Thursday, June 30, 2011

If Billy Donovan doesn't beat Calipari, the ‘Cats will claw their way back to the crown they wore for decades as the king of college basketball
The day athletes at the Ohio States and Kentuckys are eligible for more pocket money than the athletes at Ohio University and Western Kentucky is the day that college sports splinters for good
Calipari's convoluted plan to pay college basketball players is another in a long line of bad ideas on the subject
At $25,500 per season, Antoine Walker would have to play 29.4 more Developmental League seasons to pay off his debts — as long as he didn't need to pay taxes or have any living expenses
Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy likes rookie DeAndre Liggins' emphasis on perimeter defense
DeAndre Liggins considers Tony Allen a mentor

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

DeMarcus Cousins paid Alcorn State a visit as a celebrity coach for Luther Riley's basketball camp
DeAndre Liggins says he was surprised that he lasted until pick No. 53 in this year's NBA Draft, but he's planning on using that as motivation as he prepares for his rookie season
General manager Sam Presti announced Wednesday that Oklahoma City had signed Nazr Mohammed to an extension- terms were not disclosed
Don't expect Brandon Knight to set the world on fire next season- he won't be called upon to play that many minutes as a rookie
Enes Kanter plans to play for Turkey's national team in the 2011 EuroBasket tournament if there is an NBA lockout
Anthony Davis' arrival should insure the Wildcats a deep run through the NCAA tournament
It does seem like just a matter of time until Calipari wins a national championship at UK
There is no reason to think Marquis Teague can't live up to that billing of Derrick Rose, Tyreke Evans, John Wall and Brandon Knight

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Shelvin Mack's friendship with John Wall only makes the transition in to the NBA easier
2012 recruit Devonta Pollard is feeling some love for Kentucky
The New York Post says Calipari will be linked to Knicks as their president/coach for 2012 and the contract extension does nothing to quell his desire to return to the NBA
Calipari says Josh Harrellson will be a fan favorite for the Knicks when, and if, NBA action resumes next season
Calipari's new contract will only enhance his clout and create a considerable talent gap between the Wildcats and the rest of the SEC
While Calipari has done enough to earn his contract, plenty of coaches have landed lucrative deals despite minimal on-court success

Monday, June 27, 2011

Calipari noted that Jon Hood and Stacey Poole, plus senior Eloy Vargas will have an opportunity to make a greater impact in games
Andre Drummond will likely be shadowed by Calipari and other coaches at various stops in July
2012 recruit Gary Harris has been in email contact with Orlando Antigua and could make a visit to Lexington in August
SEC coaches saluted Calipari for the new contract extension and raise announced Monday
Calipari agreed to a contract extension worth $36.5 million over the next eight years
If one effect of the Kentucky Effect isn't championships, it won't mean much
Enes Kanter's pro career will alter the perception of his year at UK
Josh Harrellson thinks he can have a long NBA career as a garbage man
ESPN's Andy Katz says the latest contract improvement is another indicator Calipari will stay with UK instead of going to the NBA

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Calipari’s expected contract extension will come Monday morning
Calipari expects Doron Lamb to carry a lot more of the playmaking responsibilities next season
Calipari's ostensible reason for this dramatic NCAA change is altruistic
The Kentucky offer peaked the interest of 2012 recruit Devonta Pollard

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Damon Stoudamire calls himself a confidant of Terrence Jones

The gulf between UK and the NCAA is growing
Brandon Knight understands his weight will be an issue and says he plans on adding strength between now and the start of the season
Brandon Knight put to rest speculation he was disappointed about coming to Detroit during his introductory news conference Saturday
If an NBA lockout really wipes out the whole season, Brandon Knight might play his first NBA game as a college graduate
Utah Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin’s first impression of Enes Kanter involved some Karl Malone-like qualities
It is hard to hide the optimism the Utah Jazz have for Enes Kanter
The Orlando Magic want DeAndre Liggins to provide their team with defense
New York Knicks president Donnie Walsh doesn't expect Josh Harrellson to be part of the rotation next season
It doesn’t appear a UK-Memphis basketball series will be happening anytime soon
Give Coach Cal a thumbs up for at least thinking outside the box, but his proposal simply won't be best for college athletics across the board

