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Anthony Davis and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist among 16 finalists for the John R. Wooden Award

Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist - photo by Pablo AlcalaFreshmen Anthony Davis and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist of Kentucky and Austin Rivers of Duke are among 16 finalists for the John R. Wooden Award, announced Tuesday morning.  Preseason All-American Jared Sullinger of Ohio State and Doug McDermott of Creighton, both sophomores, round out the underclassmen among the finalists.  Leading upperclassmen among the finalists are junior Thomas Robinson of Kansas…

 

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On This Day in UK Basketball History

On April 9, 2024 at 2:14 pm EST, John Calipari posted a video to X / Twitter confirming he's exploring other options and says Goodbye to the Big Blue Nation.  Shortly thereafter, UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart released a statement confirming the same and that a search for a new coach had begun.

 

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