John Clay’s Sidelines

(Hat tip to Big Blue Lowdown.)

Big Blue Links for Tuesday:

• Percy Allen of the Seattle Times is not sure what to make of this report by Jake Rosenberg of the Albany Herald-Democrat claims that top recruit Terrence Jones is expected to pick Kentucky. (Hat tip to Nation of Blue.)
• Jones tells Nick Daschel of the Oregonian that he will still consider Oregon.
• Jerry Tipton of the H-L on which will mean more, UK’s center or UK’s point?
• Ron Higgins of the Memphis Commercial Appeal goes with Wall.
• In the SEC this year, the West has not been best, writes Tipton.
• Former UK player Ed Davender pleads guilty in basketball ticket scam.
• Forbes.com says coaches make too much money, including John Calipari.
• No surprise that Jason King of Yahoo Sports names John Wall the Player of the Year.
• Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago talks to Doug Gottlieb, who says Tony Barbee could be the new coach at DePaul, with Rod Strickland as an assistant. (Hat tip to Aaron’s UK Basketball Blog.)
• Tom Leach has podcasts with the AP’s Jim O’Connell and CBS’ Greg Anthony.

Continue reading ‘BBL: What’s up with Terrence Jones?’

(H-L photo/Mark Cornelison)

Big Blue Links for Monday:

• Jerry Tipton of the Herald-Leader previews tonight’s UK-Campbellsville exhibition game.
• Tipton also reports on how games were chosen for John Wall’s suspension.
• Chip Cosby of the H-L writes that team focus worries Rich Brooks.
• Brett Dawson of the C-J writes that Cats are competing for starting lineup.
• Matt May of the Cats Pause writes that John Calipari wants to change UK’s approach.

Continue reading ‘BBL: Basketball Cats get ready for exhibition opener’