According to Matt Norlander (who seems like the “inside” guy with the UK coaching staff), Kentucky is finishing up a deal to host Western Kentucky at Rupp Arena next season. Kentucky has played the Hilltoppers seven times over the years with the last matchup being in 2021 (a 95-60 win for the Wildcats). UK leads the all-time series 5-2. Norlander says the WKU game will be part … [Read more...] about Kentucky reportedly finishing up deal to play Western Kentucky at Rupp Arena next season
Former Wildcat Magdiel Cotto saves the day after turtle interrupts minor league game
Former Kentucky pitcher Magdiel Cotto was a hero in more ways than one on Saturday. Cotto earned his first professional save by tossing two scoreless innings out of the bullpen in Bradenton’s 4-3 win over St. Lucie. The game was halted in the second inning when a turtle made its way onto the field. Thankfully, Cotto came to the rescue: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle … [Read more...] about Former Wildcat Magdiel Cotto saves the day after turtle interrupts minor league game
Kentucky signee Kerr Kriisa is currently visiting Lexington
Earlier today, Kentucky head coach Mark Pope said Kerr Kriisa plans to wear No. 77 for the Wildcats next season. Pope said Kriisa stated that NBA superstar Luke Doncic stole No. 77 from him. “All I can say is, Big Blue Nation, you are welcome. Enjoy,” Pope joked in an interview with Alan Cutler. Tonight, Kriisa is on his visit to Lexington: (adsbygoogle = … [Read more...] about Kentucky signee Kerr Kriisa is currently visiting Lexington
Karl-Anthony Towns Wins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award
Former Kentucky star Karl-Anthony Towns won the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award on Thursday. All 30 NBA teams nominate one player from their roster to be the winner of the award. Finalists and the winner are selected by a committee composed of NBA legends, league executives and social justice leaders. A $100,000 contribution is made on the winner’s behalf by … [Read more...] about Karl-Anthony Towns Wins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award
John Calipari on Tyler Ulis: ‘He’s coming with me to Arkansas too’
John Calipari confirmed on his podcast today that Tyler Ulis is going to join his staff at Arkansas. That’s likely not the news that Kentucky fans wanted to hear, but it’s a great opportunity for Ulis as he continues to work on his coaching career. “He gets drafted in the second round, he’s in Phoenix. I’m watching him play. He’s incredible. He was fighting through screens, 300 … [Read more...] about John Calipari on Tyler Ulis: ‘He’s coming with me to Arkansas too’