Per Mike Decourcy of SportingNews.com, “His confinement to the center position ended when John Calipari was hired as coach. Patterson (6-9, 235) will have the liberty to function away from the basket, but having the handcuffs removed doesn’t free him from the responsibility to play inside when it counts.” Read article.
Kentucky’s Patrick Patterson is the nation’s best power forward
Ralph Hacker breaks down Kentucky coaches from Adolph Rupp to John Calipari
He said they all brought something to Kentucky, except one coach. Read article.
LeBron James pays Kentucky Wildcats surprise visit
The King has entered the building. Read article. Pics here and here.
Kentucky To Get New Uniforms
According to John Calipari‘s tweets, he is meeting with Nike to go over the new uniform designs. Per Calipari, they are “Classy and creative.”
Breaking Down The 2009-2010 Kentucky Basketball Roster (UKAthletics.com)
Kentucky just posted the official scholarship roster for the 2009-10 men’s basketball season, confirming what many speculated weeks ago. The roster for next season is set, so let’s take a look at who will be taking the hardwood for the Cats next season. Read article.
UK, NC, KU – The Race to 2,000 (Upon Further Review)
This is actually a two-parter. I had both parts done and was ready to post them when Calipari decided to go to Kentucky. That changed the emphasis entirely. Originally, this was entitled “The Fall of the Kentucky Empire.” and it was partly about predicting when KU would pass UK in total victories. Read article.
Antigua, Robic, Strickland Named Basketball Assistants (UKAthletics.com)
UK head men’s basketball coach John Calipari announced his three assistants on Tuesday, naming Orlando Antigua, John Robic and Rod Strickland to his basketball staff. Read article.
Kentucky May Have the Best Recruiting Class of All Time (Rivals.com)
The recruiting process has been excruciating for John Wall, but late Monday night the 6-foot-4, 184-pound point guard from Raleigh (N.C.) Word of God Christian Academy decided he will play college basketball at Kentucky. Read article. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4CbQGBbUOw
Several Sources Confirm: John Wall is Going To Kentucky (John Clay)
Per John Clay, SLAM magazine, Rivals.com and Scout.com say Wall has committed to UK. Read article.
Patrick Patterson to Withdraw His Name from the NBA Draft (Kentucky Sports Radio)
Per KSR, the C-J and other sources Patrick Patterson has decided to withdraw his name from the NBA Draft and return for his third year at Kentucky. Read article.