The Ones We Lost In 2009

Cats Living the Good Life With a 104-61 Win

Cats add an extra win to their undefeated season, so mark down an extra W on your schedules, to total 14 wins! John Wall breaks the school record with 16 assist's and Darnell Dodson lightin up the 3's as he makes 6 for 10. Kentucky (3) held the reins the whole game, and never looked back.

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1st Half UK, 57, H'ford, 31

2nd Half, UK, 47, H'ford, 30

Final Score UK, 104, H'Ford 61

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Starters

P. Patterson, 23 Mins, 4 Ast's, 11 Pts

D. Cousins, 19 Mins, 12 Rebs, 2 Ast's, 1 Stl, 2 Blk's, 19 Pts

R. Harris, 22 Mins, 1 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 7 Pts

D. Miller, 23 Mins, 1 Reb, 5 Ast's, 16 Pts

J. Wall, 30 Mins, 4 Rebs, 16 Ast's, 1 Stl, 9 Pts

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Bench

P. Stevenson, 14 Mins, 5 Pts

D. Dodson, 18 Mins, 8 Rebs, 19 Pts

M. Krebs, 4 Mins, 1 Reb, 3 Pts

J. Harrellson, 8 Mins, 2 Rebs, 2 Pts

D. Liggins,19 Mins, 3 Rebs, 2 Ast's, 3 Pts

J. Hood, 7 Mins, 1 Reb

D. Orton, 13 Mins, 3 Rebs, 2 Blk's, 10 Pts

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Kentucky Videos Player of the Game: John Wall. Had 16 assist's (school record) and was an amazing ball handler.

Rich Brooks Update

Just found out following the loss to Clemson in the 2009 Music City Bowl 21-13, that Rich Brooks (Kentucky Football's head coach) is 80% certain he will not be coaching, and will be retiring. He will talk it over with his family in the future, he said he will make up his mind in 4-7 days or so. We'll keep you posted on what happens.

12-27-09

Cats Win 86-73

24,288 came to watch a game today that in the beginning was a nailbiter. Long Beach State, was keeping it close the whole first half and some of the 2nd, but luckily in the last 10 minutes, UK was able to pull it out and go up by points up in the teens. Next game for UK will be in Rupp Arena against Hartford on Dec. 29 (Tue) at 7:00 to finish up December.

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1st Half UK 37, LBSU, 37

2nd Half UK 49, LBSU, 36

Final Score, UK 86, LBSU 73

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Team Points

P. Stevenson, 9 Mins, 3 Rebs, 1 Blk, 2 Pts

R. Harris 20 Mins, 2 Rebs, 1 Ast, 1 Blk, 7 Pts

D. Dodson, 10 Mins, 1 Reb, 5 Pts

P. Patterson, 32 Mins, 11 Rebs, 2 Ast's, 2 Blk's, 15 Pts

J. Harrellson, 7 Mins, 2 Rebs, 2 Blk's, 2 Pts

M. Krebs, 1 Min

D. Liggins, 14 Mins, 1 Reb, 2 Pts

D. Miller, 26 Mins, 4 Rebs, 1 Blk, 8 Pts

E. Bledsoe, 30 Mins, 4 Rebs, 5 Ast's 11 Pts

D. Cousins, 13 Mins, 10 Rebs, 3 Ast's, 2 Stl's, 1 Blk, 15 Pts

J. Hood, 1 Min

D. Orton, 10 Mins

J. Wall, 27 Mins, 4 Rebs, 5 Ast's, 4 Stl's, 19 Pts

R. Harris, 20 Mins, 2 Rebs, 1 Ast, 1 Blk, 7 Pts

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Kentucky Videos Player of the Game: Patrick Patterson. He had 4 OREB's, and was a great defensive player.

Kentucky Wins 2,000 Video

I tried to use Tom Leach audio from the ending of the 2,000 game that my friend Catsfan39 gave me, but my computer wouldn't let me save the video when I put it in.

2,000 No Longer a Dream

The Big Blue Nation celebrates tonight in Rupp Arena as we become the first franchise to win 2K. Kentucky defeats Drexel 88-44 as UK stayed in control the whole time and Drexel just couldn't convert. Kentucky improves to 12-0 and Drexel falls to 6-6 in tonight's game. The Cats and their beloved fans will start the road to 3,000 total wins Wednesday afternoon at 1 .M. against Long Beach State. 24,354 that attended tonight's game will have a memory that will not be forgotten as 2K go's down in the record books at 9:00 P.M. On Dec. 21st!

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1st Half, UK 56 - Drexel 20

2nd Half, UK 32 - Drexel 24

Final Score, UK 88 - Drexel 44

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Starters

P. Patterson, 21 Mins, 1 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 18 Pts

D.Cousins, 14 Mins, 13 Rebs, 2 Stl's, 18 Pts

D.Miller, 20 Mins, 2 Rebs, 3 Ast's, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 3 Pts

E. Bledsoe, 17 Mins, 4 Rebs, 3 Ast's, 2 Pts

J. Wall, 26 Mins, 3 Rebs, 7 Ast's, 16 Pts

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Bench

P. Stevenson, 19 Mins, 3 Rebs, 2 Blk's, 0 Pts

R. Harris, 14 Mins, 2 Rebs, 1 Ast, 9 Pts

D. Dodson, 12 Mins, 1 Reb, 2 Reb, 2 Stl's, 4 Pts

M. Krebs, 10 Mins, 1 Reb, 1 Stl, 0 Pts

J. Harrellson, 10 Mins, 3 Rebs, 2 Blk's, 5 Pts

D. Liggins, 11 Mins, 6 Pts

J. Hood, 10 Mins, 2 Rebs, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 5 Pts

D. Orton, 16 Rebs, 7 Rebs, 2 Ast's, 1 Blk, 2 Pts.

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Kentucky Videos Player of the Game: DeMarcus Cousins. Played very well, and was a big factor in UK's huge win today.

Video Highlights From Yesterday's Win vs APSU

Kentucky Gets 1,999th Win vs ASPU

John Calipari made history today when he coached the Cats to a 90-69 win over the Austin Peay State Governors. Patrick Patterson, DeMarcus Cousins, and John Wall all played huge games today. Four players scored double figures today; Wall, Patterson, Cousins, and Miller. DeAndre Liggins got the valuable experience he needed today if he is going to play a major role in Kentucky's productivity down the stretch. He played 12 minutes and scored 2 points. Austin Peay played the Cats well for most of the game. They gave a tremendous effort in today's game and will head back to Clarksville to host the Evansville Aces. Kentucky takes on Drexel Monday night on ESPNU seeking to be the first program to reach 2,000 all-time wins.

