Kentucky Wildcats signee and five-star prospect P.J. Washington is considered the top power forward in the 2017 class by Scout. Depending on how the upcoming college basketball season goes for him, and how the power forward class looks as the 2018 NBA Draft draws closer, he could be a "one-and-done." With tonight the premiere of the John Calipari ESPN Films 30 for 30 entitled … [Read more...] about Kentucky Signee P.J. Washington on UK Critics: “they think we’re just a one-and-done school”
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Kentucky Signee Jarred Vanderbilt Articulates UK’s NBA Draft, McDAAG “Mecca,” “Dynasty”
Regardless of how good or bad Kentucky basketball performs in a given NCAA Tournament, there are still two nights on the calendar that the program always owns. Both the McDonald's All-American Game and the NBA Draft belong to Lexington, and there's no better time to revisit this phenomenon than today, with the premiere of the John Calipari ESPN Films 30 for 30 entitled "One … [Read more...] about Kentucky Signee Jarred Vanderbilt Articulates UK’s NBA Draft, McDAAG “Mecca,” “Dynasty”
ESPN 30 for 30: Top 20 of All Time List
Rating the best films in the ESPN 30 for 30 series is a highly debatable endeavor, as there are so many great documentaries to choose from. Click the title where highlighted for a review/feature on that specific film. A year ago, I would have told you that there's Hillsborough, the college football docs, and then there's everything else. Still true, except now there's … [Read more...] about ESPN 30 for 30: Top 20 of All Time List
Illini Basketball Community Shouldn’t Worry About New Assistant Orlando Antigua
(UPDATE: Illini basketball announces two more additions to Brad Underwood's staff, including one with impressive Chicago recruiting chops, as he's the former head coach of AAU powerhouse Mac Irvin Fire) We often fear what we don't know, as knowledge is the opposite of fear. Quite often attack mode is the primary instinct we take in response to what we do not know and … [Read more...] about Illini Basketball Community Shouldn’t Worry About New Assistant Orlando Antigua
John Calipari 30 for 30 “One and Not Done” is an American Dream Tale with a Twist
When the viewer reaches the most powerful and poignant sequence of the new John Calipari 30 for 30, it's truly an "a-ha" moment. At this portion of the film, which comes about a half-hour in, you understand how this documentary works on numerous levels. You also realize how and why John Calipari is such a complicated human being. The next installment in ESPN Films’ 30 for 30 … [Read more...] about John Calipari 30 for 30 “One and Not Done” is an American Dream Tale with a Twist
Kevin Knox to Kentucky Seems Very Unlikely, Despite BBN Cookies Reward
It's going to take a lot more than BBN (Big Blue Nation) cookies to land 5-star uncommitted prospect Kevin Knox. The blue chip small forward from Tampa has narrowed his choices down to three schools, and they're the bluest of college basketball's blue bloods. According to 247Sports, Knox’s top three are Duke, Kentucky and North Carolina, with the Blue Devils an overwhelming … [Read more...] about Kevin Knox to Kentucky Seems Very Unlikely, Despite BBN Cookies Reward
Illini Basketball Recruiting Gets Huge Boost By Adding John Calipari’s Right Hand Man
Wednesday was a massive news day for Illini basketball as it saw the program landing Orlando Antigua, John Calipari's former right hand man, as an assistant coach. It also saw the top rated recruit in their incoming freshman class, Jeremiah Tilmon, de-commit, just two days after he overtly posted a message of commitment to the program on social media. Additionally, less than … [Read more...] about Illini Basketball Recruiting Gets Huge Boost By Adding John Calipari’s Right Hand Man
Kentucky Signee Quade Green Makes Interesting Comments About Coach Cal’s Reputation
Like the Wu Tang Clan taught us in the early 1990s, cash rules everything around us. In the late 1990s, Puff Daddy informed society that it was all about the Benjamins. Reading transcripts of/listening to The Sports Bank's exclusive with Quade Green, another 5-star prospect heading to the Kentucky Wildcats next season, evokes both of these iconic hip-hop hits. Green on … [Read more...] about Kentucky Signee Quade Green Makes Interesting Comments About Coach Cal’s Reputation
The John Calipari 30 for 30 “One and Not Done” is Going to Be Epic
(UPDATE: we'll have an exclusive with Director Jonathan Hock on Friday, the audio and transcript of which will be posted Monday morning, alongside our review of the film) John Calipari is one of the most polarizing figures in all of sport, and the reasons for this go well above and beyond the garden variety envy that always accompanies the highest standards of success. Yes, … [Read more...] about The John Calipari 30 for 30 “One and Not Done” is Going to Be Epic
Why Do People Hate Kentucky Basketball So Much? Bill Raftery Has a Great Answer
The strong aversion that so many people feel for the Kentucky basketball program operates on many levels. Last night's narrow loss to North Carolina in the Elite 8 was probably the best game that we have seen this March Madness, and right now it feels like it was the true National Championship game. Not to take anything away from what might or might not be an excellent Final … [Read more...] about Why Do People Hate Kentucky Basketball So Much? Bill Raftery Has a Great Answer