The Kentucky Wildcats announced that blue chip prospect Archie Goodwin is leaving big blue early for the NBA draft while Willie Cauley-Stein and Kyle Wiltjer (yet another McDonald's All-American) will return to the Kentucky Wildcats next season. Coach John Calipari announced their decisions Monday. So we'll have to update our 2013 NBA Draft early entries list. And this … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats announce Goodwin leaving, Cauley-Stein and Wiltjer Returning
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Tubby Smith Fired! No more Tubby Time in Minnesota
University of Minnesota Director of Athletics Norwood Teague announced minutes ago that Gophers basketball coach Tubby Smith has been dismissed. A formal press conference will be held in about an hour. The Golden Gophers upset UCLA in an #11 seed over #6 game in the NCAA Tournament Friday night in Austin, TX. However, after winning in convincing fashion, Tubby Smith lost in … [Read more...] about Tubby Smith Fired! No more Tubby Time in Minnesota
Defending champs Kentucky fall to Robert Morris, yes Robert Morris
On Tuesday night Robert Morris University beat the mighty Kentucky Wildcats 59-57. Not many thought RMU could beat Kentucky, the 2012 NCAA Champions. As RMU took out the one seed in the NIT, but many people forget, in 2010, RMU took Villanova, a two seed, to overtime in the NCAA tournament. When comparing the two schools, there are big differences. In 2011-2012, Kentucky … [Read more...] about Defending champs Kentucky fall to Robert Morris, yes Robert Morris
Are the Kentucky Wildcats going to make the NCAA Tournament?
The Kentucky Wildcats are in trouble for the postseason. From national champs to the NIT? It could happen. They lost a ton of talent to "the league" last year, but rebuilt with new blue-chippers. However, their NCAA Tourney stock is trending downward. And then came last night, the first time that Georgia defeated Kentucky by 10 or more points since 1996. Kentucky still holds … [Read more...] about Are the Kentucky Wildcats going to make the NCAA Tournament?
Hornets Anthony Davis, rumored $200,000 Kentucky man, faces hometown Chicago Bulls
The Hornets Anthony Davis played in the Rising Stars game in Houston during NBA All-Star weekend and had 11 points, 9 rebounds and two blocks. The New Orleans Hornets play tonight at home vs. the Chicago Bulls. Here's a short video clip around of Hornets Anthony Davis' time in Houston. We got a glimpse into family time, his busy appearance schedule - and then Anthony took a … [Read more...] about Hornets Anthony Davis, rumored $200,000 Kentucky man, faces hometown Chicago Bulls
This March Madness bracket should be madder than ever
Anyone who picks all #1 seeds in his March madness bracket this year needs to get his head checked. Indiana stayed at #1 in the polls despite losing to the unranked Illinois. Thus ended a stretch of five straight weeks in which the top ranked team went down. Now the #1 team in the country is just whoever hasn't lost lately. And if these trends hold, your march madness … [Read more...] about This March Madness bracket should be madder than ever
Both Tennessee and Kentucky pursuing Jon Gruden
Wouldn't it be great to get Jon Gruden out of broadcasting? Then we wouldn't have to hear about how EVERY NFL player is the best at his position. Well maybe he'll leave the booth for an SEC college football gig. Or Chucky will make his decision based on the winner of this weekend's "fired bowl." … [Read more...] about Both Tennessee and Kentucky pursuing Jon Gruden
#3 Kentucky Wildcats: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series. Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #3 Kentucky Wildcats: College Basketball 111 in 111
Hornets Anthony Davis rapping and dancing (video)
With Anthony Davis' first NBA game in the books (21/7), we're sharing a new video from a NOLA adventure he had this past weekend He attended the VooDoo music festival, where he surprised the 11,000+ fans in attendance by introducing Red Bull Records band AWOLNATION to the stage. In the web clip here, the former Kentucky Wildcats star and college basketball player of the year … [Read more...] about Hornets Anthony Davis rapping and dancing (video)
What will the USA Basketball team look like at 2016 Olympics?
Led by Kevin Durant's 30 points, the USA basketball team claimed another gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics beating Spain, 107-100. With several players and possibly head coach Mike Krzyzewski not expected to return for the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the U.S. will have a good amount of turnover on their next Olympic roster. Here's a sneak peek at what … [Read more...] about What will the USA Basketball team look like at 2016 Olympics?