Former UK great Walker visits Murray It is a question sports fans frequently find themselves asking about players they admired in earlier times.
"BasketBowl" Ticket Sales Top 50,000" A world-record basketball crowd in excess of 75,000 is expected when Michigan State plays host to Kentucky on Saturday, Dec. 13 at Ford Field in
Detroit. Michigan State ticket manager Chris Besanceney reported Saturday, June 28 that 50,172 tickets have been sold for "The BasketBowl - Hoops on the 50."
Former UK player Jeff Sheppard teaches basketball and life lessons More than half the participants weren't old enough to remember when Jeff Sheppard played for Kentucky, but the former
Wildcat said he was pleased with the turnout at his free clinic Saturday at Anderson-Dean Park here.
(06-29-03)
Basketball
This is your wake-up call As the deodorant people say, you only get one chance to make a first impression. No one should know the wisdom of that statement more
than former Kentucky big man Marquis Estill.
Football
Bold Vision At the time of his hiring last December, new Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks said, "I want to be the longest-tenured coach in Kentucky history. If
I can make it here 10 years I will be."
Phillips shares some of his methods to recruiting Here's a look at some of the recruiting philosophies of Joker Phillips, the University of Kentucky's recruiting
coordinator. Each UK assistant coach will be assigned an area to recruit, as opposed to each coach recruiting his particular position. Each coach will receive certain in-state schools, and UK's out-of-state efforts will concentrate heavily on Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Florida and Georgia.
UK roster Returning players No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Year Hometown 42 Muhammad Abdullah FS 6-0 200 So. Folkston, Ga. 12 Derek Abney WR 5-10 175 Sr. Mosinee, Wis.
(06-28-03)
Basketball
Draft moves some ex-Cats to Plan BESTILL TO PLAY IN NBA SUMMER LEAGUE Former Kentucky big man
Marquis Estill needed little time to devise a Plan B for his basketball future. A day after going undrafted, he expects to join the Miami Heat's summer-league team as a free agent.
Football
FINALLY RECOGNIZEDBear's Boys reunion has even more to celebrate: a national title The latest
reunion of a group of Bear Bryant's former players at the University of Kentucky provided a little something extra for "Bear's Boys" to talk about: a national title.
(06-27-03)
Basketball
Magic Get Point Across In Draft The Magic continued to add size to their lineup when they acquired Kentucky guard Keith Bogans (2nd round/43rd pick) from the Milwaukee Bucks for cash.
It's Magic for Bogans!Keith Bogans, who recently completed a terrific four-year career with the Wildcats, was selected 43rd in the
2003 NBA Draft on Thursday, June 26. Bogans, a 6-5 guard from Alexandria, Va., was originally picked by the Milwaukee Bucks before being traded a short time later to the Orlando Magic.
Bogans drafted, traded to MagicFormer University of Kentucky guard Keith Bogans was taken in the second round, 43rd overall, by Milwaukee
last night in the National Basketball Association draft, then traded to Orlando.
NBA Draft selections Louisville's Reece Gaines taken 15th overall by Orlando. Kentucky's Keith Bogans taken 43rd by Milwaukee, then traded to Orlando.
Baseball
Cohen setting sky as limit for UK baseballNEW HEAD COACH SAYS CATS SHOULD BE AIMING FOR OMAHA
Kentucky baseball introduced its new coach yesterday. And the coach introduced Kentucky baseball to a new way of thinking. In John Cohen's brave new baseball world, a financially enhanced UK program realistically aims for the College World Series in Omaha, Neb. UK emphasizes a fence-denting offense. And, in
the wildest departure from conventional wisdom, UK embraces the advantages -- yes, advantages -- of being the northern-most program in the sun-splashed Southeastern Conference.
(06-26-03)
Basketball
Bogans projected for second round - if at allFormer University of Kentucky guard Keith Bogans is a pretty good
shooter, a pretty good passer and a pretty good ballhandler. But National Basketball Association talent evaluators don't turn their heads for a player who is just pretty good.
Ex-Cats to see if NBA is in their futureBOGANS COULD GO LATE IN DRAFT'S FIRST ROUND Jules Camara's
plans for watching the NBA Draft tonight say something about the former Kentucky big man's expectations. He plans no celebratory party. No glad- handers. No back slappers.
Baseball
Kentucky Baseball Coach John Cohen Press Conference Quotes For the last two months, we've been watching the college baseball results come in and talking to people. We took our
time in looking around, and a lot of names popped up. One name kept coming up the top in a lot of different areas and that was John Cohen. We watched him a little bit this spring and kept track of his success with what he was able to do offensively at Florida. We think he brings a lot to the table. More
importantly, what John has done as a player and coach in this conference, and his success as a young head coach (at Northwestern State), along with his organizational skills and ability to teach the game and relate to the players sets him apart. That's what excited us about our conversations with John."