Friday, June 24, 2011

Brandon Knight will throw out the first pitch at the Detroit Tigers’ game against Arizona Friday night
Calipari says The Kentucky effect is part of the reason why Josh Harrellson and DeAndre Liggins were drafted
Enes Kanter answered any lingering questions about his desire to play for the small-market Jazz by going over the top
Brandon Knight admitted to being a little irritated at falling to No. 8
When Brandon Knight dropped gently into the lap of the Detroit Pistons, they had to take him, and were quite pleased to do it
2013 small forward Ishmail Wainright has decommitted from Missouri and is considering UK
Turkey's ambassador to the United States issued a statement about the Utah Jazz drafting Enes Kanter
Josh Harrellson may be the biggest success story in recent memory in college basketball
When Josh Harrellson is selected before guys like Josh Selby, Travis Leslie, David Lighty and Scotty Hopson, it's not a bad year
One year after a record five UK players went in the first round of the draft, there were four players with Wildcat ties selected on Thursday

Thursday, June 23, 2011

In a lust to draft center Enes Kanter, the Atlanta Hawks are trying to engage the Minnesota Timberwolves in discussions to trade Josh Smith for the No. 2 pick in Thursday’s NBA draft
Whomever drafts Brandon Knight will get a prototype big point guard with a track record of delivering in pressure situations
Josh Harrellson says his agent has reported plenty of positive feedback from NBA teams about his weeks of workouts, but it's very possible he goes undrafted
UK is showing a good amount of interest in 2013 recruit Nerlens Noel
Calipari is in the middle of a busy Thursday
It’s not certain where Brandon Knight and Enes Kanter will end up, but odds are, both players will be among the first two names called by NBA Commissioner David Stern
Enes Kanter wants Washington, but the Wizards can’t have him unless he makes a surprising fall
Some early mock NBA drafts for next year have Marquis Teague targeted as a potential top-10 pick after just one season at Kentucky
Andre Drummond won't talk about the recruiting process and disputed several Internet reports listing schools he's considering
Not only does Calipari make no secret of selling Kentucky as a means to prepare for the NBA, it seems at the heart of the program
The primary question with Brndon Knight is his ability to play point against bigger and faster competition over an 82-game schedule

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

When it comes to making a sales pitch, Enes Kanter is already a first-teamer- he's poised, confident and able to deliver a crisp one-liner
Brandon Knight says he's ready to lead a team right now
The Toronto Raptors are believed to covet Brandon Knight the most
The Sacramento Kings have exercised the rookie contract options on DeMarcus Cousins for the 2012-13 season
If the NCAA is to ever pay living expenses for its student-athletes, Calipari thinks having a separate state and government for college superpowers is the only feasible way to make it happen
Enes Kanter believes he's the best player in the 2011 NBA Draft
Kentucky has shown some interest in 6-foot-8, 215-pound forward Alex Poythress
Calipari predicted that Brandon Knight and Enes Kanter would be picked within the first 30 minutes of the NBA Draft Thursday night
Enes Kanter's size and skill set make him an enticing option for teams in search of a big man
The Milwaukee Bucks would be interested in Patrick Patterson, whom the Bucks were hoping to land in last summer's draft
Terrence Jones says his close friendship with Brandon Knight made his NBA decision even tougher

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Whenever Brandon Knight walks across the stage, shakes NBA Commissioner David Stern's hand and receives his new jersey and hat, he'll be in position to accomplish something rare
A more motivated and focused Terrence Jones would be a good thing as far as Calipari is concerned
Josh Harrellson's been going full speed for the draft after taking a few weeks off once the UK season ended to clear his head
David Aldridge of NBA.com has UK's Josh Harrellson listed as the No. 8 center in the draft, but that might not be good enough to be selected
The Salt Lake Tribune says if the Utah Jazz stay at No. 3, the organization is expected to choose between Brandon Knight and Enes Kanter
Despite a lack of game action, Enes Kanter has some traits NBA teams admire
When it comes to being a leader, it's Miller time
Some reports stated UK has offered 2012 recruit Robert Carter, but he hasn’t personally talked to the coaching staff yet
The Tulsa World Herald says Texas Tech could be a possible destination for Rotnei Clarke because of his connection to Billy Gillispie
The unavailability of Jonas Valanciunas until 2012 helps Enes Kanter considerably

