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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...

Whitaker still taking his time

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

Tressel to visit elite DT Floyd

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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

...18: Ed Davis #32 of the North Carolina Tar Heels runs upcourt during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at the Dean E. Smith Center on November 18, 2008 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo...

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

Coaches: Tebow is the difference

When four SEC coaches were asked to analyze the SEC championship game, they all came back to one difference-maker: Tim Tebow.

McCartney reluctant to name a leader

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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

Vols' Hardesty scores winning TD in overtime win vs. Wildcats

Montario Hardesty ran for three touchdowns, including a 20-yard game winner in overtime, as Tennessee outlasted Kentucky 30-24 on Saturday night, the Volunteers' 25th straight victory against their border rivals.