Dakari Johnson had played all of one minute in the first half but Coach Calipari sensed opportunity for the freshman.
Patience pays off as Dakari Johnson sparks dominant second half
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs Mississippi State
Ahead 54-51, Kentucky put the game away with a 20-2 surge to make it 74-53. Alex Poythress had four dunks during that run.
Kentucky Wildcats grow up, play like a team in win
If ever these Kentucky Wildcats were going to take the next step in their evolution, it was now.
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs Louisville
Kentucky closes the regular-season non-conference schedule with a 10-3 record and its first victory over a ranked opponent.
Jarrod Polson capitalizes on opportunity, sparks comeback win over Belmont
Jarrod Polson completely changed the game for Kentucky against Belmont with starter Andrew Harrison out due to two first-half fouls.
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Belmont
Kentucky tied the game at 44, 46 and 48 before taking its first lead of the game, 50-48, at the 16:20 mark on a driving layup by Aaron Harrison
Kentucky Wildcats show fight, not enough cohesiveness in loss at UNC
Just getting wins in a difficult stretch of games is all the Kentucky Wildcats can be focused on after another disheartening loss.
Communication keys defense in Kentucky win over Boise State
At it’s first practice, John Calipari saw the potential for Kentucky to terrorize opponents with its rare cross of size and athleticism.
Kentucky Wildcats finally click in victory over Providence
The Kentucky Wildcats started fast, hustled hard and played 40 minutes of aggressive offense. They did the things Calipari has been begging them to do.
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Providence
After Providence pulled to within one at 39-38, Kentucky went on an 8-0 run spurred by the play of Willie Cauley-Stein.