Before he signed his extension with Kentucky, John Calipari was asked by the Cleveland Plain Dealer…
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Tom Izzo’s task is to win with John Calipari’s crumbs
Tom Izzo's players have heard every word of the hype about John Calipari and his team.
Michigan native James Young has always been a Wildcat
While his friends wore green or maize, James Young preferred Kentucky blue.
Mark Story says Billy Gillispie among top five most successful coaches in men’s college basketball
From Mark Story of the Lexington Herald-Leader: “…five players signed for UK by Billy Gillispie have now…
Referees thankfully go back to school to re-learn how to call block/charge plays
If you suspected charging calls had gotten out of hand in college basketball, you probably discerned…
A highly talented, highly athletic team of white players would be viewed differently than this Kentucky team
From William C. Rhoden of the New York Times: “Last week, I asked Tom Izzo, the…
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo suspended for NCAA violation
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo will serve a one-game suspension for a secondary violation of NCAA…
Former Kentucky coach Rick Pitino’s advice to Izzo: Forget the NBA
Thirteen years ago, Rick Pitino faced much the same choice that Tom Izzo is facing right…