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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Chad Ford says Kanter will be getting drafted on ‘one great game’

May 17, 2011

In a draft with no sure thing, Enes Kanter may be the most mysterious of all.Kanter is projected as being a top-5 pick, with the potential to be drafted as high as first overall, but hasn't played a game...

UKs Josh Harrellson pulls up a shot during the first half of the University of Kentuckys basketball game against Boston at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on 11/30/10. UK led the game at half 40-33. Photo by Mike Weaver

Harrellson might have helped Kanter after all

May 16, 2011

Ever since Enes Kanter began missing playing time because of NCAA violations, the unintended benefit was a common refrain:At first, the statement carried a tone of resignation and disappointment. It was...

Junior Eloy Vargas dunks during the UK mens basketball Dillard exhibition game. Photo by Mike Weaver

Vargas to go on China trip

May 16, 2011

Last year, Josh Harrellson couldn't find enough space in his duffel bags for all his jorts while he was traveling to China.Eloy Vargas will probably not encounter the same problem.However, UK would love...

UK advances to Sweet 16 with win over Cards

May 15, 2011

Billed as a "dream game" before the two teams even advanced to play each other, a UK-Louisville showdown -- the first since 2005 -- came true Saturday. It was to see not only "who dominates the state of...

Jay and Silent Bob hit the radio

May 15, 2011

Silent Bob is silent no more.Director Kevin Smith and partner Jason Mewes, known for their roles as Jay and Silent Bob in Smith's films, have started their own internet radio station.Smith has been podcasting...

SI attends NCAA ‘Enforcement Experience’ on violations and penalties

May 13, 2011

Sports Illustrated's Seth Davis attended the NCAA's recent "Enforcement Experience," which was a tutorial on the NCAA's enforcement process. They went through simulations and mock cases, and he had some...

Enes Kanter talks to ESPN’s Chad Ford

May 13, 2011

If the headline didn't make you want to watch the video, Kanter talks about how he is preparing for the NBA Draft after not seeing any game action in over a year. The link is here. The video is also below.

Why Calipari is going global

May 12, 2011

Luke Winn had a short article in this week's Sports Illustrated examining Calipari's recent foray into national basketball.He complimented Calipari's ability to always be ahead of the curve, the benefit...

When Calipari sees a recruit’s game, it matters

May 12, 2011

John Calipari has garnered a reputation for being an elite recruiter, the best at bringing talent to his school.So it's fitting that Calipari makes an appearance in this week's Sports Illustrated article...

Freshman Enes Kanter makes his dramatic entrance at Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena on Friday, Oct. 15, 2010. Photo by Britney McIntosh

Saying Goodbye: Enes Kanter

May 11, 2011

Enes Kanter sat in his customary position on the bench, between the players and the coaches, almost as if he was in basketball roster limbo. In his hands rested an empty clipboard, oddly symbolic of his...

Then-sophomore DeAndre Liggins plays defense against LSU at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. Photo by Scott Hannigan

Saying Goodbye: DeAndre Liggins

May 10, 2011

At the beginning of the year, before games had begun, DeAndre Liggins was sporting stitches in his lip.The result of an inadvertent elbow while playing a basketball game, the injury was less surprising...

 

Saying Goodbye: Josh Harrellson

May 10, 2011

The Chick-fil-A box sat right in front of me as I hammered away my story on deadline during one of those relatively unimportant December games. The box wasn’t mine. It was Josh Harrellson’s.When he...

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