The Kentucky Wildcats have had a record 20 signees play in the McDonald's All-American game since John Calipari’s arrival. That's why these days, the MCDAAG is pretty much next year's Kentucky Wildcats freshmen class, and then the year after next year's NBA Draft lottery. All four of Kentucky’s 2014 signees were picked for the McDonald’s All-America game it was announced … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats once again lead in McDonalds All-Americans
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2014 NBA Draft Stock Report: Michigan State vs. Kentucky
#1 Kentucky versus #2 Michigan State AND #4 Duke against #5 Kansas? In the same venue? No wonder there were approximately 384,571 NBA scouts at the United Center Tuesday night for the Champions Classic. In total there were about thirteen possible 2014 NBA Draft lottery picks playing in the two games. No, seriously. Here is a breakdown of who stood out and who struggled … [Read more...] about 2014 NBA Draft Stock Report: Michigan State vs. Kentucky
Kentucky Wildcats lose exciting thriller to Michigan State
The Kentucky Wildcats are obviously the 2014 NBA Draft All-Stars; and a 2013 McDonald's All-American team. They are the blue-chip recruits of the bluegrass state; and mock draftnick's fantasy. However, the Kentucky Wildcats are not a better college basketball team than Michigan State. At least not right now. That was proven tonight in a 78-74 nail-biter at the United Center in … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats lose exciting thriller to Michigan State
ESPN College Gameday coming to the United Center in Chicago
ESPN College Gameday, the basketball version, is coming to the United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls Tuesday night. It's in advance of the Champions Classic double-header featuring #1 Kentucky vs #2 Michigan State and #4 Duke vs. #5 Kansas. It's basically a Final Four "on paper," if all the seeds held, according to college basketball preseason polls. Kentucky and … [Read more...] about ESPN College Gameday coming to the United Center in Chicago
#1 Kentucky Wildcats vs #2 Michigan St. Spartans preview
More people should be talking about the #1 Kentucky Wildcats match-up with the #2 Michigan State Spartans right now. Yes, I know it's a college football Saturday today, and NFL Sunday tomorrow, but you'd think a game of this magnitude would have more buzz. It's the earliest #1 vs #2 have ever met in a college basketball season and the first time #1 versus #2 have met since … [Read more...] about #1 Kentucky Wildcats vs #2 Michigan St. Spartans preview
Tom Izzo prepares for #1 Kentucky vs #2 Michigan St megahype
Tom Izzo is getting ready for the third installment of the Champions Classic. On Tuesday, Nov. 12, from the United Center in Chicago, you'll see four of the top five teams in the nation: No. 2 Michigan State vs. No. 1 Kentucky (6:30 p.m.) and No. 5 Kansas vs. No. 4 Duke (8:30 p.m.). The inaugural game was held at Madison Square Garden in 2011 followed by the Georgia Dome in … [Read more...] about Tom Izzo prepares for #1 Kentucky vs #2 Michigan St megahype
Northwestern’s Chris Collins knows Champions Classic atmosphere
Chris Collins returns home this college basketball season to take over a program with literally no NCAA Tournament history. He comes from a program that's been as rich as any in the nation the past 30 years or so. The Duke Blue Devils are college basketball blue blood; both literally and figuratively. Northwestern is not. Collins takes over a program that is projected to finish … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s Chris Collins knows Champions Classic atmosphere
#1 Kentucky Wildcats: College Basketball 111 in 111
HAPPY COLLEGE BASKETBALL TIP-OFF DAY! I did it, by the way! 111 team previews in 111 days. The Sports Bank’s fourth annual college basketball season preview series where we break 111 teams in the 111 days leading up to the opening tip-off of the 2013-2014 season in now complete. I ranked the 84 power conference teams (including the new Big East and American Athletic … [Read more...] about #1 Kentucky Wildcats: College Basketball 111 in 111
Series with Kentucky, Kansas, Duke, Michigan State returns to Chicago in ’15
The Champions Classic – a neutral site doubleheader featuring Duke, Kansas, Kentucky and Michigan State – has been renewed for three years. The early-season event, that matches four of the winningest college basketball programs against each other began in 2011. The doubleheader will be played in Indianapolis (2014), Chicago (2015) and New York City (2016) with venues to be … [Read more...] about Series with Kentucky, Kansas, Duke, Michigan State returns to Chicago in ’15
NCAA rule prohibits Chris Collins from seeing Duke buddies play in person
Chris Collins takes over a Northwestern team based in Evanston, IL. It's just a 45 minute drive from the United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls. A week from tonight, it's also home to the third annual Champions Classic, a college basketball event that makes the college hoops pre-conference much more exciting. It features Duke, the former team of Chris Collins, along with … [Read more...] about NCAA rule prohibits Chris Collins from seeing Duke buddies play in person