1. Kentucky Basketball: Why Andrew Wiggins' Decision Stings

    When Andrew Wiggins announced yesterday that he would be attending the University of Kansas, his decision took me a bit by surprise. I'd like to say that I predicted Wiggins wasn't going to choose the University of Kentucky...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 7 days ago 4,325 reads 11 comments

  2. Kentucky Basketball: Assigning Roles to Each Player on the 2013-14 Roster

    One of the biggest problems with the 2012-13 Kentucky Wildcats was that it took so long for many of the players to find their roles. It could also be argued that many never did...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 28 days ago 3,870 reads 11 comments

  3. Kentucky Football Recruiting: 4-Star RB Mikel Horton Commits to Wildcats

    Mark Stoops continued to turn heads in the Bluegrass state and around the SEC on Saturday when he secured a verbal commitment from 4-star running back Mikel Horton for the 2014 recruiting class...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 1 month ago 2,185 reads 3 comments

  4. Kentucky Basketball Recruiting: Meet the Wildcats' 2013 Class

    John Calipari and the University of Kentucky still might be waiting on the decision of standout prospect Andrew Wiggins, but the best recruiting class of 2013 (and perhaps in school history) is locked in to arrive on campus this fall...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 1 month ago 13,756 reads 7 comments

  5. Kentucky Basketball: Evaluating the Hype Around 'Cats' Target Andrew Wiggins

    With the national signing period for high school basketball players opening this Wednesday, there is still no clear indication about where superstar prospect Andrew Wiggins will end up...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 1 month ago 13,342 reads 34 comments

  6. Kentucky Basketball: John Calipari's 5 Biggest Concerns for 2013-2014 Season

    University of Kentucky basketball fans would no doubt like to begin forgetting the 2012-2013 season as quickly as possible...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 1 month ago 13,891 reads 19 comments

  7. UK Basketball: Will Andrew Wiggins' Decision Make or Break UK's 2014 Season?

    Last week I went over Kentucky's chances of landing top 2014 recruiting prospect Andrew Wiggins. Today, however, the question is whether or not Wiggins choosing to go to school in Lexington this fall will make or break Kentucky's 2014 season...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 1 month ago 16,449 reads 45 comments

  8. Kentucky Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing Chances of Landing Andrew Wiggins

    With the May 15 deadline to sign a letter of intent coming up in a little over a month, it looks like the wait to see where Andrew Wiggins will end up playing college basketball will stretch out for a few more agonizing weeks...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 1 month ago 22,999 reads 42 comments

  9. UK Basketball Recruiting: Is Kentucky Still in the Running for Aaron Gordon?

    With all the recent buzz around the Kentucky program centering around whether or not Andrew Wiggins will commit to the Wildcats, one name that members of the Big Blue Nation are thinking about is Aaron Gordon...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 1 month ago 6,739 reads 6 comments

  10. UK Basketball: How Kentucky's Collapse Will Hurt NBA Stock of Star Wildcats

    As the Big Blue Nation mourns a month of March without being in the NCAA Tournament, the casualties of their exclusion go a bit beyond pride and a chance (however unlikely it would have been) to defend their national title...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 2 months ago 4,121 reads 5 comments

  11. Kentucky Basketball: Ranking Widcats' Most Likely March Madness Heroes

    After Kentucky's impressive 61-57 win against the Florida Gators on March 9, the Wildcats NCAA tournament hopes have gone from being on life support to a very likely possibility...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 2 months ago 2,780 reads 1 comments

  12. UK Basketball: Breaking Down 'Cats NCAA Tourney Hopes Entering Florida Game

    "Beat Florida, and this all goes away." That is what John Calipari said he told his team (per Kentucky Sports Radio) after their crushing 72-62 loss to Georgia on Thursday evening in Athens...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 2 months ago 1,827 reads 7 comments