A source tells Zagsblog UConn and UK may be the leaders for 5 star 2012 recruit Andre Drummond

Former Florida Gator Chandler Parsons predicts Mike Rosario will lead the SEC in scoring this season

The Big Blue Nation gets to throw a bigger party when Calipari wins No. 500 officially- the way he's rolling, plan on next March

There’s a strong chance an NBA team will take a second-round gamble on DeAndre Liggins
Regardless of his win total, Calipari should add a bunch to it next season

Monday, June 20, 2011

Orlando Magic President of Basketball Operations Otis Smith says Daniel Orton has been cleared to play in games and will participate if there is a summer league
Calipari distanced himself from last week's kerfuffle about whether or not he achieved his 500th career victory last season
Character helps, but talent will get Enes Kanter selected as high as second by the Minnesota Timberwolves - if they keep the pick - and likely no lower than sixth by Washington on Thursday night


Brandon Knight, where ever he goes, he will end up being the hardest worker on that team
Calipari believes after talking to pro teams on a daily basis that Enes Kanter may leap past Kyrie Irving and Derrick Williams in the NBA Draft
The NCAA probably shouldn't care that much whether Calipari was given a meaningless ball by his school 42 wins earlier than it should have
It sounds like Terrence Jones is growing up, which is what Calipari always preaches
Brandon Knight said he's working on using the pick and roll to enhance is chances of making it in the NBA
Eloy Vargas is looking to fill the void left by the departure of Josh Harrellson
Josh Harrellson and DeAndre Liggins worked out for the Philadelphia 76ers yesterday

Saturday, June 18, 2011

If he ever becomes nearly as good with his left hand as he already is with his right hand, Brandon Knight could be impossible to guard
Brandon Knight and Enes Kanter earned invitations to sit in the green room during Thursday’s NBA Draft
The No. 3 small forward in the Class of 2013 Kuran Iverson told SNY.tv his top three consists of Kentucky, Syracuse, and UConn
The Washington Wizards have picked up the third-year option on John Wall
The Cleveland Cavaliers could pick between Enes Kanter and Lithuania’s Jonas Valanciunas with the fourth pick in the NBA draft on Thursday
His father's influence seems most telling when Kyle Wiltjer shoots a hook shot
The Cleveland Cavaliers will bring in Brandon Knight for a visit early this week and Enes Kanter will return for a second visit
Anthony Epps was arrested early Saturday in Marion County on his second drunken driving charge in a year and resigned from his job as the Marion County High School boys basketball coach
John Wall unleashed a first pitch Friday night before the Washington Nationals game that looked remarkably similar to Mariah Carey
2012 recruit Brandon Ashley has not communicated with UK in two or three weeks, nor spoken to Calipari this year

The Philadelphia 76ers will hold a predraft workout with Josh Harrellson and DeAndre Liggins today

There’s little doubt that Calipari’s personality also plays a big role in his immense popularity

Friday, June 17, 2011

Enes Kanter's workout with the Washington Wizards went very well
Since the Minnesota Timberwolves are already loaded at forward, they are most likely to draft Enes Kanter
Doron Lamb admitted that it will be hard to replace DeAndre Liggins, especially on the defensive end
2013 recruit Chris Walker really likes Kentucky
Terrence Jones doesn't like all the criticism he's taken for walking away from the money
2012 five star guard Gary Harris says UK wants him to take a visit to Lexington in August
Since the loss to the Huskies in Houston and the completion of his first year of college, Terrence Jones said he’s already started climbing the maturity ladder
UK recruit Devonta Pollard uses the memory of his father as motivation
Eloy Vargas is thrilled about the possibility of playing for his country
A national championship is definitely part of the reason Doron Lamb came back to Kentucky for his sophomore season
Rodney Purvis says UK is no longer on his list of schools
Terrence Jones says his goal is to be a top-three pick in 2012
UK has shown interest in center Landen Lucas, who attends Findlay College Prep in Henderson, Nevada

