Two days before Terrence Jones expects to hear his name called in the first round of the NBA Draft, he was helping put a giant smile on the face of a friend. Literally. With the aid of the now former Kentucky forward and his friends, William Bolden — a 22-year-old UK basketball “super-fan” who has…
Terrence Jones helps bring joy, new smile to UK fan ‘Stone Cold Willow’
Anthony Davis trademarks his brow
Anthony Davis, who will likely be taken as the No. 1 pick in this Thursday’s NBA Draft by the New Orleans Hornets, is getting down to business — literally. Davis, known for his connected eyebrows, trademarked the phrases “Fear The Brow” and “Raise The Brow” earlier this month. “I don’t want anyone to try to…
Former Cat Pat Riley named Chuck Daly Award winner for lifetime achievement
Pat Riley was walking out of Chuck Daly’s hospital room in 2009, got to the doorway and turned around for another word from his longtime colleague, rival and friend. Riley remembers it vividly. “He looked at me, I looked back at him for a pause and he just sort of said, ‘I’ll see you later,’…
Rajon Rondo sets NBA record with second game 7 triple-double but the Celtics come up short
LeBron James finally got a Game 7 victory, on his third try. Next up, the NBA finals – and his third try at that elusive first championship. James had 31 points and 12 rebounds, Chris Bosh hit a career-best three 3-pointers – the last sparking the run that put it away – and the Miami…
Few players in recent Knick memory embodied this idea of myth-over-hype better than Josh Harrellson
If you find yourself mired in the meat-market metrics of talent evaluation, be it in sport, business, entertainment, or whatever, it’s important to remember not to confuse hype and myth. There’s a difference, you see. Hype is something narrowly transfixed on expected results; results which hindsight will one day render prophetic or foolish, depending on…
Photo: Anthony Davis to grace the cover of Slam magazine in Hornets jersey
Photo: Anthony Davis to grace the cover of Slam magazine in Hornets jersey
Knee injury a ‘setback’ for former Cat Joe Crawford
Former Kentucky basketball player Joe Crawford tore a knee tendon Sunday while playing for a team in Israel. The ill-timed injury, which is expected to sideline him for four to six months, comes as interest from other teams, including some in the NBA, has grown, the player’s agent said Tuesday. “It’s a setback,” agent Aaron…
Anthony Davis named as finalist for 2012 USA Basketball National Team
Anthony Davis, who led Kentucky to its eighth NCAA championship, and Oklahoma City Thunder standout guard James Harden, have been added to the list of finalists for the 2012 USA Basketball National Team, USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo announced today. The official 12-man U.S. Olympic team roster will be announced later this year. “It’s a…
Former Cat John Wall chosen as member of USA Select Team
According to Dave Johnson of WTOP radio in Washington, Team USA has chosen John Wall to be a part of the USA select team. He’ll be joining DeMarcus Cousins who has also been invited to join the Select team of young NBA stars who will train with Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and the other 2012 Olympians…
One former Cat considered one of the dirtiest players in the NBA
One former Cat considered one of the dirtiest players in the NBA