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April 30, 2012 10:55 AM
After impressing a lot of folks around the NBA in his rookie season, the perception seems to be that John Wall struggled in his sophomore year - if you call struggling playing about the same as he did last year.
In fact, Wall characterized his second season status quo...
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April 26, 2012 7:53 AM
John Wall is starting to have fun. That isn't an easy thing to do when your team has won only 29% of their games.
Making millions is nice, but when you play for a bad team and the pressure is on you because you are the star, it becomes...
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April 10, 2012 4:51 PM
At midnight on Thursday, April 12, Reebok will sell a limited edition of John Wall "Beyond the Gold" Zig Encore shoes at a store in New Jersey.
Only 12 will be sold. Each shoe will be individually numbered. The former UK star plays his first game of the season...
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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....
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October 20, 2011 10:53 PM
John Wall is considering challenging Blake Griffin for NBA slam dunk supremacy.
Wall is considering entering the next NBA slam dunk contest - whenever that may be - he said at an event for the release of his new Reebok Zig Encore basketball shoe in New York City on...
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July 28, 2011 12:12 AM
Eight former Kentucky players now in the NBA will return to Lexington to play the Dominican Republic National Team - coached by John Calipari - in an exhibition game at Rupp Arena Aug. 15.
The eight man "Kentucky Pros" team will consist of John Wall, Eric Bledsoe, DeMarcus Cousins,...
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May 17, 2011 11:10 AM
John Wall did some great things as a rookie for Washington, and at times he struggled because of a number of factors.
Although he would never use this as an excuse, it all added up. Injuries, playing on a bad team, and the obvious, learning how to play in...
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May 5, 2011 5:44 PM
John Calipari has invited John Wall to return to Lexington this summer if the NBA has a lockout, which is expected.
That's according to Michael Lee at the Washington Post.
Wall said he hasn't made his final decision about returning to take summer school courses
"I told...
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May 4, 2011 4:52 PM
Former UK men's basketball All-Americans John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins continued their success in the NBA, finishing second and third in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting.
Wall finished second, behind Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers, with 295 points and Cousins finished third with 81 points....
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April 18, 2011 1:18 PM
When you fight injuries, play for a really bad team which drives you crazy because you only won 23 games, but inspite of that, when you look at the numbers, John Wall had a very good rookie season.
The former UK star averaged 16.4 points and 8.3 assists as...
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April 9, 2011 8:55 PM
As they always seem to do, rumors have started popping up about John Calipari leaving Kentucky for the NBA. Whether it be for the Miami Heat, or the latest rumor in the New York Knicks, Calipari has said he expects these rumors every year.
Cal's former point guard John...
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April 6, 2011 8:42 AM
Two former Wildcats had big nights in NBA action Tuesday.
John Wall led Washington to its third straight win. The former UK guard and No. 1 draft pick scored 26 points, dished 12 assists, grabbed six rebounds and finished with four steals in a 107-105 win over Detroit.
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March 31, 2011 9:29 AM
John Wall was ejected from the Washington - Miami game Wednesday night after he retaliated for two elbows thrown by Heat big man Zydrunas Ilgauskas.
Wall merely paused after the first elbow caught him square in the face as he was guarding the 7-foot-3 Ilgauskas on top of the...
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March 29, 2011 8:40 AM
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - For rookie John Wall, March Madness meant helping the Washington Wizards avoid making NBA history as a one-win road team. He ensured that, scoring a game-high 28 points Monday as the Wizards beat the struggling Utah Jazz, 100-95 in overtime for only their second road...
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March 16, 2011 8:11 AM
John Wall injured his foot when it was stepped on during Monday night's game against Oklahoma City. But the former Wildcat overcame the pain to score a double-double in a 98-79 Washington loss to Chicago.
Wall's status was reportedly iffy before the game, but he showed no ill effects,...
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February 23, 2011 6:19 PM
Michael Jordan has it, Tiger Woods, LeBron James, Serena Williams, John Wall, the list goes on and on. Elite athletes always have a little help from their genetics.
Could your child be the next superstar?
Chad Moody is a parent of a young boy who plays baseball and...
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February 18, 2011 11:39 PM
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Sacramento's DeMarcus Cousins had 33 points and 14 rebounds, Washington's John Wall racked up 22 assists to win the MVP award, and the rookies rallied to beat the sophomores 148-140 Friday night in the NBA All-Star weekend's Rookie Challenge. Led by the Kentucky connection of former...
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February 17, 2011 8:20 AM
It was a good night in the NBA for last year's UK draft class, with four ex-Cats finishing the night in double figures.
Former UK forward Patrick Patterson got some extra playing time in Houston's 114-105 loss to Philadelphia Wednesday night.
He made the most of it.
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February 14, 2011 8:35 AM
John Wall earned a double-double, helping Washington roll to its first road win since April of 2010.
The former Cat scored 19 points and dished out 14 assists in the 115-100 Wizard victory over Cleveland. The win snapped a 25-game road losing streak for Washington.
"It's like Christmas,"...
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February 9, 2011 8:07 AM
A familiar face mingled among Wildcat players in the locker room before and after the Tennessee game Tuesday night.
Washington Wizard's guard John Wall came to town for the game. UK coach John Calipari says the former Wildcat and first round NBA draft pick spoke to the team before...
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February 8, 2011 4:45 PM
Things are tight at UK. That's normal. You have a UK team tied for last place in the SEC East, and if UK's perfect record at Rupp under Cal doesn't continue Tuesday night, UK will be in last place by themselves.
No one feels good about what's happening with...
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January 18, 2011 12:05 PM
Jerry Sloan is old school. So, when the veteran coach of the Utah Jazz compliments a player, it has meaning.