Ex-Wildcat Harrison enjoys homecoming Three years ago, Vince Harrison was playing baseball for the University of Kentucky. Then he
was drafted after his junior season by the Florida Marlins and gave up his college life for the time being and entered the whole new world of professional baseball.
Football
Kentucky in ACC: wedding of the year The ACC is four programs that have won an NCAA men's basketball title and four others that have crashed the Final Four. The ACC is
basketball, basketball, basketball. At least it used to be.
(06-25-03)
Baseball
Florida assistant Cohen is new UK coach John Cohen was named the University of Kentucky's baseball coach yesterday after spending the past two seasons as Florida's hitting
coach.
Florida assistant takes over Bat CatsCOHEN'S OFFENSE TOPPED SEC IN FIVE CATEGORIES IN 2003 The University of Kentucky hired
Florida hitting coach John Cohen as its new baseball coach yesterday, Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart said.
Basketball
DeMoss Elected Vice President of WBCA; To Serve As 19th President of Coaches' Association 2005-2007Mickie DeMoss has been elected as the 19th
President of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) by the organization's active membership, WBCA CEO, Beth Bass reported. DeMoss' six-year term on the WBCA Executive Committee begins September 1, 2003. She will serve as vice president for two years (2003-2005), followed by a two-year term as WBCA President
(2005-2007), and will conclude her term on the Executive Committee as Past President (2007-09), in accordance with WBCA organizational by-laws. As vice president, DeMoss will maintain leadership continuity by performing the duties of the board president in their absence. Prior to being elected as vice president, DeMoss
served on the WBCA Board of Directors as a representative of the Assistant Coaches Committee.
(06-24-03)
Baseball
John Cohen named Kentucky's Baseball CoachJohn Cohen, whose career includes success as a player and assistant coach in the Southeastern Conference, and as a head coach at Northwestern (La.) State, is the new head baseball coach at Kentucky, UK Director of Athletics Mitch Barnhart announced Tuesday.
Football
Cats honored for their 1950 National ChampionshipOutland Trophy winner Bob Gain, All-America quarterback Babe Parilli, and NFL legend George Blanda are among the “Bear’s Boys” group of Kentucky football alumni who are having a reunion this week, June 26-28, The “Bear’s Boys” are the Wildcats who played for Coach Paul
“Bear” Bryant from 1946-53. The “Bear’s Boys” have been having a reunion since the 1980s, currently meeting every two years.
(06-23-03)
Basketball
Some senior moments are better than others Last November, this newspaper devoted the cover of our college basketball preview to local seniors Reece Gaines,
Keith Bogans, Chris Marcus and Tom Coverdale.
Morris a good fit for Cats Morris is a gifted athlete That brings us to the third and perhaps most interesting big man on this AAU squad for Kentucky fans. Randolph Morris is nearly 7-0
tall and weighs in at around 250 pounds. The Landmark Christian High School product is a gifted athlete that rebounds and block shots well. He is an imposing presence defensively. Offensively, he is not bad but has some developing to do by his own admission.
Football
Brooks sees no reason why UK has to waitRich Brooks wouldn't listen to Bill Parcells' advice. Brooks stubbornly believes
he can turn the University of Kentucky football program into a consistent winner.
Cat draft fever Here's an updated look at the former Kentucky players available in this week's NBA Draft:
Basketball
Brand recognition It is a tumultuous time in college athletics. Controversy (and one lawsuit so far) accompany a much-discussed realignment of conferences. Embarrassing graduation rates
spur another wave of academic reform. Misbehaving coaches splash tales of, uh, gamboling with strippers, high-stakes gambling and alcohol-drenched smooching of coeds across the public consciousness.
New hope for UK women's basketball The opinion of coaches around the SEC is that when UK hired Mickie DeMoss, a longtime assistant at Tennessee, the
nation's toughest women's basketball conference got a little tougher.
"BasketBowl" Ticket Sales Approach 40,000 A world-record basketball crowd in excess of 75,000 is expected when Michigan State plays host to Kentucky on Saturday, Dec. 13 at Ford
Field in Detroit. Michigan State ticket manager Chris Besanceney reported Saturday, June 21 that 38,682 tickets have been sold for "The BasketBowl - Hoops on the 50."
(06-21-03)
Football
Marshall linebacker transfers The Kentucky football program will add a hometown transfer in the fall. Lexington Catholic graduate Dane Holland has gotten his release from Marshall and
will enroll at UK in August, the player said yesterday.
Was Bush giving preview of Aug. 31?CARD-TO-BE GIVES CATS TASTE OF FUTURE Michael Bush had come to the Nutter Training
Center after practice earlier in the week when some Kentucky players working out there paused just long enough to give the All-Star quarterback a working over.