1st Half UK 49 APSU 35
2nd Half UK 41 APSU 34
Final UK 90 APSU 69

Starters

Patrick Patterson 31 mins, 21 pts, 9 rebs, 3 asts, 1 blk
DeMarcus Cousins 22 mins, 19 pts, 8 rebs
Darius Miller 20 mins, 11 pts, 5 rebs, 2 asts, 1 stl, 2 nlks
Eric Bledsoe 29 mins, 7 pts, 5 rebs, 1 ast
John Wall 34 mins, 17 pts, 4 rebs, 6 asts, 1 stl, 1 blk

Bench

Perry Stevenson 9 mins, 2 pts, 1 ast, 1 blk
Ramon Harris 7 mins, 6 rebs, 1 ast
Darnell Dodson 16 mins, 3 rebs, 1 ast, 3 blks
Mark Krebs 1 min
Josh Harrellson 1 min
DeAndre Liggins 12 min, 2 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast
Jon Hood 1 min
Daniel Orton 17 mins, 6 pts, 4 rebs 2 asts, 1 stl

Coach Cal To Be On FSN's "In My Own Words"

Above is a preview of the episode of FSN South's show "In My Own Words" that will be all about John Calipari. In My Own Words: John Calipari debuts on Tuesday, December 22 at 9 p.m. on FOX Sports South. Additional airings on December 23 at 3 p.m. following the Wildcats game against Long Beach State at 1 p.m.; December 28 at 9 p.m.; and December 29 at 9 p.m. (southern Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina) and 11 p.m. (Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and northern Alabama).

John Calipari Discusses Austin Peay Game

Knight Calls Out Calipari, Coach Cal's Response

Video: Calipari responds to Knight’s calling out

UK Team Awards Announced for 2009

Courtesy of UKAA:

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

The recipient will be the player judged to have contributed the most to the team's success, its biggest contributor with his play of the field. The award is selected by a vote of the team members. WINNER: Randall Cobb

MOST OUTSTANDING OFFENSIVE PLAYER

This award is given to the squad's best performer for the offensive unit, recognizing the best execution at his position of all team members. This award is determined by the coaching staff. WINNER: Randall Cobb

MOST OUTSTANDING DEFENSIVE PLAYER

This award is given to the squad's best performer on the defensive squad, recognizing the best execution at his position of all team members. This award is determined by the coaching staff. WINNER: Corey Peters

MOST INSPIRATIONAL PLAYER

The winner of this award will have demonstrated outstanding leadership and motivation through his play and actions on and off the field, both during competition and practice as an ultimate team player. This award is given following a vote of the team's members. WINNER: Randall Cobb, Sam Maxwell

MOST IMPROVED PLAYER

The recipient will be the squad member who has made the most improvement in his play and contribution to the team's success. It can be awarded based on progress since last spring, improvement from fall camp or development throughout the season. The coaches will select the winner of this award. WINNER: Danny Trevathan, Stuart Hines

OUTSTANDING FIRST-YEAR PLAYER

This award recognizes the efforts and performance of the top squad member in his first year in the football program. Those in consideration include freshmen and transfers. The award will be determined by members of the coaching staff. WINNER: Morgan Newton, DeQuin Evans

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE YEAR

This award will honor the player who made the biggest contribution to the squad's success as a member of one or more of the special teams. The recipient will be selected by the coaches. WINNER: John Conner

MOST OUTSTANDING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

This award will be given to a member of the offensive line who consistently plays at a high level and contributes to the team's success and production. This award will be based on game grades and the recommendation of the coaching staff. WINNER: Zipp Duncan, Jorge Gonzalez

JERRY CLAIBORNE AWARD

The recipient of the award will be a senior who exemplifies the attributes and ideals championed by one of Kentucky's outstanding former head coaches. It will be based upon academic success and the display of a team-oriented attitude throughout the season. It will be selected by the coaching staff. WINNER: Ross Bogue, Corey Peters

MOST VALUABLE SCOUT TEAM PLAYERS

The awards honor another unsung facet of a football program, the players who perform on the scout teams during practice sessions. The honorees will be selected based on effort, attitude and performance in contributing behind the scenes to the team's success. They will be determined by members of the coaching staff. WINNERS: Sam Simpson (Offense), Mister Cobble (Defense)

Interviews With Scott Padgett & Josh Harrellson

Kentucky Showing Interest In #1 Rated JUCO Prospect

Calipari and the rest of the coaching staff have been to show interest in the #1 rated JUCO prospect Ricardo Ratliffe to fill there front court void going into next season. Ratliffe currently plays at Central Florida Community College in Ocala, Florida. He is 6'8 215 lbs from Hampton, Virginia. He reminds me quite a bit of Matt Pilgrim who we never got to see play at UK due to sitting out because of transferring and the firing of Billy Gillispie. His final list includes Missouri, Louisville, Clemson, Cincinnati, Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma and LSU, but UK is trying to get involved in the recruiting sweepstakes of Ricardo Ratliffe.

Coach Cal Showing "Big Cuz" Some Love

Video Highlights From Yesterday's Win Vs Indiana

Kentucky Wins The Battle of The Border VS Indiana

The Kentucky Wildcats picked up a huge win for them vs border-rival Indiana Hoosiers. Eric Bledsoe was the star of the show for the Cats today with 23 points( 4 threes). Patrick Patterson was good for another double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Kentucky struggled early on in the game and only held a one point lead at half time. Kentucky opened it up in the 2nd half adding 19 points to their lead by the end of the game. DeAndre Liggins also made his season debut today ending the ongoing speculation as to why he hadn't appeared in a game prior to today. Kentucky now has 1,998 wins. UK's next game will be next Saturday vs Austin Peay State University out of Clarksville, Tennessee. Kentucky remains undefeated(10-0) through arguably the thoughest stretch of games they have in the schedule proving they're as good as advertised. John Calipari has now tied Adolph Rupp for the best start in UK history for a coach in their 1st season

1st Half UK 42 IU 41

2nd Half UK 48 IU 32

Final UK 90 IU 73

Starters

Eric Bledsoe 23 pts, 1 stl, 1 blk, 1 reb, 1 ast

Patrick Patterson 19 pts, 11 rebs, 1 ast

DeMarcus Cousins 14 pts, 8 rebs, 3 blks, 1 stl

John Wall 11 pts, 8 asts, 6 rebs, 1 stl

Darius Miller 7 pts, 4 asts, rebs, 1 blk

Bench

Darnell Dodson 10 pts, 2 rebs, 1 stl

Ramon Harris 4 pts, 6 rebs, 1 ast

Daniel Orton 2 pts, 4 rebs, 2 stls

Jon Hood 1 min

Did Not Play

Josh Harrellson

Mark Krebs

Video Highlights From Yesterday's Game vs UConn

UConn Hits The "Wall" As Kentucky Defeats UConn To Remain Perfect

It was a back and forth game, Kentucky (4) scoring the first dozen points only to trail it at the half. 2nd half Kentucky and UConn (12) went at it as Kentucky was able to keep it close late in the second. With just a minute remaining, John Wall hits a hard runner in the lane and MAKES it for an And-1 to make the free-throw. Under 35 seconds remaining, Uconn's ball down 2, they just weren't able to convert on their possession as Kentucky's Ramon Harris able to dig out the rebound and gets fouled. He makes the first and missed the second, UConn quickly runs down to their end of the court, airballed the first three, and missed the second shot as the Cats roll over the Huskies.