John Wall had one of his best games on Monday going against Deron Williams, who is one of the best point guards in the world.
"He's a terrific...
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January 17, 2011 9:23 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rookie John Wall had 19 points and a career-high 15 assists to lead the Washington Wizards to their fourth straight home victory and first two-game winning streak of the season, 108-101 over the Utah Jazz on Monday afternoon. Nick Young scored 25 points, and Andray Blatche had...
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January 17, 2011 12:40 PM
John Wall isn't having the rookie season he wants, and when you look at his numbers, it's better than he probably thinks, but you can't question his toughness. It's driving him crazy that not only has he missed 12 games and started 21 of the 26 games he's played.
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January 11, 2011 2:25 PM
John Wall is just trying to get healthy. The injuries and DNP, did not play next to his name in the box scores have been driving him crazy.
DeMarcus Cousins is just trying to figure out the NBA and how he has to deal with it. He's getting better...
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January 6, 2011 9:13 AM
John Wall recorded his second straight double-double Wednesday night.
The former UK guard scored 18 points and dished out 14 assists, tying his career helper mark.
But it wasn't enough to lift Washington. The Wizards fell 109-97 to Philadelphia.
Wall logged 38 minutes. He went 6-of-14 from...
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December 28, 2010 8:50 AM
John Wall upped his point production in his second game back from a knee injury,
The Washington Wizard guard scored 13 in a 100-93 loss to Houston Monday night.
The former Cat only hit 2-of-7 from the field, but knocked down 9-of-13 from the free throw line. Wall...
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December 27, 2010 7:58 AM
John Wall returned to action for the Washington Wizards Sunday night after missing five games due to a knee injury.
The former UK guard came off the bench and scored four points, hitting just 2-of-9 from the field. Wall also dished out four assists and pulled down half a...
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December 20, 2010 11:51 AM
John Wall is hurting both mentally and physically.
Like all great competitors, being sidelined with an injury is driving him crazy. Plus, he's now missed 40% of Washington's games this year and the percentage is only going up.
The talk has been Wall's problem was knee tendinitis. It's...
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December 13, 2010 5:14 PM
Mel Daniels was one of the greatest players in the old ABA. A two time league MVP who averaged 15 rebounds a game.
Through the years, it's always fun talking with Mel about two of my favorite topics, basketball and cowboy boots. I've known him since the 1980's, never...
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December 8, 2010 8:30 AM
John Wall tied his career assist mark with 14 in a losing effort against the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night.
The Washington Wizards lost the game 115-108.
The former Wildcat guard pumped in 22 points to go with his 14 helpers and only turned the ball over three...
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November 27, 2010 6:42 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Washington Wizards rookie guard John Wall will miss Saturday night's game against the Orlando Magic with a bruised right knee. Center Yi Jianlian and forward Al Thornton are also out for the Wizards. Wall, the No. 1 draft pick this spring, is averaging 18.0 points and 9.1...
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November 10, 2010 10:24 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rookie John Wall got his first professional triple-double with 19 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 98-91 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Yao Ming missed most of the game after he strained a tendon in his leg...
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November 3, 2010 10:13 AM
John Wall's 9 steals ties a franchise record. Not a bad opening night at home. Throw in his 13 assists and 29 points and yes 8 turnovers, it was a great performance by the former UK superstar.
With Washington beating Philadelphia 116-115 in overtime, we thought you might want...
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November 2, 2010 10:24 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - John Wall had 29 points, 13 assists, nine steals and eight turnovers in his home debut, outshining fellow rookie Evan Turner as the Washington Wizards beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 in overtime Tuesday night in the first matchup of the top two picks in this year's draft....
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October 28, 2010 11:03 PM
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Dwight Howard had 23 points and 10 rebounds to lift the Orlando Magic to an easy 112-83 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, giving the NBA's newest arena a grand opening and spoiling No. 1 overall pick John Wall's debut. Vince Carter had 18...
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October 22, 2010 8:01 AM
Many Kentucky fans figured him for a super hero.
Now it's confirmed.
ESPN has created comic book covers for each NBA team and the Washington Wizards' cover features former UK point guard John Wall.
You can visit ESPN.com to see all of the covers, but you have...
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October 18, 2010 5:27 PM
After scoring 19 and dishing out six assist, Knicks Coach Mike D'Antoni believes the John Wall will be unstoppable if he becomes a shooter.
"Probably one of the fastest, most physically gifted players that we'll have in the league. I hope he never learns to shoot real well, because...
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October 13, 2010 5:41 PM
When it comes to having confidence, don't worry about Terrance Jones.
How a player sees himself can have a lot to do with how they adjust to life as a college player. "Versatile player who pretty much likes to take advantage of his matchups," say the 6-foot-9 freshman forward....
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October 11, 2010 10:20 AM
Are you ready to see John Wall wearing a Zig Slash?
Reebok has unveiled the Zig Slash, a signature model for Washington Wizards player and former UK star John Wall.
The show has the original aggressive Zig Tech sole unit that comes in blue with a matching black...
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October 6, 2010 2:39 PM
(AP) -- Here's how Gilbert Arenas looks at his role with the Washington Wizards: show top pick John Wall the ropes, then "move on."
Arenas spoke after the Wizards' preseason opener against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, the first time he was met with reporters since his brief...
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September 29, 2010 9:57 AM
John Wall is impressing his new teammates.
"He's going to be a great player," Wizards guard Kirk Hinrich told Associated Press.
"He's definitely got the tools. He's a great athlete, and it seems like he really wants to learn."
That's what the veterans look for. Even though...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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