Best Ever D-backs By Position

As we approach the end of 2009, it is a good time for fans to reflect on their team's best players of the decade. Since the Arizona Diamondbacks have only been around for dozen years, it makes more sense in their case to evaluate the best players in franchise history. Here they are, position-by-position.   Full Story

Patrick Patterson has to be considered a wise veteran as a junior, especially when you look at his fellow starting five. Patterson starts alongside freshmen DeMarcus Cousins, John Wall, Eric Bledsoe and sophomore Darius Miller.   Full Story

John Calipari takes his Wildcats to Louisville's Freedom Hall on Monday to take on North Carolina-Asheville. UNC-Asheville has had a rocky start to the season to date, starting the season with a goose egg in the W column.   Full Story

LEXINGTON, Ky. - With Kentucky's overtime victory over Stanford to remain undefeated on the season, the Cats move to 6-0 on the season and one step closer to the magical 2000 figure. The Tar Heels have an opportunity to pull one closer today with a game against Nevada. Here's a look at the race between Kentucky and North Carolina for the first to reach that number.   Full Story

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - John Calipari's Kentucky Wildcat basketball team tried this once before, but NCAA rules prohibit preseason off-campus practices from being publicized. Since they couldn't do it then, today is a "redo" permitted under NCAA rules. The Cats will practice today at 5:30 p.m. in Freedom Hall in an event open to the public.   Full Story

There is probably a lot going on in Ramon Harris’ and Perry Stevenson’s heads right now. They are two guys who were starters last year and it is hard to explain to them why they are coming off the bench. They are seniors who play good defense and are good kids and players. But in terms of talent, they are probably right where they should be on the bench when the game starts.   Full Story

Darnell Dodson doesn’t have any problems explaining what he should be able to do best for the Kentucky basketball team this season.   Full Story

“Stacey is a dandy. He can jump out of the gym,” said David Ridley. “Sometimes some players get together for a dunking contest and he’s a lot of fun to watch. We are Wildcat fans, but even with that said it’s obvious Stacey has a lot of talent."   Full Story

“I told him, ‘These guys bleed blue and it is their lifeblood. Are you sure that is what you want?’” Stroud said. “But he loved Kentucky and is really excited about it. He liked everything about it and I think it will be a great place for him.”   Full Story

Stacey Poole never thought about being recruited by John Calipari when he was “paying attention” to what Calipari’s teams at Memphis were doing.   Full Story

UK Media notes following the Kentucky win over Stanford   Full Story

Men's Basketball Writer Kevin "Kevo" Danna provides the Bootleg faithful a look at the game flow, stats, facts, and his keen observations after Stanford came oh-so-close to pulling off the stunning upset, ultimately losing to the 5th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats in overtime, 73-65, in the Cancun Challenge championship game on Thursday evening.   Full Story

CANCUN, Mexico (AP)—Freshman sensation John Wall scored a season-best 23 points, including clutch shots in the final minute that sent the game to overtime, and No. 5 Kentucky closed with an eight-point run for a 73-65 victory over gritty Stanford on Wednesday night in the championship game of the Cancun Challenge at the Moon Palace Resort.   Full Story

Irving Thomas, who has the distinction of being the final player former Kentucky coach Joe B. Hall recruited for the Wildcats before retiring, discusses the current Wildcats with KSR's Larry Vaught.   Full Story

Game notes from the Kentucky victory over Cleveland State   Full Story

Josh Harrellson gave the Wildcats a 35-27 halftime advantage with a long three with time running down. After intermission the Wildcats went on an 18-4 run to give them firm control of the game.   Full Story

Kentucky has had good luck with the prospects from LaGrange High (Ga.). The staff hopes that trend continues with Mychal Bailey headed to Lexington.    Full Story

There is probably a lot going on in Ramon Harris’ and Perry Stevenson’s heads right now. They are two guys who were starters last year and it is hard to explain to them why they are coming off the bench.   Full Story

I know everyone wondered how John Wall and Eric Bledsoe would do playing together, but I see little things clicking already that I really like.   Full Story

Numbers don’t always indicate what a coach likes best in a game.   Full Story

LEXINGTON, Ky. - With Kentucky's 92-63 victory over Rider, the Cats move to 4-0 on the season and one step closer to the magical 2000 figure. The Tar Heels missed their opportunity to move one closer last night, falling 87-71 to Syracuse. Here's a look at the race between Kentucky and North Carolina for the first to reach that number.   Full Story

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Freshman John Wall had 21 points and 11 assists as No. 4 Kentucky dominated Rider 92-63 on Saturday in the Cancun Challenge.   Full Story

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - DeMarcus Cousins had 27 points and 18 rebounds to help No. 4 Kentucky outlast Sam Houston State 102-92 on Thursday night in the Cancun Challenge.   Full Story

Patterson was especially impressed with the way the freshman class, led by Wall, Eric Bledsoe and DeMarcus Cousins, stepped up under pressure.   Full Story

LEXINGTON — He didn’t hit the game-winning shot like John Wall. He didn’t have as many points as Wall or Patrick Patterson. He didn’t play as many minutes as four other teammates.   Full Story

It was a nailbiter, with a John Wall jumper with less than one second to go sealing the win for Kentucky, 72-70 over Miami (Ohio)--but it also inched UK one win closer to the magic 2000 victories. A win by a bucket is as good as a win by 40 in the race to 2000.   Full Story