Tag: John Wall

John Wall has forever etched himself among the Kentucky greats already

In his first career action, Wall hit the game-winner, nailing a step-back 15-foot jumper with 0.5 seconds on the clock. The final two points of Wall’s team-high 19 points sealed an unthinkable 72-70 win over Miami at Rupp Arena on Monday night.  “I was kind of nervous,” said Wall, who, coincidence or not, has been…

John Wall’s jumper with 0.5 remaining pushes Kentucky past Miami

Kentucky freshman John Wall scored 19 points–including the game – winning jumper with 0.5 seconds remaining – to lift the fourth-ranked Wildcats to a 72-70 win over Miami of Ohio on Monday night.   After Miami’s Kenny Hayes hit a 3-pointer to tie the game at 70 with six seconds left, Wall raced down the floor…

John Wall lives up to expectations as Cats roll

When freshman John Wall went to the bench with 4:21 left, the Rupp Arena crowd rose and applauded in appreciation.  There were plenty of reasons why.  In his delayed debut for Kentucky, Wall scored a game-high 27 points, handed out nine assists and generally showed why he’s considered one of college basketball’s top talents despite…

John Wall goes for 27 as No. 4 Kentucky Rolls Past Clarion in exhibition

John Wall scored 27 points in his collegiate debut and No. 4 Kentucky rolled past Clarion 117-52 on Friday night in an exhibition game.  Wall was forced to sit out Kentucky’s exhibition opener on Monday as part of an NCAA suspension for accepting improper benefits from his former AAU coach.  He didn’t waste any time…

Patrick Patterson: unanimous selection to the eight-man preseason Coaches’ All-SEC team

Here is the official release from the SEC:   BIRMINGHAM — The Southeastern Conference unveiled its sixth annual men’s basketball coaches preseason All-SEC first and second teams Monday, tipping off another great season of SEC men’s basketball.   Twenty-seven different players received votes for the teams and Kentucky, Ole Miss, South Carolina and Tennessee led…

John Wall cleared by NCAA to play at Kentucky

University of Kentucky men’s basketball student-athlete John Wall has been certified with conditions by the NCAA. The conditions are repayment of expenses and a two-game withholding, including the first exhibition game versus Campbellsville (Nov. 2) and the first regular-season game against Morehead State (Nov. 13).  Read article.

Cats unveil the Great Wall of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky freshman drew “oohs” with drives to the basket and “aahs” with his high-flying finishes, delighting a crowd of 14,060 at the Wildcats’ Blue-White scrimmage Wednesday night at Rupp Arena.  Read article.