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5.1KBasketballReport: Derek Willis Agrees to One-Year Deal With Detroit
According to Chris Haynes, an NBA reporter for ESPN, former Kentucky forward Derek Willis has agreed to a one year deal with...
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8.4KBasketballFiancée Says Derek Willis Will Actually be Playing for Detroit this Summer
Derek Willis’ fiancée, Keely Potts, says the former UK forward will actually be playing for the Detroit Pistons this summer. An earlier...
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6.9KBasketballDerek Willis to Play for Miami (Or Possibly Detroit?) this Summer (UPDATED)
Undrafted free agent Derek Willis has agreed to an NBA Summer League deal with the Miami Heat. Former Kentucky Wildcats PF Derek...
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31.1KBasketballYoung Greenup County Student Slams Referee John Higgins
A young Greenup County student appears to have the same opinion as many members of Kentucky’s Big Blue Nation. Former UK forward...
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10.1KBasketballDerek Willis Had an Interesting Encounter with a Fan
Former Kentucky player Derek Willis has been on an autograph tour around the state. He says he recently has an interesting encounter...
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Derek Willis Takes the Court in Portsmouth Invitational Tournament
Former Kentucky forward Derek Willis is participating in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament this week in Portsmouth, Virginia. In his first action tonight,...
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Derek Willis to Participate in Portsmouth Invitational Tournament
Former Kentucky forward Derek Willis has been invited to participate in the 2017 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. The PIT is a pre-NBA Draft...
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14.7KBasketballDerek Willis to Play in Reese’s College All-Star Game
Derek Willis will represent Kentucky in the Reese’s College All-Star Game later this week in Phoenix. Here are details from UK: PHOENIX...
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22.5KBasketballDerek Willis Wanted to Win a Championship: “I’m sorry I didn’t get it done”
Derek Willis wanted to win a championship during his four years at Kentucky. “I’m sorry I didn’t get it done,” he said...
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8.9KBasketballJohn Calipari and Seniors Talk about UCLA
The 3 seniors got a chance to take the stage right before John Calipari at yesterday’s official NCAA Tournament press conference. Watch...
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6.4KBasketballKentucky Players Talk about Upcoming Matchup with UCLA
Watch as Kentucky players talk about tonight’s matchup with UCLA. All video by Curtis Burch at Big Blue Insider.
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Derek Willis: “It’s safe to say I was the best Willis today”
Derek Willis believes he won the Willis battle against Darral Willis today. Wichita State’s Willis did a lot of talking leading up...
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12.2KBasketballJohn Calipari Happy With Seniors After Win
When asked about how big the seniors were during the Wichita State game in the post-game press conference, John Calipari had a...
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4.7KBasketballMonk, Willis Post-Georgia Interviews
Malik Monk and Derek Willis talk about Kentucky’s SEC Tournament win over Georgia.
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Kentucky’s Derek Willis Named to SEC Community Service Team
UK senior Derek Willis has been named to the SEC Men’s Basketball Community Service team. The team honors players’ exemplary service to...
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20.7KBasketballBehind the Scenes Look at Senior Night with Derek Telling Team about Proposal
Watch as Derek Willis told the team about his plan to propose during Senior Night. Also an extended look at all the...
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6.4KBasketballDerek Willis Talks Proposal, Dominique Hawkins and Isaiah Briscoe Talk about Basketball
Derek Willis talks about proposing on Senior Night while Dominique Hawkins and Isaiah Briscoe talk about beating Vanderbilt.
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9.2KBasketballWatch the Kentucky Basketball Senior Night Festivities (Including Derek Willis Introduction and Proposal)
Watch the entirety of the Kentucky Basketball Senior Night Festivities. It was festive to say the least.
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7.6KBasketballWatch Derek Willis Propose during Senior Night
Watch as Derek Willis proposes to his girlfriend on Senior Night. Senior Night ✅Get engaged ✅What a night for Kentucky's Derek Willis....
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Early Look at the 3 Seniors
Dominique Hawkins, Derek Willis, and Mychal Mulder getting work in early in Rupp Arena on their Senior Night. Unreal to think I...