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John Calipari surely has a knack for attracting stars that are on the rise. The Kentucky basketball program develops the best recruits to have ever come out of college basketball and makes them franchise players in the NBA. With Rob Dillingham projected to go high in this year’s NBA Draft, the Wildcats need to find […]

The Kentucky basketball team picked up a crucial win over Arkansas basketball on Saturday, and it was a high scoring battle. The Razorbacks played a good game and had the Wildcats on the ropes late, but Kentucky came back and got the win. The final scored ended up being 111-102, and it was the sixth […]

The Kentucky basketball team picked up a nice win at home on Saturday as they took down Arkansas basketball in a high scoring battle. Both team reached 100 points, and the Wildcats had to come back as they were in some trouble late in the game. They ended up pulling off the comeback, and Kentucky […]

Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari wanted to “choke” star Reed Sheppard after a bone-headed turnover helped keep Mississippi State alive in Tuesday’s thriller. But Sheppard made up for his late gaffe with two clutch free throws and then a game-winner right before the buzzer after the Bulldogs had tied the game seconds earlier. With the […]

The Kentucky basketball squad just has to suck up the loss to Tyrell Ward’s LSU and move forward to their next game. A lot of adjustments need to be made despite huge scoring outbursts from Rob Dillingham and Antonio Reeves. It could be issues regarding schemes, rotations, or depth but Wildcats fans will never know. […]

The Kentucky basketball program took it to Auburn on Saturday night, winning the game 70-59. It was an impressive game for the Wildcats, as Antonio Reeves led the way with 22 points, five rebounds, and one assist. Even so, John Calipari stole the spotlight during the postgame presser after sounding off on reporters. Calipari reportedly […]

Usually, a professional NBA player’s route to the big league involves playing in the NCAA. While there are those who make it from overseas and the G-League, many top prospects go for the traditional collegiate pathway. And among the plethora of Division I schools in the country, some stand out above the rest. Take the […]

Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari made an interesting comment after the Wildcats’ 94-91 loss to the Florida Gators on Wednesday, saying that Kentucky lost a game in which it beat Florida in every category. Florida basketball coach Todd Golden responded to those comments, debunking John Calipari’s notion. “I thought it was a pretty even game, […]

The Kentucky basketball team suffered a tough loss on Wednesday night at home against Florida basketball. It was a tight game throughout and it had a thrilling overtime finish, and the Gators outlasted the Wildcats for a 94-91 win. Kentucky is now 15-5 overall and 5-3 in conference play. The SEC has been challenging for […]

The Kentucky basketball team lost just its fourth game of the season on Tuesday night. This loss came on the road against South Carolina, a team that is now 16-3 and could sneak into the NCAA Tournament. However, John Calipari was clearly frustrated with his team’s performance after the 79-62 win. The Kentucky basketball coach […]

Zvonimir Ivisic has finally made his debut for John Calipari and Kentucky basketball. The 7’2″ Croatian center who played professionally overseas for a few years, initially had issues with his enrollment into the university when Kentucky looked to add him in August. After that issue was resolved, he needed to be cleared to play. Now, nearly […]

When it comes to the Florida Atlantic basketball team, this season has had a different feeling than the fever dream it was last year. Currently, the team is still at a solid 11-4, but the loss total already matches what it was last season when they won 35 total games. The tides have changed for […]

The Kentucky basketball team and the Duke basketball team are two of college basketball’s ‘blue bloods’. They are almost always a contender for the national championship, and they are two of the best college basketball programs of all time. A big reason for their success throughout the past couple of decades is due to head […]

On Thursday night, Kentucky Basketball dismantled the Louisville Cardinals 95-76. It was another strong performance from the No. 9 ranked team in the country. However, the loss sparked calls for Kenny Payne’s job at Louisville, but John Calipari defended the Cardinals coach. During the postgame presser, Calipari spoke about some of the close losses the […]

The Kentucky basketball team is off to a hot start this year and they once again look like one of the top teams in the country on Saturday. The Wildcats proved their skill on Saturday with a big time win over #9 North Carolina basketball. Kentucky got a good fight out of the Tar Heels, […]

UNC Wilmington upset the No. 12-ranked Kentucky Wildcats 80-73 in Rupp Arena on Saturday, a stunning loss for a Kentucky basketball team that had routed No. 8 Miami with a 22-point blowout earlier in the week. That win was the Wildcats’ second-largest win over an AP top-10 team since John Calipari took over in 2009. The […]

The Kentucky Wildcats claimed their first win against a ranked opponent this season Tuesday night, and they did it in scary fashion, defeating No. 8 Miami Hurricanes in the ACC/SEC Challenge to the tune of a 95-73 victory in Lexington. The last time Kentucky basketball won by at least that many points against a top-10 […]

The Kentucky Wildcats suffered their first loss of the season Tuesday night, as Kentucky basketball simply got outclassed by Hunter Dickinson and the Kansas Jayhawks in a Champions Classic game at United Center, 89-84. Kentucky head coach John Calipari was left to rue the late-game stumbles of his squad but still expressed his admiration for […]

University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari is getting another slam dunk on the recruiting trail. Kentucky landed another five star recruit Tuesday after power forward Jayden Quaintance verbally committed to the Wildcats, per ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. CAL’S LATEST BLUE CHIP PROSPECT Quaintance is giving the Wildcats the fourth ESPN 100 prospect in their […]

The college basketball season has arrived, and what better way to kick off the action than a battle between the two best teams in college basketball history? In only their third game of the season, fans will get to watch Kansas take on Kentucky. Kansas is the number one team in the nation right now, […]

