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Kentucky has its way against Missouri, 86-37

Aaron Harrison - photo by Walter Cornett

Aaron Harrison scored 16 points including five 3-pointers, and top-ranked Kentucky finally earned a conference victory in regulation by drilling Missouri 86-37 on Tuesday night.

Willie Cauley-Stein changes his own trajectory

Willie Cauley-Stein is the diamond in the rough. He’s the precious stone you stumble upon while searching for your tee shot — uncut, unpolished, but unquestionably a fabulous find.  He is a jewel who has lately improved Kentucky’s chances at chasing another crown. The 7-foot freshman has replaced injured Nerlens Noel in UK’s starting lineup,…

Willie Cauley-Stein named SEC Freshman of the Week

Kentucky’s Willie Cauley-Stein, a 7-foot, 244-pound freshman forward from Olathe, Kan., was named SEC Freshman of the Week after averaging 13.5 points, 9.8 rebounds and five blocks in wins over Vanderbilt and Missouri. Cauley-Stein began the week by pouring in a career-high 20 points to couple with a team-high seven rebounds and three blocks. He made 8-of-10…

Cats show grit in battling past Missouri

Willie Cauley-Stein - photo by Chet White | UKAthletics.com

There were spectacular plays by both teams, the kind of standout, shout-out-loud plays that make highlight reels and lasting memories.  But the one John Calipari wanted to talk about first after his Kentucky team battled past Missouri 90-83 in a Rupp Arena overtime thriller late Saturday night was of the quiet variety. “There was a play where…