessee xx-xx Sunday in Knoxville, Tenn. Kentucky clinches a first round by in this week's SEC Tournament with the win. Possibly just as important, UK won a close game and a road game in the SEC, something they've struggled to do... more »