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1st Half Points, UK - 23 Uconn - 29

2nd Half Points, UK - 41 Uconn - 32

Final Score - UK - 64 Uconn - 61

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Starters

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Perry Stevenson, 3 Rebs, 3 Blk's, 0 Pts.

Patrick Patterson, 5 Rebs, 3 Stl's, 2 Blk's, 16 Pts.

Daniel Orton, 3 Rebs, 1 Stl, 2 Blk's, 1 Pt.

John Wall, 2 Ast's, 6 Stl's, 25 Pts.

DeMarcus Cousins, 11 Rebs, 10 Pts.

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Bench

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Ramon Harris, 4 Rebs, 1 Pt.

Josh Harrellson, 1 Reb.

Eric Bledsoe, 3 Rebs, 4 Pts.

Darius Miller, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 Pts.

Darnell Dodson, 5 Rebs, 2 Stl's, 5 Pts.

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Totals, 17 Offensive Rebs, 35 Rebs, 11 Ast's, 13 Stl's, 7 Blk's, 64 Pts.

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Kentucky Videos Player Of The Game: John Wall. Yea, you'll probably be seeing his name here a lot, but him being the #1 recruit, I don't think he even knows what a bad game is. He scored the Cat's last 12 of 15 Pts as he was a big factor to why we won this game.

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Kentucky now has 1,997 total wins.

Kentucky To Face Clemson Again In The Music City Bowl

Kentucky faced the Clemson Tigers 3 years ago in the 2006 Music City Bowl with a 28-20 victory. Kentucky will get the chance to repeat history again and try to win a record 4 straight Bowl Games for the first time ever at Kentucky. The game will be played December 17th at 8:30 PM and will be televised on ESPN. The game will be played at LP Field, home of the NFL's Tennessee Titans.

Video Highlights of UK's Win vs North Carolina

Kentucky Snaps Losing Streak To UNC, Win 68-66

Kentucky holds off a surging 2nd Half Tar Heels win to escape with a 68-66 win. Kentucky had not beat UK since 2004 until today. UK was once up by 19 points in this game but it all fell apart when John Wall had cramps and had to leave the game, as well as Orton, Cousins, and Bledsoe were in foul trouble. John Wall stole the show early in the first half with many break away dunks and smooth passes to his teammates for the assist. Turnovers killed the Cats in the 2nd Half but it did not stop them from winning. Bledsoe had nerves of steel sinking the clutch free throws for the Cats to holf on to the lead. John Wall would hit the game clinching free throws to seal the deal for the Cats. Patterson lead the Cats with 19 points. It was a heroic performance for the Cats today. They now move within 4 wins of 2000 with 1,996 and are ahead of UNC by 5 with 1,991 wins. This is UK's best start(8-0) since the 1993 season when UK won 11 straight under Rick Pitino.

1st Half UK 43 UNC 28

2nd Half UK 25 UNC 38

Final UK 68 UNC 66

Starters

DeMarcus Cousins 15 mins, 5 pts, 5 rebs

Patrick Patterson 37 mins, 19 pts, 7 rebs

Darius Miller 32 mins, 8 pts, 4 rebs

Eric Bledsoe 17 mins, 9 pts, 2 asts

John Wall 32 mins, 16 pts, 7 asts, 3 stls, 5 rebs

Bench

Perry Stevenson 8 mins, 1 reb, 1 block

Ramon Harris 21 mins, 2 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts

Darnell Dodson 18 mins, 9 pts, 5 rebs

Josh Harrellson 2 mins

Daniel Orton 18 mins, 4 rebs, 2 blks, 1 stl, 1 ast

Did Not Play

DeAndre Liggins

Kentucky Defeats UNC Asheville 94-57 To Remain Undefeated

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Kentucky finds victory number 7 at "Home away from home" in Freedom Hall, Louisville Kentucky, against UNC Asheville. Kentucky jumped out to a lead as much as 44 on a 29-6 run. John Wall had another huge game tonight, as he just proves he really is the number 1 recruit in basketball.

"NBA, that's all I've got to say," teammate Patrick Patterson said. "John Wall is a pro player and he wants the ball in crunch-time situations. Whenever we need a basket or something on the offensive end, John is going to be the one to do it."

It was Kentucky all night tonight, UNC Asheville just couldn't find the touch.

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Total Scores

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1st Half, UK 45 - UNC Ash. 23

2nd Half, UK 49 - UNC Ash. 34

Final Score, UK 94 - UNC Ash. 57

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-Team Player Statistics-

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Eric Bledsoe, 26 Mins, 3 Stl's 2 Rebs, 5 Ast's, 7 Pts.

DeMarcus Cousins, 17 Mins, 2 Blks, 9 Rebs, 24 Pts.

Darnell Dodson, 20 Mins, 1 Blk, 3 Rebs, 2 Ast's, 15 Pts.

Josh Harrellson, 6 Mins, 3 Rebs, 2 Pts.

Ramon Harris, 16 Mins, 3 Rebs, 3 Ast's, 3 Pts.

Mark Krebs, 2 Mins, 0 Pts.

Darius Miller, 29 Mins, 1 Stl, 1 Reb, 1 Ast, 9 Pts.

Daniel Orton, 16 Mins, 1 Stl, 2 Blks, 5 Rebs, 2 Ast's, 5 Pts.

Patrick Patterson, 31 Mins, 9 Rebs, 2 Ast's, 17 Pts.

Perry Stevenson, 5 Mins, 1 Stl, 0 Pts.

John Wall, 26 Mins, 6 stl's, 4 Rebs, 14 Ast's, 12 Pts.

Jon Hood, 6 Mins, 0 Pts.

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Totals, 200 Mins, 36-69 FG, 8-18 3Pt, 14-20 FT, 38 Rebs, 28 Ast's, 12 Stl's, 94 Pts.

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Attendance: 15,368.

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Next up for the Cats: North Carolina on Dec. 5 (Sat) at 12:30 P.M. on CBS.

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Kentucky Videos Player Of The Game: John Wall. Lead the Cats in Ast's and steals.

