http://www.yardbarker.com/colleges/kentucky_wildcats/510 Recent articles about Kentucky Wildcats en-us Future Kentucky Wildcat shooting guard Aaron Harrison has won Mr. Basketball in the state of Texas. Harrison beat out future teammates Julius Randle, and his brother Andrew for the honor. Aaron Harrison averaged 23.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and two steals per game for Travis High School in Richmond, Texas. The Travis Tigers, lead by the Harrison’s, won the state championship this past season. Aaron and Andrew Harrison may become one of the best twin duos to play in college basketball. Both players are listed as guards and stand 6’5”. Besides Kentucky Mr. Basketball Dominique Hawkins who stands at 6’1”, the Harrison’s are the most vertically challenged of the incoming freshman class. Kentucky will more than likely be the tallest team in the country next year unless the NCAA allows the Space Jam aliens to play. These guys have a grit about them. They already have that refuse to lose attitude that John Calipari loves. Coach Cal hasn’t had a team that hates to lose as much as the incoming Fri, 17 May 2013 20:48:05 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/aaron_harrison_named_mr_basketball_in_texas/13642873 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/aaron_harrison_named_mr_basketball_in_texas/13642873 Aaron Harrison named Mr. Basketball in Texas http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/aaron_harrison_named_mr_basketball_in_texas/13642873 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png 1. Kentucky (Formerly No. 1) Players leaving: Archie Goodwin, Ryan Harrow, Julius Mays, Nerlens Noel Players returning: Willie Cauley-Stein, Alex Poythress, Kyle Wiltjer Incomers: Aaron Harrison, Andrew Harrison, Dakari Johnson, Marcus Lee, Julius Randle, Derek Willis Well, as you can see, nothing has changed here at the top. Although John Calipari’s crew will not be The post UPDATED College Basketball Pre-Preseason Top 10 appeared first on No Coast Bias. Fri, 17 May 2013 18:55:13 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/updated_college_basketball_pre_preseason_top_10/13641904 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/updated_college_basketball_pre_preseason_top_10/13641904 UPDATED College Basketball Pre-Preseason Top 10 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/updated_college_basketball_pre_preseason_top_10/13641904 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It’s another year of ranking recruiting classes at the end of the regular signing period on Hoopniks.com, but there’s been no change at the top of the list in years, as the Kentucky Wildcats have yet another No. 1 ranked class. With an almost embarrassing six McDonald’s All-Americans set to join their squad next year, Kentucky has some [...] Fri, 17 May 2013 17:53:16 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/2013_end_of_signing_period_team_recruiting_class_rankings/13641430 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/2013_end_of_signing_period_team_recruiting_class_rankings/13641430 2013 End of Signing Period Team Recruiting Class Rankings http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/2013_end_of_signing_period_team_recruiting_class_rankings/13641430 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Kentucky Wildcats coach John Calipari wants the NCAA to keep players in school for two years, or he wants schools to separate. Fri, 17 May 2013 11:40:37 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/john_calipari_wants_to_separate_from_ncaa_if_eligibility_rules_dont_change/13638281 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/john_calipari_wants_to_separate_from_ncaa_if_eligibility_rules_dont_change/13638281 John Calipari wants to separate from NCAA if eligibility rules don’t change http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/john_calipari_wants_to_separate_from_ncaa_if_eligibility_rules_dont_change/13638281 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/4/c4b231c8f93bb1224fcbda6d9c8f6f149ce8817d/mini/NCAA_Basketball_Tournament_54fe.jpg Former Kentucky guard Archie Goodwin was one of those players I thought needed another year in college. Goodwin is physically not ready for the pro game, and he’s more than likely going to be in the D-League. I always had a feeling his mind was in the NBA while he was still serving his 1-year in Lexington. Goodwin never seemed to develop or improve that much under the coaching of John Calipari. NBA Draft executives have made note, and that is a major concern for someone looking to draft him. Goodwin was always trying to drive to the basket and overpower anyone and anything in his way. He may have had success doing that in high school, but that mentality hurt him in college. If he tries that in the NBA? He’ll get