John Clay’s Sidelines

Big Blue Links for Thursday:

• William Wilkerson of the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram writes that Nolan Dennis’ mom says, “We would love to go to Kentucky.”
• My column on UK’s open basketball practice Wednesday.
• Jerry Tipton of the H-L writes that John Calipari shows a softer side at practice.
• Tipton reports on DeMarcus Cousins’ commitment to the Cats.
• Tipton writes on Calipari’s new assistant coaches.
• And, finally, Tipton gives updates on other possible UK recruits.
• Chip Cosby of the H-L reports that DeAunte Mason has been moved to tight end on UK football team.
• Mark Maloney of the H-L reports on UK baseball’s 10-9 loss to Western Kentucky.
• Tom Leach wants to see Michael Porter in a UK uniform one more time.

• Brett Dawson and Jody Demling of the C-J report that Calipari’s Cats are changing quickly.
• Paul Biancardi of espn.com writes on DeMarcus Cousins’ commitment to the Cats.
• The Advocate-Messenger’s Larry Vaught talks to Daniel Orton’s father about Wednesday’s false reports.
• Jeff Drummond of the Cats Pause reports that Orton report was a big misunderstanding. (subscription)
• On his WKYT blog, Steve Moss writes about the positive atmosphere at the UK basketball practice.
• The Kentucky Kernel’s Bobby Reagan writes on UK’s basketball practice.
• The Kernel’s Nick Craddock reports on UK baseball’s loss to Western.
• The Kernel’s Bill Nigut writes on a UK softball upset victory.
• The Kernel’s James Pennington writes on Calipari’s new staff members.
• Josh Ward of Mr. SEC writes about Calipari and the scholarship numbers.
• Bluegrass State Basketball looks at DeMarcus Cousins.
• A Sea of Blue breaks down last basketball season by shot selection.