Kentucky Can't Snap Streak To UT, Lose 30-24 in OT

The Tennessee Volunteers keep the streak alive squeaking out a TD in overtime to win 25 straight over Kentucky. Montario Hardesty had a huge night scoring the game winning 20-yard TD. He ran for a career-high 179 yards handing Lane Kiffin a victory over UK in his first year at Tennessee. Late in the 3rd Qtr, Tennessee would take the lead with a FG in the 3rd Qtr. In the 4th Qtr, Ashton Cobb forced a fumble and it was scooped up by Taylor Wyndham setting up Kentucky for a chance to tie or win the game. All they would salvage was a FG tying the game up and sending it into overtime. In OT, Lones Seiber missed a FG that would have given UK a 3 point lead. After the missed FG, Montario Hardesty scored the game winning TD. UK finishes tied for 4th in the SEC East to finish the season.

Video Highlights From Kentucky's Win Over Stanford On Nov. 25 2009

Kentucky Defeats Stanford In Overtime 73-65

Kentucky defeats the Stanford Cardinals to claim the 2009 Cancun Challenge Championship in Overtime. It was a back and forth game, Stanford just wouldn't give up. Late the first half and almost the whole second half, Kentucky just could not get anything done offensively and they couldn't stop the offense on Stanford's side of the court. As predicted, Landry Fields had another huge game against the Cats having 23 points.

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Total scores in each half,

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1st Half - Uk 32 - Stanford 38

2nd Half - UK 31 - Stanford 25

Final Score: UK 73 - Stanford 65

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Kentucky Players' Statistics

Darius Miller, 36 Mins, 4 Rebs, 10 Pts.

DeMarcus Cousins, 26 Mins, 5 Rebs, 1 Stl, 13 Pts.

Eric Bledsoe, 30 Mins, 1 Stl, 5 Pts.

John Wall, 45 Mins, 4 Rebs, 1 Stl, 26 Pts.

Patrick Patterson, 31 Mins, 11 Rebs, 1 Blk, 12 Pts.

Daniel Orton, 9 Mins, 2 Rebs, 2 Blks, 0 Pts.

Darnell Dodson, 13 Mins, 1 Reb, 0 Pts.

Josh Harrellson, 4 Mins, 1 Reb, 0 Pts.

Ramon Harris, 24 Mins, 7 Rebs, 1 Stl, 7 Pts.

Perry Stevenson, 7 Mins, 2 Rebs, 0 Pts

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Kentucky Videos Player Of The Game: Darius Miller. He hit a few threes, and hit the 2 big free throws to take the Cats up 6 with just seconds to go.

Kentucky VS. Stanford

Tonight at 9:30P.M. Eastern Time, the Wildcats will play the Cardinals of Stanford in the Champinship round of the Cancun Challenge taking place in Mexico. Kentucky leads the series, 2-0. How do some of you think the game will turn out? Stanford, (3-2 overall, 0-1 on the road) has got some pretty good players on the roster. Landry Fields averaging 23.0 points a game, along with Jeremy Green averaging 13.8 PPG.

Here's some information on Stanford:

They avg 74.2 Total points per game.
They avg 7.8 Three pointers per game.
They avg 15.2 Free Throws per game.
They avg 34.6 Rebounds per game.
They avg 10.6 Turnovers per game.
They avg 6.4 Steals per game.
And finally, they avg 2.0 Blocks per game.

2010 Kentucky Wildcats Football Recruiting Class

Patrick Patterson Ankle Injury Situation

Kentucky Defeats Cleveland State To Improve To 5-0

Kentucky defeats Cleveland St. 73-49. What some people thought might be a nail biter, Kentucky thought otherwise. All the UK players started of pretty well, holding Cleveland St. to just 5/26 behind 3 point range.

1st half score totals - UK 35 Cleveland St. 27
2nd half score totals - UK 38 Cleveland St. 22
Final score - UK 73 Cleveland St. 49

Starter's Totals

John Wall - 4 Rebs, 0 Stl's, 15 Pts
DeMarcus Cousins - 5 Rebs, 0 Stl's, 14 Pts
Patrick Patterson - 5 Rebs, 0 Stl's, 9 Pts
Darius Miller - 7 Rebs, 1 Stl, 9 Pts
Eric Bledsoe - 3 Rebs, 1 Stl, 7 Pts

-Bench Players-

Daniel Orton - 2 Rebs, 1 Stl, 6 Pts
Josh Harrellson - 2 Rebs, 0 Stl's, 5 Pts
Perry Stevenson - 8 Rebs, 0 Stl's, 3Pts
Jon Hood - 0 Rebs, 0 Stl's, 3 Pts
Ramon Harris - 7 Rebs, 1 Stl, 2 Pts

2009 Cancun Challenge Schedule

Nov. 24

Florida A&M vs Rider, 11:00 AM ET
Oral Roberts vs. Sam Houston State, 1:30 PM ET
Kentucky vs. Cleveland State, 4:30 PM ET
Virginia vs. Stanford, 7:00 PM ET

Nov. 25

Florida A&M-Rider loser vs.Oral Roberts-Sam Houston State loser, 1:30 PM ET
Florida A&M-Rider winner vs. Oral Roberts-Sam Houston State winner, 4:00 PM ET
Kentucky-Cleveland St. loser vs. Virginia-Stanford loser, 7:00 PM ET
Kentucky-Cleveland St. winner vs. Virginia-Stanford winner, 9:30 PM ET

Video Highlights From Yesterday's Win Over Rider

Video Highlights From Yesterday's Win Over Georgia

Kentucky Stuns Georgia 34-27

The Kentucky Wildcats go into Sanford Stadium and defeat the Georgia Bulldogs for the first time on the since 1977. The same year Rich Brooks lead his Oregon Ducks football team into Athens to hand the "Mighty Bulldogs" a loss. The game winning play was set up by a UGA's QB Joe Cox throwing an interception to UK's DT Shane McCord with 9:55 to go in the 4th Qtr. Randall Cobb would score the go-ahead TD after the interception. It looked as if UGA was going to tie the game up near the end zone with 2:21 left but a costly fumble for Georgia's running back Washaun Easley prevented that from happening. The play that sealed the deal was when Cox through an interception to UK LB Sam Maxwell with 1:52 left in the ball game. Morgan Newton threw for 137 yards and 3 TDs. Completed 9/17 passes. Derrick Locke carried the ball 16 times for 80 yards. Cobb had 40 rushing yards on 9 carries. Locke also had 2 receptions for 80 yards and scored 2 TDs. Nick Melillo had two receptions for 22 yards. Kentucky extends their record to 7-4 on the year and will end the season this Saturday at home vs the Tennessee Volunteers.