hurt. During today’s NBA Draft combine, Goodwin was participating in workouts in front of NBA personnel to showcase his skills. Most of the NBA Draft participants who are expected to be picked in the high first round sat out of today’s workouts. Some of the participants that sat out may have a Thu, 16 May 2013 19:46:40 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/goodwin_struggles_at_nba_combine/13634126 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/goodwin_struggles_at_nba_combine/13634126 Goodwin struggles at NBA Combine http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/goodwin_struggles_at_nba_combine/13634126 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/2/82a3f6e6d7c8b125596024d192d06752e1485d98/mini/6817876.jpg LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The pending arrival of eight heralded newcomers has allowed Kentucky coach John Calipari to quickly move on after losing out on top recruit Andrew Wiggins. Calipari is confident his large recruiting class will mesh and have the Wildcats back in national championship contention. Calipari acknowledges the challenge of melding the skills of another talented group of freshmen, one featuring six McDonald's All-Americans. Kentucky's latest recruiting class is considered the best in school history, ratcheting expectations of a ninth national championship next season. Wiggins was considered the final piece for a Wildcats' title run, but the nation's top-rated player committed to Kansas Tuesday. Still, Calipari's believes his class will be successful because junior Kyle Wiltjer and sophomores Willie Cauley-Stein and Alex Poythress return to provide experience and leadership for the rookies. His only caveat: expecting too much from his 13-man roster, especially after Kentucky Thu, 16 May 2013 08:55:24 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/calipari_confident_heralded_recruits_will_mesh/13629200 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/calipari_confident_heralded_recruits_will_mesh/13629200 Calipari confident heralded recruits will mesh http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/calipari_confident_heralded_recruits_will_mesh/13629200 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/4/c4b231c8f93bb1224fcbda6d9c8f6f149ce8817d/mini/NCAA_Basketball_Tournament_54fe.jpg If you’re a long-time basketball fan who thinks the game was somewhere between unrecognizable and unwatchable during the 2012-13 season, you’re in good company. Kentucky coach John Calipari agrees with you. Thu, 16 May 2013 03:33:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/calipari_likes_proposed_rule_changes/13628492 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/calipari_likes_proposed_rule_changes/13628492 Calipari likes proposed rule changes http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/calipari_likes_proposed_rule_changes/13628492 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Kentucky Wildcats produced the top two picks in the 2012 NBA Draft. Anthony Davis and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist left the ‘Cats after winning the national championship and hanging banner #8. For high draft picks, the fear of being a “bust” is always looming around their careers. The higher the draft pick, the more the expectations. For Davis and MKG, that meant being the two players with the most to live up to as pros. Their successes at Kentucky have yet to be matched, but they are well on their way. The NBA has announced their All-Rookie teams, and there is no surprise to anyone to see Davis and Kidd-Gilchrist being honored. Anthony Davis made the 1st team, and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist made the 2nd team. Davis averaged 13.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks a game, while MKG posted 9 points and 5.8 rebounds a game. Anthony Davis came in 2nd place for the NBA Rookie of the Year award, behind Portland’s Damien Lillard. Davs and MKG were winners at Kentucky, and they have continued to be winners in th Wed, 15 May 2013 20:33:35 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/davis_mkg_make_nba_all_rookie_teams/13627757 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/davis_mkg_make_nba_all_rookie_teams/13627757 Davis, MKG make NBA All Rookie Teams http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/davis_mkg_make_nba_all_rookie_teams/13627757 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Kentucky coach John Calipari met with the media Wednesday for the first time since the season ended to discuss his new signees and the Wildcats' roster for the 2013-14 season. