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From the first time Nerlens Noel worked out at Kentucky, John Calipari knew he had something special on his hands. "He had something in him; he could take it all to another level," Calipari of Noel. "He had that will to win. I've had players like th...

Kentucky All-American and top NBA draft prospect Nerlens Noel will forgo his sophomore season and turn professional.

Chad Ford writes that Kentucky has the potential to have a historic NBA draft class next season, based on current players who could return and the Wildcats' incoming freshman class.

Blog | Conversation | March 22, 2013

This season, Kentucky is headlining another tournament.

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

Kentucky center Nerlens Noel is "doing fine" after surgery on his left knee to repair a torn ACL.

Seth Greenberg compares Kentucky to other teams on the NCAA tournament bubble and looks at what would have to happen for the Wildcats to win a game or two if they do make the field.

Blog | Conversation | March 13, 2013

Kentucky freshman Nerlens Noel will have surgery on his injured left knee Tuesday, a move that could offer a hint about his future with the Wildcats.

Jay Bilas and Chad Ford discuss which player should be considered the No. 1 prospect in the 2013 NBA draft. Plus, rising prospects and key games to watch.

Story | Conversation | February 28, 2013

Kentucky's tournament hopes have been on the line ever since Nerlens Noel went down. The Wildcats took care of business in a must-win against Missouri, but there's still work to be done.

Trae Golden had 24 points and eight assists Saturday as Tennessee rolled to an 88-58 victory over No. 25 Kentucky, giving the Volunteers their most lopsided win in the 216-game history of this series.

In the season's final weeks, Kentucky and Notre Dame are compelling in distinctly different ways, writes Andy Katz.

Seth Greenberg looks at how Kentucky will need to adjust its lineup following the season-ending injury to Nerlens Noel, and whether the Wildcats can win get to the tournament without him.

Blog | Conversation | February 14, 2013

Chad Ford provides his latest Big Board of the top 30 prospects for the 2013 NBA draft, with Nerlens Noel dropping from the top spot because of his season-ending injury.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2013

Everyone is talking about what Nerlens Noel's injury means for the one-and-done rule and Kentucky's tourney chances. How about we pause to think about the 18-year-old kid and the arduous and tedious process he now faces?

Nerlens Noel suffered a torn ACL on Tuesday against Florida, a big loss for a Kentucky team fighting for an NCAA tournament berth