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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.

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.

Brandon Knight named SEC Freshman of the Week

University of Kentucky point guard Brandon Knight on Monday was named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week. Knight averaged 19 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game in UK’s wins against Notre Dame and Indiana. Knight was 10-for-10 from the free-throw line against the Hoosiers and has made 19 of his past 20 free-throw attempts. Through nine games, Knight is averaging 17.4 points, 3.7 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game. Tennessee’s Scotty Hopson, a junior from Hopkinsville, Ky., was named SEC Player of the Week. Hopson scored 27 points in the Volunteers’ win against Pittsburgh last Saturday.

Former Cat John Pelphrey saves job with elite recruits

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There are two sure-bet ways for a college coach to keep his job. One is to produce wins. The other is to create hope. In a perfect world, a coach will do both — win at a high level so the present is great while recruiting at a high level so the future also looks terrific. Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim, Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski, Ohio State’s Thad Matta and Villanova’s Jay Wright are a few who meet both criteria.

Kentucky and Notre Dame renew Freedom Hall rivalry for first time since 1988

The fourth annual DIRECTV SEC/BIG EAST Invitational will be held Dec. 8 and 11 in Louisville and Pittsburgh, ESPN Regional Television announced today.  The two-night men’s college basketball event begins with a doubleheader Wednesday, Dec. 8, at Freedom Hall in Louisville, featuring Arkansas vs. Seton Hall at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2, followed by Kentucky…