Kentucky takes on South Carolina. D.J. Eliot discusses his departure. New mock draft. More.
The Wildcats are set to face off against their toughest Southeastern Conference competition yet this year, as the take on the No. 24 South Carolina Gamecocks in Rupp Arena. South Carolina has one of the toughest defenses Kentucky has seen all year, and the Wildcats have struggled against teams that are able to slow down the pace. If Kentucky can play the game at their pace and not South Carolina's pace, it'll be a blowout. Even if the Gamecocks slow it down, the 'Cats have a good chance to win, but it'll go down to the wire.
Tweet of the day
Five-star prospect Mohamed Bamba started his official visit to Kentucky today.
— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) January 20, 2017
Hopefully the visit goes a long way in Mohamed Bamba's decision.
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Strength Meets Strength on Saturday at Rupp Arena | UK Wildcats News
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It’s a good night for South Carolina coach if Kentucky is ‘uncomfortable’ Saturday | Lexington Herald-Leader
In five seasons at South Carolina, Frank Martin has given the program an identity built on competing hard. His family background is filled with overcoming obstacles. Matching that intensity is a must for opponents, which Kentucky displayed last season.
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UK football: D.J. Eliot discusses departure for Colorado | Lexington Herald-Leader
A chance to move closer to family was key, Kentucky’s former defensive coordinator said after Colorado announced his hiring Thursday. As for his relationship with Mark Stoops: "We’re doing great. He can’t get rid of me as a friend."
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UK in good position with 5-star basketball recruit Mohamed Bamba | Lexington Herald-Leader
Mohamed Bamba -- the No. 2 basketball recruit in the class of 2017 -- will take his official visit to UK this weekend, and John Calipari and the Cats appear to be in good shape with the 7-foot recruiting target. Bamba is close friends with Kentucky commitments Quade Green and Hamidou Diallo. He’s also considering Duke, Texas and Michigan.
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An early look at the top 25 college teams for 2017 | PFF
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The No. 7-rated college basketball recruit in the country, Kevin Knox, visited Raleigh, North Carolina, for the John Wall Invitational in December 2016. He has narrowed his college choice to the Duke Blue Devils, UNC Tar Heels, Florida State Seminoles and Kentucky Wildcats.
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