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Possibly the most badass entrance ever into Rupp Arena.
The 1996 Kentucky championship team walks out of the bus, with new coach Mark Pope hoisting the trophy.
Welcome home Coach!
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Bengals fans are currently outside UC Medical Center in support of Damar Hamlin.
Sports bring people together like very few things can in this world.
#prayersforDamarHamlin
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John Calipari didn't leave Kentucky to go to:
Cleveland Cavaliers
Los Angeles Lakers
UCLA Bruins
He left for the Arkansas Razorbacks...
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A Duke fan went to the extent of creating a fake Tinder account and catfished Louisville’s Kamari Land.
Here a sign from the student section that features screenshots of the conversation…
📸:
@AdamRoweTD
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Rob Dillingham on his game winning shot attempt at the end of regulation:
“That shot should’ve went in. I feel it didn’t go in because it is going to go in March. That’s how I look at it.”
Never lacking confidence.
(UK Athletics)
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Ellen Calipari puts out an emotional statement, saying goodbye to Kentucky and the
#BBN
.
Ellen left her own impact on Lexington and made sure to let people know she was head of the house.
Thank you Mrs. Cal💙
(IG/cal_mrs)
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I will let you read Rob Dillingham's lips here...
Dude is just cold. 🥶
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Justin Edwards talks about his mental health battles during his time at Kentucky and says Reed Sheppard connected him with his mental health coach.
His message to those going through tough times:
"It's not going to rain forever. Stay the course and believe in God."
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Rob Dillingham with a very mature answer when was asked about only playing 12 minutes today:
“Trusting Coach Cal and the process. Today wasn’t my day… DJ was getting buckets. Reed was getting buckets. If they’re playing better. Why force myself to be mad? We’re a team.”
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Former Wildcat Oscar Tshiebwe sporting a Kentucky jacket today while on the Indiana Pacers bench.
Always a Cat.
(via
@DerekGuffey
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John Calipari’s former players respond to him leaving Kentucky.
John Wall, Brandon Knight, Karl Towns, Demarcus Cousins…
Calipari changed a lot of lives and families during his time in Lexington.
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Mississippi State’s Josh Hubbard, who had 34 of his own points, shows respect to Reed Sheppard.
That is class.
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Tre Mitchell and Antonio Reeves are the foundational pieces and leaders of this Kentucky team.
Love this.
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This video shows what Kentucky basketball means to people.
A young boy named Axel, from southeastern Kentucky, was brought to tears when he was surprised with tickets for Reed Sheppard’s youth camp.
The Sheppard family caught wind of the video and they all recognized him and…
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This video gives a behind-the-scenes insight into why John Calipari is such a great recruiter.
Back in 2017, Calipari sat down with Immanuel Quickley and his family during an in-home visit, and it was filmed for Quickley's documentary series.
In this three min clip, Cal talks…
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Dan Hurley on a team (Kentucky) coming in and offering double his salary:
"It's flattering, but I have a long career of turning down jobs or more money to stay in places that I was happy and that fit me... I just can't see that being a thing."
(The Herd)
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Want to know why coaches will be interested in the Kentucky job?
UConn and Purdue, the two best teams in the country this season, are playing for the national championship tonight and it is not even the biggest story in the sport.
That's the Kentucky effect.
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Ray Davis after rushing for 280 yards, the third most in Kentucky football history.
“I didn’t make history, our O-Line made history. WE ran for over 300 yards. As a collective unit we made history.”
Selfless and humble.
(KY Wildcats TV)
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Dan Hurley on Kentucky:
“My phone broke on Saturday so I couldn't receive any calls or text messages..
I had no idea what was going on with Kentucky and then I got those questions after the game…
UConn is my only mindset.”
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Oscar Tshiebwe's message to the
#BBN
"Thank you very much to Big Blue Nation... Stay strong. This program is built for greatness... I'm sorry to the BBN because I came here to do something great. Two years later it did not happen. I'm very happy to be part of Kentucky."
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Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham after the big win over North Carolina.
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The Kentucky crowd at Mark Pope’s introductory press conference.
The Arkansas crowd at John Calipari’s press conference.
Kentucky basketball is different.
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Former Wildcat Oscar Tshiebwe has been called up to the Indiana Pacers!
Tshiebwe is averaging 19.2 points and 18.5 rebounds through six G-league games, including grabbing a Mad Ants franchise-record 28 rebounds in one game.
#BBN
is supporting you Big O!
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Oscar Tshiebwe says it is "very annoying" to play against Tennessee's Uros Plavsic.