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:52:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/calipari_talks_about_cats_2013_14_roster/13624973 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/calipari_talks_about_cats_2013_14_roster/13624973 Calipari talks about Cats' 2013-14 roster http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/calipari_talks_about_cats_2013_14_roster/13624973 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/d/2d744ed1393522e481bd21dd8618b7fd279b3e1f/mini/drexel-kentucky.jpg With today being “Andrew Wiggins Day”, AKA the day that the No. 1 overall high school basketball recruit will make his collegiate decision, Twitter has been abuzz with predictions, analysis and straight-up hate. The majority of the disdain, of course, is focused on John Calipari and his Kentucky program. With five of the top nine prospects secured as Wildcats for the class of 2013, the addition of Wiggins would surely take Kentucky from an NIT participant to the favorite to win the NCAA Tournament. Naturally, fans of almost every other program in the country are pulling for Wiggins to choose any of the three other schools – North Carolina, Kansas and Florida State. That’s right, fans are actually rooting for UNC and KU – two of the most storied programs in the history of college basketball – to land Wiggins and stop Calipari’s insane recruiting streak. Don’t believe me? Check out Twitter this morning – it’s been a riot. Fans of #BBN are obviously pulling for Coach Cal, but pretty mu... Tue, 14 May 2013 10:39:34 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/the_internet_apparently_doesnt_want_andrew_wiggins_to_choose_kentucky/13613915 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/the_internet_apparently_doesnt_want_andrew_wiggins_to_choose_kentucky/13613915 The Internet Apparently Doesn’t Want Andrew Wiggins To Choose Kentucky http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/the_internet_apparently_doesnt_want_andrew_wiggins_to_choose_kentucky/13613915 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/4/e44e621c05d57a58af5275f073b7a6f1fa16ea4e/mini/NCAA_Basketball_Tournament_9538.jpg College Spun Drew Barker will be playing football for Mark Stoops and the Kentucky Wildcats starting in 2014. The star quarterback made his decision this afternoon at 3:30 p.m., ending what was an intense recruitment by both UK and South Carolina. In typical fashion, the recruit chose from a set of three hats – the other two being Tennessee and SC – to signify which school he’ll be lacing up for one year from now. The announcement was broadcast on WKYT. Barker announced his decision at his high school this afternoon in front of his coach, classmates and numerous media personnel. And while everyone in the building wanted to know which school Barker would choose, his coach actually avoided it as long as possible. Conner coach Dave Trosper said Drew Barker sent him a text with his college choice but says he hasn’t looked at it yet. And won’t. — Chris Fisher (@ChrisFisher247) May 10, 2013 Barker is a four-star quarterback from Conner High School in Hebron, Kentucky. He is considered b... Fri, 10 May 2013 15:32:20 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/breaking_drew_barker_officially_commits_to_kentucky/13591928 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/breaking_drew_barker_officially_commits_to_kentucky/13591928 BREAKING: Drew Barker Officially Commits To Kentucky http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/breaking_drew_barker_officially_commits_to_kentucky/13591928 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png John Calipari's incredibly deep recruiting class will give Kentucky a physically stronger frontcourt than he has in past seasons. "We're going to be much stronger physically at all positions,'' said Calipari. "Our post presence will be there with Dakari Johnson and Marcus Lee. He's a lot like Nerlens in terms of blocking shots and going after balls. He's bouncy with great energy, but he's not as big. Willie is coming back with one thought in mind: He wants to do something on the basketball court and in the tournament. He's got something to prove to himself. He's got a great frame of mind. He understands he's got to do it and do something different.'' Calipari will have more options with putting together lineups than he ever has before while at Kentucky. "There will be a lot of teams ahead of us, but we'll be deeper and the bench will be a great friend of mine,'' said Calipari. "I'll be able to play l... Thu, 09 May 2013 13:04:12 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/kentucky_to_use_depth_to_play_faster/13583966 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/kentucky_to_use_depth_to_play_faster/13583966 Kentucky To Use Depth To Play Faster http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/kentucky_to_use_depth_to_play_faster/13583966 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Nerlens Noel underwent surgery on his ACL on Feb. 12 in a procedure performed