Thursday, June 16, 2011

ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla says Enes Kanter is a pretty good prototype of Al Horford-type center-forward
Duke and N.C. State stand out most for 2012 recruit Rodney Purvis
Maryland has been most diligent in its pursuit of UK target Mitch McGary
Anthony Bennett is a fast-rising prospect and a target of UK
Enes Kanter will return to Cleveland on Monday for a second visit
Don't expect to see don’t expect to see a Kyrie Irving-Brandon Knight workout any time soon
Brandon Knight impressed the Utah Jazz with his workout today
2012 recruit Mitch McGary says he’s been in contact with Orlando Antigua
6-foot-7 five star forward Devonta Pollard holds an offer from UK
Kentucky has officially corrected Calipari's record to 467 wins, which is the NCAA-approved mark
In his new job as Associate Athletics Director at UK, Chris Woolard will help in every basketball area except on the court
Johnette Howard from ESPN.com says trouble has a way of finding Calipari's programs the way metal shavings gravitate to a magnet
A confident Brandon Knight wants to workout against Kyrie Irving
Dwane Casey added a professional title to the national championship run he enjoyed as a Wildcat in 1978
Calipari was recently interviewed in-depth by Slam Magazine
Calipari had the crowd in Richmond all smiles last night
Former UK commitment Michael Avery is being recruited by St. Mary’s, Pepperdine, Portland, IUPUI and Quinnipiac

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

The Utah Jazz will host Brandon Knight for a private workout on Thursday
USA Today doesn't mention UK with the list of schools that have offered Andre Drummond a scholarship
Duke is now officially recruiting 2012 star Perry Ellis
Louisville, Duke, N.C. State, Kentucky and Missouri all remain options for 2012 recruit Rodney Purvis, but he has no other visits planned right now
Former UK basketball star Rodrick Rhodes has accepted the head basketball coaching position at Cordia High School in Hazard

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Enes Kanter is scheduled to workout individually for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday
The Utah Jazz have invited Josh Harrellson for a pre-draft workout Wednesday in Salt Lake City
The Los Angeles Clippers exercised the third-year option on Eric Bledsoe's contract
Plenty of UK basketball camp opportunities remain for interested parties
Enes Kanter has made it known that he'd like to play with his friend John Wall

Monday, June 13, 2011

The Washington Wizards have a workout scheduled with Enes Kanter on Friday in Chicago
The dispute with Kentucky is causing the NCAA to look like the angry neighborhood kid who's not getting its way and wants to take its ball and go home
Enes Kanter's toughness should serve him well in the NBA
Terrence Jones has a plan to be a leader his sophomore season
Kentucky, Syracuse, Providence and Connecticut are the four currently standing out for 2012 five star recruit Ricardo Ledo, but Texas, Florida, Arizona and Maryland are also heavily involved

Sunday, June 12, 2011

The NCAA now has given UK conspiracy theorists new ammunition
Marquis Teague regularly lulls defenders to sleep in the halfcourt offense before blowing by them to create an open look for him or a teammate
As long as he progresses as expected, Ryan Harrow will be counted upon to have a major impact on UK's 2012-13 season

Kyle Wiltjer says he's coming to Lexington with the idea of being here for four years
Michael Gilchrist's ability to play multiple positions makes him a possible sixth-man option, a role that's not likely to bruise his ego
UK currently isn't one of the top three schools for 2012 five star recruit Kaleb Tarczewski
The debate between UK and the NCAA about whether Calipari achieved his 500th coaching victory when Kentucky beat Florida in Rupp Arena on Feb. 26 has intensified
Marquis Teague wants to get in better shape, keep working on his outside shot, get stronger and be a better leader

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Marquis Teague hit a shot from the circle with nine-tenths of a second left to give Indiana a 105-103 victory in the annual boys' all-star game between the border states
Putting the Kentucky-Indiana high school basketball all-star game at the nicest facility in town would signal it matters in Kentucky

