If you build it, he will come. Possibly. We know that Kentucky Wildcats fans are probably the most passionate partisans in all of college basketball. And they've proven it again at Kelley Farms in Lexington. … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats Coach John Calipari Celebrated in Cornfield Portrait
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Indiana Hoosiers Take Program’s Buzz into Kentucky Game
The week leading up to the Indiana University basketball game against No. 1 Kentucky at 5:15 today at Assembly Hall has been, in actuality, a rather controversial one in Bloomington. IU Athletics sustained a bit of a public relations hit in reprimanding a group of students who planned to camp out in front of Assembly Hall for the entire week so that the fans could be first … [Read more...] about Indiana Hoosiers Take Program’s Buzz into Kentucky Game
Blue Bowl: Kentucky Downs North Carolina in Classic Tilt
After an early season loaded with various tournaments and invitationals, the Kentucky Wildcats came into Saturday's battle with the North Carolina Tar Heels at Rupp Arena looking to make a big statement on the national stage. Behind a 17 point and 11 rebound effort from Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, the Cats managed to squeak by the Tar Heels 73-72, running John Calipari's record to … [Read more...] about Blue Bowl: Kentucky Downs North Carolina in Classic Tilt
#2 Kentucky Wildcats: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #2 Kentucky Wildcats: College Basketball 111 in 111
Possible NBA Labor Negotiators
Ever since the Casey Anthony trial has concluded, I have been trying to get my legal fix elsewhere. Obviously, I am following the NFL negotiations, and the Roger Clemens debacle resulted in a mistrial. Since I have read all of the John Grisham thrillers, I am of sound legal mind and I am an expert on all things regarding the law. Therefore, I will provide some possible … [Read more...] about Possible NBA Labor Negotiators
This Kentucky (and Calipari) Team is Different
There is one huge thing missing from Kentucky coach John Calipari’s coaching resume: a national championship. Kentucky Wildcat fans have seen this similar storyline- a freshman point guard leading a John Calipari team deep into the tournament and falling short at the end. It happened at Memphis with superstars Derrick Rose (he’s only the NBA MVP this year) and Tyreke Evans … [Read more...] about This Kentucky (and Calipari) Team is Different
Ohio State Upset in Sweet 16 for Second Straight Year
For the second straight year, the Buckeyes advanced to the Sweet 16, only to be upset by an SEC team. Last year it was Tennessee who knocked them out, this year it was Kentucky, beating the Buckeyes 62-60. By: Justin Mertes-Mistretta … [Read more...] about Ohio State Upset in Sweet 16 for Second Straight Year
99 in 99:#11 Kentucky Wildcats
John Calipari was hired away from Memphis to put the Kentucky Wildcats back on the national map. In just one season in Lexington, Calipari has done that that and so much more. The Wildcats lose eight players from last year’s team including five that were selected in the first round of the NBA Draft. In what seems like it will become a yearly cycle at UK, the program brings … [Read more...] about 99 in 99:#11 Kentucky Wildcats