By ADAM ZAGORIA Kentucky point guard Jaland Lowe lasted only about 20 seconds before re-injuring his shoulder in Saturday’s game against No. 22 St. John’s in Atlanta. Lowe looked to sustain only minor contact in the lane before walking off the court in pain. He did return in the second half and hit a huge 3-pointer to give Kentucky a 73-57 lead. He finished with 13 … [Read more...] about Kentucky loses point guard minutes into St. John’s game
Rick Pitino says facing Kentucky in Atlanta will be a road game
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ For schools with followings as large as the blue bloods of college basketball, at times, neutral site games can feel more like road games for the opponents. That is exactly what St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino expects to feel when his team takes on Kentucky in Atlanta on Saturday. “It will be a hell of a game,” Pitino said. “It will be a tough game. … [Read more...] about Rick Pitino says facing Kentucky in Atlanta will be a road game
Kentucky’s Mark Pope reflects on Champions Classic: ‘We want to never feel this pain ever again’
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Of the four teams who entered the World’s Most Famous Arena on Tuesday for the Champions Classic none left with their heads hanging as low as Kentucky. The Wildcats were thrashed by Michigan State in an 83-66 blowout. Kentucky head coach Mark Pope wants to make sure it’s a feeling him and his program never experience again. “It’s not great on my … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Mark Pope reflects on Champions Classic: ‘We want to never feel this pain ever again’
Three-star Class of 2026 prospect Asher Elson commits to Xavier
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Xavier has secured a commitment from a standout forward in the Class of 2026. Three-star prospect Asher Elson of Brooklyn South Shore will join the Musketeers as a member of the 2026 recruiting class, he announced on Wednesday. He chose Xavier over Syracuse, Maryland and Auburn. “Great kid, gym rat, has a huge upside, will be a pro someday,” … [Read more...] about Three-star Class of 2026 prospect Asher Elson commits to Xavier
Top-25 forward Maximo Adams to commit on Friday
By JAMES MADDEN Maximo Adams – a top-25 ranked forward in the class of 2026 is expected to announce his commitment on Friday, ESPN’s Paul Biancardi reported. The 6-foot-7 forward from Sierra Canyon (CA) will choose between Kentucky, Michigan State, North Carolina and Texas. Adams recently visited all four schools and also visited Kansas in September before cutting his … [Read more...] about Top-25 forward Maximo Adams to commit on Friday