Friday, June 10, 2011

Work is under way toward a contract extension for Calipari
Sam Amick of SI.com says Brandon Knight could be risking his chance to go third overall to Utah by refusing to work out against competition
The arch-rivalry that is Louisville vs. Kentucky continues to burn just as white-hot as at any point during the actual college basketball season
2012 recruit Archie Goodwin fractured his left wrist and will be out of action for six weeks
John Hayden has been promoted to associate director of UK media relations
2012 recruit Omar Calhoun committed to Connecticut on Friday morning after considering UK and other schools
Calipari tells the Salt Lake City Tribune Brandon Knight is a lot like John Stockton
Gary Parish from CBSSports.com likes the idea of Rick Pitino and Calipari talking trash
Ryan Harrow believes he can achieve greatness at UK

Thursday, June 09, 2011

Mitch Barnhart says he is not interested in the AD position at the University of Tennessee
UK football commitment Jonathan Reed is friends with Marquis Teague
DeAndre Liggins worked out for the Phoenix Suns today
Ryan Harrow has enrolled for summer classes at UK
2014 combo guard Wayne Selden already has a scholarship from UK
Enes Kanter is not Sasquatch, but it has kind of felt that way for NBA teams
Alan Cutler would be really surprised if Orlando Antigua doesn't leave Calipari after this year to become a head coach
Harlan High School Athletic Director Kevin Ball will interview Rodrick Rhodes about becoming the school’s next boys’ basketball coach on Friday
Every year in the NBA Draft there is a player ranked towards the top of the draft that no one really seems to covet- this year that player is Enes Kanter

Marquis Teague arrived in Lexington on Tuesday saying, “This is what I have been waiting for all my life”

Wednesday, June 08, 2011

Calipari has been nominated for a regional Emmy award for his role in the WKYT (Channel 27) Hoops for Haiti telethon
Darius Miller was one of 22 college players who accepted invitations to try out for the U.S. team that will play in the 2011 World University Games
Toronto Raptors senior director of scouting Jim Kelly came away impressed with Enes Kanter's workout
Enes Kanter is one of the great mysteries of the 2011 NBA draft


Josh Harrellson is expected to workout for the Sacramento Kings on Thursday
Brandon Knight is as close as they come to a sure thing in terms of making an impact in the NBA
Samford has a signed contract to play three basketball games against UK the next three seasons, with two of those games at Rupp Arena and the final one in Birmingham

Tuesday, June 07, 2011

Josh Harrellson will workout for the Sacramento Kings on Thursday
John Wall spent time with the Extreme Recess clinic- an afternoon athletic program for kids with physical and developmental disabilities
DeAndre Daniels verbally commits to UConn
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Byron Scott seemed very satisfied with Enes Kanter's workout
Josh Harrellson was one of six guys invited to work out with the New York Knicks today
Mike DeCourcy from The Sporting News says UK is the fourth best college basketball job in the country
Rick Pitino takes scholarships away from Kyle Kuric, Chris Smith, and Elisha Justice- they will all return to walk-on status
DeAndre Liggins' workout impressed New Jersey Nets general manager Billy King
Washington Wizards first round draft pick Alex Meyer is friends with John Wall
Would Tennessee try to make a run at Mitch Barnhart since he was UT’s senior associate athletic director in 1998 and had spent 12 years in Knoxville at the time of his departure?
Winston Bennett is slowly bouncing back in his once promising coaching career after hitting rock bottom in recent years due to a deadly and damaging addiction
DeAndre Liggins says he had his best workout with the San Antonio Spurs
A persistent push from those three programs will lift the SEC more than the elimination of division labels

Monday, June 06, 2011

Marquis Teague was booed during introductions of the Indiana All-Star exhibition because he is attending UK
DeAndre Liggins is on the grind- going from one NBA team after another
Texas A&M has offered and will likely receive a visit from five star 2012 recruit Shabazz Muhammad
Enes Kanter is scheduled to work out for the Cavaliers on Tuesday at Cleveland Clinic Courts
Leading up to this year's 2011 NBA Draft on June 23rd, Enes Kanter remains one of its most mysterious prospects
Rex Chapman will be inducted into the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame on Wednesday night
Brandon Knight could workout for the Utah Jazz on June 15
Marquis Teague will play in the Indiana High School All-Star game tonight