Some afternoon UK notes:
John Calipari will “announce a commitment to financial literacy effort” on Aug. 11, according to a UK news release, which describes it as a “major initiative by The Calipari Family Foundation for Children.” The announcement will be made at the Joe Craft Center at 3:30 p.m.ESPNU released its updated recruiting rankings. Most of the UK targets stayed near the same spot, except Perry Ellis, who dropped to No. 38. The full rankings are here.With the U.S. team having arrived in China for the World University Games, the organization released a video with interviews of coaches and players. Said Darius Miller: “I’m glad I got to be a part of something as big as this. I’m just thankful.”CoachCal.com finishes up its profiles of the newcomers, who are embargoed from talking to the rest of the media, with Ryan Harrow. Read it here.Lexington Mayor Jim Gray and UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart are leading a group to Columbus, Ohio, on Friday, to explore issues pertaining to the “build a new arena or renovate Rupp” discussion. They will also head to Indianapolis to check out Canseco Fieldhouse, home of the Pacers. Read about it here.Peter King loves him some Randall Cobb and says the Packers need to find more ways to utilize him than just in the return game. Read it here.