by Dr. James Andrews. "There is a trust level when the NBA talks to Dr. Andrews," John Calipari said. "Jon Hood had his surgery here [in Kentucky] and it all went well. But we didn't want the NBA to have any questions. He's going to be fine. He's ahead of schedule. When you have a season-ending injury, you want the NBA teams to feel that he's as good as new.'' Thu, 09 May 2013 13:00:56 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/nerlens_noel_ahead_of_schedule_in_rehab_from_acl_surgery/13583969 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/nerlens_noel_ahead_of_schedule_in_rehab_from_acl_surgery/13583969 Nerlens Noel 'Ahead Of Schedule' In Rehab From ACL Surgery http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/nerlens_noel_ahead_of_schedule_in_rehab_from_acl_surgery/13583969 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/f/8ffbb4f13c30626d6e8999f7401a56ef7de156c3/mini/6746696.jpg Kentucky reserve guard Jarrod Polson isn’t exactly known for throwing it down. But that doesn’t mean he can’t do a “magic dunk”. Polson had a little fun with the Vine app earlier this week, putting together different segments to make it appear like he landed an absurd dunk. In the end, it actually turned out to be pretty funny. Enjoy: Magic dunks vine.co/v/bQ1PqQj2iqn — Jarrod Polson (@jpolson05) May 3, 2013 Wed, 08 May 2013 21:23:22 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/kentuckys_jarrod_polson_creates_awesome_magic_dunk_video/13579226 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/kentuckys_jarrod_polson_creates_awesome_magic_dunk_video/13579226 Kentucky’s Jarrod Polson Creates Awesome “Magic Dunk” Video http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/kentuckys_jarrod_polson_creates_awesome_magic_dunk_video/13579226 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Former Kentucky star Nerlens Noel attended the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, and he brought with him a special guest. Noel has developed a relationship with a 7-year-old boy named Kelly Melton, who is currently battling leukemia. Melton was recently released from the hospital, so Noel asked him if he would like to accompany him to the biggest horse race of the year. “I brought Kelly with me,” Noel explained, via the Courier-Journal. “He struggles with leukemia and I’ve known him for a while. He’s been in the hospital for a while. He just got out the other day so I invited him here to come experience this with me. It’s my first and it’s his first so it’s a great opportunity for us to come out here and enjoy it.” Noel just turned 19 last month. Despite the fact that he suffered a knee injury in February and was held out for the remainder of the Wildcats’ season, he has decided to declare for the upcoming NBA Draft. The fact that he is already helping brighten the day of people like litt... Mon, 06 May 2013 13:34:12 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nerlens_noel_brings_7_year_old_leukemia_patient_to_kentucky_derby_with_him/13560356 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nerlens_noel_brings_7_year_old_leukemia_patient_to_kentucky_derby_with_him/13560356 Nerlens Noel brings 7-year-old leukemia patient to Kentucky Derby with him http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/nerlens_noel_brings_7_year_old_leukemia_patient_to_kentucky_derby_with_him/13560356 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/2/82a3f6e6d7c8b125596024d192d06752e1485d98/mini/6817876.jpg On Friday night, Kentucky safety Ashely Lowery was hospitalized after he was in a serious car accident in Georgia. Lowery was ejected from his vehicle and landed 100 feet away from the initial crash.  Here’s a look at his vehicle (or what was left of it): Picture from @kyletucker_cj of the car UK’s Ashely Lowery was driving in his accident. Stunning: twitter.com/KyleTucker_CJ/… — Brett Dawson (@BDawsonRivals) May 5, 2013 More information has been released today on his condition. This morning the doctors removed his breathing tube and he was able to recognize his family and friends. Lowery can also move his arms and legs.  One of the best signs was this: according to this tweet from teammate Martavius Neloms, Lowery’s first comment after waking up was a joke about his appearance.  