N of B - The Morning Drive - July 22, 2010

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The guys (Fake Billy Clyde and an absent Scott Anderson) over at Nation of Blue with the Morning Drive for Thursday July 22....

Topics today include John Calipari and his political endeavor, well maybe not. The 2010-11 Kentucky Basketball Team and Coach Cal trying to downplay the team. just like he did the 2009-10 team. Okay, we don't buy that one Coach. SEC Media Day with Derrick Locke, Coach Phillips, Randall Cobb and DeQuin Evans... Locke spoke his mind and gave his endorsement to Mike Hartline for the 2010 QB position. That and more...

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AD23 - Anthony Davis - 2011 Kentucky Recruit Target - Top 5 Plays

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Anthony Davis is quickly turning into the talk of the town in the world of High School Basketball recruiting. After growing 7 inches in one year and moving from a guard to a forward spot, Davis has the skills to handle both. Tremendous range, with good dribble drive and dish capabilities and now the ability to post someone up on the inside, he's like an all in one multi tool.

Here's Anthony's Top 5 Plays of the Day from July 21, 2010.

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SEC Media Days - Joker Phillips Interviews

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Joker Phillips attended his first SEC Media Days and talked with the Media. Joker talked about the attitude of the team, the loss of three confirmed Players included Paul Warford, the overall health of the team, the Quarterback position and the loss of Warford on the D and how that will impact the team.

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John Wall Talking Summer League

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Besides sporting some of Dr Dre's 'Beats' Headphones, John also discussed his performance at the Summer League and how he will be preparing for the 2010-11 NBA season.

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John Wall With A Sick One Handed Three

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The 2010 NBA Summer League has concluded, but John Wall's legend continues to grow. Here is John with a wicked one handed three point shot, just for the camera and a little bit of a Wall-a-thon interview...

Hint: Three point shot is right at the very beginning...

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SEC Media Days - Locke - Cobb - Evans

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Kentucky met the media on Wednesday during the SEC Media Days. Here are the Locke, Evans and Cobb interviews.

Locke throws in his support for Mike Hartline as the starting QB. The race for quarterback is still undecided as of the last Joker Interview. Hartline seems to have the logical edge, but Coach Phillips said Mossakowski and Newton had made up too much ground during Spring practice to name the starting QB.

Kentucky's Randall Cobb

 

Kentucky's DeQuin Evans

Kentucky's Derrick Locke

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2011 UK Recruit Quincy Miller Dunks on 7'1" Columbia University Center TWICE

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2011 UK Recruit and Number 2 ranked player in the country, Quincy Miller, with the Dunk of the Day according to ONEentertainmentHOOPS...

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The Kentucky Basketball Class of 2010

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Like the Kentucky recruiting Class of 2009, the Class of 2010 is LOADED with talent at every spot. Brandon Knight, Doron Lamb, Enes Kanter, Stacey Poole, Terrence Jones,  Jarrod Polson, Eloy Vargas. These guys would be the starting five for most Universities, including some of the majors.

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The Morning Drive - July 20, 2010

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Nation of Blue - The Morning Drive for July 20, 2010. Fake Billy Clyde and Scott Anderson talk about the six Ex-Wildcats that will be joining the UK Hall of Fame, Recruiting news, Tubby Smith and Jamaal Magloire. There's a chance that Quincy Miller may play for Loserville next year. I know, sounds crazy, but late bloomer, Anthony Davis, may be have Miller second guessing UK.

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2012 Kentucky Recruit - Archie Goodwin

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2012 Kentucky recruit Archie Goodman (Sylvan Hills High School - Sherwood, AR) recently visited Kentucky and said he "Loved it" stating that Kentucky is at the top of his list.

Evan Daniels Evaluation of Archie at Peach Jam | In a hard fought battle against the St. Louis Eagles, Goodwin, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard, was terrific at both ends of the floor. He got after it defensively, making the opposition work to bring the ball up the court. Offensively, rather than settle for jumpers, he aggressively attacked the basket and scored it at the rim. His ball handling is better than I originally thought and he’s fairly crafty attacking the basket. Already a four-star prospect, he’s easily one of the best two-guards in the country.

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Doug Collins - Coach Of The 76ers - Discusses Jodie Meeks

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Philadelphia 76ers Head Coach Doug Collins discusses Jodie Meeks.

Jodie ended the 2010 Orlando Summer League averaging 14.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists.

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John Wall With Possibly The Dunk Of The 2010 Vegas Summer League

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John, with a little help, putting one down in John Wall fashion during the 2010 NBA Las Vegas Summer League where Wall led all Players in scoring and assists, a first for the Summer League.

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1996 Championship Game - Kentucky vs Syracuse

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The Cats take on Syracuse in their first Championship Game since they last won it in 1978.

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2011 Kentucky Recruit - Ky Madden

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A couple of super highlights of 2011 Kentucky Recruit Ky Madden. Ky is out of Arkansas and is ranked as the 19th Overall Best Player. At 6-4 he is a stellar point guard and has shown his skills during the 2010 AAU Summer Season. Ky has been offered a scholarship by Kentucky.

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DeMarcus Cousins - Rookie of the Month Award Winner

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Bring on the hardware. Congratulations to former Kentucky All-American and the 5th Overall Pick of the 2010 NBA Draft, DeMarcus Cousins for being named the NBA Rookie of the Month.

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DeQuin Evans Highlights

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DeQuin Evans in action at L. A. Harbor Junior College, prior to signing with the Cats and moving to Lexington.

