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Younger Crawford, Indiana get best of Kentucky

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Jordan Crawford was the overlooked recruit to Indiana. Joe Crawford was the overhyped recruit to Kentucky. But on Saturday, the younger brother got the best of the older one as IU routed UK, writes Pat Forde.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2007

Team preview: Kentucky

Blue Ribbon Yearbook

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2007-08 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007

Patterson's decision affects three lineups

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Andy Katz looks at the Patrick Patterson commitment to Kentucky and how it shapes the three schools that were finalists for his services.

Story | Conversation | May 17, 2007

Location a key factor for Patterson choosing Wildcats

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie won his first major recruiting battle over his new SEC-rival Florida and a likely consistent tussle with perennial power Duke when Huntington High (W.Va.) power forward Patrick Patterson chose the Wildcats.

Story | Conversation | May 16, 2007

Kentucky, Smith, Minnesota all winners in move

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

It takes a big personality or a big winner to thrive in a big job like Kentucky's, and Tubby Smith has been neither of late. That's why his move to Minnesota is a big win for everyone involved, writes Pat Forde.

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2007

Hot shooting touch guides Kansas to 13th straight win

Associated Press

Chicago native Julian Wright scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half, Brandon Rush added 19 and top-seeded Kansas romped past Kentucky 88-76 in the second round of the NCAA tournament Sunday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 18, 2007

Kentucky's defense clamps down, holds off scrappy Villanova

Associated Press

Kentucky used a stingy defense and some stellar inside play from Randolph Morris to hold off a game effort by Villanova.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 16, 2007

Tubby bashing hurting Kentucky's recruiting

Bob Gibbons, Scouts Inc.

In his latest mailbag, Bob Gibbons says that Kentucky fans calling for Tubby Smith's head could be hurting the Wildcats' recruiting efforts.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 12, 2007

Last false step was one of many for Kentucky

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

A misstep at the free throw line likely cost Kentucky its SEC quarterfinal, but it was far from the Cats' only mistake, Mark Schlabach writes.

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2007

Lane violation costs UK in OT loss to Mississippi State

Associated Press

Jamont Gordon scored 26 points, including a tying 3-pointer after Kentucky squandered a chance to win in regulation with a lane violation, and Mississippi State took advantage for an 84-82 overtime victory in the quarterfinals of the SEC tournament.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 09, 2007

Bradley, Morris spark Kentucky's rally past Bama

Associated Press

Ramel Bradley and Randolph Morris scored 17 points apiece to lead five players in double figures and Kentucky romped to another victory in Atlanta, overcoming a slow start to beat Alabama 79-67 in the opening round of the SEC tournament.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 08, 2007

Tubby tells team he's not going anywhere

Associated Press

First place is out of reach. Second place looks doubtful. With two tough games left, it'll even take some work for Kentucky to finish as high as fourth in the Southeastern Conference East.

Story | Conversation | February 28, 2007

Alabama gives No. 18 Kentucky third straight defeat

Associated Press

Richard Hendrix had 16 points and nine rebounds, and Alabama (No. 25 AP) fought off several rallies Saturday for a 72-61 win over Kentucky (No. 18 ESPN/USA Today; No. 20 AP).

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | February 17, 2007

Lofton scores 23; Tennessee knocks off Kentucky

Associated Press

Chris Lofton scored 23 points and Duke Crews added 18 to help Tennessee upset Kentucky 89-85 on Tuesday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | February 13, 2007

Florida gets best of Kentucky for fifth straight time

Associated Press

Corey Brewer scored 16 points and top-ranked Florida held off Kentucky 64-61 on Saturday night for its 16th straight victory.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | February 10, 2007