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Rick Pitino looks to claim John Calipari's throne after last year's Final Four exit.

Kentucky's inconsistent play this year has left the Wildcats without a chance to defend their national championship.

Kentucky hadn't lived up to sky-high preseason expectations, but Tuesday's win at Ole Miss put the Wildcats back on track.

Seth Greenberg gives his take on why the Kentucky Wildcats have struggled this season.

Blog | Conversation | January 29, 2013

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

Jay Bilas diagnoses key ailments on five prominent college basketball teams -- North Carolina, Kentucky, Cincinnati, Ohio State and Michigan -- and outlines a prescription for each to get them back to full health before the end of the season.

Blog | Conversation | January 16, 2013

Jay Bilas and Chad Ford examine the top five overrated prospects in college basketball, outlining players who have yet to play to or reach their potential. Plus prospects on the rise and key games to watch this week.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2013

In the new world of college basketball, freshmen can make an immediate impact on a program's fortunes, and an elite group of diaper dandies has done that this season.

Jay Bilas and Chad Ford examine the top 10 NBA draft picks right now. Plus, prospects on the rise and key games to watch this week.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2012

Indiana, Duke and Michigan remained the top three teams in The Associated Press' college basketball poll. Look all the way to the bottom and you won't see Kentucky's name for the first time since John Calipari became coach of the Wildcats.

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

Jay Bilas and Chad Ford examine the potential candidates for the No. 1 overall selection in the 2013 draft. Plus, prospects on the rise and key games to watch this week.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 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

Duke's seniors entered Tuesday's game against Kentucky's freshmen with a chip on their shoulders, and came away with an impressive early-season victory.

Jay Bilas and Chad Ford consider the merits of Kentucky, and whether another loaded recruiting class can deliver another title. So far, there are plenty of questions. Plus, prospects to watch and big questions.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2012