By ADAM ZAGORIA During an interview with The Athletic back in August, John Calipari proclaimed that Alabama was a football school — and Kentucky was a basketball school. “This is a basketball school,” Calipari told The Athletic. “Alabama is a football school. So is Georgia. No disrespect to our football team. I hope they win 10 games and go to bowls. But this is a … [Read more...] about After 26-point loss, John Calipari is getting trolled for calling Alabama a football school
Trail Blazers’ rookie Shaedon Sharpe set to participate in NBA Dunk contest
By CHARLIE PARENT Shaedon Sharpe, the No. 7 overall pick in last year’s NBA Draft out of Kentucky, has committed to participating in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend on February 18th. He will look to become the youngest player to win the contest (19) since Kobe Bryant (18) won the title in 1997. Blazers’ rookie Shaedon Sharpe will participate in the … [Read more...] about Trail Blazers’ rookie Shaedon Sharpe set to participate in NBA Dunk contest
Xavier lands 6-foot-11 Iowa transfer Jack Nunge, retains KyKy Tandy
By ADAM ZAGORIA Xavier enjoyed a big day on Friday. First Travis Steele’s club landed a commitment from 6-foot-11 Iowa transfer Jack Nunge. Nunge averaged 7.1 points and 5.3 rebounds as a sophomore with the Hawkeyes, and will have three years of eligibility remaining. The NCAA next week is expected to allow all first-time transfers immediate eligibility. Xavier will … [Read more...] about Xavier lands 6-foot-11 Iowa transfer Jack Nunge, retains KyKy Tandy
Xavier lands Hampton transfer Ben Stanley
By ADAM ZAGORIA Four days after landing Belmont transfer Adam Kunkel, Xavier struck again Wednesday by landing Hampton transfer Ben Stanley. The 6-foot-6 sophomore from Baltimore averaged 22.0 points and 7.2 rebounds as a sophomore and will sit one to play two seasons unless he obtains an NCAA waiver. A source said he will apply for a waiver. Travis Steele’s group also … [Read more...] about Xavier lands Hampton transfer Ben Stanley
Mick Cronin Tries to Fight J.P. Macura Following War of Words
By MIKE McCURRY Cincinnati did not show a ton of fight in a rather lifeless 89-76 loss to archrival Xavier in the Crosstown Shootout on Saturday, but their coach certainly did afterward. Mick Cronin left Xavier guard J.P. Macura hanging in the handshake line then, naturally, attempted to fight him. Mick Cronin literally had to be separated from the handshake line because he … [Read more...] about Mick Cronin Tries to Fight J.P. Macura Following War of Words