The next time you see Michael Kidd-Gilchrist walk, pay close attention to his body movement. Notice the kind of limp in his step. It’s not smooth, almost herky-jerky in a way. It’s as if he’s carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. It doesn’t look like he can walk in a straight line…
The bigger the stage, the better Kidd-Gilchrist plays
Kentucky cements itself as national title favorite
Syracuse has the stronger resume. Ohio State and North Carolina have more experience. Murray State is the lone unbeaten. But there can be little doubt after top-ranked Kentucky obliterated No. 8 Florida 78-58 on Tuesday night that the Wildcats have entrenched themselves as the national title favorite. If Tuesday’s matchup with Florida was a litmus test for…
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Florida
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Florida
No. 1 Kentucky dismantles No. 8 Florida 78-58
Freshman Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 13 points and 13 rebounds and top-ranked Kentucky easily passed its toughest Southeastern Conference test to date with a 78-58 victory over No. 8 Florida on Tuesday night. The Wildcats (24-1, 10-0) have won 49 straight at home and matched their best start in league play since 2005 thanks to three…
Anthony Davis named SEC Player of the Week
UK freshman Anthony Davis was named the SEC Player of the Week as announced by the league office on Monday and ESPN.com co-National Player of the Week. Davis, a 6-foot-10, 222-pound freshman forward from Chicago, Ill., was named SEC Player of the Week after averaging 20 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.5 blocks and two assists in wins…
Anthony Davis is Dick Vitale’s Diaper Dandy of the Week
Anthony Davis is Dick Vitale’s Diaper Dandy of the Week
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. South Carolina
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. South Carolina
No. 1 Wildcats smash South Carolina, 86-52
Anthony Davis had 22 points, eight rebounds and eight blocks as No. 1 Kentucky wiped away the memories of the last time the top-ranked Wildcats came to South Carolina with an 86-52 victory Saturday night. Kentucky (23-1) has won 15 straight and moved to 9-0 in the Southeastern Conference for the first time in seven years.…
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Tennessee
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Tennessee
Anthony Davis Leads No. 1 UK to 69-44 Win over Tennessee
Freshman Anthony Davis had 18 points, eight rebounds and seven blocked shots as top-ranked Kentucky beat Tennessee 69-44 on Tuesday night to extend the Wildcats’ home winning streak to 48 games. Kentucky (22-1, 8-0 Southeastern Conference) got off to a sizzling start by hitting its first 11 shots over the opening 11 minutes as the Wildcats won…