(06-20-03)
Football
Falcons grid star Wallace to join 'Cats The University of Kentucky hasn't shut an eye, turned a head or a deaf ear to the talent-rich western Kentucky athlete.
Cats add fullback, 7th commitment The University of Kentucky football program received a late addition to its 2003 recruiting class while also adding another
verbal commitment to its 2004 class this week.
'Cats pick up late recruit A delay at looking more in depth at the high school transcript of Milford High School football standout Joey Razzano became Virginia Tech's loss and is expected
to officially become the University of Kentucky's gain today.
Surprises found in SEC, ACC salary survey .....Kentucky, 11-23 during the past three seasons, pays its assistant coaches more than any other public school in the SEC except
for Alabama. That's a big change from four years ago, when Kentucky's coaches ranked last in the league.
East Carter lineman commits to Wildcats The University of Kentucky continues to add to its 2004 recruiting class as East Carter offensive lineman Aaron Miller
announced he would sign with UK in February.
Basketball
Wildcats seem set at pointAs Kentucky coach Tubby Smith evaluates his 2004 recruiting needs, he doesn't have to worry
about one position -- point guard.
It's always about the Money Big-time college athletics is on the brink of major shifts that would
register a 7.4 on the Richter Scale. By the time the dust has cleared, the landscape will have been significantly changed. Conferences will look differently from the ones we’ve long known and loved all these years.
(06-19-03)
Football
Fort Campbell LB will sign with UK University of Kentucky football recruiting gained momentum yesterday when linebacker Gabe Wallace of Fort Campbell committed to play for
the Wildcats.
Basketball
Tubby paints the town BlueFor University of Kentucky basketball coach Tubby Smith, there’s no
such thing as downtime.
Baseball
Former Kentucky Catcher Caleb Brock Signed By Cleveland IndiansDeparted Kentucky catcher/outfielder Caleb Brock has been signed by the Cleveland
Indians and assigned to Burlington (N.C.) of the Appalachian League. Brock is a non-drafted free agent who finished his career at UK in 2003.
(06-18-03)
Basketball
No UK news on the net at 8:00 AM -- Please check back later
(06-17-03)
Football
Lineman commits to Cats If things had gone the way Aaron Miller hoped, he would have verbally
committed to play football at the University of Kentucky several months ago.
East Carter lineman commits to Wildcats The University of Kentucky continues to add to its 2004 recruiting class as East Carter offensive lineman Aaron Miller
announced he would sign with UK in February.
Buyout clause not in Smith's future When Tubby Smith's $20 million contract did not contain a buyout clause in case Smith decided not to fulfill the eight-year deal, Kentucky athletics
director Mitch Barnhart said it was because no buyout clause could keep Smith from leaving if that's what he wanted to do.
HOMING IN ON BLUE-CHIPPERSKentucky could put together one of its higher ranked recruiting classes in recent years by taking care
of business in its backyard.
Marshall makes local visit The parents of former Newport Central Catholic High School
basketball standout Ronny Dawn have made the long drive from their home in Ft. Thomas, Ky., to Huntington, W.Va., for every one of their son's home basketball games at Marshall University in his first two seasons, but this year they only have to travel about five minutes to see their son play a game.
Chapman talks with Pitino Former University of Kentucky guard Rex Chapman is considering a career in college coaching, and he went to an old friend and neighbor Thursday
for advice.
Football
Lumley, McGowan, Webb to TransferThree Kentucky football players, quarterback Dan Lumley, offensive guard Jared
McGowan, and defensive end Paul Webb, have asked for and been granted their release to transfer from Kentucky.
(06-13-03)
Basketball
DeMoss Honored By Greater Knoxville Hall of FameKentucky women's basketball coach Mickie DeMoss has been selected as the "Thanks for the
Memories" special award recipient in association with the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn.
Kentucky Football NotebookThree Kentucky football players, quarterback Dan Lumley, offensive guard Jared McGowan, and defensive end Paul
Webb, have asked for and been granted their release to transfer from Kentucky ... Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star Game to be Played at Commonwealth Stadium ... Big Blue Caravan to Resume June 16-18.
UK gets commitment from a familiar name University of Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks
reached back to a name in the past in UK history to land a Wildcat of the future.
Gibson Staying At UK Monquantae Gibson's high school coach says his former star player is staying at UK.
Another Lyons added to Cats' den As Coach Rich Brooks looks to the future of the Kentucky football program, he and his staff have tapped into the bloodlines of
a great from the Wildcats' past.
(06-12-03)
Downing Leaves UK for Ott Communications Brooks Downing, Director of Media Relations for the University of Kentucky Athletics Association, is leaving UK to take a position with Ott Communications.