Kentucky Breaks Through With Huge Win Over Rider

Kentucky blasts Rider to day with a 92-63 win today in the opening round of the Cancun Challenge. UK held Rider to just 4 three-point baskets today (0 first half). John Wall and Patrick Patterson started off the game really well. Wall led the Cats with 21 points and getting a double-double for the first time this year. He had 11 assists as well. Patrick Patterson scored 19 points and grabbed 18 boards in the game. DeMarcus Cousins found himself in foul trouble early on and in his place was Daniel Orton who had a huge game with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Eric Bledsoe has emerged as a 3-point threat for the Cats going 3-6 from beyond the arc with all 3 coming in the 1st half. UK will advance to the 2nd round of the Cancun Challenge and will face Cleveland State Tuesday afternoon.

1st Half UK 52 RID 26

2nd Half UK 42 RID 37

Final UK 92 Rider 63

Starters

Patrick Patterson 34 mins, 19 pts, 18 rebs

DeMarcus Cousins 15 mins, 18 pts, 6 rebs, 5 blks

Darius Miller 23 mins, 5 pts, 3 asts, 3 rebs

Eric Bledsoe 28 mins, 11 pts, 2 stls

John Wall 35 mins, 21 pts, 11 asts, 6 rebs, 3 stls, 2 blks

Bench

Perry Stevenson 1 min, 1 reb

Ramon Harris 21 mins, 2 rebs, 2 stls

Mark Krebs 3 mins

Josh Harrellson 7 mins, 4 pts, 1 reb, 1 blk

Jon Hood 10 mins, 1 reb

Daniel Orton 23 mins, 14 pts, 6 rebs, 1 ast, 1 stl

Did Not Play

Darnell Dodson

DeAndre Liggins

Video Highlights From Yesterday's Win Over SHSU

Kentucky Holds Off Sam Houston State 102-92

The Kentucky Wildcats got going tonight with a 102-92 victory over the Sam Houston State Bearkats. However, the defense of the Wildcats still has plenty of flaws in it as it seemed to be deja vu all over again Corey Allmond sparked the Bearkats offense with 37 points. He was 11-for-16 from behind the arc tonight and almost set a record for most 3-point baskets made by a team at Rupp Arena. UK's starting 5 played great games today. DeMarcus Cousins lead the Wildcats scoring 27 points. John Wall and Eric Bledsoe combined scored 40 points from UK's backcourt. Bledsoe had five three point baskets in tonight's game with 4 in the 2nd half. Jon Hood saw his first action for the Wildcats playing 8 minutes in his UK debut. Cousins got his 2nd double-double of the year with 27 points and 18 rebounds.

1st Half UK 53 SHSU 42

2nd Half UK 49 SHSU 50

Final Score UK 102 SHSU 92

Starters

Patrick Patterson 32 Mins, 20 Pts, 9 Rebs

DeMarcus Cousins 27 Mins, 27 Pts, 18 Rebs

Darius Miller 31 Mins, 15 Pts

Eric Bledsoe 38 Mins, 19 Pts, 6 Asts

John Wall 37 Mins, 21 Pts, 6 Asts, 4 Rebs

Bench

Perry Stevenson 5 Mins, 1 Reb

Daniel Orton 10 Mins, 4 Blks, 2 Rebs

Ramon Harris 12 Mins, 5 Rebs

Jon Hood 8 Mins, 1 Reb, 1 Ast

Did Not Play

Mark Krebs

DeAndre Liggins

Josh Harrellson

Tobias Harris To Make College Decision Tomorrow

Tobias Harris will announce his collegiate destination tomorrow live on ESPNU. Harris is considering UK, Lousville, Tennessee, Syracuse, Georgia Tech, West Virginia, and Maryland. He has no clear cut leader at this moment. With Tennessee receiving a commitment from Jayvaughn Pinkston, many would think he was going to commit to Syracuse. Not neccesarily the case, Harris stopped by the University of Tennessee for a visit on his way back from Georgia Tech. Other sources are stating that Kentucky, Louisville, and Tennesse all are ahead in a 3-way tie battling it out to try and get Harris. We'll find out for sure tomorrow. Don't forget to tune into ESPNU at 5:30 to see who Tobias Harris will ultimately choose as his college.

Miami Hits The "Wall" With UK Win 72-70

What looked scary in the first half (Miami going on a 19-2 run) Kentucky was able to pull it out in the end. In the first, Miami went up to as much as 33-18, but at halftime Kentucky was able to cut it to a 3 point lead at 39 - Miami, 36 - UK.

2nd half, Miami just wouldn't give up and stayed right up there shooting an amaing 15-26 in 3 point shooting. 70 all tie with 6 seconds to go off a Miami 3, John Wall to the rescue hits a jumper to make it 72-70 Kentucky, 0.5 seconds, Miami throws up a prayer which was short of the iron and that would do it.

Kentucky Videos player of the game: John Wall. The life saver of the game hitting the 15 footer to go up 72-70.

Video Highlights From Today's Win Over Vanderbilt

Kentucky Becomes Bowl Eligible in Win Over Vandy

The Wildcats become Bowl Eligible for the 4th consecutive year with their 24-13 defeat of the Vanderbilt Commodores. The Wildcats are currently looking at the Music City Bowl or the Liberty Bowl as possible Bowl Game destinations. However, if they were to pick up wins in the final two games vs Georgia or Tennessee, they could be going to the Chik-Fil-A Bowl. Randall Cobb had a great offensive day rushing for 2 TDs. Derrick Locke had a career-high 144 yards including a TD. Morgan Newton started the game at QB and Mike Hartline saw some game action in the 1st Half.

SCORING SUMMARY UK -VU

1st 08:00 UK Randall Cobb 21 yd run (Lones Seiber kick)

4 plays, 84 yards, TOP 1:33 7 - 0

03:01 VU Fowler,Ryan 42 yd field goal

12 plays, 56 yards, TOP 4:59 7 - 3

2nd 10:07 VU Fowler,Ryan 47 yd field goal

12 plays, 39 yards, TOP 6:22 7 - 6

06:16 UK Lones Seiber 36 yd field goal

10 plays, 62 yards, TOP 3:51 10 - 6

02:25 VU Cole,John 21 yd pass from Adams,Mackenzi (Fowler,Ryan kick)

3 plays, 20 yards, TOP 1:23 10 - 13

3rd 10:14 UK Randall Cobb 3 yd run (Lones Seiber kick)

10 plays, 75 yards, TOP 4:46 17 - 13

4th 05:08 UK Derrick Locke 14 yd run (Lones Seiber kick)

8 plays, 72 yards, TOP 4:32 24 - 13

Final Kentucky 24 Vanderbilt 13

Video Highlights From Yesterday's Win Over Morehead St.

Eric Bledsoe Circus Shot Tops ESPN Top 10 Plays of the Day

The Quest for 2000

With the Cats win tonight over the Morehead State Golden Eagles, Kentucky's overall wining games is now 1,989!