RT”@dougstutsman: @1_step_cl0ser First thing he asked when he woke up:”Am I still pretty?”" Lmao he so silly man. — Martavius Neloms (@1_step_cl0ser) May 5, 2013 It’s great to see Lowery in good spiri Sun, 05 May 2013 16:29:24 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/kentucky_safety_ashely_lowery_is_responding_well_in_hospital_after_car_accident/13555298 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/kentucky_safety_ashely_lowery_is_responding_well_in_hospital_after_car_accident/13555298 Kentucky Safety Ashely Lowery Is Responding Well In Hospital After Car Accident http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/kentucky_safety_ashely_lowery_is_responding_well_in_hospital_after_car_accident/13555298 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Kentucky sophomore safety Ashely Lowery is hospitalized in Georgia with injuries suffered in a car accident Friday night. Wildcats athletic department spokesman Tony Neely confirmed that Lowery is being treated in a hospital but said the school was still gathering details about the accident, where he is hospitalized and his condition. Lowery played in eight games last season, all starts, and ranked fifth on the team with 43 tackles. He had a career-best nine stops against Vanderbilt and recorded his first career interception that was returned for 21 yards. Several Kentucky players have tweeted comments asking for prayers for Lowery. Sat, 04 May 2013 16:40:23 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/kentuckys_lowery_injured_in_car_wreck/13550963 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/kentuckys_lowery_injured_in_car_wreck/13550963 Kentucky's Lowery injured in car wreck http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/kentuckys_lowery_injured_in_car_wreck/13550963 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Kentucky sophomore safety Ashely Lowery is hospitalized in Georgia with injuries suffered in a car accident Friday night. Wildcats athletic department spokesman Tony Neely confirmed that Lowery is being treated in a hospital but said the school was still gathering details about the accident, where he is hospitalized and his condition. Lowery played in eight games last season, all starts, and ranked fifth on the team with 43 tackles. He had a career-best nine stops against Vanderbilt and recorded his first career interception that was returned for 21 yards. Several Kentucky players have tweeted comments asking for prayers for Lowery. Sat, 04 May 2013 15:20:59 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/kentucky_s_lowery_injured_in_georgia_car_wreck/13550714 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/kentucky_s_lowery_injured_in_georgia_car_wreck/13550714 Kentucky S Lowery injured in Georgia car wreck http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/kentucky_s_lowery_injured_in_georgia_car_wreck/13550714 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Rick Pitnio and John Calipari eating dinner at the same restaurant in Lexington and posing for pictures together probably isn’t something you expected to see or hear about tonight, but it happened. Matt Jones of KentuckySportsRadio.com shared this picture on Monday night. Apparently Pitino and Calipari’s mutual friend who recently passed away once worked at the restaurant in Lexington. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:33:15 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/pitino_calipari_pose_for_picture_together_in_lexington/13516628 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/pitino_calipari_pose_for_picture_together_in_lexington/13516628 Pitino & Calipari Pose For Picture Together In Lexington http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/pitino_calipari_pose_for_picture_together_in_lexington/13516628 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png On a recent recruiting trip, Missouri head coach Frank Haith overheard North Carolina head coach Roy Williams speaking with Kentucky’s head coach John Calipari. Williams mentioned he would be taking his North Carolina team to Maui in 2016. John Calipari says he’s not taking his team this year. The Maui Invitational is one of the premier holiday tournaments of the year, and who wouldn’t want to go to Hawaii? Traveling across the five time zones and heading to Maui just isn’t worth it to Calipari. Kentucky hasn’t been to Maui since 2010, when they were blown out in the finals by Connecticut. The invitations are renewed every four years, and Kentucky’s trip is due. Without the ‘Cats, the invitational itself won’t succumb to any troubles. They have plenty of high profile college programs that want, and will come to Hawaii. Kentucky will already have plenty of high profile competition due to Calipari’s scheduling tactics. Honestly, nobody loses here. Besides being in paradise, what can the Maui I Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:02:03 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/calipari_says_no_to_maui_invitational/13516010 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/calipari_says_no_to_maui_invitational/13516010 Calipari says no to Maui Invitational http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/calipari_says_no_to_maui_invitational/13516010 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/4/c4b231c8f93bb1224fcbda6d9c8f6f149ce8817d/mini/NCAA_Basketball_Tournament_54fe.jpg