"He cusses me out in the game all the time. He's talking crazy... He told me, 'I'm your daddy. You're playing against your baby daddy."'
Oscar did not let him get in his head. UK now 2-0 vs UT.
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REED SHEPPARD GAME WINNER!!!
With 32 points, he surpasses the career high of his father Jeff Sheppard (27 pts) and his mother Stacey Sheppard (26 pts).
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Reed Sheppard drops 27 on Tennessee, then goes shopping for Carhartt coveralls.
He’s certified eastern Kentucky. 😂
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JJ Reddick asks Tyrese Maxey if John Calipari showed him a roster of Kentucky guards in the NBA in his recruitment
“He didn’t have to show me the list, I knew who the list was.”
“I had on my goal list, before he came to my house, ‘Get an offer from Kentucky’… That was my goal.…
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Rob Dillingam with a 5 AM post after Kentucky’s loss to LSU.
“Gotta take some L’s to win, I can’t trip.”
Some notable comments from John Wall, Trippie Redd, and Odell Beckham Jr. among others. Teammates also showing support.
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Rob and Coach Ulis.
This picture makes me incredibly happy,
📸: UK Athletics
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The best quote of today’s John Calipari press conference:
“Lil Wayne said to me ‘I like how you just keep it in house, what you do. It’s like my lyric, ‘real G’s stay silent like lasagna.’”
Video (Facebook/LEX 18)
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It's official, Mark Pope is the next Kentucky Basketball coach.
Statement:
"The University of Kentucky is the pinnacle of coaching in college basketball. It’s the definition of a blueblood program where hanging a banner is the expectation every year. Equally as important, UK…
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Kentucky broadcaster Dick Gabriel says John Calipari asked Kentucky to counter Arkansas’ offer.
Calipari holds a lifetime contract and is second highest paid coach in college basketball.
“Calipari, as I’m told, said, ‘Here’s what it’s going to take to keep me’ and UK said, ‘I…
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John Calipari gives Bryce Hopkins a long hug after last night's game.
This is a player that has publicly admitted that he regrets going to Kentucky and has criticized Cal for how he was played.
Yet, Cal has talked all week about the love he has for Hopkins and he showed it here
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Seth Greenberg who is a longtime friend of John Calipari, with some harsh truth today.
“He’s been behind the curve… Swaggy Cal needs to go. Old school Cal needs to come back. With old school Cal, you defended, You rebounded. You were physical. You were tough… That’s John…
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Tre Mitchell showing veteran leadership and trying to instill confidence in DJ Wagner at the end of the first half after he passed up an open pull-up three.
"Look at me. Shoot the f****** s*** bro. He (Cal) ain't gonna say s*** when that goes in."
(Via SEC Network)
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On Thursday night, Mark Pope had just over 12,000 Twitter followers.
About 36 hours later, Pope has already surpassed Dan Hurley, who has won back-to-back national titles, with 48,000 followers.
Thats the
#BBN
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Tre Mitchell gives Antonio Reeves his flowers today, saying Kentucky is not in the position they are without him.
"He's a silent assassin. He's never going to talk about it. He's never going to brag about it. Never showboating. He knows he's going to go out there and do what he…
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Coming in as a freshman, Adou Thiero was 6’4, 180 pounds.
He is now 6'7, 210 pounds.
Primed for a great sophomore season at Kentucky!
#BBN
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John Calipari to his team during halftime of the North Carolina game:
“Understand, this s*** is real. I’m gonna plays who’s balling. That’s what I’m gonna do. Now, I loved it. I loved that s*** right there. Isn’t this what you wanted?”
Chills.
(UK Athletics)
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Former Kentucky Wildcat Jodie Meeks got to play a round of golf with Michael Jordan this weekend.
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Drake’s most recent IG story:
Rob Dillingham
Name another college athlete getting that kind of love from a superstar like Drake. Dilly is a star.
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Mark Pope and his family will arrive in Lexington today!
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Kentucky fans may be divided on who they want to see as the next coach.
But they are certainly united in wanting Reed Sheppard to return for a sophomore season.
“ONE MORE YEAR!”
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Coach Cal is feeling swaggy with UK's performance.
"I gotta a really smart team... These dudes play BASKETBALL. I can open the court & create space. I don't have to run stuff to get a shot. We can play like my teams have always played."
Says the team is practicing at Drake's👀
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Julis Randle recalls talking to Calipari about his future after losing the 2014 National Title.
"He was like, 'I'm not letting you come back. If you want to stay here in Dallas, stay here.'"
