Heading into Kentucky’s first road game of the 2012-13 season, unknowns were inevitable. John Calipari didn’t know how his three freshman starters would react in a hostile road atmosphere at Notre Dame. In fact, he had accepted the Wildcats wouldn’t be playing their best game of the young season in such an unfamiliar setting, and…
Cats disappointed by effort, not result in loss at Notre Dame
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Long Island
Go here for boxscore. Kentucky is 3-1 on the season and LIU Brooklyn is 0-4. Kentucky now leads the all-time series against LIU Brooklyn 3-1, including winning three consecutive meetings against the Blackbirds. The win increases UK’s all-time record against teams from the Northeast Conference to 5-1, while head coach John Calipari is now 3-0…
Cats battle through Morehead State’s bumps in needed test
Not able to travel home for the holiday and not wanting to risk their health, the Kentucky Wildcats likely won’t be participating in any backyard football games after a Thanksgiving meal at John Calipari‘s house. Instead, they played the closest thing to football you’re likely to see on a basketball court on Wednesday night. Visiting…
Ryan Harrow returning home to attend to a family matter
John Calipari took to twitter this morning to update us on the strange case of Ryan Harrow. He won’t be on the bench tonight and has headed out of town to deal with a family matter. He may not return in time for Friday’s game.
Joe B. Hall inducted into National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
Former Kentucky coach and John Calipari mentor Joe B. Hall was inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday night. Hall was one of several inductees welcomed into the Hall of Fame on Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. Joining him was Patrick Ewing, Earl “The Pearl” Monroe, Phil Ford, Clyde Lovellette, Kenny Sailors,…
Ryan Harrow may be battling more than flu
Former University of Kentucky basketball star John Wall is entering his third season with the Washington Wizards, but he still tracks the Wildcats the way weathermen track storm fronts. “Every game,” Wall said by telephone Friday. “Come on, man. I don’t miss a game.” But Wall, like the rest of the nation, has been unable…
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Lafayette
Go here for boxscore. Kentucky is 2-1 on the season and Lafayette is 1-2. This was the first meeting between the two schools. UK is now 9-1 all-time against teams from the current alignment of the Patriot League. Now in its 110th season of men’s basketball, Kentucky has a 94-16 record in home openers. UK…
UK has received National Letters of Intent from the Harrison twins, Marcus Lee, Derek Willis and James Young
From the Kentucky basketball office: At the beginning of the early signing period, the Kentucky men’s basketball team has received National Letters of Intent from Aaron and Andrew Harrison, Marcus Lee, Derek Willis and James Young, head coach John Calipari announced Thursday. Analysts have predicted it will mark the fifth consecutive top-ranked class in the country for the Wildcats. The tandem of…
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Duke
Go here for boxscore. Duke improves to 2-0 on the season following a 75-68 victory over Kentucky. The Wildcats fall to 1-1 on the year with the loss. Despite the loss, Kentucky still leads the overall series by an 11-9 mark. Duke has won seven of the last eight matchups. UK coach John Calipari is…
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Maryland
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Maryland