University of Kentucky Men's Basketball - 6th edition

[durl]

It's unbelievable what this team has accomplished. They have come so far in such little time. It was only Feb 23 when thet lost to Arkansas and looked to be no better than 6 or 7 seed in the tourney. No more than one win in the tournament. But something clicked. I think finally winning a close road game in Knoxville was the turning point. That gave them the confidence they needed to execute in these close late games. They built on that from there. Whatever happens from here is gravy. They have become one of the legendary teams in UK history no matter what happens this weekend.

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This team has shown more maturity in this tournament than they have all year. They're far more composed and play much smarter than before. (Granted, they've made some BAAAADDD passes in the NCAA tourney.)

So many players have stepped up but I can't help but point out Josh Harrelson. This kid is playing his heart out and has been solid as a rock down the stretch. He's not fancy, he's not intimidating, but he's playing sound, aggressive basketball and the team is winning, in a large part, because of it.

[Razor Shines]

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So many players have stepped up but I can't help but point out Josh Harrelson. This kid is playing his heart out and has been solid as a rock down the stretch. He's not fancy, he's not intimidating, but he's playing sound, aggressive basketball and the team is winning, in a large part, because of it.

Dude's averaging almost 15pts per in the tourney while shooting 76% from the field. Bill Walton thinks that's a good shooting percentage.

[WMR]

Sounds like Wiltjer is turning some heads at the Mickey D's.....

EvanDanielscout: "Kyle Wiltjer was very good today. Most skilled post player here. Dropped in hooks and jump shots."

DraftExpress: "Kyle Wiljter showing a very high skill-level. Making 3's, putting ball down, scoring in post a bit. Calipari's going love him in half-court."

DaveTelep: "This man shot the basketball better than anyone today at McDonalds." http://twitpic.com/4ec0f1 (picture of Wiltjer)

[WMR]

Cumulative all time statistics (aka: "The List")

All Time Wins: 2052 (NCAA rank #1)

All Time Winning Percentage: .761 (NCAA rank #1)

NCAA Championships: 7 (NCAA rank #2)

NCAA Championship Game Appearances: 10 (NCAA rank #2)

NCAA Final Four Appearances: 14 (NCAA rank #4)

NCAA Final Four Wins: 17 (NCAA rank #2)

NCAA Elite-8 Appearances: 33 (NCAA rank #1)

NCAA Sweet-16 Appearances: 42 (NCAA rank #1)

NCAA Tournament Appearances: 51 (NCAA rank #1)

NCAA Tournament Wins: 105 (NCAA rank #1)

NCAA Tournament Games Played: 151 (NCAA rank #1)

NCAA Tournament Winning Percentage: .700 (NCAA rank #5)

Total Postseason Tournament Appearances (NCAA and NIT): 58 (NCAA rank #1)

NBA Draft Picks: 96 (NCAA rank #1)

All Americans: 52 (NCAA rank #1)

All American Total Selections: 82 (NCAA rank #1)

First Team Consensus All Americans: 16 (NCAA rank #2)

First Team Consensus All American Total Selections: 21 (NCAA rank #2)

Final AP Poll Top-25 Finishes: 47 (NCAA rank #1)

Final AP Poll Top-20 Finishes: 47 (NCAA rank #1)

Final AP Poll Top-15 Finishes: 42 (NCAA rank #1)

Final AP Poll Top-10 Finishes: 39 (NCAA rank #1)

Final AP Poll Top-5 Finishes: 27 (NCAA rank #1)

Final AP Poll #1 Finishes: 8 (NCAA rank #1)

Final UPI/Coaches Poll Top-25 Finishes: 44 (NCAA rank #1)

Final UPI/Coaches Poll Top-20 Finishes: 43 (NCAA rank #1)

Final UPI/Coaches Poll Top-15 Finishes: 40 (NCAA rank #1)

Final UPI/Coaches Poll Top-10 Finishes: 36 (NCAA rank #1)

Final UPI/Coaches Poll Top-5 Finishes: 27 (NCAA rank #1)

Final UPI/Coaches Poll #1 Finishes: 7 (NCAA rank #1)

20-Win Seasons: 55 (NCAA rank #1)

25-Win Seasons: 30 (NCAA rank #2)

30-Win Seasons: 12 (NCAA rank #1)

35-Win Seasons: 4 (NCAA rank #1)

Total Winning Seasons: 91 (NCAA rank #2)