Basketball
UK Basketball Notebook The 2003 Kentucky basketball media guide garnered "Best in the Nation" honors for the eighth time since 1992, the College Sports Information Directors
announced earlier this month.
Men’s hoops job will go to either Hunter or Finney Marshall University’s search for a men’s basketball coach has been narrowed to two: North Carolina State associate head coach Larry Hunter and Tulane
head coach Shawn Finney.
Football
Son of ex-UK star commits to CatsCoach Rich Brooks may be new at Kentucky, but he added an old name to
the Kentucky football team Wednesday.
(06-11-03)
Basketball
UK's Hobbs a reported finalist at Marshall University of Kentucky assistant men's basketball coach David Hobbs reportedly is among three candidates for the head-coaching
position at Marshall.
Football
The last word Bill Parcells, Dallas Cowboys coach, on his interest in the University of Kentucky job last year:
Bogans' NBA stock rising If there had been an MVP award at this week's National Basketball Association pre-draft camp, former UK guard Keith Bogans
likely would have won it.
Bogans shows maturity, sparkle at Pre-Draft Camp An older, wiser and much more productive Keith Bogans is what NBA officials saw last night, on opening day of the
league's annual Pre-Draft Camp.
LEX-MEX NOT ON UK'S MENU Those words -- roughly translated from Spanish as Go Big Blue! -- will be shouted in Mexico City over Labor Day weekend if Lee
Frederick has his wish. Frederick, who works for a Milwaukee-based travel agency called Sports Tours International, has proposed such a trip to Kentucky.
(06-07-03)
Basketball
Changes to 3-point distance, lane may be delayed Changes to the 3-point line and free-throw lane would be delayed until the 2004-05 college basketball season under a revised recommendation by the
NCAA men's and women's rules committees.
Estill, Stone try to light camp fire Four days to erase four years. Sounds a bit far-fetched, but Marquis Estill and Marvin Stone tried their best to do just that at the
National Basketball Association's predraft camp.
(06-06-03)
Football
Next Week in Kentucky Football: June 7-14UK football camps begin next week ... Wildcats return to Lexington ... Antonio
Hall named to Outland Trophy watch list ... Hall and Abney named preseason first-team All-America
(06-05-03)
Basketball
EARL COX ON SPORTS How good can Kentucky's Wildcats be next basketball season? Tubby Smith thinks his team can be quite good, but that's expected. What fans expect always is a lot more,
say an eighth national championship. That would leave UK trailing UCLA by just three titles.
Bogans shows maturity, sparkle at Pre-Draft CampEx-Cat stars on first day; six from KY. participate An older, wiser and much more productive Keith Bogans is what NBA officials saw last night, on opening day of the leagues annual Pre-Draft Camp.
Bogans shows he made right decision For Keith Bogans it was a night he had been waiting for. Two years ago he came to the NBA pre-draft camp as a shaky sophomore and didn't play well. By the second day
he conceded heading back to Kentucky for another couple of seasons was a good idea.
Football
UK ranked 52nd by CFN 52. Kentucky - In the star-studded SEC, UK has its share of big-time players.
Quarterback Jared Lorenzen, kick returner Derek Abney and tackle Antonio Hall are as good as any players in the league. 2002 wasn't a fluke. UK will throw a couple of major scares into the big boys on the schedule and will pull off a few big wins.
(06-04-03)
Baseball
Heath Castle Drafted By New York Yankees in 16th RoundUniversity of Kentucky pitcher Heath Castle was selected by the New York Yankees
in the 16th round of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft on Tuesday, June 3. Castle was the 484th overall pick and becomes the 64th Wildcat player to be selected in the draft since 1979.
Plenty to prove in Chicago The top prospects in the 2003 NBA draft won't be in town, but several players have plenty to gain this week at the Chicago pre-draft camp. Here is a quick
glance at 20 players who could make or break their draft status starting Tuesday night..........
(06-02-03)
Basketball
Fitch, Hayes Make First CutKentucky senior Gerald Fitch and junior Chuck Hayes were named finalists for the 2003 U.S. Pan American
Games Team, USA Basketball announced on Sunday. The Wildcat pair made the list of 17 finalists after the National Team Trials concluded last weekend in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Two Cats Pan Am finalistsUniversity of Kentucky players Gerald Fitch and Chuck Hayes were two of 17 finalists named
Sunday for the USA Basketball's Pan American Games Team that will play Aug. 1-17 in the Dominican Republic.
(06-01-03)
Basketball
Tubby will shop, no matter the contract
So, University of Kentucky fans, you thought a measly $20 million dollars was going
to stop the Tubby Smith job fair? Now you know better.
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