UK‘s senior basketball star, a member of the No.1 team in the nation, achieved celebrity status in his hometown. But that was eight years ago. Darius Miller has become well known in Lexington over the last four years, but 65 miles away in the town of Maysville, Ky., he has been a local hero for…
Darius Miller’s hometown excited for local hero
Photo: Ashley Judd with a unibrow?
Photo: Ashley Judd with a unibrow?
The first clue that basketball isn’t just a game in Kentucky
From Billy Reed: “Outside my home here in Louisville, all hell is breaking loose. Insults and predictions are dropping like bombs. Rational people are fleeing bars and restaurants in search of sanctuary. Offices have become battlegrounds, families are being torn apart, and minor events such as weddings are being reorganized. I now know what Edward…
After rocky start, Marquis Teague evolves into Kentucky standout
To understand the journey of Kentucky’s Marquis Teague from score-first freshman to Final Four point guard, simply rewind the collected interviews of Wildcats coach John Calipari and measure the level of exasperation. Oct. 13, Kentucky Media Day, Exasperation Level: Low “Marquis Teague stares at me when I talk to him. I tell you, an open…
The All-Time Final Four Cats
As the Big Blue Nation prepares to descend on New Orleans for Kentucky’s 15th appearance in the Final Four, CatsPause.com is celebrating some of the great moments and players to appear in the event. Eighteen UK players have been named to the All-Final Four Team over the years with a Wildcat claiming Most Outstanding Player…
This Bluegrass State rivalry runs deep, and the divide is wide
Just 70 miles apart, Lexington and Louisville are worlds apart when it comes to college basketball. Come Saturday when the Cardinals and Wildcats meet at the Final Four in New Orleans, a berth in the national title game is just the beginning. Here, the game is likened to a civil war. Pick a side: Wildcats…
Doron Lamb takes lead from father Calvin Lamb
When Doron Lamb was 3, it was hard to find him without a basketball in his hands. His father, Calvin, made sure he was always dribbling, no matter where he was in lower Manhattan. “Every time I wanted to go to the corner store, he had me dribble the ball in my left hand,” Lamb…
Anthony Davis named Basketball Times Player of the Year
Freshman Anthony Davis earned National Player of the Year honors from the Basketball Times it was announced Wednesday afternoon. Davis has enjoyed one of the most memorable freshman campaigns in national history. He averages a team-leading 14.3 points and 10.1 rebounds per game while helping lead the Wildcats to a 36-2 overall record, its second…
Photo: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist graces the cover of Sports Illustrated
Photo: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist graces the cover of Sports Illustrated
Kentucky great Pat Riley might be the worst karaoke singer we’ve ever seen
At Tuesday night’s “Battioke” charity event in South Beach, Pat Riley had sunshine on his cloudy day, or something. Sure, it’s less than 30 seconds and maybe it’s not quite Wade Boggs-bad, but his rhythm clearly needs some work. Also, a tad pitchy. Seriously, LeBron’s rendition of “Super Freak” better have been more mellifluous than…