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More Kentucky Wildcats tourney wins=more emphasis on one-and-done prospects

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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

Nation’s #1 recruit, Shabazz Muhammad, narrows school choices down to four

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The Nation's #1 recruit, Shabazz Muhammad, will not be staying at home to play college basketball this fall. Cross UNLV off his list, as the Las Vegas native now has his own set of final four schools left remaining for his services.Two of them will be competing this Final Four weekend as Kentucky, Kansas, Duke, and UCLA remain in the mix. On the day after he won the high … [Read more...] about Nation’s #1 recruit, Shabazz Muhammad, narrows school choices down to four

Future Kentucky Wildcats Goodwin, Poythress dominate McDonald’s All-American game

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Kentucky Wildcats fans have a lot to be excited about in the present, as they're taking on their hated rival Louisville in the 2012 Final Four, but last night's McDonald's All-American Game also might have made UK fans think about the future for a bit. Usually, you don't think about next year's recruiting class until the season is over. However, the way incoming UK freshmen … [Read more...] about Future Kentucky Wildcats Goodwin, Poythress dominate McDonald’s All-American game

Muhammad Leads West To McDonald’s All-American Game Win

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     Sure, the McDonald's All-American game is an exhibition; the outcome serving as a backstory to the talent on the court. But when the West team's 25-point lead was cut to four in the final minutes, it became imperative to earn a win. "We're talking about the 24 best players in the country, not just 12 (on the West team)," said Gordy Kerkman, head coach of the … [Read more...] about Muhammad Leads West To McDonald’s All-American Game Win

2012 NBA Mock Draft- First Round (3/28/12)

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The 2012 NBA Draft figures to consist of a deeper, more talented group of prospects that the 2011 class.  Team needs  HAVE been taken into consideration with this 2012 NBA mock draft and the order is based off the current NBA standings.  Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report.  Check out The Sports Bank's NFL Mock Draft as well. (By the way, … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Mock Draft- First Round (3/28/12)

Nation’s #1 recruit Shabazz Muhammad wins dunk contest (photos)

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Shabazz Muhammad has left everybody guessing where he will attend college next season. However, nobody was surprised by his dominating performance in the Sprite Jam Fest Slam Dunk Contest. Muhammad, rated the nation's top senior prospect by Scout.com, recorded a perfect score of 70 on each of his four dunks, and won the contest, edging Kentucky Wildcats signee Archie … [Read more...] about Nation’s #1 recruit Shabazz Muhammad wins dunk contest (photos)

Kentucky looks for revenge against Indiana in sweet 16 matchup

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One of the greatest moments from this college basketball season was Christian Watford’s game-winning three against Kentucky, a shot that gave the Hoosiers a once-unthinkable victory over the most talented team in the country. The good news is that these two illustrious programs are set to square off again in the Sweet 16. Thanks to Will Sheehey’s go-ahead baseline jumper … [Read more...] about Kentucky looks for revenge against Indiana in sweet 16 matchup

Video: Kentucky Wildcats “300” movie spoof, revenge vs. IU Hoosiers

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The top overall seed Kentucky Wildcats lost to the Indiana Hoosiers earlier this year on an iconic Christian Watford three pointer, but this video says they won't let it happen again. We'll see tomorrow night. Check out this "300" movie spoof featuring Anthony Davis as King Leonidas telling (Davis is much more articulate here than in real life) the Hoosiers that he is out … [Read more...] about Video: Kentucky Wildcats “300” movie spoof, revenge vs. IU Hoosiers

Kentucky’s Anthony Davis and his unibrow win national POY award

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Look for this to be the first of many. Kentucky Wildcats center Anthony Davis, who did his prep ball in Chicago at Charter Perspectives to sweep the college basketball national player of the year awards. The Wooden and Naismith awards will soon belong to the soon-to-be-one-and-done phenom from Lexington to the NBA. We currently have him, prominent unibrow and all, as the #1 … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Anthony Davis and his unibrow win national POY award