Total Non-Losing Seasons (.500 or better): 94 (NCAA rank #2)

Total Decades With a Final Four Appearance: 7 (NCAA rank #1)

Total Coaches With a NCAA Championship: 4 (NCAA rank #1)

Total Decades With a NCAA Championship: 4 (NCAA rank #1)

Conference Regular Season Championships: 46 (NCAA rank #2)

Conference Tournament Championships: 28 (NCAA rank #1)


In addition, Kentucky also has 2 NIT Titles (1946, 1976), 2 Helms Titles (1933, 1954), 2 undefeated seasons (1912, 1954), 5 Sugar Bowl Tournament Championships, 6 Naismith Hall-of-Fame Members, 4 National Players-of-the-Year, 10 #1 seeds all time in the NCAA Tournament, 40 McDonald's All-Americans, 57 1000-point scorers, and 10 Olympic Gold Medal Winners.

Furthermore, Kentucky holds the NCAA record for Consecutive Non-Losing Seasons (60), and for Consecutive Home Court Victories (129). Kentucky also has 23 National Attendance Titles (an NCAA record), has made a 3-point basket in 787 consecutive games, and was the first school to reach both the 1000-win and 2000-win victory plateaus.

(All statistics listed above are continuously updated by the original compiler.)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kentuck...The_List.22.29

[WMR]

AWESOME highlight reel of UNC v. UK ... this guy's videos are the best.

YouTube - #4 Kentucky vs #2 North Carolina (2011 NCAA Elite 8)

[WMR]

He also did one for the Ohio State game that is excellent...

YouTube - #4 Kentucky vs #1 Ohio State (2011 NCAA Sweet 16)

Matta is freaking awesome at the end.

[WVRed]

Sounds like Wiltjer is turning some heads at the Mickey D's.....

EvanDanielscout: "Kyle Wiltjer was very good today. Most skilled post player here. Dropped in hooks and jump shots."

DraftExpress: "Kyle Wiljter showing a very high skill-level. Making 3's, putting ball down, scoring in post a bit. Calipari's going love him in half-court."

DaveTelep: "This man shot the basketball better than anyone today at McDonalds." http://twitpic.com/4ec0f1 (picture of Wiltjer)

Wiltjer just won the 3 pt contest tonight.

In other words, next years center just won the three point shooting contest against the rest of his class.

[Topcat]

Wiltjer just won the 3 pt contest tonight.

In other words, next years center just won the three point shooting contest against the rest of his class.

Designated Canadian dammit now I have to cheer for a Wildcat against everyone except the Cardinals. Oh btw Texas Longhorns had serious Canuck influence this season also.

[cumberlandreds]

He also did one for the Ohio State game that is excellent...

YouTube - #4 Kentucky vs #1 Ohio State (2011 NCAA Sweet 16)

Matta is freaking awesome at the end.

Thanks! I hadn't seen his Ohio State game video. He does a great job with these.
Sullinger had a frustrated look on his face after one play that to me said "When does this goofy white kid go away?" :

[WMR]

Congrats to Co-MVP of the 2011 McDonald's All-American Game, UK signee Michael Gilchrist

I think Rivers got the Showboat/Ball-Hog Award as well.

[Razor Shines]

Congrats to Co-MVP of the 2011 McDonald's All-American Game, UK signee Michael Gilchrist

I think Rivers got the Showboat/Ball-Hog Award as well.

Shocker. In a game full of showboating you call out the Duke kid.

[Razor Shines]

The kid I really wasn't impressed with much at all was Texas' Kabongo.

[Topcat]

This game in reality and yes I mean the MCdee's game. Shows jack squat when it matters in CBB and how the players develop.

[WVRed]

This game in reality and yes I mean the MCdee's game. Shows jack squat when it matters in CBB and how the players develop.

Agree somewhat. It does give a glimpse of the raw potential of future recruits though, just have to take into consideration it is pretty much an overglorified AAU game with no defense being played.

It's like seeing the caterpillar before it turns into a butterfly.

[Scrap Irony]

You also see how athleticism stacks up against athleticism. For example, I thought the kid from Bowling Green looked a little less athletic than he did in the high school season. Blacshear, OTOH, looked like he could be a monster (even with the separated shoulder).

To my mind, Davis' athletic ability is off the charts. So, too, is Gilchrist's. Rivers looks okay, but should be a great scorer, as his release is very quick. He's not a PG, however, at this point.