  13. Kentucky Basketball: 4 Keys to Beating Georgia in SEC Game

    After their crushing 73-60 loss to Arkansas on March 2, the Kentucky Wildcats absolutely must win their contest against Georgia on March 7 to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 3 months ago 893 reads 1 comments

  14. Kentucky Basketball: 5 Keys to Beating Arkansas in SEC Clash

    With only a few games left to help their NCAA tournament chances, the University of Kentucky Wildcats begin a very important set of back-to-back road games in Fayetteville , Arkansas against the Razorbacks...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 3 months ago 2,066 reads 5 comments

  15. Kentucky Basketball: 5 Things Wildcats Must Prove Before SEC Tournament

    For the last three seasons under head coach John Calipari , the University of Kentucky was able to use the SEC Tournament simply as a final tune-up before the NCAA tournament...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 3 months ago 1,977 reads 1 comments

  16. Kentucky Basketball: Predictions for Each of the Wildcats' Remaining Games

    After losing Nerlens Noel to a season-ending injury and suffering their worst defeat under head coach John Calipari , to say that the Kentucky Wildcats are "reeling" would be a bit of an understatement...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 3 months ago 3,280 reads 61 comments

  17. Kentucky Basketball: 5 Questions Wildcats Face in 2nd Half of SEC Season

    Since putting their season on the brink of collapse back on January 22 with a 59-55 loss at Alabama, the University of Kentucky has ridden a five-game win streak back into a much better outlook for their postseason prospects...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 3 months ago 2,730 reads 0 comments

  18. Kentucky Basketball: 5 Keys to Peaking Before March Madness

    One of the more agitating (and perplexing) problems that faces college basketball coaches is having their team peak too early before the NCAA tournament...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 3 months ago 3,384 reads 1 comments

  19. Kentucky Basketball: Which Freshman Starter Most Needs Another Year in School?

    Despite its recent improvement over the last few games, there's no doubt that this University of Kentucky basketball team has struggled more than any other during John Calipari 's time as head coach...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 4 months ago 7,882 reads 36 comments

  20. UK Basketball: 4 Lessons John Calipari Must Learn from Struggles This Season

    Fresh off of their impressive (and season-saving) win over Ole Miss, the Kentucky Wildcats gave the Big Blue Nation hope that they could return to their usual dominant form by March...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 4 months ago 3,757 reads 3 comments

  21. Kentucky Basketball: How Nerlens Noel Must Improve to Get Cats in Big Dance

    These are very dark times for the Big Blue Nation. For the first time since John Calipari began his tenure as the University of Kentucky men's basketball coach, the Wildcats are in real danger of not making the NCAA tournament...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 4 months ago 2,410 reads 2 comments

  22. 4 Games That Will Make or Break Wildcats' Season

    While you can listen to all the coach-speak you want about every game being important, there are always dates circled on the calendar (by fans, players, and coaches alike) that stand out as being more vital to the season than others...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 4 months ago 3,885 reads 5 comments

  23. Kentucky vs. Auburn: Wildcats Pull Away in Second Half, Crush Tigers 75-53

    It may have been against an inferior opponent, but the Kentucky Wildcats actually looked like the team that we heard about all during the offseason while they routed the Auburn Tigers 75-53...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 4 months ago 2,034 reads 3 comments

  24. Kentucky Basketball: Biggest Potholes in Wildcats' Bid for the SEC Title

    If the Wildcats hope to turn things around this season, they will not be able to fall on the usual early season mantra of "wait til March" that is used for early season growing pains...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 4 months ago 1,165 reads 2 comments

  25. Kentucky vs. Tennessee: Wildcats Hang on Against Volunteers for 75-65 Win

    As has been the habit lately, the University of Kentucky Wildcats got out to a decent lead in the second half against their opponent only to let the Tennessee Volunteers come back and almost take the game from them...

    Nick Nafpliotis Written by Nick Nafpliotis about 4 months ago 1,845 reads 5 comments