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Former DePaul star Rod Strickland, an assistant coach under John Calipari at Memphis and Kentucky, is…

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John Calipari recalls the one that got away

April 2, 2012

Walter Cornett

John Calipari said he has never watched a replay of his Memphis team’s overtime loss to…

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Some sports headlines Kentucky fans might be interested in…

November 23, 2011

Walter Cornett

Another busy night in college hoops. Here’s some headlines you might be interested in: A…

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Report: Calipari, Rose pay $100,000 to Memphis ticket holders for vacated season

October 7, 2011

Walter Cornett

A Memphis Commercial Appeal report says John Calipari and Derrick Rose agreed to pay $100,000 combined to Memphis…

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Former Kentucky recruit predicts Memphis will win the national title this year

September 23, 2011

Walter Cornett

Last year, the star of Josh Pastner’s first highly touted recruiting class decided to throw caution to…

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What Calipari left behind

September 2, 2011

Walter Cornett

Neither Ken Bennett nor Don DeWeese knew John Calipari when he first arrived in Memphis. There…

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Former Kentucky recruit Stan Simpson still not on Memphis campus

August 31, 2011

Walter Cornett

Stan Simpson is the junior college big who signed with Memphis late over Kansas and Connecticut. …

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Memphis avoids violation with Kentucky target Shabazz Muhammad

August 22, 2011

Walter Cornett

Memphis fans had reason to be slightly nervous these past few months, and not only because…

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The Terrence Jones decomitment was one of the 10 most painful in recent memory

August 5, 2011

Walter Cornett

Well, not for us but for Washington. Sports Illustrated has done an in-depth piece on recruit…

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Tweet from Josh Pastner’s sister to Kentucky recruit could get Memphis in trouble

June 1, 2011

Walter Cornett

Josh Pastner’s sister, Courtney Pastner, sent a tweet to high school recruit Rodney Purvis that could…

On March 31, 1975, Coach John Wooden closed out his coaching career by leading the Bruins over Kentucky for their 10th NCAA title in 12 years.

On March 31, 1984, Georgetown outscores UK 23-2 at the start of the second half to defeat the Wildcats, 53-40, in the NCAA semifinal game in Seattle.

On March 31, 1997, despite losing its star, Derek Anderson, to a knee injury on Jan. 18, UK returns to defend its NCAA title in the National Championship game, trying to become the second team in 24 years to repeat as national champion, falling in overtime to Arizona, 84-79. Ron Mercer and Anthony Epps nailed three-pointers inside the last minute to force overtime. But with four Wildcats fouling out, Arizona outscored UK by five in the extra period in Rick Pitino's final game as coach at Kentucky.

On March 31, 2008, long time Kentucky basketball manager Bill Keightley passed away at the age of 81 in Cincinnati. Affectionately known as “Mr. Wildcat”, he had been associated with the Wildcats’ basketball program since 1962. Keightley, who manned the “Bill Keightley Equipment Room” in Memorial Coliseum, was as much a fixture around UK basketball as the seven national championship trophies on display in the Joe Craft Center. A crowd of over 3,000 payed their respects at a tribute to Mr. Keightley held in Rupp Arena. Former players, coaches and managers traveled from across the country to eulogize him.

On March 31, 2012, Kentucky finally put away pesky Louisville, who outrebounded Kentucky 40-33, 69-61, in the Final Four to advance to the national championship game. Kentucky shot a dazzling 57 percent with Anthony Davis leading the way with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Darius Miller added 13 points, and Doron Lamb had 10. Kidd-Gilchrist had nine, all in the second half. Former Kentucky coach turned Louisville coach, Rick Pitino, congratulated Calipari and told him he'd be rooting for the Wildcats.

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