Adds, "That relationship lasts forever... It doesn't die just because you leave…
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Ellen Calipari says Karl-Anthony Towns stayed the night at the Calipari house last night, while in Lexington for a wedding.
John Calipari didn’t know until this morning and he got up like “Kramer from Seinfeld” & scared KAT’s gf.
Love Cal’s relationships with his former players
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Antonio Reeves says he will take time to talk to his family and coaches to make a decision on his future, but his comments sound promising.
"I'd love to be back. I love the school. I love the fans. I love everybody here."
#BBN
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An anonymous coach on Mark Pope's recruiting style:
"His recruiting style will be all about FIT and BUILDING the right team. He will be very strategic in the type of guys he recruits. The days of 4-5 Burger Boys are over. Will be different than Cal."
"Also, don’t be surprised…
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John Calipari on if he did anything “aggressive” in the last week to make Zvonimir Ivisic eligible:
“No but somebody told me they put up a billboard. That probably worked. That’s aggressive.”
@BigBlueBud
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This is undoubtedly the best first assist in Kentucky Basketball history! 👀
Zvonimir Ivisic, ladies and gentlemen!
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John Calipari says he walks away “sad” from the Kentucky job.
“We loved our time there. We gave every ounce of everything we had to that job, that state, that school. I walk away sad, but no regrets. We left nothing on the table. There’s not a whole lot more we could’ve tried to…
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Jeff Sheppard in 1996 > Reed Sheppard in 2023
Like father, like son
#BBN
(via UK Athletics)
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John Wall on Rob Dillingham:
“He’s fearless man… he’s gotten into great situation with Coach Cal. A lot of people thought he wasn’t going to change his game. Cal finds ways to get guys develop, get better… Rob Dillingham is definitely a lottery pick.”
(
@pointgamepod
)
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21,500+ at Rupp Arena and millions of fans across the Commonwealth welcome Mark Pope back home!
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There is no bigger stage in college basketball than Kentucky, and last night proved that as Drake returned to Rupp Arena.
- He brought Rob “Shifty” Dillingham on stage.
- Talked about his love for John Calipari, who showed up to his HS graduation.
- DJ Wagner and Kareem…
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The way Rob Dillingham looked at this official last night 😂
📸: Elliot Hess | UK Athletics
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Former Wildcats Aaron Bradshaw and Justin Edwards like Kentucky’s newest addition, Otega Oweh.
Oweh and Edwards played together on Team Final (
@TeamFinalEYBL
) in HS.
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Keep the good news coming! Five-star wing Karter Knox commits to Kentucky!
"Coach Calipari has sent a lot of people to the league and I want to be a pro. He told me he's going to make me a pro. I'm ready to hoop and win a national championship."
#BBN
🔵⚪
(Youtube/OTE)
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New assistant coach Alvin Brooks on joining the Kentucky staff:
“I am so excited to join Coach Pope and his staff and be a part of the Big Blue Nation. I’m very appreciative of the opportunity to join a storied program, with such a passionate fan base as we chase banners…
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Oscar Tshiebwe with Hunter Dickinson, and UNC’s Armando Bacot and RJ Davis, at the Kentucky Derby today
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Zvonimir Ivisic crashed the back of John Calipari's postgame press conference, jumping up and down and smiling on the way to player interviews.
"Look at Z going nuts. It's like he's 12. 7-foot-2, 12-year-old." 😂
(UK Athletics)
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John Wall talking it up with Tyler Ulis prior to today’s game.
Two of the greatest point guards in Kentucky Basketball history.
#BBN
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This duo just won SEC Freshman of the Year (Sheppard) and SEC Sixth Man of the Year (Dillingham).
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A great shot that depicts what makes this Kentucky team special.
They love each other. They're happy for each other. They celebrate each other.
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This exchange between Rob Dillingham and Antonio Reeves is pure comedy. 🤣
Dillingham: "When I guard him, that sh** is locked."
Reeves: "You don't want to guard me."
Dillingham: "I'm not a SG... I've got footage of me f****** you up."
Reeves: "You think he can bump me? I've been…
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Here is a full video of DJ Wagner and Camden’s (grey) physical altercation tonight against Eastside (red).
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Players have been informed there will be a meeting today at 2:00 at John Calipari's house.
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Rob Dillingham on Tyler Ulis on his IG story.
“My role model”
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Mark Pope and his family are confessed Taylor Swift fans, aka Swifties.
