UConn vs. UK: The draft perspective

It will be a star-studded night at Madison Square Garden as No. 4 Kentucky takes on No. 12 Connecticut this evening in the SEC/Big East Invitational. And it's not...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009

Breaking down the keys to Kentucky-UConn

I'm sure I'm not alone when I say I'm looking forward to seeing Kentucky and Connecticut square off at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. It's got all the elements...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009

UK-UConn: The "other" point guard

Since he was a toddler, UConn point guard Kemba Walker has never shied away from the spotlight. With John Wall and No. 4 Kentucky set to take on the Huskies at MSG, the New York native is right in his element.

Stock Watch: Turner's injury a very bad break

We're now one month into the college basketball season, the Thanksgiving holiday tournaments are over and every player has roughly seven or eight game...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Kansas stays on top of men's poll

Unbeatens Kansas, Texas, Villanova and Kentucky remained the top four tems in this week's ESPN/USA Today men's college basketball poll, but Duke fell three spots to No. 8 after losing to Wisconsin in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

Kentucky freshman finishes off Tar Heels with late free throws

Freshman star John Wall shook off a leg injury to finish with 16 points, including the clinching free throws with 4 seconds remaining, and the Wildcats held off North Carolina 68-66.

UK Walls its way past North Carolina

Freshman point guard John Wall dazzled everyone in attendance at Rupp Arena during Kentucky's 68-66 win over North Carolina.

Youth, speed on display in UNC-Kentucky showdown

Andy Lyons/Getty Images Both UNC and Kentucky have talented big men, but DeMarcus Cousins could be the difference-maker. Bilas Breakdown By Jay Bilas...

Nov 21, 2009; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard John Wall (left) talks to center Patrick Patterson (54) during a time out in the...

NEXT No. 3: John Wall

John Wall has enormous potential and is the likely No. 1 pick in next year's NBA Draft if he declares. High expectations? He says, bring 'em on.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Here's what we learned in November

November is still early in the men's basketball season, but that doesn't mean we haven't learned anything about 2009-10 from the past month's play.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Cousins' double-double sparks Wildcats' win vs. Bulldogs

DeMarcus Cousins scored a season-high 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Kentucky to an easy 94-57 win over UNC-Asheville.

Never too early to talk lottery scenarios

...each team draft if they were to win the lottery? First, the contenders: 1. John Wall, PG, Kentucky It's hard for a player's stock to go up when he's been ranked all...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Nov 21, 2009; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) passes the ball to a teammate in the game against the Rider...

Freshman Wall leads No. 5 Wildcats to Cancun Challenge crown

Freshman sensation John Wall scored a season-best 23 points, including clutch shots in the final minute that sent the game to overtime, and No. 5 Kentucky closed with an eight-point run for a 73-65 victory over gritty Stanford on Wednesday night.