Vanderbilt and Arkansas played in the final SEC basketball game at Bridgestone Arena before the day that sports stood still. In my lifetime, there have been four iconic “stop what you were doing and watch” moments. The first one—the John F. Kennedy assassination on November 22, 1963—occurred when I was four
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Isaiah Jackson Says Cats Have Time To Get Back On Track After 2 Losses
Kentucky forward Cam'Ron Fletcher defends against Kansas' Jalen Wilson in a 65-62 loss to the Jayhawks earlier this week in Indianapolis. ((Phil Elsworth/ESPN Images) By KEITH TAYLOR LEXINGTON, Ky. — Isaiah Jackson is taking a realistic approach as Kentucky deals with a rare two-game losing streak three games into the season. “I
Dumbest Foul John Calipari Says He Has Seen One Of Many Mistakes Cats Made Against Kansas
Transfer Sarr Glad To Be Part Of ‘Winning Culture’ At Kentucky
Wake Forest transfer Olivier Sarr brings experience to Kentucky's lineup this season. (Photo by Elliott Hess | UK Athletics) By KEITH TAYLOR LEXINGTON, Ky, — Olivier Sarr couldn’t turn down an opportunity to play for Kentucky and waiting for a waiver was worth the wait for the former Wake Forest standout. “They told
UK Transfers Sarr, Toppin Jump For Joy On News Of Immediate Eligibility
By KEITH TAYLOR LEXINGTON, Ky. — Olivier Sarr and Jacob Toppin jumped for joy after receiving news concerning their eligibility late Wednesday. Sarr and Toppin were cleared to play this season by the NCAA and Southeastern Conference. “They were both hopping and skipping out of my office after getting the news because they’ve
Justus Says Wildcats Have Been Disciplined During Preseason
UK assistant coach Joel Justus is gaining recognition as one of the top assistant basketball coaches in the country. (UK Athletics Photo) By KEITH TAYLOR LEXINGTON, Ky. — Coach John Calipari is a big believer in team bonding but had to find an alternative because of the ongoing pandemic. Kentucky assistant coach
Could We Know Something about Olivier Sarr’s Eligibilty by this Friday?
By Dr. John Huang Kentucky assistant basketball coach Joel Justus spoke a bit cryptically about the eligibility issue regarding 7'0" transfer Olivier Sarr. As you know, Sarr is the 7'0" transfer from Wake Forest whose eligibility the fate of the entire season could depend on. Kentucky, with all their talented
Kentucky Gets Wake Forest 7-footer Oliver Sarr, Now Has To Get Him Eligible
Wake Forest Transfer Sarr Can’t Wait To Reboot His Career At Kentucky
Olivier Sarr averaged 13 points per game last season at Wake Forest and announced plans to transfer to Kentucky on Wednesday.Posted Wednesday, By KEITH TAYLOR LEXINGTON, Ky.— Kentucky landed a future post player when Wake Forest junior Olivier Sarr announced plans to transfer to the school on Wednesday. Sarr, a 7-foot center who arrived
Wake Forest Forward Sarr Joins Kentucky Men’s Basketball
7-foot transfer from Wake Forest was an All-ACC Third Team performer last season Written by UK staff Sarr bio LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky men’s basketball team made a big – literally and figuratively – addition to its roster with the official signing of 7-foot transfer Olivier Sarr out of Wake Forest. Sarr, a