Last week, the basketball news cycle was dominated by a Chicago Tribune report of a package deal in the NBA with LeBron James signing as a free agent and bringing with him Kentucky’s John Calipari to be his coach.
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Kentucky adds No. 9 player Terrence Jones to recruiting class
The Kentucky Wildcats have added point guard Brandon Knight, the nation’s top uncommitted prospect, writes Christopher Lawlor.
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Brandon Knight, one of the nation’s prized recruits, added to Kentucky’s 2010 class
Jacob Pullen scored 20 of his career-high 34 points in the first half to help dig No. 2 seed Kansas State out of an early 10-point hole, and the Wildcats turned away Jimmer Fredette and BYU 84-72.
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Kansas State reaches first Sweet 16 since 1988
Eric Bledsoe’s eight 3-pointers set a Kentucky record for an NCAA tournament game, and the top-seeded Wildcats dominated throughout in a 100-71 victory over East Tennessee State on Thursday night in the first round of the East Regional.
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Bledsoe big from outside as Kentucky cruises
Scottie Reynolds responded to his benching with a clutch performance at the foul line in the final minutes of regulation, and No. 2 Villanova survived a scare from Robert Morris in a 73-70 overtime victory Thursday in the NCAA tournament.
John Wall scored seven of his 17 points in overtime, and No.
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Wall comes alive in OT as UK escapes Miss. St.
Marcus Morris had 18 points, Tyrel Reed added 15 and No. 1 Kansas held off No
DeMarcus Cousins had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and Kentucky beat Tennessee (No.
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Kentucky blows out Tennessee for spot in finale
E’Twaun Moore tied a career high with 28 points to help Purdue beat Northwestern 69-61 in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals.
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Moore, Johnson lift Purdue past Northwestern
John Wall had 23 points, including seven straight in the second half to give the Wildcats the lead for good, and No. 2 Kentucky overcame an 11-point deficit Friday in beating Alabama 73-67 in the Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinals.