Kentucky Defeats Morehead State 75-59

Kentucky opens the John Calipari era defeating Morehead State and improves to 1-0. Eric Bledsoe with another awesome game scoring 24 points as he took the place of John Wall. Patrick Patterson had a double-double tonight with 20 points and 12 rebounds. This also marks the end of John Wall's suspension, and is now able to play the rest of this season.

Halftime Score ~ UK 33 M'Head St. 25.

Turnovers ~ UK-24 - M'Head St.-12

Steals ~ UK 3 - M'Head St. 9

Fast Break points ~ UK 12 - M'Head St. 10

Points by Kentucky...

Daniel Orton ~ 4 pts. 5 rebs.

Ramon Harris ~ 1 pt. 4 rebs.

Patirck Patterson ~ 20 pts. 12 rebs.

Perry Stevenson ~ 4 pts. 3 rebs.

Eric Bledose ~ 24 pts. 7 rebs.

DeMarcus Cousins ~ 7 pts. 4 rebs.

Darnell Dodson ~ 15 pts. 4 rebs.

Kentucky Videos player of the game: Eric Bledsoe. He stepped up a lot today with John Wall out and played 37 mins. He had 24 Points, 7 Rebounds, 4 Assits, 1 Steal, and 2 Blocks.

Hartline and Newton Both To Play Saturday

Rich Brooks announced today that Mike Hartline and Morgan Newton will both see playing time this weekend as the Cats go on the road to take on Vanderbilt. Derrick Locke, Randall Cobb, and Trevard Lindley will all be ready to play this weekend. It will be the first time since UK's game vs Alabama that the Cats have been this healthy having all of their star players on the field.

Here's what Cobb had to say about his thumb injury:

“It’s fine,” Cobb said of the splint. “I can still catch the ball. It doesn’t bother me at all.”

Stacey Poole Officially Signs L.O.I. With UK

Stacey Poole signed his letter of intent to play for the Wildcats next season and officially becomes the first player on next year's team. Poole committed to UK back in September. He is a 4-star SF/SG out of Jacksonville, Florida. His father, Stacey Poole Sr. played college basketball at the University of Florida. He attends Providence School in Jacksonville and his AAU team is the Jacksonville Lee Bulls.

Top UK Basketball Prospects Leaning Towards Spring Signing Period

Evan Daniels of Scout Inc. Recruiting Service says he expects UK Basketball recruiting targets to lean towards the Spring Signing Period. He specifically names prospects such as Josh Selby, Doron Lamb, Brandon Knight, and C.J. Leslie. The most likely recruit of UK that they are targeting to sign anytime soon would be Tobias Harris who would like to sign before his high school basketball season starts. Multiple sources today are saying that Terrence Jones will likely sign in the late spring signing period. Stacey Poole is expected to sign his letter of intent as soon as tomorrow. He predicts that 19 of the top 100 prospects including 11 of the top 25 will be signing their letter of intent in the spring. That could be a good thing because Kentucky could show recruits what they're worth on the court this year and possibly bring home a NCAA Tournament Championship trophy to woo the recruits to choosing Lexington as their college destination.

Below are the recruits UK is targeting and the other schools they're also considering:

Brandon Knight- UConn, Florida, Miami, Kansas, and Syracuse

C.J. Leslie- North Carolina, Florida, Maryland, N.C. State and Miami

Doron Lamb- Kansas and North Carolina

Josh Selby- Baylor, Indiana, Kansas, Miami, and Syracuse

Tobias Harris- Georgia Tech, Louisville, Maryland, Syracuse, Tennessee, and West Virginia

Terrence Jones- Washington, UCLA, Oklahoma, and Oregon

Terrence Jones to Decide Tonight When He'll Commit

Terrence Jones is choosing which signing period he'll sign in whether it will be in the early signing period or wait until the spring to sign. He has completed all 5 of his official visits.His most recent visit was this weekend at UCLA in which his mother says the trip went well. Jones has visited Kentucky, UCLA, Oregon, Oklahoma, and Washington and all 5 seem to be equal with each on Terrence's list. His mother Linda said her son is about 50-50 on whether he will sign in the early or spring signing period. Terrence Jones is a 6'8 Power Forward out of Portland, Oregon and currently goes to school at Jefferson High School. He is a 5-star recruit and is the 3 rated PF according to rivals.com.

Video Highlights From Kentucky-EKU Game

Morgan Newton Wins SEC Freshman of the Week Award

Kentucky Freshman QB Morgan Newton won the SEC Freshman of the Week award for going 20-29 with 187 yards and 2 TDs vs Eastern Kentucky. Newton also lead the team to 444 yards of offense despite not having Randall Cobb and Derrick Locke who combine for the vast majority of UK's offense. UK Linebacker Sam Maxwell earned honors as one of the “Other Outstanding Performances” for his three tackles and an interception. It will be interesting to see who gets the nod as starting QB Saturday if Mike Hartline his healthy enough to play or if Newton can continue to hold down the starting role and not put the "Morgan Newton Era" of UK Football on hold.

Kentucky Football Injury Report

Daniel Orton X-rays Negative

Daniel Orton had x-rays taken on his chest after leaving yesterday's game in the first game. Larry Orton, Daniel's father says his son was apparently kicked in the shoulder during a loose ball scramble. "They said everything is going to be fine," Larry Orton said. "He was a week to get ready for the next game (against Morehead State) and he should be fine." Orton was able to return to the bench for the second half yesterday. Orton had just one rebound in four minutes of play vs Clarion.

Video Highlights From Yesterday's UK-Clarion Game

Kentucky Wins Huge Despite Cobb and Locke, 37-12

Kentucky played a good game today without the two main sparks to their offense, Randall Cobb and Derricke Locke. Locke missed the game because of torn scar tissue in his surgically repaired left knee. Cobb sat out today with a sprained thumb and was seen most of the game wearing a cast. Cobb was dressed and cleared to play but Coach Brooks decided to hold him out to prevent further injury.

However, Morgan Newton played his best game of the season today. He was 20-for-29 passing today with 187 yards and threw his first two career touchdowns vs EKU. WRs Chris Matthews and LaRod King both had career days: Matthews had seven catches for 56 yards and a TD, and King had four receptions for 41 yards. The offense didn't turn the ball over and had only three penalties for 20 yards. The defense gave up just 264 yards today. Cartier Rice and Sam Maxwell each came away with a pick in today's game.

Check out the scoring summary of today's game below.