A Kentucky fan brought them all friendship bracelets and they were a hit. 😂
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A very mature answer from Aaron Bradshaw when asked about splitting minutes between Zvonimir Ivisic and Ugonna Onyenso.
"If they're playing better than me, it's their his fault, it's my fault. Him or Ugo playing better than me, it's not a bad thing. That's selfish. If they got…
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A picture is worth a thousand words.
If you believe in the power of prayer, please say one for Damar Hamlin, his family, and his teammates. 🙏
This is more important than football.
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In a few months, Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham will likely be Top 10 NBA Draft picks.
Right now, they are sharing pizza in a children’s toy room, enjoying being Kentucky Wildcats.
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Former Wildcat Oscar Tshiebwe in his NBA G-League Debut (with his new glasses) 😳
33 pts (11-21 FG)
23 rebs (one away from the team record)
He had 26 pts and 18 rebs in just 21 minutes...
Side note, he is teammates with former Cat Reid Travis who had 11 pts and 5 rebs.
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Contrary to some reports, Dayton transfer Koby Brea is set to arrive for his Kentucky visit later today.
The visit will last until Wednesday.
His priorities in a school, are "to showcase his game and win a title in college."
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Really cool move for Jaylen Brown to honor former Kentucky Wildcat and Boston Native Terrence Clarke in the NBA Dunk Contest.
#LLTC5
🕊️
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Only two coaches have taken three different programs to a Final Four:
- John Calipari
- Rick Pitino
During an introduction interview with ESPN, Rick Pitino says, "I want to take St. John's to another Final Four, so I can get rid of Calipari off my resume."
Rent Free.
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Former Cats Oscar Tshiebwe and Jacob Toppin at the football game, enjoying Kentucky beat down Florida today!
#BBN
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Zvonimir Ivisic (
@zvonimir_ivisic
) explains his relationship with his teammate and "brother" Aaron Bradshaw.
"Aaron is my guy. We're together every day, on/off the court. He's helped me a lot. School, practices. Everything that I needed him for, he's been there for me. He's my…
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Jacob Toppin and former Wildcat Shai Gilgeous-Alexander featured in an AT&T commercial to open up the NCAA Tournament. Great play on the one-and-done!
Also, I believe this may be the first national TV for a college basketball player.
The Kentucky Effect!
#BBN
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Jordan Burks IG story after Reed Sheppard’s game winner.
“Ye jit don’t play!”
Jit, according to Urban Dictionary: A young motherf*****
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The Sacramento Kings just beat the Golden State Warriors to win their first playoff game since 2006.
Three former Wildcats combined to score 86 of the the King’s 126 total points
De’Aaron Fox: 38 pts
Malik Monk: 32 pts
Trey Lyles: 16 pts
BIG TIME.
#BBN
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DJ Wagner has received his third SEC Freshman of the Week award!
Wagner alone has more than any other SEC school this season and gives Kentucky their sixth Freshman of the Week honor of the year.
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The emotion in this picture is hard to put into words.
My favorite picture from last night's game.
#BBN
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When Kentucky signed Reed Sheppard, John Calipari said:
“Reed isn’t here because he wanted to be here. He’s here because he’s a really good player who can help this team win.”
From practice reports, Reed is going to make an impact sooner than expected.
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Demarcus Cousins recalls the story of him wanting to stay at Kentucky and Calipari’s message to him.
“If you wanna take care of your family, you’re going to leave. If want to take care of my family, you going to stay.”
Players first.
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Rob Dillingham says it has meant "everything" to play for Kentucky and talks about the love for his teammates:
"It means everything to me. I might not show it all the time, but I love everybody on the team. I love putting this (Kentucky) jersey on. Every time I go out there I…
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John Calipari and Tyler Ulis with Kentucky’s six NBA All-Stars tonight.
#BBN
#LaFamilia
*Julius Randle, Kentucky’s 7th All-Star, did not participate due to injury (disclosed shoulder).
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1. Brandon Miller brought a loaded gun to the murder scene.
2. Miller was close enough to the scene that two gunshots hit his windshield.
Then when asked, Nate Oats says they knew about that!?! Claiming Miller was “wrong spot at the wrong time,” is an irresponsible answer…
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A few Kentucky Wildcats are having some fun in John Calipari’s pool today.
DJ Wagner > Rob Dillingham > Kareem Watkins > Adou Thiero > Jordan Burks > Justin Edwards for the slam! With Ugo coaching from the sidelines.
(Instagram)
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Coach Tyler Ulis up at 7:30 this morning watching tape on Kansas, with the double screens 👀
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