Go here for boxscore. Kentucky is 18-8 overall, 9-4 in the Southeastern Conference. Vanderbilt is 10-15 overall, 4-9 in the league. Kentucky leads the series 138-45. UK leads 77-14 in games played in Lexington. Kentucky continues its three-game homestand Saturday as the Wildcats host Missouri and ESPN GameDay. The game is set for a 9…
Cauley-Stein’s career night leads Wildcats past Vanderbilt, 74-70
Willie Cauley-Stein scored 20 points, and his two crucial blocks and key rebound in the final 34 seconds helped Kentucky outlast Vanderbilt 74-70 Wednesday night for its first win without injured star center Nerlens Noel. Cauley-Stein, a 7-foot freshman manning the post for Kentucky (18-8, 9-4 Southeastern Conference) with Noel sidelined, blocked attempts by Kyle Fuller and…
Through wins, losses, Cats need fan support
It’s all fun and games while cutting down nets and sending droves of players to the NBA. John Calipari’s first three years as head coach at UK produced 102 victories, two Final Fours, one national championship and 15 NBA draft picks (11 in the first round). Despite personally despising the NBA’s one-and-done rule, Calipari embraced…
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky at Tennessee
Go here for boxscore. Kentucky falls to 17-8 overall and 8-4 in Southeastern Conference action. Tennessee improves to 14-10 and 6-6 in league play. Despite the loss, Kentucky still leads the series 149-67. Prior to today’s defeat, UK had won six-straight in the series and now owns wins in 20 of the last 25 meetings.…
Kentucky trounced by Tennessee, 88-58
Trae Golden had 24 points and eight assists Saturday as Tennessee rolled to an 88-58 victory over No. 25 Kentucky, giving the Volunteers their most lopsided win in the 216-game history of this series. Kentucky (17-8, 8-4 Southeastern Conference) was playing its first game without star center Nerlens Noel, who tore the anterior cruciate ligament…
In a city known for its basketball, Aaron and Andrew Harrison are the next stars
Everything seems to be in place for Aaron and Andrew Harrison. The twin brothers have dominated opponents for years now on the basketball court. They’re regarded as the best at their position. Andrew is a 6-5, 210-pound point guard with a keen ability to handle the basketball and find the open man. Aaron, a 6-5,…
Dakari Johnson ready to face future Kentucky teammates in McDonald’s game
Dakari Johnson is the lone Kentucky commit on the McDonald’s All-American East roster. Four of his future teammates are on the West squad in the game set for April 3 at Chicago’s United Center. The way Johnson figures it, the organizers may just have been afraid to put all five future Wildcats on the same team…
Five future Wildcats lead McDonald’s All American Game roster
Five Kentucky recruits are among the 24 boys’ high school basketball players selected Thursday to this year’s McDonald’s All American Game. The 36th annual McDonald’s boys’ game will be played April 3 in Chicago and televised live at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Chicago native Jabari Parker, the No. 2 overall prospect in the ESPN 100, will represent…
Nerlens Noel out for the season with torn ACL
Per UK: University of Kentucky men’s basketball freshman Nerlens Noel will be out for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL injury suffered during Tuesday night’s game at Florida. According to the UK medical staff, surgery should be expected in the next two to three weeks. The normal timetable for recovery is estimated…
Noel’s knee injury overshadows UK’s loss at Florida
The play, up until the very end, was nothing out of the ordinary for Nerlens Noel. Following a turnover, the freshman forward furiously pursued Florida guard Scottie Wilbekin. Making up ground with his long strides and characteristic hustle in the open court, Noel saved a sure basket with his 106th block of the season. But…