SCORING SUMMARY EKU -UK

1st 04:31 UK Moncell Allen 1 yd run (Lones Seiber kick)

9 plays, 35 yards, TOP 3:39 0 - 7

2nd 06:06 UK Lones Seiber 22 yd field goal

14 plays, 65 yards, TOP 6:00 0 - 10

02:44 EKU WILLIAMS, M. 9 yd run (WILLIAMS, M. rush failed)

8 plays, 72 yards, TOP 3:14 6 - 10

00:41 UK Alfonso Smith 1 yd run (Lones Seiber kick)

6 plays, 55 yards, TOP 1:45 6 - 17

3rd 02:28 UK Maurice Grinter 14 yd pass from Morgan Newton (Lones Seiber kick)

9 plays, 50 yards, TOP 3:42 6 - 24

01:24 UK Chris Matthews 18 yd pass from Morgan Newton (Lones Seiber kick blockd)

1 play, 18 yards, TOP 0:06 6 - 30

4th 07:05 UK Donald Russell 79 yd run (Lones Seiber kick)

1 play, 79 yards, TOP 0:14 6 - 37

01:23 EKU BANJOMAN, H.B. 2 yd run (O'CONNOR, Logan kick blockd)

12 plays, 60 yards, TOP 5:42 12 - 37

Quotes from the game:

"I thought it was a workmanlike effort, if you will," Brooks said. "I thought our guys really kind of took care of what they needed to take care of in this game."

"We just kind of grinded this one out," said senior defensive tackle Corey Peters.

"Everybody pulled together, the offense, the defense, the special teams," said UK head coach for offense Joker Phillips. "And we talked about the turnovers. You can't let a team like this stay in the game long. The longer they stay in the game, the more confident they get, and then you start pressing."

Kentucky is now 5-4 extending their non-conference winning streak to 18 games and the Cats are now one victory from being Bowl Game eligible for the 4th consecutive season.

Kentucky Defeats Clarion In Exhibition Game # 2

Kentucky defeats Clarion, 117-52.


1st half recap...

Cousins puts it in twice, to make it 4-0, Kentucky over Clarion. John Wall hits a 3, and back on defense Cousins steals it and drives it in but gets fouled. Timeout Clarion with Kentucky on top...12-4. Dodson drained a 3 to go up...37-11 with 7:21 to go. To end the half, Jon Hood hits a 3 to make Kentucky go up, 58-22.


Halftime Score, Kentucky - 58 Clarion- 22.

2nd half recap...

Wall has a sweet behind the back move in the paint and get's fouled that could be ESPN's top 10 play. Daniel Orton still has storness in his chest, so he won't play the 2nd half. With less then 12:00 minutes to go, Patterson drains a clean 3. Miller is playing a lot better tonight, that's great for UK fans to see. Clarion takes a timeout with 9:13 to go it's Kentucky 87 Clarion 35. Darius Miller hits a 3 to make it 100-46, and cats go crazy as UK hit's the century mark. Orton's X-ray came back negative, so that's good to hear. Back to back 3's for Harris and Krebs to make it 106-51 with 2:45 remaining. Cats with 4 consecutive dunks to make it 114-52.

Final score... Kentucky - 117 Clarion - 52.

My choice for player of the game: John Wall. He was really good player on offense and defense. It's going to be fun watching him over this next year.

Calipari Changes Practices to 6:15 A.M.

Kentucky coach, John Calipari, has decided this Kentucky team neads drastic measures.

"We've got good kids and they're trying, but we're not where we need to be. I don't like what it looks like, and I could go down each player," Calipari said. "So we've got a little curfew going. We've got morning practices. And I'm back into an exercise killer so you know where mind is right now. They'll either catch up to it or be dragged through glass."

This is what Freshamn DeMarcus Cousins had to say on it...

"We knew it wasn't play time any more," DeMarcus Cousins said. "We've got the other Cal. Intense and focused. It's a whole new Cal. It ain't the laid-back, chilled Cal no more. We've got to get with the program now."

"You make sure you set that alarm clock and then we have the managers wake us up, too," Cousins said. "You oversleep, it's a real problem."

DeMarcus Cousins said he's never practiced that early in the morning, let alone see the outside world that early.

"I've gotten their attention," Calipari said. "Coming in, everything was positive and upbeat and hugging them. OK, now how do we get to the next level? I tried to be the same guy and get them to the next level and it didn't work. Now, they have the other guy with the hair growing on his back."

Jon Hood Adapting To Kentucky's "Weird" Offense

Jon Hood says he's trying to adapt to the "wierd" Dribble-Drive Offense.

"There is one team in the whole country that plays this way," freshman Jon Hood said. "It's just so weird."

Most of the players are used to High school and how they're supposed to react.

"Usually, you're supposed to stay 13 to 17 feet away. If somebody is driving your way, you run away from them," Hood said. "No, in this system you're running at the ball."

"I've been told not to do this for as long as I've played," Hood said. "The only time we ever ran at the ball was for a dribble handoff. This is not a dribble handoff, it's a dribble pitch or a dribble kick back."

Kentucky VS. Clarion Tonight 7:00P.M. At Rupp Arena

Let's take a look at the roster for the Clarion Golden Eagles...


00 Patrick Parker - G - 6-2/170 - FR - Jamaica, N.Y./Hillcrest
1 Lloyd Harrison - G - 6-1/195 - JR - Detroit, Mi./Southwestern
2 Mike Nealis - C - 6-8/230 - SO Drexel Hill/Episcopal Adademy
3 Brandyn Mungo - G/F - 6-6/185 - FR Westland, Mi./Renaissance
5 Jordan Lessane - G - 5-9/160 - FR - Mount Vernon, N.Y./Mount Vernon
10 David Colbert - G/F - 6-5/205 - FR - Youngstown, Oh./Christian
12 Greg Parker - G - 6-3/195 - SR - Chester/Cardinal O'Hara
15 Shameel Carty - G/F - 6-3/185 - JR Queens, NY/Holy Cross
22Jamar Harrison - G - 6-3/180 - JR Washington, D.C./Dunbar
31Mike Sherry - G - 6-1/185 - JR Pittsburgh/Chartiers Valley
32Paul McQueen - F - 6-5/225 - SO - Garfield Heights, Oh./Garfield Heights
35Denzil Dennison - F - 6-2/190 - FR - Ruther Glen, Va./Caroline
44Julius Berry - F - 6-7/215 - JR - Wilmington, N.C./Waterloo East


Coaches
Ron Righter - Head Coach (22nd Yr. 341-226)
Al Modrejewski - Asst. Coach
Brett Sheaffer - GA Coach


Last year, the Golden Eagles went 16-12 overall... 9-5 at home, 7-6 away, and 9-7 in their confernce.

Now I think Kentucky should beat them by about 30+ points...With Bledsoe out, don't be excpecting a really high scoring game on the cat's side but with Wall in there, that will make up for Bledsoe's out. I'm thinking Kentucky will get about 80+ points in tonight's game.

Freshman Eric Bledsoe Likely to Miss 2nd Exhibition Game

Freshman Eric Bledose will probably miss the 2nd exhibition game VS. Clarion. Eric Bledsoe got a spranged ankle according to Calipari, at the first exhibition against Campbellsville.

