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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 […]

UCLA‘s loss to the University of Kentucky might be the lowest point of the brag-happy LaVar Ball, as his son Lonzo failed to make the Stephen Curry-like splash many expected him to put on display during this Sweet 16 matchup. Lonzo Ball was 4-of-10 from the floor and 1-of-6 from three — totaling 10 points, […]

While Riley Curry and Derrick Rose Jr. may have gained popularity due to their media stunts, LeBron James Jr. has been gaining attention nationwide from college basketball coaches already impressed with the pre-teen’s skills and potential. In fact, despite being six or seven years away from attending a university, both Duke and Kentucky, huge college […]

Kentucky junior power forward Marcus Lee is listed as one of 11 prospects who should return to school, after turning in one of the statistically worst performances of the NBA Combine in Chicago. He scored a -3.3 PER, and his statistics were a clear reflection of his performance for anyone watching him last week. Draft […]