By ADAM ZAGORIA Boogie Fland has asked for his release from his National Letter of Intent to Kentucky, his coach told ZAGSBLOG Monday morning. The five-star point guard from Archbishop Stepinac (N.Y.) and the PSA Cardinals chose the Wildcats over Alabama and Indiana in October. He is ranked No. 18 in the Class of 2024 by ESPN and competed Saturday night in the Nike … [Read more...] about Five-star point guard Boogie Fland asks for release from Kentucky
What’s the latest on the Kentucky coaching search?
John Calipari has left Kentucky for Arkansas, leaving the Wildcats in search of a replacement for the Hall of Fame coach. BYU coach Mark Pope is the latest candidate to emerge after Baylor’s Scott Drew, UConn’s Dan Hurley, Alabama’s Nate Oats and former Villanova coach Jay Wright all said thanks, but no thanks, in various ways. Here are links to the latest stories by Adam … [Read more...] about What’s the latest on the Kentucky coaching search?
Jay Wright, Nate Oats say thanks, but no thanks on Kentucky
By CHARLIE PARENT Legendary Villanova head coach Jay Wright and Alabama head coach Nate Oats both said Monday they will not be taking the open Kentucky job. The news comes after longtime head coach John Calipari reportedly took the job at Arkansas Sunday. “Well, I appreciate that, Kenny [Smith], and I am so happy doing this,” Wright said on TBS’ National Championship … [Read more...] about Jay Wright, Nate Oats say thanks, but no thanks on Kentucky
Kentucky’s Rob Dillingham declares for NBA Draft
By CHARLIE PARENT Kentucky standout Rob Dillingham has declared for the 2024 NBA Draft without retaining his college eligbility, he announced Tuesday. The freshman guard averaged 15.2 points, 3.9 assists and 2.9 rebounds on 47.5% shooting this season. He is the No. 4 overall prospect on ESPN’s big board. “This was a decision I made with my family,” Dillingham told … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Rob Dillingham declares for NBA Draft
Legendary Kentucky head coach John Calipari departs for Arkansas on 5-year deal
In a stunning move on the eve of the NCAA championship game, Kentucky coach John Calipari is leaving for SEC rival Arkansas on a five-year deal, according to ESPN. Calipari’s salary will be “slightly less than the $8.5 million” he makes at Kentucky but will be “incentive-laden with the ability to pass that number,” ESPN reported. Calipari, 65 will replace Eric Musselman, … [Read more...] about Legendary Kentucky head coach John Calipari departs for Arkansas on 5-year deal