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LeBryon Nash - 2011 UK Recruit Showing His Hops

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2011 Kentucky recruit LeBryan Nash, showing his hops at the Adidas Invitational. LeBryan currently holds offers from Baylor, Oklahoma State and Kentucky.

LeBryan Nash is a very athletic small forward. He has a very quick first step for his size and is very good at getting to the rim and finishing while absorbing contact. He is a solid ball handler, but needs to continue to improve in this area. He also needs to increase the range and consistency of his shot. Nash has loads of potential and with continued work will be very good at the next level.

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John Wall With Two Of His Game High 31 Points

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Wall with 2 of his game high 31 points, as he leads the Wizards to a 4-0 Summer League record, defeating the New Orleans Hornets, 90-89.

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Boogie Fever Hits The NBA

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This is NOTHING new for Kentucky fans. For a full season we've watched the "Shock and Awe" known as DeMarcus Cousins. His ability to take over a game, dominate the inside or just quietly go about getting another double-double has been loved and appreciated for Kentucky fans for the one precious year he wore Blue.

Now the NBA, and in particular, King fans are getting to see the man we call "Boogie" in action. How can you not help but to love this guy...

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2011 UK Commit - Marquis Teague Interview at the Nike Peach Jam

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2011 Kentucky recruit Marquis Teague, was interviewed by ESPN at the 2010 Nike Peach Jam where Teague's AAU Team SPIECE lost in the Final Four of the Tournament. Teague led all Players with 5.6 assists per game.

he discussed his opportunity to play for Team USA U17 team and winning the Gold medal, his ability and what he s currently working on to improve, his commitment to Kentucky and the relationship with Coach Cal and Coach Orlando.

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Brandon Knight - 2010 Male High School Athlete of the Year

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Kentucky's Brandon Knight wins the 2010 Gatorade Male High School Player of the year Award. Here is the actual presentation of the award and Brandon's last home game as a Senior.

It's obvious that Brandon is a very intelligent young man. 4.0 GPA and extremely well spoken. He will be a major asset to Kentucky both on and off the court.

John Wall - Highlights vs. Dallas Mavericks - NBA Summer League

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John Wall, game 3 of the 2010 NBA Summer League against the Dallas Mavericks.

Wall explodes for a double-double, 21 points on 4-19 from the field and 13-15 from the line, 10 assists including a couple of lobs for an easy two for Wall's teammates and he added 7 boards, just 3 shy of his first triple-double.

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2011 Kentucky Commit Marquis Teague Makes It Look EASY

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2011 Kentucky commit, and No. 1 Point Guard, Marquis Teague making it look easy. Check out his ball handling skills and his ability to get to the rack and finish.

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DeMarcus Cousins - Game Winning Shot and Post-Game Interview

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Cousins was back at work on Wednesday night as he poured in 22 points while grabbing 12 boards, getting his third double-double in a row. here Boogie is with the game winning shot and post-game interview...

'BOOGIE'

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Seth Meyers - Host Of The 2010 ESPY Awards, Talks With Letterman

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Seth Meyers, host of the 2010 ESPY Awards, on David Letterman showing off his favorite family member, Raisin, the family Goat.

John Wall has been nominated for two ESPY Awards, Best Breakthrough Athlete and Best male College Athlete.

The ESPY's can be viewed tonight at 9:00 PM EDT on ESPN.

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2011 Kentucky Recruit - LeBryan Nash

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Name | LeBryan Nash
Class of 2011 Ranking | No. 4
Position | Small Forward
Schools on his list | Kentucky | Baylor | Oklahoma State

LeBryan Nash is a very athletic small forward. He has a very quick first step for his size and is very good at getting to the rim and finishing while absorbing contact. He is a solid ball handler, but needs to continue to improve in this area. He also needs to increase the range and consistency of his shot. Nash has loads of potential and with continued work will be very good at the next level.

 

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2011 UK Recruit Quincy Miller - Dunk Of The Day

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2011 recruit and Number 2 Player in the Nation, Quincy Miller, with the Dunk of the Day as he puts a kid on a poster with a massive jam.

Quincy is a 6-8 Power Forward from High Point, N. C. and is being personally recruited by John Calipari. He has received an offer from the Big Blue and indications are good he could be wearing the Blue and White for the Cats in 2011.

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Michael Gilchrist Interview - Peach Jam 2010

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Michael Gilchrist post-game interview at the Peach Jam in South Carolina. Gilchrist talks a little about why he committed to Kentucky so early and about his USA U17 experience.

Clear HERE to see Gilchrist in Action

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Patrick Patterson Highlights - Rockets vs Raptors

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Patrick Patterson was one rebound shy of a double-double as he hit 6-13 from the field and 2-2 from the line, scoring 14 points and grabbing 9 boards as the Rockets lost to the Toronto Raptors, 100-91.

Rockets and Raptors Highlights

Patrick's highlight is at the30 second mark

DeMarcus Cousins Highlights - Kings vs. Lakers

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DeMarcus Cousins, Night two of the NBA Summer League. Boogie had his second double-double in a row, with 19 points and 12 rebounds while shooting 8-20 from the field and 3-3 from the line.

Kings vs Lakers Highlights

Boogie with the block, the Boogie down the floor and the drive for two...

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Courtside With Wall And Bledsoe - Post Game Interview

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John Wall might have gotten the better of Eric Bledsoe during the game, but after, they once again are Kentucky brothers.

Here they both are, Courtside, for a post-game interview.

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Wall Picks Bledsoe's Pocket

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John Wall picks his former Kentucky teammate Eric Bledsoe's pocket and finishes with a nice layup.

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