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Climbing the Ladder

[LEFT] Terrence Jones is looking like a draft day bargain and the Rockets are looking like they struck gold. [/LEFT] [PRBREAK][/PRBREAK][LEFT] That’s...

Could Anthony Davis Make a Difference for Team USA?

The United States Olympic team struggled last night to beat Brazil in a tune up for the London Olympics last night 80-69....

The Sun Sets in Kentucky

I don’t think there could be any other place a sunset could be this pretty than in Kentucky. Thanks to Gail Bennett...

Cliff Alexander Gets an Offer from Kentucky

John Calipari has offered 2014 recruit Cliff Alexander of Chicago’s Curie High School. Alexander is considered my most recruiting websites as a...

Doron Lamb Blows Up in Summer League Debut

Doron Lamb opened the Milwaukee Bucks summer season with a big league performance as they defeated the New Orleans Hornets 76-68 in...

Summer Standouts

[CENTER][/CENTER] Don’t tell Julius Randle that he is ranked second in the 2013 class, he already knows.[PRBREAK][/PRBREAK] He also knows that Jabari...

Team USA Second Exhibition Tonight vs. Brazil

The United States Olympic team plays their second exhibition game tonight vs. Brazil in Washington D.C. at 8pm on ESPN2. Brazil might...

The Case for Keith Bogans

We were discussing the “Top Fifty Players in UK History Poll” the other day on the Big Blue Breakdown, mostly how some...

James Young MVP in Nike Global Challenge

Many think James Young will be the next 2013 commitment to John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats and you can see why...

NBA Summer League Recap

There were several former Kentucky players involved in NBA Summer League action this past weekend and here is an update. On Saturday,...

Anthony Davis Signs with Nike

The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Anthony Davis has signed an endorsement deal with Nike. [QUOTE][LEFT][COLOR=#292727][FONT=Georgia]No. 1 draft pick Anthony Davis has...

Cauley-Stein, Wiltjer and Polson- Rap Trio?

Who knew our basketball team was so musically talented? Earlier today Kyle Wiltjer posted a video on YouTube featuring himself, along with...

Is This Year’s Schedule Too Weak?

[CENTER][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR][/FONT][/CENTER] [FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=#000000] It is apparent that Coach Cal is the best thing to happen to Kentucky basketball...

The dangers of hero worship

If you are like me, you are sick of hearing about the Penn State scandal. Not because it’s old news (it’s as...

Terrence Jones and MKG have Memorable Summer Debuts

Terrence Jones and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist both had their NBA Summer League debuts this evening and they definitely did not disappoint. Terrence Jones...

Kentucky Basketball Recruiting Update

With the conclusion of the Dominican team’s summer season, John Calipari and his staff will now be out for the next three...

Calipari Steals Olympic Spotlight

Even when John Calipari’s team gets beat by 54 points he somehow finds a way to steal the spotlight. Anthony Davis played...

Top 50 UK Players of All Time Poll: Positions 40-31

The fans spoke, and we listened. And now, we continue on with The Top 50 UK Players of All Time poll results,...

Anthony Davis Officially Added to Olympic Roster

Anthony Davis has been offically added to the United States Olympic Team roster today. Davis played last night in the team’s first...

Liggins Up and Down in Summer League

DeAndre Liggins play has been up and down throughout the NBA Summer League and the last couple of games are no different....