Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images Boo or Cheer? Which would you do? Boo, or cheer when John Calipari’s name is announced when Arkansas comes to Rupp Arena? That’s the question making its way around the Big Blue Nation. John Calipari will make his first appearance in Rupp Arena as the head coach of the Razorbacks on Saturday, and it seems like there will be a very mixed … [Read more...] about Thursday Headlines: Should John Calipari be booed or cheered in return to Rupp Arena?
Mark Pope says he was “chicken” to not play Carr more vs. Vols; Butler still not cleared to practice
Jordan Prather-Imagn Images Sounds like Carr could play vs. Arkansas, but Butler is looking doubtful. Ahead of Saturday’s showdown between the Kentucky Wildcats and Arkansas Razorbacks, head coach Mark Pope met with the media Thursday to preview the return of John Calipari. The biggest non-Cal storyline for Kentucky is the health of Andrew Carr and Lamont Butler, who … [Read more...] about Mark Pope says he was “chicken” to not play Carr more vs. Vols; Butler still not cleared to practice
Rick Pitino asks UK fans to cheer for Coach Cal; reflects on his own return as Louisville coach
Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Not sure how much of an impact Pitino’s request will have. In an interesting turn of events, Rick Pitino is urging Kentucky Wildcats fans at Rupp Arena on Saturday to give a standing ovation to John Calipari when he makes his return to Lexington as head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Pitino released a video on Twitter/X, where he spoke about … [Read more...] about Rick Pitino asks UK fans to cheer for Coach Cal; reflects on his own return as Louisville coach
Kentucky recruit Alijah Arenas commits to USC
Gil’s Arena The son of Gilbert Arenas won’t be coming to Lexington. The Kentucky Wildcats won’t be getting Alijah Arenas. On Thursday, Alijah made a surprise commitment during Gilbert Arenas’ podcast. While Kentucky was among the five finalists, the younger Arenas will be taking his talents to the USC Trojans, he announced on the show. The Louisville Cardinals, Arizona … [Read more...] about Kentucky recruit Alijah Arenas commits to USC
Mark Pope sounded open to keeping Big Z in Lexington, but the feeling was not mutual
Dylan Ballard - A Sea Of Blue A funny tidbit about Big Z from Pope’s press conference to preview Arkansas. The big game is now only a few days away as the Kentucky Wildcats prepare to welcome the Arkansas Razorbacks to town. Obviously the return of John Calipari is the talking point, but the Razorbacks will also have three former Cats make their return to Rupp Arena as … [Read more...] about Mark Pope sounded open to keeping Big Z in Lexington, but the feeling was not mutual