Don't think Louisville vs. Kentucky is a hard-core rivalry? Check out the Final Four smack-talking t-shirts after the jump. This is NASTY. Brutal, like Duke vs. North Carolina. … [Read more...] about Kentucky vs. Louisville: rivalry t-shirt wars (photos)
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Bulls grab Kentucky’s Marquis Teague: building point guard depth
Derrick Rose. Tyreke Evans. John Wall. Brandon Knight. The lineage of John Calipari-coached point guards is beyond impressive. That tradition continues with McDonald's All-American and one-and-done Marquis Teague from Kentucky. Teague is one of six players from Lexington who were drafted this year. He was joined by fellow Wildcats Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist … [Read more...] about Bulls grab Kentucky’s Marquis Teague: building point guard depth
Is Kentucky star Michael Kidd Gilchrist the Next Scottie Pippen?
During the McDonald's All-American Game, ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Williams called Kentucky recruit and MAA co-MVP Michael Gilchrist the "next Scottie Pippen." With his versatility and ability to get after it on the defensive end, that comparison is actually not too far-fetched. (This is a Paul M. Banks/David Kay collaboration.) … [Read more...] about Is Kentucky star Michael Kidd Gilchrist the Next Scottie Pippen?
#1 Kentucky Wildcats vs. #4 Louisville Cardinals: everything you need to know
It's a bluegrass, bourbon, basketball battle. The biggest meeting ever between the two rivals from the state of Colonel Sanders' fried chicken and his secret recipe. It's the Kentucky Wildcats vs. the Louisville Cardinals at the Final Four in New Orleans. Sounds very Southern (and drunk) to me. Let's get to it! … [Read more...] about #1 Kentucky Wildcats vs. #4 Louisville Cardinals: everything you need to know
More Kentucky Wildcats tourney wins=more emphasis on one-and-done prospects
There aren't many songs about Kentucky. However, Elvis (Presley, not Costello, Grbac or Dumervil) did sing about "the cold Kentucky rain." But with the way Kentucky's college basketball team whipped Baylor today, and how convincing they look as the favorite to cut down the nets in New Orleans, and it'll be "Kentucky reign." And Kentucky reign is based on John Calipari buying … [Read more...] about More Kentucky Wildcats tourney wins=more emphasis on one-and-done prospects
#2 National Recruit, Kentucky’s Anthony Davis Put up Quadruple Double
McDonald’s announced four male and four female finalists today for the Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Award. The annual award, named after DeMatha High School coaching legend Morgan Wootten, recognizes the nation’s top boys and girls high school senior student-athletes. In addition to their skills on the court, the winners must demonstrate outstanding character and exhibit … [Read more...] about #2 National Recruit, Kentucky’s Anthony Davis Put up Quadruple Double
Kentucky Wildcats Lead the Way with Three McDonald’s All-American Recruits
McDonald’s® unveiled the official rosters for the 34th annual McDonald’s All American Boys Game and 10th annual Girls Game during its annual selection show today on ESPNU. The Games will be played on March 30 at the famed United Center in Chicago, Ill. 5 schools (Duke, North Carolina, Louisville, Syracuse and Ohio State) boast two All-Americans, but Kentucky leads the … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats Lead the Way with Three McDonald’s All-American Recruits