Dereck Lively II’s interesting Calipari connection (and more UK recruiting notes)
There was a revelation of sorts during five-star recruit Dereck Lively II’s official visit to Kentucky last month. It turns out, Lively’s mother, Kathy Drysdale, and UK Coach John Calipari … Click to Continue »
NBA Draft wrap-up: League honors Clarke; Jackson, Boston both part of trades
Kentucky’s 2021 NBA Draft night included a touching tribute to Terrence Clarke, who died after a car accident shortly after the Cats’ season ended. Shortly after Clarke was honored with … Click to Continue »
Kentucky’s Olivier Sarr goes undrafted, likely to get audition via NBA’s summer league
Kentucky’s Olivier Sarr was not selected in Thursday night’s NBA Draft. UK teammates Isaiah Jackson and Brandon Boston were the 22nd and 51st overall selections, respectively. Jackson ended up with … Click to Continue »
Kentucky still leads the nation in first-round NBA Draft picks. Here’s the list.
Isaiah Jackson, the 22nd overall pick Thursday night, added his name to the Kentucky basketball program’s long list of first-round NBA Draft picks. Kentucky now has 55 all-time first round … Click to Continue »
76ers make Western Kentucky center Charles Bassey a second-round pick
The Philadelphia 76ers chose Western Kentucky center Charles Bassey in the second round with the 53rd overall pick of the NBA Draft on Thursday night. Bassey averaged 17.6 points, 11.6 … Click to Continue »
It was a long wait for Brandon Boston on draft night; he’s headed to the Clippers
Brandon Boston had to wait until the 51st overall pick of the NBA Draft, and he’ll start his career with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Memphis Grizzlies officially made the … Click to Continue »
Louisville’s David Johnson, the 2019 Sweet 16 MVP for Trinity, drafted by Raptors
Former Louisville Trinity star David Johnson was selected by the Toronto Raptors in the second round with the 47th overall pick of the NBA Draft on Thursday night. Johnson, a … Click to Continue »
With Texas coming to the SEC, are hand gestures like ‘L’s Down’ on the way out?
One of the most resonant moments in the Kentucky-Louisville rivalry in recent years came after UK football had punished U of L 45-13 in the 2019 battle for the Governor’s … Click to Continue »
Hey Kentucky football fans, Mark Stoops is happy to see you
Working overtime to get everything nailed down before the start of fall practice, not every coach would be thrilled to take time out of his busy day to attend a … Click to Continue »
Olympics Latest: Bermuda’s Flora Duffy wins triathlon gold
The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic: ___ Flora Duffy has won the Olympic women’s … Click to Continue »
Giddey, Sengun, Garuba among international NBA prospects
It wasn’t that long ago 6-foot-8 Australian point guard Josh Giddey’s objective was to play in the NBL — not the NBA. The Melbourne native had his country’s National Basketball … Click to Continue »
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