Now Wall gets to play in this game, BUT Bledsoe will be out. I was looking foward to seeing the two together out on the court, because they'd really tear it up...but we'll just have to wait until the 2nd regular season game when Wall is cleared and can play.

Junior Patrick Patterson Named Preseason AP All-American

Patrick Patterson has added an honor to his growing preseason list, he is being named first team preseason All-America by the Associated Press.

Patterson becomes the first Kentucky Wildcat since Tayshaun Prince from the 2001-02 season to receive a preseason All-American status from the Associated Press.

He has a total of 1020 points entering his junior year, and was the only SEC player to be ranked in the top 5 in scoring and rebounding last season.

C.J. Leslie Chats with KSR's Dustin Rumbaugh

DR: First off, just tell me a little bit about what you did during your visit to UK?

CJ Leslie: When we got there I went to the Blue/White game and then went out to eat. We got to conversate a little bit and I got to hang out with John and Demarcus.

DR: I know that you were able to see the team scrimmage in the Blue/White game. Were you also able to see the team practice privately? If so, can you talk a little bit about how you might fit into that system?

CJ Leslie: Yeah I [was able to see the team practice]. It’s a very up-tempo game. They believe in running the ball a lot, as far as getting the ball out, pushing the ball. That’s kinda what I see myself doing. I think I would fit into that system great.

DR: At this point, how do you feel about UK’s pursuit of you? Do you feel that you are one of their top priorities or high on their list of big men?

CJ Leslie: Yeah, Coach Cal was up here today. I didn’t get the chance to talk to him but I heard he stopped by. [Word of God Christian Academy Coach Hatchett] told me he stopped by. So you know I’m definitely feeling the love.

DR: So from your end, where do you place UK right now?

CJ Leslie: They’re one of the top schools that I’m looking at.

DR: Is it still going to be a spring decision for you?

CJ Leslie: Really just whenever I feel like I’ve found the right school.

Josh Selby To Visit UK

Jerry Meyer of rivals.com reported on Friday that 5-star PG Josh Selby would take an official visit to Indiana on the 14th of November. Selby’s mother, Maeshon Witherspoon, confirmed that to the Herald-Times on Sunday.

Selby visited Kansas for their Midnight Madness "Late Night in the Phog" on October 16th. Selby's Mom said that trip went very well. Witherspoon said Selby will also be visiting Kentucky, Miami and Syracuse. Those visits will happen, after Selby’s high school team begins its season.

Witherspoon and her son says “We’re going to be looking at team chemistry and how the coach deals with his players." Selby attends Lake Clifton high school in Baltimore, Maryland. He decommitted from the Tennessee Volunteers on the 19th of July this year.

Video Highlights of the Kentucky-Campbellsville Game

Tayshaun Prince Consecutive Games Played Streak Ends

div>The Detroit Pistons announced that small forward Tayshaun Prince will miss tonight's game against the Orlando Magic because of a lower back strain. This puts an end to his consecutive-start streak of 439 games.

John Calipari on UK VS. C'Ville

Here's what Coach Cal had to say on the number of turnovers in the game...

"We had them of all kinds too. There was not real flow to the game until Krebs said let me show you how to turn this corner and play through a bump and make a play for somebody else. We had a lot of guys drive the balls with no intention to get to the rim. They were just driving to be a passer. Well no one gets open when you do that, you have to make plays, get in gaps, play through bumps, you have to do all those things. We still have a lot to figure out with this team and how we play to their strengths. We were trying to get Patrick the ball on a couple things and we got him in the post and the guy carried the ball or we got him in the post and threw it away. The greatest thing today is when the popcorn is popping and the lights are turned on and the people are screaming, they start playing a little different. I got to see that as a coach. When everything is rolling, who are we going to?"

Here's what he had to say about shooting...

"Could have been more than 70-percent today. Again, the offense only got to the drives probably about six times. We were running it now. We went to some post ups because we were so much bigger and we wanted to throw it inside but I didn't want to go totally to it. When you look at this, Darnell [Dodson] took a lot of shots and he made some good plays. Patrick [Patterson] needs to take more shots, we have to get him more active and more involved. What happened to him was the small guy, when Pat got the ball, just mauled him. So now he's bounced it off his leg. He wasn't able to just catch it and go by. Part of that is in practice so I may just put a smaller guy on him in practice to make him better with the ball because he's been great. He played good today, just not great I don't think."

Billy Gillispie Pleads Guilty to DUI

Kentucky Football Team Has Caught The Flu Bug

Rich Brooks announced today that UK has been hit by the flu bug. Micah Johnson, Christian Johnson, Ridge Wilson and Alfonso Smith were all sent home from practice with flu-like symptoms. No word as to if these guys will be available for Saturday's game vs Eastern Kentucky.

A question everyone has for Coach Brooks and the coaching staff as to why Randall Cobb was not at QB when the game was on the line last weekend vs Mississippi State. They leave in true freshman Morgan Newton who is obviously nervous and green in these situations. Cobb proves that he can manage the game in any situation. UK wants Randall to be the most dynamic player in the SEC but it's kind of hard for him to do that when the coaches don't allow him to come in and when these close games. I would have liked to have seen Will Fidler play Saturday but Newton played a solid game Saturday for the lack of experience he has.

Kentucky Men's Basketball

Ok, se we've seen the schedule, and most of you probably thought this will be a good year for the new coach John Calipari, and the team. But how do think this year will shape out overall? What I'm thinking is there might be an early loss, due to the fact this team is young and still getting used to the dribble drive offense John Calipari has, but I think towards the end of the year this team will come together and really be dominate force. I think we could really make it to the elite 8 or more this year. Yes, this year Kentucky has the bench and the talent, but it's a young talent. Next year, assuming that at all the freshman recruits from this year stay on, we could really be a powerhouse and be a possible team for the championship. It really is amazing how just six months ago, we went from an NIT team to the #4 team in the nation.

"Lazy" DeMarcus Cousins Working On Bad Habits

Kentucky Freshman, DeMarcus Cousins, has been a little lazy coming in from high school, and he's now trying to break those habits.

"Let's be honest, coming out of high school we didn't really have to play defense. We just scored and won the game," Cousins said. "So you have a lot of bad habits coming out of high school and I'm just trying to break those -- being lazy, not bending over, not being ready to play. Just simple bad habits that most freshmen come in with."

Before the Blue-White Scrimmage game on Wednesday, John Calipari had practice of ONLY defense.

"Intense," Cousins said about it. "We get after it."

"You have to take team pride in defense where everybody is taking pride, not just three or four guys," Calipari said. "You have to have great enjoyment out of playing defense. You just love it. You love getting down in the stance and locking people up. And No. 3, you have to have discipline. You have to stay in the stance and play the entire possession because the minute one guy quits playing you get beat."