Typically, the NBA Draft is a commencement ceremony for Big Blue Nation, but this year's edition will not be Kentucky Wildcats heavy. On opening night of the 2019-20 season, the University of Kentucky led the nation with 29 former players present on NBA rosters. That same day, the University sent out a press release stating that players coached by John Calipari in Lexington … [Read more...] about NBA Draft to Have Less Kentucky Wildcats Presence than Usual
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Life of Terrence Clarke Honored by Candlelight Vigil at Wildcat Lodge
If 2020-21 has taught us anything, it's that life is short and it is very precious. Living under a once-in-a-century plague, the news inundates us with daily death tolls. And this is on top of the countless other ways that tragedy can strike, at any moment. Boston native and Kentucky Wildcats NBA Draft prospect Terrenence Clarke had everything going for him, and it was all … [Read more...] about Life of Terrence Clarke Honored by Candlelight Vigil at Wildcat Lodge
Another Kentucky Wildcats Offseason of Huge Turnover Already Well Underway
9-16, 8-9 in league For the first time since 2013, and just the third since 1991, the Kentucky Wildcats missed the NCAA Tournament. With a record of 9-16 (8-9 in the SEC) it was a season to forget in Lexington, and the kind of campaign that almost never, ever happens to Big Blue. Kentucky leads everybody in total NCAA tournament appearances (59), NCAA tournament wins (131), … [Read more...] about Another Kentucky Wildcats Offseason of Huge Turnover Already Well Underway
Kentucky, Illinois Biggest Disappointments thus Far, Work to do for March
When the college basketball season began, the Illinois Fighting Illini and Kentucky Wildcats were both receiving favorable odds when it came to the NCAA Tournament. Rated quite high in the preseason polls, the March Madness prospects for both UK and the Illini were looking quite promising. When the season began, Kentucky had the sixth most favorable national title odds at … [Read more...] about Kentucky, Illinois Biggest Disappointments thus Far, Work to do for March
Kentucky Wildcats: Why this Season has Been Disastrous thus Far
Heading into the Georgia Tech game on Dec. 6, Kentucky Wildcats coach John Calipari met the media, via Zoom as we always do in 2020, and he provided a very spirited question and answer session. During several stretches of the press conference, he sounded similar to the professional football coach character portrayed by Al Pacino in the 1999 film "Any Given Sunday." "If … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats: Why this Season has Been Disastrous thus Far
20/21 Kentucky Wildcats Season Preview, Odds, Analysis, Key Games
Ten is the most relevant number to Kentucky Wildcats basketball right now as it's both their ranking in the AP preseason poll, and the number of new players coming into the squad this season. The John Calipari era at Kentucky has been all about annual roster turnover, and churning is standard here, but this is next level. How will it all play out in Lexington? What does the … [Read more...] about 20/21 Kentucky Wildcats Season Preview, Odds, Analysis, Key Games
Keion Brooks on Kentucky Wildcats, NBA “La Familia”
John Calipari has instilled a sense of "La Familia" in his Kentucky Wildcats program, and all the former UK players that strive and thrive in the NBA. Yes, Calipari's La Familia may just be the most Italian sounding sentence we've ever published here on The Sports Bank. Writing this article puts me in the mood to pour chianti and consume caprese, with Pavarotti playing in … [Read more...] about Keion Brooks on Kentucky Wildcats, NBA “La Familia”
2020 NBA Mock Draft 11-18-20 Final
The NBA Draft is now scheduled for November 18. The order is almost set. If you're into mock drafts, then you have come to the right place. If you're into NBA betting, then this link is certainly the place for you. Here is the link to our final MLB mock draft, the NHL mock can be found at this link and the 2021 NFL mock draft is available at this link. As far as we know, … [Read more...] about 2020 NBA Mock Draft 11-18-20 Final
Calipari on Potential Rupp Arena Name Change, Team Protests
In a media zoom call scheduled specifically for a discussion on the hiring of Bruiser Flint as a new Assistant Coach, John Calipari covered a vast array of topics. The University of Kentucky head coach was asked about: COVID-19, the chances of having a season amidst it, backlash for his tweet about getting getting his team registered to vote, the on-campus conversation about … [Read more...] about Calipari on Potential Rupp Arena Name Change, Team Protests
Kentucky-DePaul Series? DeWayne Peevy and John Calipari Weigh in
When DeWayne Peevy introduced himself to the DePaul community yesterday, as the new Athletic Director, he threw down the gauntlet to his longtime colleague and friend, University of Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari. “That’s going to be the first thing I’m going after,” Peevy responded when asked on a media Zoom call about trying to schedule UK. “Cal, if you’re … [Read more...] about Kentucky-DePaul Series? DeWayne Peevy and John Calipari Weigh in