John Clay's Sidelines

Big Blue Links for Friday:

• Jerry Tipton of the H-L blogs that John Calipari denies knowing about Derrick Rose’s test.
• H-L report on Insight’s deal to let Lexington and Louisville bypass ESPNU to watch next Saturday’s game.
• Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal writes on UK center Jorge Gonzalez, back from suspension.
• Redandblack.com reports that UK recruit Jelan Kendrick is high on Georgia’s wish list. (Hat tip to Aaron’s UK Basketball Blog.)

• Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger writes that wait continues for “so-called national story.”
• Cat Scratches writes that Brandon Thurmond is making up for lost time.
• James Pennington of the Kentucky Kernel writes that players aren’t the only problem.
• Bluegrass State Basketball believes Tobias Harris will make a decision soon.
• Andrew Sharp of SB Nation writes about John Calipari’s positive energy.
• Wildcat World reports that Rodrick Rhodes has resigned at Seton Hall.
• Eamonn Brennan of Yahoo writes about Brandon Weems new job at UK.