A great number of Wildcats from the championship teams in the 1990s would go on to play in the NBA. Greats like Walter McCarty, Tony Delk, Jeff Sheppard and Derek Anderson are just a few on the seemingly endless list of former Cats to suit up as pros. One vital piece to those championship puzzles,…
Terrence Jones driven by pain of Final Four loss
Terrence Jones didn’t spend his summer chilling with friends all of the time. He didn’t see intense off-season workouts as an optional way to spend his free time. The offseason was all about getting better, about improving to the point where he could be the guy who was going to lead the University of Kentucky…
On this date in Kentucky basketball history…
On December 7, 1957, Vernon Hatton launched a 47-foot prayer from half-court that saved Kentucky and forced the game into a second overtime. What was then referred to as “the longest game in UK history” proves fruitful for the Wildcats as they defeat Temple 85-83 in three overtimes. Vernon Hatton scores UK’s final six points…
Former Cat Antoine Walker receives probation, ordered to pay $770,050 in casino case
Former Cat and NBA All-Star Antoine Walker was sentenced to five years’ probation and ordered to pay $770,050 in restitution to three Las Vegas casinos after pleading guilty to failing to repay gambling debts. Walker’s lawyer declined to comment after his sentencing Tuesday in Clark County District Court. He faces a year in prison if…
Kyle Wiltjer’s father hooked him on a lost art
With his soft touch from the outside and a hook shot that True Blue fans can’t wait to see more of, Kyle Wiltjer has quickly become a fan favorite at Rupp. Kyle’s dad played for 12 years professionally in Europe, 11 years on the Canadian National team, and he was their leading rebounder in the…
Terrence Jones named SEC Men’s Hoops Player of the Week
Terrence Jones, a 6-foot-8, 252-pound sophomore forward from Portland, Ore., was named SEC Player of the Week after averaging 20.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.5 blocks and 3.0 steals leading the Wildcats to wins over St. John’s and fifth-ranked North Carolina. Jones tallied a season-high 26 points while tying his season marks with nine rebounds, four blocked…
Cats take advantage of learning experience, top Tar Heels
On Friday, University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari said Saturday’s game against North Carolina was a great opportunity to learn about his team. He was right. After grinding out a 73-72 victory in front of the eighth largest crowd in Rupp Arena history, what we learned about the 2011-12 Kentucky Wildcats is that they…
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. North Carolina
Go here for boxscore. Kentucky is 8-0 and North Carolina is 6-2. North Carolina leads the series, 22-13, and UK is 125-62 all-time against teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference. UK returns to action with an away game Saturday, at 5:15 p.m. ET against Indiana. The game will be televised on ESPN. First…
Cats edge Heels in early season blockbuster
Pushed and pressured all day, Anthony Davis finally went somewhere else no one could on the floor. Up. The Kentucky freshman soared to block John Henson’s shot in the final seconds and No. 1 Kentucky held on to beat No. 5 North Carolina 73-72 on Saturday to extend the Wildcats’ home winning streak to 39…
Terrence Jones, Anthony Davis a powerful combination for Kentucky Wildcats
John Calipari has had brute strength in the post at Kentucky with DeMarcus Cousins and Patrick Patterson. Anthony Davis and Terrence Jones form a uniquely talented frontcourt for Kentucky. The pair combined for 41 points, 24 rebounds and 12 blocks in Thursday night’s win over St. John’s. He’s also had a rugged overachiever in Josh…