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Draymond Green dropped a peculiar nugget about his collegiate career after his jersey was retired at Michigan State. The Golden State Warriors forward and proud Saginaw native remembers looking up to Flint natives Morris Peterson, Mateen Cleaves, and Charlie Bell, who led MSU to a national title in 2000, but his career almost started with […]

It’s been a good start to the season for most SEC basketball teams, and the league will try to keep its momentum going. There are seven games on Tuesday’s schedule, with a few conference teams hitting the road for intriguing matchups. Let’s get to the SEC basketball predictions. Season Predictions Record (straight up): 19-4 Missouri […]

For those who didn’t love Thursday’s schedule in college basketball, you should feel a little better knowing that Friday’s matchups are much better. There are several potential Final Four-caliber teams in action, and that should make for some entertaining games featuring some entertaining players. Let’s look ahead to the most noteworthy storylines. Heavyweight Showdown, Pt. […]

In this episode of the Southeast Hoops podcast, I recap all the action from Tuesday’s games in SEC basketball. Topics include: Tyrese Maxey starring in Kentucky’s win over Michigan State Alabama’s upset loss to Penn and why people shouldn’t overreact Auburn freshman Issac Okoro having the ‘it’ factor Arkansas’s 48-point victory against Rice Much more […]

Kentucky Wildcats freshman Tyrese Maxey didn’t even start for John Calipari on Tuesday evening, but after having a stellar game in the World’s Most Famous Arena, he left as a talent worth watching for the remainder of the 2019-20 college basketball season. In Kentucky’s win over the No. 1 ranked Michigan State Spartans, Maxey finished […]

A University of Kentucky fan lost his mind after getting a game-worn wristband from one of his heroes, Tyler Herro, to be precise. The now Miami Heat guard played only one season in Lexington before declaring for the NBA Draft in 2019, but he’s already had a massive following dating back to his days as […]

The Kentucky Wildcats are making a strong push for 2021 5-star forward Jonathan Kuminga, as head coach John Calipari is once again visiting with the elite prospect, according to Jake Weingarten of Stockrisers. The 6-8 small forward, who attends St. Patrick in New Jersey, has been offered by a ton of programs around the country […]

Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, a 5-star forward in the 2022 recruiting class, has picked up an offer from John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats, according to Jake Weingarten of Stockrisers. The 6-8 power forward, who attends IMG Academy in Florida, has been a key target for Kentucky after visits from Calipari and assistant coach Joel Justus. Ole […]

In this episode of the Cutting the Net college basketball podcast, the guys discuss why people overreact to preseason polls and the value of them in the grand scheme of the season. https://soundcloud.com/user-255381604-824003950/preseason-polls-all-time-favorite-players-and-more They also gave their picks for the players they’ve most enjoyed watching in college basketball throughout the years, including some Big East […]

Kentucky Wildcats coach John Calipari is known as a bit of a recruiting mastermind on the college basketball recruitment trail. I’m sure you’ve heard about it before. However, even while admitting that he would have liked to add another big to his most recent recruiting class, the legendary head coach did make it a point […]

The Kentucky Wildcats have been exceptional under coach John Calipari’s tutelage. They’ve won the SEC Conference Tournament six times since he got there in 2009 and have been regular season champs five times. They’re favored to win it almost every college basketball season thanks to their consistency in recruiting top-three freshman classes. That holds true […]

Devin Askew, a dynamic five-star prospect out of the 2021 college basketball recruiting class, has committed to play for the Kentucky Wildcats. It goes without saying, but we are about to say it anyway, this is a monster get for John Calipari. That being said, and we said it, Calipari is known as a coach […]

John Calipari, head coach of the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team, is never shy about speaking his mind on the sport that he has been entrenched with for decades. Now, after recent comments from Duke University head coach and figurehead Mike Krzyzewski, Calipari has chimed in on the topic of expanding the NBA Draft. […]

The Kentucky Wildcats have been picked as the favorite in the SEC basketball preseason media poll for the 2019-20 college basketball season. John Calipari once again has a loaded roster in Lexington, and that should have Kentucky competing for a national championship this season. Meanwhile, the Florida Gators are picked to finish second, and Mike […]

Jonathan Kuminga, a five-star wing out of the 2021 college basketball recruiting class, will not be reclassifying to another class. Moreover, the young man claims he’s recruitment process is currently wide open. Stockrisers and Rivals reporter Jake Weingarten relayed the news to the masses on the mean streets of Twitter. Programs interested in the young […]

Scottie Barnes, a 5-star forward in the 2020 recruiting class, has set his official visit to Kentucky for next weekend, according to Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader. The 6-8 small forward, who attends Montverde Academy in Florida, continues to be a priority target for John Calipari and company as they try to lure another […]

Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari is set to visit with 2021 5-star forward AJ Griffin on Thursday, according to Pat Lawless of Prep Circuit. The 6-7 small forward, who attends Archbishop Stepinac in New York, continues to attract a lot of attention as one of the top players in the class. Duke, Villanova, Illinois, Michigan, […]

Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, a 5-star forward in the 2022 college basketball recruiting class, has set an unofficial visit with the Kentucky Wildcats for the Louisville game on Dec. 28, according to Jake Weingarten of Stockrisers. The 6-8 power forward, who currently attends IMG Academy in Florida, is the cousin of former Kentucky star Alex Poythress and […]

Cade Cunningham, a 5-star guard in the 2020 recruiting class, will now take his official visit with Kentucky basketball during Big Blue Madness on Oct. 11, according to Rivals recruiting insider Corey Evans. The 6-6 combo guard, who attends Montverde Academy in Florida, was originally set to visit Lexington in early November before making the […]

