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In the weeks leading up to the June 27 NBA draft, we'll be taking a look at the 20 schools that have produced the best pros in the modern draft era (since 1989, when the draft went from seven to two rounds). Click here to read Eamonn Brennan's explan...

In today's offseason update of Bracketology, Kentucky and Louisville are both No. 1 seeds. In our latest way-too-early Top 25, the Commonwealth rivals are ranked No. 1 and No. 2. Both are uber-talented and led by legendary coaches. So which is a s...

Jay Bilas and Chad Ford examine college basketball's top programs in terms of producing NBA talent, outlining that recruiting players with NBA-level talent plays a key role. Kentucky and Duke top the list. Plus, rising prospects and key games to watch.

Story | Conversation | January 21, 2013

Every other week in these parts, we'll unveil our list of the nation's top 10 freshmen. As with first-year players, this list is bound to be fluid throughout the season. So if you don't see your favorite player on these initial rankings today, check ...

Kentucky's backcourt blues lead off Jason King's weekly look at the national scene in college basketball.

Some assorted thoughts on the bulk of Saturday's afternoon action: Baylor 64, No. 8 Kentucky 55: With the benefit of a couple months' distance, it's entirely likely we will look back at this game as nothing more than a good win for Baylor. We will...

After Baylor ended Kentucky's 55-game home win streak, UK has already lost more games this season than all of last. Time to panic? Maybe not yet, but John Calipari certainly has his hands full with this disjointed young group.

John Gasaway writes that Kentucky fans shouldn't panic after Thursday night's loss to Notre Dame. While it's clear that this season's UK team isn't as good as last season's title-winning unit, the Wildcats still have Final Four potential.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2012

Miles Simon breaks down the SEC team playing the best basketball right now, the Florida Gators, and looks at their chances to win the league as well as some of their top challengers.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2012

Chad Ford ranks the top freshmen in college basketball in terms of their draft potential, with Kentucky's freshmen class well-represented.

Blog | Conversation | November 15, 2012

Love him or hate him -- and there's no more polarizing figure in college basketball -- Kentucky coach John Calipari remains ahead of the curve in everything he does. Just ask him.

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2012-13 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2012

They are barely old enough to vote in the upcoming election, but at Kentucky, they are rock stars. The next wave of talent. The next great hope of another national title. Step inside the pampered but pressure-packed world of the Big Blue freshmen.

Chad Ford ranks the top-5 NBA prospects in the SEC heading into the 2012-13 college basketball season, with Kentucky once again appearing to be loaded with NBA talent.

Blog | Conversation | October 11, 2012

This is starting to become routine. Another ESPNU news conference, another NBA-bound basketball recruit -- or, in this case, two top-rated recruits -- another briefly tense moment for fans, another recruiting victory for John Calipari. It's practi...

John Calipari has barely slowed down since New Orleans. Winning a national title usually means there is a slew of requests and even more responsibilities from the school. There are awards to collect, speeches to give and recruits to chase after. ...