Kentucky Wildcats

As Jamal Murray left early for the NBA last year, 5-star blue chip prospect Malik Monk took his place in Lexington. It's truly  "succeed and proceed," followed by "reloading, not rebuilding." Kentucky is a de facto NBDL franchise and I mean that as a compliment; I always have. Being the first and foremost NBA Developmental Program is the defining characteristic of Coach John … [Read more...] about Kentucky Basketball: Malik Monk NBA Draft Stock Report

Kentucky is a de facto NBDL franchise and I mean that as a compliment; I always have. Being the first and foremost NBA Developmental Program is the defining characteristic of Coach John Calipari's recruiting pitch. We've been saying it for years- Coach Cal is a social trail blazer in that regard. He's developed a system that both a.) works for everyone involved b.) flies in … [Read more...] about Kentucky Basketball: Bam Adebayo NBA Draft Stock Report

Kentucky is a de facto NBDL franchise and I mean that as a compliment; I always have. Being the first and foremost NBA Developmental Program is the defining characteristic of Coach John Calipari's recruiting pitch. We've been saying it for years- Coach Cal is a social trail blazer in that regard. … [Read more...] about Kentucky Basketball: De’Aaron Fox NBA Draft Stock Report

ESPN NBA Draftnik Chad Ford, who answered media questions during Friday’s NBA Draft media call, did some Q&A on the Kentucky Wildcats, Tyler Ulis, Jamal Murray, Skal Labissiere and Alex Poythress and more. Here’s transcript of the Ulis and Poythress Answers via ESPNmediazone.com Go here for the Murray analysis and here for the Labissiere vivisection. So will Tyler Ulis and … [Read more...] about Will Tyler Ulis and Alex Poythress Even Get Drafted?

Following the demolishing of Duke in the Champions Classic, Kentucky Coach John Calipari was asked by a reporter if the pedestrian performance by Skal Labissiere was worrisome for Skal. The Port-au-Prince, Haiti native fouled out in just 13 minutes, and committed two turnovers. On the plus side, he had seven points and four rebounds in that limited amount of action. "He's … [Read more...] about Kentucky C Skal Labissiere: the 2016 NBA Draft Wildcard

The 2016 NBA Draft is stating to take shape, at least on paper- Ben Simmons #1 to the Philadelphia 76ers, Brandon Ingram #2 to the L.A. Lakers, and maybe Dragan Bender, possibly the next Kristaps Porzingis, #3 to the Boston Celtics. Or it could be possibly Buddy Hield, Kris Dunn, Marquese Chriss and Jamal Murray, in an order that's anybody's guess, right after the top … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats SG Jamal Murray Likely Top 5 Pick in NBA Draft

Sports are not "pure competition," where results are determined solely on merit. We'd like to think and feel that way, but it's just not so. Nothing in life is actually a pure meritocracy. Athletics is a business, and it's just like the rest of the business world (or just life in general) where it's all about who you know. Connections always help. Lots of coaches' sons, across … [Read more...] about John Calipari Brings His Son, Brad Calipari, Onto Kentucky Roster

"Succeed and proceed;" that's the mantra in Lexington. Kentucky is a de facto NBDL franchise and I mean that as a compliment; I always have. Being the first and foremost NBA Developmental Program is the defining characteristic of Coach John Calipari's recruiting pitch. Incoming freshmen guards De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk shared MVP honors Friday night at the annual Jordan … [Read more...] about Future Kentucky Stars Malik Monk, De’Aaron Fox Win Jordan Brand MVP