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3 hrs ago | WKRC-TV Cincinnati

UK's Calipari to be honorary NSCS Quaker State 400 pace car driver

SPARTA, Ky . - University of Kentucky Men's Basketball Head Coach John Calipari will be the honorary Ford Fusion pace car driver for Kentucky Speedway's June 29 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 presented by Advance Auto Parts and will help lead a 43-car field to the green flag just after 7:30 p.m. "It's kind of like walking out in the ... (more)

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7 hrs ago | BleacherReport

2013 NBA Mock Draft: Defining Each Team's Biggest First-Round Need

The 2013 NBA draft is scheduled for Thursday, June 27, and with the anticipation surrounding the event growing exponentially every day, it's time for each team to find their biggest need and address it with their first-round selections.

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Tue Jun 18, 2013

Cleveland.com

Nerlens Noel's associates could harm his NBA Draft 2013 prospects, according to a report

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Kentucky center-forward Nerlens Noel has been considered by many as the favorite to be the first overall pick in the June 27 NBA draft.

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Fear the Sword

Noel, McLemore, Porter, and Len Scenarios

And here we have it- were a little over a week away from the drat and about two from the July 1 free agency period.

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The Indianapolis Star

Adam Himmelsbach: Summer workouts for Kentucky basketball is all about the 'Wildcat Code'

University of Kentucky basketball recruit Dominique Hawkins trudged off the Freedom Hall floor late Friday night after his Kentucky All-Stars had fallen to the Indiana All-Stars 114-60.

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BleacherReport

Shabazz Muhammad's Work Ethic Has Potential to Lift Him Past Shortcomings

High School in 2012. That included being compared to former Kentucky forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, who was a phenom in the Wildcats' 2011-12 banner year and was selected No.

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Mon Jun 17, 2013

The Orlando Sentinel

Lehigh's C.J. McCollum could be next mid-major player to star in NBA

Cleveland: Nerlens Noel, Kentucky The buzz: Noel, a gifted shot-blocker, is the most impactful, most talented player in the draft.

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Wiz of Awes

NBA Draft 2013: Nerlens Noel Fitting in D.C?

Nov 29, 2012; South Bend, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Nerlens Noel warms up before the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Joyce Center.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

The Courier-Journal

Kentucky Wildcats' basketball 'America's team,' Craig Victor says

According to New Orleans power forward Craig Victor, one college stands out as an ideal option for any top-level basketball prospect.

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Cleveland.com

Terry Pluto's Talkin' ... about the lessons of the 2011 NBA ...

The Cavs made Duke's Irving the top pick in 2011 despite playing only 11 college games -- a grand total of 303 minutes.

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Lexington Herald-Leader

UK recruiting quiz

Who is the only future UK player to earn the honor? 3: Derek Willis will wear No.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Anthony Davis and Scottie Pippen among those at Young...

The former Perspectives-MSA star returned with former Kentucky teammate Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to formally launch a new edition of a Nike-backed Pro-Am league called Chi-League at Young Saturday afternoon.

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Sat Jun 15, 2013

Lexington Herald-Leader

Five questions, five answers about Kentucky's incoming recruiting class

A loss to Robert Morris in the opening round of the NIT was a tough pill to swallow for a team considered to be among the top five in the country when the season started.

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Lexington Herald-Leader

Next Cats Summer Recruiting Guide: Class of 2013

He missed almost all of his senior season with a broken foot, but came back to lead his school to a state championship and was one of the most dominant players on the post-season all-star circuit.

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Indy Cornrows

Mock Draft 1.0: What Key Need Does Indiana Address?

In our first mock draft, our resident draft analyst, Evan Sidery goes through his first mock draft.

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The Courier-Journal

Hard work with Kentucky basketball team leaves smile on Dominique Hawkins' weary face

University of Kentucky recruit Dominique Hawkins trudged off the Freedom Hall floor late Friday night after his Kentucky high school all-stars had fallen to the Indiana all-stars, 114-60.

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BleacherReport

NBA Draft: Top 10 One-and-Done Draft Picks in the NBA

Did the one-and-done rule improve today's NBA ? Or is the league still facing similar problems from when high school players could declare for the draft? Debate was rekindled after Tracy McGrady commented last weekend that college players should have to wait two years before becoming eligible for the draft, noting, "the talent in this league is ... (more)

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Fri Jun 14, 2013

Floyd County Times

Former Wildcats invited to Team USA Mini-Camp

Former University of Kentucky men's basketball All-Americans DeMarcus Cousins, Anthony Davis and John Wall are among 27 players who have accepted invitations to attend the 2013 USA Basketball Men's National Team mini-camp that will be held July 22-25 in Las Vegas, Nev.

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Wed Jun 12, 2013

Lexington Herald-Leader

Three ex-Cats, Morehead's Faried named to Team USA camp

Former University of Kentucky standouts DeMarcus Cousins, Anthony Davis and John Wall have accepted invitations to attend the 2013 USA Basketball Men's National Team mini-camp later this summer.

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Tue Jun 11, 2013

BleacherReport

Kentucky Basketball: 5 Reasons to Be Glad You're a Wildcats Fan

Kentucky basketball is one of the blue-bloods in college basketball and its fan base ranks as one of the, if not the, the most passionate in the country.

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