Kentucky snags Wright State transfer
Even though recruiting season is past its prime, and Anthony Bennett decided to take Kentucky off his list, the Cats are still busy finalizing the 2012-13 roster. Over the weekend, the news came down that Wright State guard Julius Mays was coming to Kentucky....
Posted: 5/14/2012 9:58 AM in The Big Bluegrass Blog
Kentucky vs. Indiana series will not continue
Today Indiana announced that the series with Kentucky is ending. Here is a quote from Indiana coach Tom Crean. Crean: “We have a strong belief that this series should be played on campus and is something that should be beneficial for both teams.” More...
Posted: 5/3/2012 1:49 PM in The Big Bluegrass Blog
NCAA Champion Wildcats to visit the White House
The champs continue to celebrate their 2012 title later this week, and it’s a higher profile establishment than their previous tour stops. The official invitation came down from the White House today for the Kentucky team to stop on by 1600 Pennsylvania...
Posted: 5/1/2012 5:07 PM in The Big Bluegrass Blog
Former Xavier guard Lyons visits Kentucky
Recently, Mark Lyons and Xavier University parted ways. When the news came down, the short list of potential transfer schools for Lyons leaked out. Kentucky was on that list, but the Wildcat faithful didn’t seem very interested in Lyons donning the blue...
Posted: 5/1/2012 12:56 PM in The Big Bluegrass Blog
Anthony Bennett: The last UK target
It’s been another great recruiting season for Kentucky basketball, and even though it feels finished, it’s not. Coach Calipari and the Cats had a stranglehold on the #1 class ranking until recently, when UCLA added the nation’s No. 27-ranked player Tony...
Posted: 4/30/2012 11:30 AM in The Big Bluegrass Blog
Nerlens Noel interviewed by KSTV
The folks at KSTV did an interview with Nerlens Noel via Skype this week, and for many, it’s one of the first or at least longest introductions to the latest Kentucky commit. Enjoy this interview with Nerlens Noel, and feel free to leave your thoughts...
Posted: 4/26/2012 1:59 PM in The Big Bluegrass Blog
Coach Calipari’s visit to the Reds game
Last night at Great American Ballpark, University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari and his coaching staff were honored before the Reds game. The national champs brought along the championship trophy as well as it continued it’s victory lap around...
Posted: 4/25/2012 9:50 AM in The Big Bluegrass Blog