By any measure, the Kentucky basketball program is, and has been for decades, blessed. About that there can be no debate. The program was fortunate enough to land Adolph Rupp as its basketball coach in 1930, opening the flood gates of excellence, allowing basketball greatness to wash over the Commonwealth in the form of great…
Chasing the excellence of Adolph Rupp
Former Cat Rick Robey to be inducted into Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
The Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame will induct its 2012 class Thursday night (reception starts at 6 p.m. followed by banquet and ceremony) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (formerly the Executive Inn West) in Louisville. Rick Robey will be part of that class. In his four-year basketball career (1974-78) at Kentucky, Robey scored 1,395 career…
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…
Former UK basketball player charged with sexual abuse
WKYT has confirmed a former UK basketball player is in jail charged with sexual abuse. Michael Porter last played for UK in 2009. An arrest citation obtained by WKYT shows Porter is charged with sexual abuse and sodomy involving at least one minor. Court documents show on two separate occasions, Porter gave and received oral…
Wright State transfer Julius Mays commits to Kentucky
Wright State transfer Julius Mays has committed to play for John Calipari and the University of Kentucky, Mays told CatsPause.com Sunday evening. Mays chose the Wildcats after an official visit to Purdue over the weekend. He took an unofficial visit to Lexington last week. “I committed just a little bit ago. I told them I wanted to…
Nerlens Noel says NCAA hasn’t contacted him and he’s in ‘great position to qualify’
Speaking for the first time since The New York Times reported earlier this week that the NCAA was looking into his background, Kentucky signeeNerlens Noel said the NCAA hasn’t contacted him or his mother directly and that he’s in “great position to qualify.” “No, the NCAA hasn’t contacted me or my mom directly,” the 6-foot-10 Noel, the projected…
Thamel: NCAA investigating Nerlens Noel’s recruitment
The N.C.A.A. sent two members of its enforcement staff to Massachusetts this week to inquire about Nerlens Noel, who is the country’s top basketball recruit and has committed to play at Kentucky. Cindi Merrill and Frank Smith, assistant directors of enforcement with the N.C.A.A., went to Everett High School on Tuesday to meet with school officials about…
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…
President Obama to honor 2012 NCAA Champion Wildcats at the White House
President Barack Obama will honor the 2011-12 UK men’s basketball team Friday at the White House for its national championship. The team’s eighth NCAA national championship will be celebrated at 4:5o p.m. with remarks from the president.
Terrence Jones’ song “Teach me ’bout Kentucky” to benefit Stone Cold Willow’s teeth
From WTVQ: “Stone Cold Willow was a fixture in the ERupption Zone at Kentucky home games this past season. He was a student at Bluegrass Community and Technical College but had to quit school due to financial reasons. He now works at UK cleaning dorms. Terrence Jones wants to help him out. Jones along with…