Former Kentucky star Malik Monk, a candidate for NBA Sixth Man of the Year, dropped 39 points off the bench in Sacramento’s 124-120 win over Minnesota last night. Monk was 16-for-29 from the field and 5-for-8 from the three-point line in the game. Most impressively, Monk had 4 points with 2:40 to go in the third quarter. He then erupted to score 35 more. (adsbygoogle = … [Read more...] about Sixth Man of the Year Candidate Malik Monk Drops 39 Points Off the Bench
Former UK star Jodie Meeks chosen for Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame
Former Kentucky men’s basketball player Jodie Meeks has been named to the 2024 Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame class. Meeks was a star player for Norcross (Ga.) High School prior to coming to Kentucky. He went on to play in the NBA for 11 seasons and won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019. Here is an excerpt about Meeks from the Gwinnett Daily Post: … [Read more...] about Former UK star Jodie Meeks chosen for Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame
Antonio Reeves Named to Oscar Robertson Trophy and All-America Watch List
Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves is one of forty college basketball players to make the Oscar Robertson Trophy and All-America Watch List. Reeves is currently averaging 19.9 points per game to lead the Wildcats. He is shooting 42.2% from the three-point line this season. Here are more details from UK Athletics: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || … [Read more...] about Antonio Reeves Named to Oscar Robertson Trophy and All-America Watch List
Former Kentucky Coach Tubby Smith Named 2024 SEC Legend
Former Kentucky head coach Orlando “Tubby” Smith has been named a 2024 Southeastern Conference Legend. Smith will represent UK at the SEC Tournament in Nashville. Former Kentucky Mr. Basketball Chris Lofton, who played college basketball at Tennessee, is also a member of the 2024 class. Here are details from UK Athletics: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || … [Read more...] about Former Kentucky Coach Tubby Smith Named 2024 SEC Legend
Kentucky assistant Chin Coleman previews tonight’s game at Mississippi State
Kentucky assistant coach Chin Coleman met with the media on Monday to preview tonight’s game at Mississippi State. Coleman talked about Justin Edwards’ big night against Alabama, previewed the MSU game, gave his thoughts on court storming and much more. Check it out: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The post Kentucky assistant Chin Coleman previews … [Read more...] about Kentucky assistant Chin Coleman previews tonight’s game at Mississippi State