ESPN college basketball bracketologist Joe Lunardi has released his Oct. 3 bracketology for the 2020 NCAA Tournament, with some familiar teams leading the way with No. 1 seeds. Michigan State, Louisville, Florida, and Kansas are at the top of the seeding list, and all four teams have national title expectations heading into the season. The […]

With a college basketball loving nation still facing the fallout of California going through with SB 206, allowing student-athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness, Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari has finally weighed in. His thoughts? Rain, snow, under the water, inside the Earth itself, whatever. None of it matters because Big […]

Renowned NCAA coach John Calipari has shared his two cents worth on the whole debate pertaining to the proposed abolishing of the NBA’s one-and-done rule. According to the long-time Kentucy head coach, he strongly believes that any new encompassing policy must take into consideration a student-athlete’s performance in the academic sphere. This is via Jerry […]

The​ University of Kentucky has reportedly offered​ head coach John​ Calipari what amounts to a lifetime​ contract, according to Seth Davis of The Athletic. UCLA, who is looking for a new head coach, reportedly offered Calipari a huge contract. Kentucky gave UCLA permission to speak with Calipari, who has been with UK since 2009: The​ University […]

It is without question that University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari is one of the best coaches in college basketball — perhaps even basketball in general. The 60-year-old coach recently released a statement that would make any Wildcats supporter smile from ear to ear. According to Calipari himself, he absolutely loves his job as […]

Renowned Kentucky head coach John Calipari has chimed in on the whole Karl-Anthony Towns versus Jimmy Butler feud that was reportedly one of the main reasons why the latter forced his way out of the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to Calipari, who coached Towns during the 7-footer’s time in Kentucky, the dispute between these two former […]

Jimmy Butler’s tenure with the Minnesota Timberwolves was clouded with his poor fit alongside young players like Karl-Anthony Towns, even having his college coach, University of Kentucky’s John Calipari, saying Towns was bullied by the now-Philadelphia 76ers forward. Butler took exception to that: “Whatever. That’s OK,” Jimmy Butler told ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan after hearing of […]

The NBA Draft Combine is a time for assessments and it isn’t any different for the New York Knicks, presented with an opportunity to add more talent with the ninth pick in this year’s iteration. Among them, Kentucky’s Kevin Knox fits the bill — a 6-foot-9 forward with good shooting touch and a high ceiling […]

Tickle no one shocked and do not call them Nancy. Kentucky Wildcats coach John Calipari has had enough with the exploitation of college basketball players. If it were up to him, the players would be able to make money off their likeness. “Players should be allowed representation just like they have in baseball,” Calipari said, according […]

Kentucky Wildcats freshman Jarred Vanderbilt won’t be making an appearance on the court for three months due to an injury suffered during a practice this week. All of this alters John Calipari’s plans. This is according to Jeff Borzello of ESPN. Kentucky freshman Jarred Vanderbilt will miss the next three months with a left foot injury, the school […]

John Calipari strikes again. Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats basketball program scored their first big acquisition this offseason after five-star point guard Immanuel Quickley announced on Friday his commitment to play for the Lexington-based campus. The new was broken by Jeff Borzello of ESPN. This is expected on the part of Quickley, who had already said before […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are forming quite a contingent of former Kentucky Wildcats. Apart from their two superstars, Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins, they’ve also added a couple more former Wildcats in swingman Darius Miller and veteran point guard Rajon Rondo during the NBA offseason. Kentucky head coach John Calipari was the big reason why […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall played just one collegiate season at Kentucky prior to making the decision to head to the NBA. Despite his short stay at the collegiate level, Kentucky has announced that Wall will be inducted into the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 2017 class. We’re excited to announce […]

Kentucky freshman De’Aaron Fox may be ranked a couple spots below UCLA passing wizard Lonzo Ball, but in his eyes, he isn’t taking a back seat to the soon-to-be sure-fire No. 2 overall selection by the Los Angeles Lakers. Ball infamously rejected one-on-one workouts when the two worked out for the purple-and-gold earlier in the month, […]

University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari had one of the biggest praises for his star freshman Malik Monk — one of his two NBA prospects that figure to land in the top 10 of the 2017 NBA Draft. The New York Knicks have been reportedly “enamored” with Monk during his workout with the team, as […]

While many high-profile point guards now have a signature shoe in the NBA, expected lottery pick De’Aaron Fox isn’t wearing Russell Westbrook‘s Jordans, James Harden‘s adidas, or even Stephen Curry‘s Under Armour sneakers — rather opting for a player who no longer graces the hardwood, but has left his legacy on his shoes — Kobe Bryant. […]

Kentucky freshman shooting guard Malik Monk had one of the greatest shooting displays from beyond the arc, impressing the Phoenix Suns during his workout on Tuesday. “He had one of the best shooting performances we’ve seen from deep with a workout over the past few years,” Suns assistant general manager Pat Connelly said following the […]

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly willing to trade both of their first-round picks (No. 5 and No. 10 selections) in order to move up and obtain Kentucky freshman point guard De’Aaron Fox, according to ESPN Draft Insider Chad Ford, via Liberty Ballers. Fox has been an intriguing prospect that has steadily remained with lottery potential, […]

Kentucky freshman point guard De’Aaron Fox has signed a multi-year shoe deal with Nike, according to Nick DePaula of The Vertical. Fox was the top target for the major brands out in the market, making this yet another big name in the regalia of athletes that sport the iconic swoosh across their sneakers. The 19-year-old has […]

The NCAA’s Sweet 16 will not be the last time UCLA freshman Lonzo Ball and Kentucky guard De’Aaron Fox go head-to-head, as the Los Angeles Lakers have recently expressed interest in the latter and plan to entertain a workout between the two, per Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress. The Lakers made their infatuation with Ball and a […]