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…
Anthony Davis leads John R. Wooden Award All-American team
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
Anthony Davis leads Dick Vitale’s award winners for 2011-12 college basketball season
This is the time of the season where people talk about conference tournament and who will get in the big dance. They argue about potential seeds. It is also the time of year where we give out awards. The prizes are doled out to the best of the best, the crème de la crème in…
Davis, Kidd-Gilchrist sweep SEC weekly awards
The debate between Anthony Davis and Kansas’ Thomas Robinson for National Player of the Year honors wages on, but for this week, at least, Davis wins the race. The Kentucky freshman forward picked up not one but two awards for his monster week, earning National Player of the Week honors from ESPN and league Player of the…
Anthony Davis named SEC Player of the Week
UK freshman Anthony Davis was named the SEC Player of the Week as announced by the league office on Monday and ESPN.com co-National Player of the Week. Davis, a 6-foot-10, 222-pound freshman forward from Chicago, Ill., was named SEC Player of the Week after averaging 20 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.5 blocks and two assists in wins…
Anthony Davis is Dick Vitale’s Diaper Dandy of the Week
Anthony Davis is Dick Vitale’s Diaper Dandy of the Week