Bill Self and John Calipari helm two of the most storied men’s college basketball institutions, Kansas and Kentucky. In fact, the two programs are at the top of the wins rankings all-time for men’s basketball programs. Kentucky recently overtook Kansas after the Jayhawks had to vacate 15 wins. But the two titans will do battle […]

The college basketball season is here, so we decided to look at the highest-paid head coaches in the sport. These men are amongst the elite in the sport, and they are paid handsomely because of their positive impact on their teams. Some of these coaches have been around for what seems like forever, while others […]

The Kentucky basketball program has gotten the right start to its college basketball campaign. John Calipari’s squad had initial struggles in terms of efficiency but shot themselves all the way to a demolition job of the New Mexico State basketball squad. Rob Dillingham led the scoring charge with Justin Edwards and Dajuan Wagner following suit. […]

After leading by only eight points at halftime, Kentucky basketball took control in the final 20 minutes, rolling New Mexico State 86-46 at Rupp Arena in its 2023-24 opener. After the game, New Mexico State coach Jason Hooten was glowing in his praise of Kentucky, according to Jack Pilgrim of KSR: Said Hooten, “He gets those […]

College basketball coaches play a huge role in terms of the success of a university’s basketball program. Given that the NCAA is one of the most competitive basketball leagues in the nation, bigger institutions are willing to pay more money to more seasoned coaches with a winning history. For this piece, let’s take a closer […]

Under head coach John Calipari, Kentucky basketball has been able to land numerous big-name recruits. Calipari has just landed another big fish, giving Kentucky basketball a building block for 2024. Boogie Fland announced his commitment to Kentucky on Friday, via Justin Rowland of Rivals. Fland chose the Wildcats over fellow finalists Alabama and Indiana. WATCH: […]

Kentucky basketball head coach John Calipari gave his honest thoughts on the huge talking point in collegiate sports, which is Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. Calipari delivered strong stances about NIL and his concerns with it and he has a ton, as before answering he asked “How much time do I have? according to […]

Kentucky basketball is one of the premier college basketball programs in the entire country, and Wildcats fans are hungry for the team to return to the mountaintop of the NCAA hoops world. The most recent national title for the school came in 2012 under current head coach John Calipari. Calipari became the coach of Kentucky […]

John Calipari has helped solidify the Kentucky basketball program’s blue-blood status. The team is now tied with the Blue Devils for the third-most NCAA March Madness Final Four appearances. They have still retained their all-time best Division 1 winning percentage but they still have a long way to catch the North Carolina’s basketball and UCLA’s […]

Kentucky basketball is known for being one of the top programs in the history of the sport, and Wildcats fans are itching for another national championship. John Calipari is about to enter his 15th season, and every season is a big one for Kentucky. Last year, the Wildcats finished the season 21-10 and ended up […]

The Kentucky Wildcats basketball program is battling for 5-star center Jayden Quaintance, who recently took some unofficial visits as he tries to decide on his future college destination. When asked about his visit to Lexington, Quaintance spoked candidly about meeting coach John Calipari and seeing the sights around campus. “It was definitely cool. I got […]

Kentucky basketball’s schedule for the 2023-24 college basketball season is still far from complete. However, one team that’s already been ascertained to be a Rupp Arena visitor in the coming campaign is UNC Wilmington, which will be part of the Wildcats’ non-conference schedule. Via college hoops bracketologist Rocco Miller: “Kentucky will host UNC Wilmington as […]

Kentucky basketball is heating back up after an initially disappointing offseason that included many transfer portal misses for John Calipari. Things got a lot better when 4-star big man Somto Cyril committed to the Wildcats on Wednesday. The physical 6-foot-10 center is the No. 44 prospect in the class of 2024, and will add an […]

The 2023 NBA Draft led to another milestone for Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari, who extended his own record with 16 straight seasons with a first round draft pick. His point guard Cason Wallace was taken 10th overall by the Dallas Mavericks, furthering Calipari’s record to unbelievable heights. His Kentucky program has become synonymous with […]

John Calipari is on the hunt for his next star at Kentucky basketball. His new three-point weapon can shoot the lights out. He was snagged right under the noses of UCF and is named Joey Hart. The 6-foot-5 guard announced his commitment to Kentucky basketball with much glee, per Ryan Black of Louisville Courier Journal. […]

Kentucky basketball looks a like a shell of its former self, and it has fans worried. The Wildcats lost Oscar Tshiebwe to the NBA Draft but do not seem to have a clear-cut successor. Chris Livingston’s departure was also a big hit for John Calipari as they start roster building from scratch. John Calipari and […]

Kentucky basketball’s Oscar Tshiebwe proved a lot after his NBA Draft Combine performance. After recording highlight blocks and impressive rebounding numbers, Tshiebwe is slowly gaining attention from multiple teams. The Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings are among these teams. Oscar Tshiebwe doing some good things in today’s 5-on-5, and already up […]

Devin Booker has emerged over the last couple of seasons as one of the premier shooting guards in the NBA with the Phoenix Suns. The three-time All-Star has seemingly gotten better each season and he’s a big reason why the Phoenix Suns have championship aspirations. Before he arrived in the NBA though, Booker spent one […]

It’s been a difficult two seasons for John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats, who couldn’t make it out of the first weekend of the NCAA tournament for the second straight year after losing to No. 3 Kansas State on Sunday. It’s been four years since Kentucky Basketball has played in a Sweet 16, and Calipari […]