He’s the leading returning scorer on what could be the best team in recent Kentucky memory. Still, heading into the 2011-12 season, forward Terrence Jones said he doesn’t feel any more pressure than he did a year ago, when he helped lead the Wildcats to the Final Four. “Actually,” Jones said Tuesday, “I feel less…
The reinvention of Joe B. Hall
Joe B. Hall explains the key to successful living in one’s golden years with a two-part mantra. The first component is the need for joy. “And I’m having fun,” Hall says. F. Scott Fitzgerald, who famously said there are no second acts in American life, would be amazed to see the 82-year-old former University of…
The Legend of Richie Farmer
Hanging in the rafters above the home court of the winningest college basketball program in history are the retired jerseys and banners of the men who made Kentucky basketball into an institution. To followers of the Wildcats, the banners are more than just echoes of glories passed; they are emblems of memories now gifted from…
Former Cat Sean Woods winning – more than just on court
Mississippi Valley State coach Sean Woods won’t enter the season with the goal of winning 20 games despite the fact that he’s got a team that may be favored to win the SWAC. It’s easy to see why. Just look at the schedule: at North Carolina, at Florida, at Wisconsin, at Notre Dame, at South…
Darius Miler makes 12-member roster representing the U.S. in the 2011 World University Games
The 12-member roster that will represent the U.S. in the 2011 World University Games men’s basketball competition has been set, with three prior USA Basketball medalists selected to the team after six days of training camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Listed on the roster are: Tim Abromaitis (Notre…
The New York Times discusses John Calipari’s “500” wins
The University of Hawaii won a men’s volleyball championship in 2002. Or did it? Coach John Calipari earned his 500th college basketball victory last season. Or did he? For dozens of universities across collegiate sports, for the players who competed, for the officials who whistled fouls and for the fans who paid for tickets, those…
On this date in Kentucky basketball history…
From The Season Never Ends 2011 Calendar: “On July 30, 1948, the United States Olympic team kicked off the round robin portion of their schedule with an 86-21 victory over Switzerland. Four Kentucky players scored, including Alex Groza with 19, Wah Wah Jones with eight, Ralph Beard six and Cliff Barker with 5.
Funeral set for former Cat Desmond Allison
The funeral for former Cat Desmond Allison is set for Saturday, Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Port Tampa, 8306 Interbay Blvd, Tampa, FL. Allison, 31, was shot to death Monday afternoon outside an apartment complex in Columbus, Ohio. A fund has been established to help Allison’s family with funeral expenses. Donations may be made…
Darius Miller heads to Colorado for USA Basketball tryouts
Kentucky senior Darius Miller is one of 21 of the nation’s top college athletes who are set to arrive in Colorado Springs, Colo., on July 29, for the start of the 2011 USA Basketball Men’s World University Games Team training camp. The training camp, which will be held July 29-Aug. 7 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center…
Harrison twins a top priority for Kentucky
From Jody Demling: “I’ve spend a lot of time watching the Harrison twins this summer. Andrew and Aaron Harrison are top players from the Class of 2013 and play for the Houston Defenders team that has made it to the finals of the AAU Super Showcase to be played on ESPNU tonight at 7 p.m.…