Wiltjer scored a career-high 24 points in a win over Loyola-Maryland.
Kyle Wiltjer is Dick Vitale’s Diaper Dandy of the Week
The numbers behind Kentucky’s home winning streak
Kentucky has won 42 games in a row at home, dating to March 17, 2009, when the Wildcats beat UNLV in a National Invitation Tournament game in Memorial Coliseum.It is the longest current streak in Division I men’s college basketball. Kentucky’s 87-63 victory over Loyola (Md.) on Thursday pushed the Cats’ streak past Duke, which…
On this date in Kentucky basketball history…
Joe B. Hall saw Santa Claus a few hours before most people, and he just happened to be wearing Kentucky blue. “A Christmas Eve win on the road under these conditions is just super,” the Wildcat coach said Saturday after freshman guard James Blackmon banked in a 15-foot jumper with two seconds left to give…
On this date in Kentucky basketball history…
On December 23, 1995, No. 4 Kentucky clobbered Louisville, 89-66. Louisville had upset Kentucky in a New Year’s Day matchup the previous season and a Kentucky team that would win the school’s sixth national title was ready to send a message about where it was headed that season. Tony Delk torched the Cards for 30…
The conundrum of Kyle Wiltjer
What to do with Kyle Wiltjer. The freshman is an offensive asset. He showed that Thursday, leading the team with 24 points with efficient 7-for-11 shooting, including all three of UK‘s 3-point makes. The freshman is also a defensive liability. He showed that too Thursday, getting beat by his man off the dribble and in…
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Loyola-Maryland
Go here for boxscore. Kentucky is 11-1 and Loyola-Maryland is 8-3. This was the first meeting between UK and Loyola-Maryland. The Wildcats are 14-0 all-time against teams from the current configuration of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, including 2-0 this season. After the Christmas break, Kentucky continues the five-game homestand Wednesday, Dec. 28 at…
Kentucky sends the Greyhounds of Loyola back to the bus, 87-63
Kyle Wiltjer led four Kentucky players in double figures with 24 points, as the third-ranked Wildcats topped Loyola- Maryland, 87-63.Anthony Davis posted a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds for Kentucky (11-1), which has won its last three games following a stunning last-second loss at Indiana on December 10.Michael Kidd-Gilchrist finished with 15 points,…
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist emerging as a leader
Reporters already wear the hat of a quasi detective, but the postgame locker room Tuesday night had the feeling of an investigate mystery. The only difference between a real investigation scene and the relaxed Kentucky locker room is these reporters were trying to find out more about the “The Breakfast Club” that John Calipari mentioned…
Doron Lamb living up to Calipari’s preseason proclamation
A few months ago, John Calipari called Doron Lamb Kentucky’s “best basketball player.” Since his 2011-12 roster would feature a wealth of talent and future first-round draft picks, his declaration was met with some puzzled reactions from fans and media alike. Following a coldly efficient outing in an 82-50 defeat of Samford in front of…
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Samford
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Samford