Kentucky Wildcats forward Nerlens Noel, who is the No. 1 NBA draft prospect in most preliminary drafts, announced Monday that he plans to enter the 2013 NBA draft. Noel, who is currently recovering from surgery to a torn ACL, led the nation with 4.4 blocks per game and averaged 10.5 points and 9.5 rebounds. He [...]
Wizards’ John Wall Sends Message With 47-Point Barrage
March 26, 2013 | Posted by
John Walls’ name hardly is mentioned when the discussion of the NBA’s top point guards is the subject. And the 2010 No. 1 pick in the draft who is finally healthy, is intent on changing that conversation. His latest case for inclusion was made Monday night, when Wall plastered the Memphis Grizzlies for a career-high [...]
Kentucky’s Nerlens Noel to Undergo Knee Surgery
March 12, 2013 | Posted by
Kentucky freshman center Nerlens Noel will undergo surgery on his left knee – injured Feb. 12 at Florida – on Tuesday by renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. James will operate on Noel to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament, which will take Noel six to eight months to fully recover. Scott Mair of University [...]
Morehead State Basketball Coach Faces Possible Disciplinary Action
November 23, 2012 | Posted by
Sean Woods, Morehead State first-year basketball coach, is facing possible disciplinary action after shoving Eagles’ point guard Devon Atkinson in the back during Wednesday’s 81-70 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats. At the 5:51 mark of the second half, Atkinson fouled out and a frustrated Wood began to yell at the senior as he made his [...]
Hoop Champs Kentucky to Visit President Obama
May 1, 2012 | Posted by
In one of their last acts as Kentucky Wildcats, the five freshmen and the rest of the NCAA championship team along with coach John Calipari and staff will visit President Barack Obama at the White House on Friday in honor of UK’s eighth national title. President Obama selected North Carolina in his bracket, but the [...]
