My wife Rhonda Taylor, a teacher at Kingston Elementary school in Madison County, wanted to do something for Kentucky freshman Nerlens Noel after he went down with a season-ending knee injury earlier this month. I suggested that she have students at Kingston Elementary write their own letters for Noel and I would see that he …
Tag Archive: Nerlens Noel
Nov 17
Noel leading by example
Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari made it clear Friday night that he wants his team to follow Nerlens Noel’s lead on the court. Noel scored 15 points on six of eight shooting from the floor in the Cats’101-49 victory over Lafayette in their home opener Friday night, but more than scoring, it’s the little …
Oct 23
Wiltjer doesn’t mind being a veteran
Only one prominent player from last year’s squad – Kyle Wiltjer – will be back on the court Wednesday night in Kentucky’s Blue-White Game set for 7 p.m. Wednesday night at Rupp Arena. Although a sophomore, Wiltjer is one of the veterans among a cast of newcomers who will attempt to emulate the success of …
Apr 11
Prized recruit Noel puts UK over the top
LEXINGTON (AP) — Top prospect Nerlens Noel announced he’s joining Kentucky, bolstering the Wildcats’ hopes of defending their recent national championship and finishing with a fourth consecutive No. 1 recruiting class. The 6-foot-10 center from the Tilton School in New Hampshire selected the Wildcats over Syracuse and Georgetown on Wednesday night. “I’ll be taking my …

