Big Blue Links for Thursday:
- John Wall has reached a $25 million deal with Reebok, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports.
- The Windsor Lancers claim they will play UK basketball in August, reports CIS.
- Kentucky and Rutgers are front-runners for the “Nigerain Xavier Henry,” reports Zagsblog.
- Kentucky teams show well in latest APR numbers, reports Jerry Tipton of the Herald-Leader.
- Jon Hood and Josh Harrellson receive a confidence boost in China, reports Tipton.
- UK will play Notre Dame in Louisville as part of the Big East challenge, reports Tipton.
- ESPN determined the site as Freedom Hall, not the new Yum Center, reports Michael Grant of the Courier-Journal.
- Terrell Mitchell has re-committed to Kentucky, reports Aaron’s UK Football Blog.
- DeMarcus Cousins’ mother says her son is prepared for everything, reports Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger.
- Cousins will work out for the Philadelphia 76ers, reports Phil Jasner of the Philadelphia Daily News.
Hello Mr. Clay. Are there any good rumors circulating in the media, concerning conference expansion and the SEC?
John, how did UK get permission to play games in August when practice can’t officially start until October 15 (or thereabouts)?