After an early season loaded with various tournaments and invitationals, the Kentucky Wildcats came into Saturday's battle with the North Carolina Tar Heels at Rupp Arena looking to make a big statement on the national stage. Behind a 17 point and 11 rebound effort from Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, the Cats managed to squeak by the Tar Heels 73-72, running John Calipari's record to … [Read more...] about Blue Bowl: Kentucky Downs North Carolina in Classic Tilt
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#2 Kentucky Wildcats: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #2 Kentucky Wildcats: College Basketball 111 in 111
McDonald’s All-American Game Tonight Features Nation’s Best Prospects
Kobe. Jordan. Dwight Howard. Derrick Rose. Before they went on to NBA greatness, they all played in it, the nation's premier high school all-star game. Tonight, the United Center- home of the Chicago Bulls will host the 2011 McDonald's All-American Game. The Michael Jordan statue outside the UC is adorned with MJ's jersey from his appearance in the 1981 game. What should you … [Read more...] about McDonald’s All-American Game Tonight Features Nation’s Best Prospects
#2 National Recruit, Kentucky’s Anthony Davis Put up Quadruple Double
McDonald’s announced four male and four female finalists today for the Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Award. The annual award, named after DeMatha High School coaching legend Morgan Wootten, recognizes the nation’s top boys and girls high school senior student-athletes. In addition to their skills on the court, the winners must demonstrate outstanding character and exhibit … [Read more...] about #2 National Recruit, Kentucky’s Anthony Davis Put up Quadruple Double
Kentucky Wildcats Super-Recruit Posted a Quadruple Double
A year or so ago, Kentucky Wildcats recruit and McDonald's All-American Anthony Davis wasn't on anyone's short list of blue-chip college basketball prospects. But after growing seven inches in a year, he now finds himself the #2 overall recruit in the nation (Duke commit Austin Rivers is #1) today. I caught up to him Tuesday night; right before he had the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats Super-Recruit Posted a Quadruple Double
Kentucky Wildcats Lead the Way with Three McDonald’s All-American Recruits
McDonald’s® unveiled the official rosters for the 34th annual McDonald’s All American Boys Game and 10th annual Girls Game during its annual selection show today on ESPNU. The Games will be played on March 30 at the famed United Center in Chicago, Ill. 5 schools (Duke, North Carolina, Louisville, Syracuse and Ohio State) boast two All-Americans, but Kentucky leads the … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats Lead the Way with Three McDonald’s All-American Recruits