Alex and Archie Representin'

By Weege

Posted May 28, 2012, 8:17 am

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Next season's group of freshmen is going to be special.  They have some big shoes to try to fill, but based on their Tweets and their swagger level they are confident they can fill them.  I've never seen an incoming class represent UK like they have so far.  First Nerlens Noel shaved a UK into his head, then Archie Goodwin wore a big UK over his graduation gown, and most recently Alex Poythress ripped open his graduation gown Superman-style to reveal his UK shirt beneath and let out a banshee yell for good measure.  These guys are ready to represent the Big Blue and I can't wait to see them suit up together.

				
												
				

				
												
				

				
				

				
				

	
			
 
			
						
			

			
				
Kentucky Schedules Big Games & Renews Series with UNC

				
				
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Posted May 24, 2012, 7:43 am

				
												
				
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The big news of the day yesterday was Coach Cal's announcement about UK's schedule for the next two seasons.  Kentucky will have a home game against Baylor next season and then will play Baylor in 2013 in Cowboys Stadium in front of what should be a record breaking crowd.  This move is brilliant on many levels but is especially clever for recruiting as many of Kentucky's main targets in the 2013 class are from Texas. 


Coach Cal also announced the series with North Carolina will be renewed in 2013.  It was in the best interests of both schools to take a year off from the series and start back again in 2013.  This will alternate years when Kentucky has home games against UNC and Louisville rather than having home games against both one season and then road games against both the following season. 


Coach Cal is also talking to Coach K about a multiple year neutral site series with Duke beginning in 2013.  The game would take place the same weekend every year but in different locations and would likely be played at some of the nicest venues in the country.

				
												
				

				
												
				

				
				

				
				

	
			
 
			
						
			

			
				
Whatever Happened to Heshimu Evans?

				
				
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Posted May 24, 2012, 7:26 am

				
												
				
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Believe it or not Heshimu Evans is still winning championships.  Evans helped lead Benfica to the LPB championship in Portugal yesterday.    Benfica defeated Porto Ferpinta 56-53 in game 5 to win the series.  Heshimu averaged double figures on the season with 10 points per game along with 4.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists.


Heshimu will always be remembered for his awesome name and his back to back threes in the second half of the 1998 comeback against Duke in route to title number 7.  Congrats to Heshimu on his latest championship.

				
												
				

				
												
				

				
				

				
				

	
			
 
			
						
			

			
				
Nerlens Noel Kid Can Play

				
				
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Posted May 23, 2012, 11:13 am

				
												
				
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As if he hasn't received enough pre-season honors, ESPN.com ranked the Top 10 Shot Blockers for the upcoming season and Nerlens Noel came in at number 3.  The only players ranked ahead of Noel were Jeff Withey (Withey Mad!) of Kansas and Gorgui Dieng (Dang!) of Loserville.  Myron Medcalf of ESPN.com had this to say about Nerlens:


"I’ve never seen a high school player dominate his peers the way Noel did during the Peach Jam AAU tournament last year. He’s a special talent. Anthony Davis claims Noel is the better shot-blocker between the two of them, and that’s not a crazy concept. It’s just scary for every team that’s scheduled to face Kentucky next season."

				
													
					 
					
					

					
								
				

				
												
				

				
				

				
				

	
			
 
			
						
			

			
				
Montrezl Harrell Update

				
				
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Posted May 22, 2012, 3:28 pm

				
												
				
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Many believed Montrzl Harrell would eventually become the final piece to next year's UK roster.  However, Montrezl Harrell’s dad spoke with Joe Davis of ScoutsFocus.com about his son’s recruitment and said Harrell’s top 4 includes Louisville, Cincinnati, Alabama and Florida. His father also mentioned several other schools including Illinois, Arkansas, LSU, Pittsburgh and South Carolina but made no mention of Kentucky at all.  Perhaps it was just a slip up by his father, but it seems like the interest between Harrell and Kentucky is not nearly as strong as we once believed.


UPDATE:  Reports are indicating Harrell is no longer considering Kentucky.


 

				
													
					 
					
					

					
								
				

				
												
				

				
				

				
				

	
			
 
			
						
			

			
				
Eric Bledsoe Went Out with a Bang

				
				
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Posted May 21, 2012, 10:30 am

				
												
				
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The Clippers' season came to an end last night, but not before Eric Bledsoe blew up for 17 points on 80% shooting from the field.  Bledsoe scored 11 points in the 4th quarter and hit some huge shots before the Spurs finally closed the series out with a three point win. 


Along with his 17 points Bledsoe also had 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 assist, and 1 block in the game.  He averaged 11.5 points per game in the series while shooting an amazing 70% from the field.


Below is a video of Bledsoe's 4th quarter highlights.


 

				
												
				

				
													
					

					
					

					
								
				

				
				

				
				

	
			
 
			
						
			

			
				
Wildcat News of the Day

				
				
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Posted May 17, 2012, 5:57 am

				
												
				
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  • Coach Cal and Coach Antigua are scheduled to appear at the Education Builds Hope Luncheon this afternoon at the Carrick House in downtown Lexington at 12:15. 

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  • Eloy the Centaurgus Vargas is hosting basketball camps at Perry Central High School today and Highland Elementary School in Johnson County tomorrow.  Eloy will also be signing autographs at Wildcat Wearhouse in Hazard Thursday 6-7:30, Wildcat Wearhouse in Pikeville Friday 6-7:30, Chrysler on Nicholasville Saturday 12:00-2:00 and then the Towne Mall in Elizabethtown from 4:30 - 6:00 ET.  So don't miss your chance to meet the Centaurgus live and in person.

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  • Eric Bledsoe exploded for 23 points in the Clippers' Game 1 matchup with the Spurs and has been dubbed the "X Factor" for the Clippers.   Don't be surprised if Bledsoe gets a start at some point in the series.

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  • Nerlens Noel and Alex Poythress were named to the Yahoo Preseason All-Freshman Team for 2012-2013.
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In non-Kentucky related news, earlier this week U of Smell Coach Rick Pitino added Michael "Dark Slime" Baffour as a walk-on to replace Elisha Justice who transferred to Pikeville.   That has to be one of the worst nicknames I've ever heard.  I find it highly ironic that Dark Slime will be replacing Justice.  Instead of playing basketball those two should be squaring off in a Stan Lee comic book.

				
												
				

				
												
				

				
				

				
				

	
			
 
			
						
			

			
				
Amile Jefferson Cast His Lot with the Devils

				
				
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Posted May 15, 2012, 1:12 pm

				
												
				
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After much speculation, the 7th ranked power forward in the country, Amile Jefferson, has chosen the Duke Blue Devils over N.C. State and Kentucky.  It seems odd when Calipari doesn't get every single player he offers, but we've now missed out on Shabazz, Oriakhi, Bennett and the top remaining player of 2012. 


For a fringe of the Big Blue Nation this will spell doom and gloom, but keep in mind that we still have the #1 class in the country.  Let's also not rush to Twitter condemning Jefferson for making the worst decision in his life  choosing Duke.  To each his own...


Where does Kentucky turn now to beef up their frontcourt?


Montrezl Harrell is back on the board after confirming this week that he is decommitting from Virginia Tech after they fired Coach Seth Greenberg.  Harrell is 6'-7", 225 lbs from Tarboro, NC and is #82 according to Rivals.  Although not as highly ranked as Jefferson (18th ranked PF vs. 7th), Harrell is a bigger body and is getting a lot of attention around the country.