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Terrence Jones’ record night leads Kentucky past Auburn

Terrence Jones set a Kentucky freshman single-game scoring record with 35 points as the 13th-ranked Wildcats rolled by Auburn 78-54 on Tuesday night. Jones broke the previous record of 32 points – set by teammate Doron Lamb against Winthrop last month – behind a series of jumpers and layups as Kentucky (13-3, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) easily avoided its first losing streak under coach John Calipari.

Brandon Knight growing into leader

Brandon Knight is Kentucky’s undisputed leader on the court, and that’s not up for debate. What the freshman point guard says, goes. Coach John Calipari recently drove that point home to all the Wildcats. After Knight watched teammate Eloy Vargas fumble away a rebound during Monday’s win over Penn, he pulled Vargas aside and encouraged him to grab the ball with two hands.

NCAA again rules Enes Kanter permanently ineligible

University of Kentucky men’s basketball student-athlete Enes Kanter has been ruled permanently ineligible for receiving impermissible compensation from a professional team. The NCAA Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee has upheld the NCAA staff decision that Kanter received $33,033 above his actual and necessary expenses for one year while playing for a club basketball team in Turkey. The…

Kentucky closes down Penn in non-conference finale

Brandon Knight scored 22 points and No. 10 Kentucky shot its way past Penn 86-62 on Monday night. Josh Harrellson added 12 points and 11 rebounds and Darius Miller had 11 points, seven rebounds and six assists as the Wildcats (12-2) used some scorching second-half shooting to subdue the Quakers (5-6). Kentucky led by just one…

Josh Harrellson named SEC Player of the Week, Knight Freshman of the Week

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Kentucky’s Josh Harrellson was named SEC Player of the Week after he averaged 16.5 points and nine rebounds in wins over Coppin State and at No. 22 Louisville. Harrellson scored double-digits in both games this week, including a career-high 23 point in UK’s win at 22nd ranked Louisville. He tied his career high with 14 rebounds at Louisville while recording his third double-double this season. Kentucky’s Brandon Knight was named SEC Freshman of the Week after averaging 21 points, six assists and 3.5 rebounds in wins over Coppin State and No. 22 Louisville. Knight dished out career-best and game-high eight assists in win against Coppin State. He then tallied game-high and career-best 25 points in the win at No. 22 Louisville.

Deandre Liggins eagerly accepts role as Cats’ lock-down defender

Before Kentucky games, an assistant trainer offers well-intended words of encouragement to DeAndre Liggins. “He always tells me to score 20 points,” Liggins said on Sunday. “I tell him, it’s not about that. If I score two points and we win, I’m happy because I know I did my job. He’s, like, ‘You’re right, ‘Dre.’ ” Being a defensive stopper does not mean rose petals at your feet and the sound of hosannas in your ears. Such recognition is reserved for basketball’s offensive stars.