Jan 27
John Calipari has accepted his team’s current identity. The Kentucky coach admitted it was “nice to walk out of” Rupp Arena with a 75-70 triumph over LSU Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats blew a 15-point lead, but held on despite “playing not to lose” down the stretch. “We are giving people a chance to beat us,” …
Jan 23
LEXINGTON – Former Kentucky All-America selection Jamal Mashburn has been tabbed as Kentucky’s Southeastern Conference Basketball Legend and will be honored at this year’s SEC Tournament being held in Nashville, Tenn. A two-time All-America pick during his three years at Kentucky, Mashburn was the cornerstone of UK’s return to the elite of college basketball. He …
Jan 13
(1) Anthony Davis: “His arrival completed a much-needed piece of the puzzle Kentucky needed to win a national championship. Davis had a block party that lasted from the opening tip until the final buzzer, a celebration that ended with Kentucky’s eighth national championship.” (2) Darius Miller: “I covered Darius Miller when he played in the …
Jan 02
Kentucky coach John Calipari hasn’t changed his coaching style this season. It’s just his approach to the players that has changed based on the team’s immediate needs. “Here’s what happens, they don’t want to change,” Calipari said earlier this week. “So your choice is, OK coach Cal, I’ll let you stay the same. How would …
Dec 09
Kentucky coach John Calipari told his team they have a choice to make during the next three weeks. It’s a decision that could determine where the Wildcats end up when it’s all said and done. “There’s eight or 10 teams that are better than all the rest of the teams in the country,” the Kentucky …
Dec 08
Kentucky coach John Calipari can’t wait to get more time with his team. He will get that opportunity when finals are finished this week. From then on, with the exception of Christmas break, the Wildcats will focus on nothing but basketball. “This is an unbelievable three weeks,” he said. “We’re practicing twice tomorrow (Sunday). Finals …
Dec 05
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Dec 03
NEW YORK (AP) — Indiana, Duke and Michigan remained the top three teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll. Look all the way to the bottom and you won’t see Kentucky’s name for the first time since John Calipari became coach of the Wildcats. Indiana, which has been No. 1 since the preseason poll, …
Nov 22
Kentucky coach John Calipari will host his team for Thanksgiving today. The schedule is less basketball and more social activities. “We’re going to have Thanksgiving at my house, we’re going to do a walk‑through later in the afternoon … we’re not going to practice. We may do a little bit of film stuff at my …
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