ESPN.com put together a list of 10 coaches who could really play the game of basketball. Former Cat Travis Ford was included in that list. OF Ford they say: “Fun fact: Missouri fans still know Travis Ford as “Travis the Traitor,” thanks to his defection from a talented Tigers team to Kentucky after his 1990…
Former Cat Travis Ford one of the best former players-turned-coaches in college hoops today
Former Cat Rajon Rondo dishes out double-digit assists for 17th straight game
The Boston Celtics turned consecutive games against teams they’re jockeying with for playoff positioning into a notice for the rest of the Eastern Conference: They have every intention of breaking off a postseason run. Kevin Garnett scored 20 points and Rajon Rondo dished out double-digit assists for his 17th consecutive game, finishing with 15 to help lead Boston to a…
One and fun: John Calipari gets elusive national title
From Dick Vitale: “John Calipari is a lot more than a very good recruiter. He is an exceptional basketball coach. And now he is a national champion. That was really the one thing missing from his résumé. That all changed on Monday when his Kentucky Wildcats cut down the nets after beating the Kansas Jayhawks,…
Kentucky and Kansas, the titanic finale
Back in October, we said we’d get a colossal Final Four. When the brackets were released, we forecast a chalky March. When the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight finished in thrilling fashion and the final weekend of the NCAA tournament’s marquee event took shape, we knew, after two years of unexpected mid-major incursion, we’d get…
Anthony Davis leads John R. Wooden Award All-American team
Kentucky’s Anthony Davis, Kansas’ Thomas Robinson and Ohio State’s Jared Sullinger — all playing in this weekend’s Final Four — are on the John R. Wooden Award All-American Team, which was announced Monday. Joining them are Isaiah Cannan of Murray State, Jae Crowder of Marquette, Marcus Denmon of Missouri, Draymond Green of Michigan State, Kevin…
Former Cat Kelenna Azubuike signs with Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks signed swingman Kelenna Azubuike to fill the roster spot vacated by Thursday’s release of Sean Williams. Although Azubuike hasn’t played since early in the 2009-10 season because of a knee injury, Mavericks officials are intrigued by the progress Azubuike has made in his rehabilitation efforts, sources said. Azubuike will receive a deal…
Future Cats Alex Poythress, Archie Goodwin named Gatorade Boys Hoop Players of the Year
A dedicated ESPNHS POY team managed the Gatorade State Boys Basketball Player of the Year selection process, resulting in the following winners based on athletic production and impact in the 2011-12 season. These student-athletes also demonstrated high academic achievement and exemplary personal character, including volunteerism, sportsmanship and community leadership. See full list here.
President Barack Obama unveils 2012 NCAA tournament Final Four picks
President Barack Obama has Kentucky, Ohio State, Missouri and North Carolina in the Final Four of his NCAA mens basketball bracket, which will be unveiled in its entirety Wednesday on ESPN.Obama filled out a bracket for the fourth consecutive year. He picked North Carolina to win the 2009 title — and was correct.Hes gone with…
Anthony Davis and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist among 16 finalists for the John R. Wooden Award
Freshmen 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… Read full article here.
Photo: Clutch Cats to be on the cover of ESPN the Magazine
Photo: Clutch Cats to be on the March 19 edition of ESPN the Magazine