Go here for boxscore. Kentucky is 16-0 while Georgia is 8-6. This was the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams. Kentucky’s 16-0 start is its best since the 1965-66 squad opened with 23 consecutive wins. This is the only the fourth time in school history that the Wildcats have begun a season with at…
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Georgia
Kentucky rallies down the stretch, beats Georgia, 76-68
No. 3 Kentucky needed its Freshman center, DeMarcus Cousins to hold off Georgia Saturday. Cousins scored seven of his 16 points in the final 3 minutes as the Wildcats stayed unbeaten with a gritty 76-68 win over the Bulldogs on Saturday. Cousins kept his emotions in check against Georgia, staying under control despite spending most…
Demarcus Cousins named SEC Player of the Week
Kentucky’s DeMarcus Cousins was named SEC Player of the Week after he averaged 18.5 points and 15.0 rebounds in leading the Wildcats to wins over Hartford and Drexel. Cousins recorded his fourth straight double-double and his eighth this season with 18 points and 18 rebounds against Louisville. Read full article here.
Kentucky remains perfect with 71-62 victory over Louisville
DeMarcus Cousins scored 18 points and matched a season-high with 18 rebounds to lead No. 3 Kentucky past rival Louisville 71-62 on Saturday. Patrick Patterson and John Wall added 17 points each for the Wildcats (15-0), who matched their best start in 40 years by breaking a two-game losing streak to the Cardinals. Read full article…
Demarcus Cousins is the most efficient scorer and rebounder in the nation
Cousins is averaging only 18.7 minutes per game this season. But in that time, he is also averaging 15.2 PPG and 9.0 RPG. That makes him the most efficient scorer and rebounder in the nation. Cousins is averaging 32.5 points per 40 minutes, first in the nation ahead of Seattle’s Charles Garcia, and 19.2 rebounds…
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Hartford
Go here for boxscore. Kentucky is 14-0 while Hartford is 2-10. Kentucky’s 14-0 start is its best since the 1977-78 squad opened with 14 consecutive wins. This is the seventh time in school history that the Wildcats have begun a season with at least 14 straight wins. John Calipari is the only coach to…
DeMarcus Cousins has been named SEC Freshman of the Week
Kentucky’s DeMarcus Cousins was named SEC Freshman of the Week after he averaged 16.5 points and 11.5 rebounds in leading the Wildcats to wins over Drexel and Long Beach State. Cousins had 33 points and 23 rebounds in only 27 minutes on the week. Read full article here.
Kentucky avoids post-2,000 hangover with 86-73 win over Long Beach State
John Wall scored 19 points and No. 3 Kentucky pulled away in the second half for an 86-73 victory over weary Long Beach State on Wednesday. DeMarcus Cousins shook off early foul trouble to finish with 15 points and 10 rebounds as the Wildcats (13-0) continued their best start in more than 30 years. Read…
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Drexel
Go here for boxscore. Kentucky is 12-0 while Drexel is 6-6. Kentucky’s 12-0 start is its best since the 1983-84 squad that opened with 12 consecutive wins. This is the eighth time in school history that the Wildcats have begun a season with at least 12 straight wins. John Calipari is the only coach…
Kentucky gets 2000! Defeats Drexel 88-44
Kentucky’s 2,000th victory looked awfully familiar. DeMarcus Cousins and Patrick Patterson scored 18 points apiece and the third-ranked Wildcats became the first team in NCAA history to reach the 2,000-win plateau with an 88-44 romp over Drexel on Monday night. Read full article here.