Nation of Blue
Basketball
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1.8KJulius Randle scored career-high 57 points during Monday’s loss to Minnesota
Former Kentucky star Julius Randle is making a solid case for inclusion on the All-NBA team this season. Randle scored a career-high...
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1.6KDwight Perry named head men’s basketball coach at Wofford College
Former Kentucky guard Dwight Perry was officially named head men’s basketball coach at Wofford College on Tuesday. Perry was named interim head...
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1.9KKarl-Anthony Towns plans to return from injury tonight vs. Atlanta
Former Kentucky big man Karl-Anthony Towns has been out of action since November 28th due to injury. He has missed a total...
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11.3KKansas State point guard Markquis Nowell says he spoke to John Calipari and “We Are Good!”
Kansas State point guard Markquis Nowell said on Twitter this afternoon that he spoke to John Calipari and all is well. The...
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11.8KRick Pitino introduced at St. John’s, jokes that he wants to get John Calipari off his resume
Rick Pitino was officially introduced as the new head coach at St. John’s earlier today. Pitino talked about his vision for the...
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7.1KKentucky expected to play in international exhibition event in Toronto
John Calipari said on his radio show last night that Kentucky has been invited to participate in an exhibition game or games...
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2.4KTai Wynyard signs with Canterbury Rams in New Zealand
Former Kentucky power forward Tai Wynyard has signed with the Canterbury Rams in New Zealand’s NBL league. Wynyard played last summer for...
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1.5KFairleigh Dickinson coach Tobin Anderson takes the Iona job
Fairleigh Dickinson coach Tobin Anderson has informed the school that he is stepping down to replace Rick Pitino at Iona. Anderson led...
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1.2KTubby Smith, Bob McKillop to receive Dean Smith Award in Greensboro
Bob McKillop and Tubby Smith will be honored with the U.S. Basketball Writers Association’s Dean Smith Award in April. The Dean Smith...
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4.8KReport: Ugonna Onyenso will return to Kentucky next season
According to a report by Ben Roberts of the Herald-Leader, big man Ugonna Onyenso will return to Kentucky next season. “I’ll be...
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7.1KCharles Barkley on some sports fans: “We let every fool and idiot have an opinion now”
Charles Barkley took a minute to give his opinion on some sports fans following Marquette’s NCAA Tournament loss to Michigan State. Barkley...
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8.8KEd Cooley Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Georgetown
As expected, Ed Cooley has resigned at Providence and officially been named head men’s basketball coach at Georgetown University. The official announcement...
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6.4KJohn Calipari says he’s in the process of scheduling summer exhibition game
John Calipari said on his radio show tonight that he is in the process of scheduling a summer exhibition game in July....
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7.3KPaul Finebaum: “Kentucky has become irrelevant”
According to Paul Finebaum, Kentucky basketball has become irrelevant. Finebaum blasted the Wildcats in an appearance on the “McElroy and Cubelic In...
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4.9KRick Pitino has agreed on a six-year deal to become St. John’s men’s basketball coach
Rick Pitino has reportedly agreed to a six-year deal to be the new head coach at St. John’s. Pitino met with St....
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7.8KKansas State assistant calls out Calipari for referring to Markquis Nowell as “the little kid”
Kansas State assistant coach Jareem Dowling took exception to John Calipari referring to Markquis Nowell as “the little kid” during his postgame...
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15.7KFormer Kentucky player Cedric Jenkins has passed away
Former Kentucky men’s basketball player Cedric Jenkins passed away over the weekend. Jenkins, or “Swoop” as he was often known, was 57...
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13.1KSt. John’s offers coaching job to Rick Pitino
According to multiple reports, St. John’s has extended an offer to Rick Pitino to be the Red Storm’s next head coach. Pitino...
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3.0KFinal notes from Kentucky’s loss to Kansas State
Kentucky’s season ended Saturday with a 75-69 loss to Kansas State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Here’s a look...
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2.3KUK signee Reed Sheppard named Kentucky Mr. Basketball
North Laurel star Reed Sheppard was named 2023 Mr. Basketball tonight. During his senior season, Sheppard averaged 22.5 points, 8.4 rebounds and...