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Back in October, Mark Pope said at Kentucky’s Preseason Media Day that this is a younger team than last year’s team. Speaking from a personal point of view, it was a statement I glossed over because of all the talent that was seemingly acquired to assemble this team tasked with “The Assignment” of winning a […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 14 days ago | 0 reads
On Saturday, the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee shared the first Top 16 reveal of the season, projecting the top four seeds for each of the four NCAA Tournament regions. Fort Worth 1 regional Sacramento 2 regional Forth Worth 3 regional Sacramento 4 regional While such forecasts are fun, it’s often foolish to try […]
From Swish Appeal | 16 days ago | 1 read
Well, after taking care of business against Texas A&M, Kenny Brooks and Kentucky welcomed No. 14 Ole Miss to town in a game that meant a lot more than just a game. If you were wondering about the pink uniforms, which are awesome by the way, it was the annual Play4Kay game, something near and […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 16 days ago | 1 read
It was a rare week with no Kentucky Basketball, so it felt like an eternity waiting for the Cats to return to the court. The patience was rewarded with a Saturday afternoon monster matchup against the #14 Gators, with the top spot in the conference on the line. Several weeks ago, it would have been […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 17 days ago | 0 reads
There is a saying in college basketball: “There are no freshmen in February.” Now, I gotta tell you, I am not sure I agree with all that. I think it depends on the context, but in general, I get the point. By now, most guys should have adjusted to the physicality of the game. Thankfully […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 19 days ago | 4 reads
Rupp Arena gets a lot of flak. And honestly? Some of it is deserved. People who are older (and wealthier) buy up the high-dollar seats in the lower bowl and sit on their hands for large stretches of the game; it just is what it is. When you think of a hostile, deafening arena, you […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 19 days ago | 2 reads
It’s not looking like we will see Jayden Quaintance back on the floor for Kentucky Basketball in the immediate future. Mark Pope said Thursday that Quaintance is dealing with some swelling again from some rehab work he’s been doing, so any possible return to in-game action is “not imminent,” according to the Kentucky head coach. […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 19 days ago | 3 reads
Good morning, BBN! This is exactly what Kentucky Basketball needed: a documentary taking us through this season. CBS released a sneak peek of “Kentucky Basketball CONFIDENTIAL,” which you can watch below, and some of the shots and speeches will get you fired up. It’s no secret that this year has been tumultuous, which is actually […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 19 days ago | 4 reads
This past weekend, I had the privilege of attending two rivalry college basketball games. Saturday night, I went to the Kentucky-Tennessee game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. That rivalry is heated, and it showed with the physicality on the court and the passion in the stands. Then on Sunday, I went to the Ohio […]
From Land-Grant Holy Land | 20 days ago | 2 reads
UNC is coming off the heels of a massive win over Duke and are getting set to face off against Miami tonight. The Heels were able to accomplish a rare trifecta that they haven’t accomplished since the 80’s: they were able to beat Kansas Kentucky, and Duke in the same season. The jury is out […]
From Tar Heel Blog | 22 days ago | 3 reads
The improbable comeback stories for Mark Pope and this Kentucky Basketball team are becoming absurd. Saturday night was just another example of lightning striking for this roster again as they took down the Tennessee Volunteers 74-71. In fact, it was about the best example imaginable in terms of historical victories at Rupp Arena. Corey Price […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 24 days ago | 1 read
Kentucky Basketball hoped to celebrate the return of the denim jerseys with a win, and they delivered in dramatic fashion, defeating the Tennessee Volunteers by a final score of 74-71 after trailing 47-33 at halftime. In their first time wearing the iconic denim uniforms since the 1995–96 championship season, and with members of the “Untouchables” […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 24 days ago | 3 reads
Coming into the season, the script was supposed to be simple. Kentucky Basketball knew Jayden Quaintance was likely a one-and-done talent. Even with his injury struggles, the NBA scouts have been tracking him for years. But while everyone was watching Quaintance, another Wildcat has quietly, or maybe not so quietly anymore, snuck his way up […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 25 days ago | 2 reads
One of the core players from Kentucky’s first team in the Mark Pope era has agreed to a contract with the team that drafted him. Amari Williams, who had a triple-double against Ole Miss last season, has agreed to a two-year, $2.7 million deal with the Boston Celtics. Williams was drafted 46th overall in the […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 26 days ago | 2 reads
Sorry it has been inconsistent so far. Better late than never I think?
From Anchor Of Gold | 26 days ago | 5 reads
Remember when Mark Pope, after the Kentucky-Louisville game, maybe said too much about something that happened before the game? It turned out that their pregame routine was just different from what it normally is for the Wildcats (or so Pope says). That said, there has been a recent change in practice for the Wildcats. Getting […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 28 days ago | 2 reads
I posted this tweet a few days ago, but it just didn’t seem like enough to let it go there. There was so much going on I just couldn’t stop breaking it down in my head. I was showing and sending it to friends who thought it was funny, thought it was awful or claimed […]
From Corn Nation | 29 days ago | 1 read
Saturday’s matchup in Fayetteville was expected to be intense, and it delivered. With lingering tension from last season’s heated matchup between John Calipari and Kentucky, emotions were high before the ball ever tipped. Last year’s meeting in Lexington marked Calipari’s return after leaving for Arkansas, and although no technicals were called in that game, the […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 30 days ago | 4 reads
Kentucky Basketball’s 85-77 road win at Arkansas is even more impressive considering three of their top six or seven players didn’t play due to injuries. Jaland Lowe (shoulder), Jayden Quaintance (knee), and Kam Williams (foot) all might be out for the season with their respective injuries. That said, they are still vital parts of this […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 30 days ago | 6 reads
If you’ve spent the last few months watching this Kentucky Basketball team and found yourself physically shaking your head at the screen, don’t worry, your head coach is doing the exact same thing. Following the rollercoaster stretch that saw the Cats bounce from a blowout loss in Nashville to a massive win in Fayetteville, Mark […]
From A Sea Of Blue | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The first day of February comes with seven double-ranked women’s college basketball games. The headliner, of course, is the latest edition of the UConn-Tennessee rivalry. Although, as Zack Ward wrote, the Lady Vols’ most recent loss doesn’t inspire much confidence in their ability to hand the Huskies a loss in back-to-back seasons, especially in Hartford. […]
From Swish Appeal | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
Saturday night will mark the 58th game of the Mark Pope era at Kentucky Basketball. While there have been many marquee games so far, this one at Arkansas could serve as the turning point. It was 364 days ago when John Calipari and the Razorbacks, in Coach Cal’s first game back at Rupp Arena since […]
From A Sea Of Blue | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
There was a time at the University of Kentucky when the basketball coach and the football coach did not get along. John Calipari and Mark Stoops had a public falling out that resulted in a very awkward time for the university. Mark Pope and Mark Stoops seemed to have a much better relationship, with Stoops […]
From A Sea Of Blue | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Kentucky Basketball point guard Jaland Lowe has undergone successful surgery on his right shoulder, head coach Mark Pope revealed during his Thursday press conference. The surgery occurred on Wednesday, and Lowe could rejoin the team as early as next week. His rehab has a projected six-month timeline, so a return to the court should come sometime […]
From A Sea Of Blue | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope provided an update on Thursday on the status of sophomore forward Jayden Quaintance, confirming the big man remains sidelined as he continues to battle knee swelling with no clear timetable for a return. Quaintance has not played since January 7, and Pope made it clear the situation remains fluid. […]
From A Sea Of Blue | about 1 month ago | 1 read