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Kentucky freshmen decline Team USA invites to jumpstart NCAA title run

Kentucky freshmen decline Team USA invites to jumpstart NCAA title run

Walter Cornett May 22, 2013 0

Kentucky's John Calipari says his players declined offers to play in the FIBA U19 World Championships in order to prepare for the national title run

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John Calipari says Kentucky Wildcats chasing perfect season

John Calipari says Kentucky Wildcats chasing perfect season

Walter Cornett May 16, 2013 0

It was nearly 40 minutes of classic John Calipari.

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Nerlens Noel ‘is best player in the draft’ scout says

Nerlens Noel ‘is best player in the draft’ scout says

Walter Cornett April 17, 2013 0

On whether Nerlens Noel should still be considered the No. 1 pick: “He is the best player in the draft. I think that was obvious over the course of the year."

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High-flying Andrew Wiggins growing his game as colleges await his decision

High-flying Andrew Wiggins growing his game as colleges await his decision

Walter Cornett November 27, 2012 0

When Andrew Wiggins elevates, everyone watches. Everything the best high school basketball player in North America does while he’s above the rim is breathtaking, whether it’s snagging a rebound or blocking a shot or

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Michael Kidd-Gilchrist makes impact in season-opening win

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist makes impact in season-opening win

Walter Cornett November 3, 2012 0

Sitting at the podium for his postgame press conference, first-year Bobcats coach Mike Dunlap was clearly pleased with the NBA debut of Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, the No. 2 overall pick in this June’s draft who

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Anthony Davis is a preseason surprise based on his improved play on offense

Anthony Davis is a preseason surprise based on his improved play on offense

Walter Cornett October 23, 2012 0

Davis was the No. 1 overall pick, and he spent the summer with the U.S. Olympic team, so it should be no surprise he has come into October ready to play. But what’s been

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Who’s betting against Kentucky?

Who’s betting against Kentucky?

Walter Cornett October 23, 2012 0

The Sporting News ranks Kentucky at No. 4 in their pre-season poll and in this article they break down everything you’d want to know:  “John Calipari won at UMass, Memphis and with the Dominican

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John Calipari must teach Kiddie ‘Cats at warp speed

John Calipari must teach Kiddie ‘Cats at warp speed

Walter Cornett October 16, 2012 0

Following a hard, productive practice only a bit less elementary than third-grade multiplication tables, John Calipari called together the Kentucky Wildcats and explained some cold, hard arithmetic:  “I just told them we have 18

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Anthony Davis brings new level of excitement to Big Easy

Anthony Davis brings new level of excitement to Big Easy

Walter Cornett October 9, 2012 0

There’s a new big guy in town, and he’s got the Hornets all abuzz: Anthony Davis, the No. 1 pick in June’s draft, will make his debut in one of the most highly anticipated rookie

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Sporting News tabs Alex Poythress preseason All-America

Sporting News tabs Alex Poythress preseason All-America

Walter Cornett October 1, 2012 0

As we inch closer and closer to Big Blue Madness and the start of the 2012-13 season, buckle up for an onslaught of preseason honors for John Calipari’s Wildcats. We won’t be able to get

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