- we have had 42 games missed by 6 total players, and we have yet to be at full-strength in a single game
- we have 8 players averaging 20+ mpg, and 2 more over 9
- Over the 2000's, this UK team (compared to the prior 23 teams) ranks: 1st in FGM, FG pct, 3pt made, 3pt pct, Ast, TO, Pts
- Also, over the 2000's, Sheppard is 1st in 3pt pct, 2nd in Steals, 15th in Ast, 1st in Stl/TO ratio, 5th in Ast/TO ratio
- And...this team has 4 guys (Sheppard, Wagner, Mitchell, Dillingham) in the top 15 in Ast/TO ratio.
- And...Onyenso ranks 4th in Blks while playing less than 15mpg

Lastly, if these are the players to pick from, which are you playing (I know there are other aspects that are important not shown here)?
A) 9.6 pt, 6.8 reb, 1.2 blk, 1.0 stl
B) 11.8 pt, 6.8 reb, 2.9 ast, 1.1 blk, 0.8 stl
C) 9.6 pt, 7.7 reb, 1.5 blk, 0.9 stl
D) 12.7 pt, 3.9 ast, 1.1 stl
E) 18.8 pt, 4.2 reb
F) 17.1 pt, 9.6 reb, 2.1 ast, 5.4 blk, 2.1 stl
G) 6.7 pt, 7.9 reb, 4.7 blk
H) 10.6 pt, 5.1 reb, 1.1 stl
I) 13.1 pt, 4.6 reb, 4.6 ast, 0.8 blk, 2.8 stl
J) 18.5 pt, 4.1 reb, 5.1 ast, 1.8 stl
K) 6.5 pt, 6.8 reb, 1.2 blk
Those are the per30min stats for our guys so far this year.

I finally got to hear this after reading about the controversy.

It’s strange to hear AI do a bit about the threat of AI, but it’s entertaining and pretty much what I think Carlin would be saying. The AI artwork is seriously disturbing though.

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….getting PUNKED by UAB.

Couldn’t happen to a nicer coach.

At the 1984 reunion weekend, he announced he and his wife are donating $1M to UK, $500K to Gatton Business School, and $500K to the UKAA. Sets a great example for many ex players (and other alums) to give back to the school that gave them their start. (Sorry, the link may be behind a pay wall, but you can find the article in the LHL)

Master's generous contribution

Do we win this game? I'm not feeling confident about any road games with the awful performance we put on last night. We face an even tougher environment Saturday at Bud Walton. GameDay will be in Fayetteville for the first time ever, Hogs will likely play their best game of the season, 25% shooters will bank in three's from the rafters, mid game hugs and smiles after ridiculous shots go in, t-shirt night, etc etc. We all know what to expect from SEC road games, but will our guys be ready this time?

Memphis is going to have one shining moment when they come back to win.

UAB, those 2 midget psychic 2004 twins aren't walking onto the court.

Memphis is a lock.

Man 2:38 going in the 3rd quarter…. Cats 44 Bama 68….. A 24 point beat down they are both 2-4 in the SEC it’s like wow Elzy like WTF are you doing as a coach….

Watching UConn/Xavier. They start 2 sophomores, a freshman and 2 Srs. Look terrific. Does anyone know how many of these kids did UK'S staff recruit. They look very much like a serious contender to win another NC. How's he do it?

Two plays in a row in last minute of the game with Clemson player making surer to stand straight up with arms straight up. Refs gave Duke fouls both times. Decided the game

Top teams deliver strong wins. Purdue on the rise, Auburn falling. Carolina creeps up a spot while Duke slips.


1. Arizona 3.05
2. Houston 2.99
3. Tennessee 2.70
4. Purdue 2.59
5. Iowa St 2.56
6. Auburn 2.55
7. Connecticut 2.38
8. Alabama 2.37
9. Kansas 2.25
10. BYU 2.18
11. Marquette 1.96
12. Kentucky 1.83
13. Michigan St 1.73
14. Colorado 1.67
15. North Carolina 1.659
16. TCU 1.657
17. Duke 1.63
18. Virginia 1.55
19. Wisconsin 1.53
20. Iowa 1.52
21. FAU 1.39
22. Mississippi St 1.30
23. Texas Tech 1.26
24. Clemson 1.244
25. New Mexico 1.237


Rest of SEC

33. Mississippi (up 4 spots yesterday)
44. Florida
63. LSU (down 3 spots)
77. ATM (down 3)
78. South Carolina (up 3)
79. Missouri
94. Georgia (up 3)
111. Arkansas
173. Vandy (down 5)

Just got a weird thought. Maybe the NCAA has been telling refs the last 3 games to call our games a certain way since we forced them to clear Z. Tonight it has been absolutely awful. I didn’t watch the last game but tonight it’s almost clear they’re not even trying to call an even game.

The article states TN has removed 500k felons from the voter roles.... The underlying theme is there are at least 500k felons in Tenneesee... No shock at all... Where's Morg?

Tennessee has 500k Felons "amongst" themselves... No shock at all...

and what exactly does he do with this team to deserve the title?

KENTUCKY MEN’S BASKETBALL POSTGAME NOTES
BUD WALTON ARENA | FAYETTEVILLE, ARK.
JAN. 27, 2024
ATTENDANCE: 19,200



Final Score: No. 6 Kentucky 63, Arkansas 57



Team Records and Series Notes

• Kentucky is 15-4 on the season, 5-2 in the Southeastern Conference.
• Arkansas is 10-10 overall, 1-6 in league play.
• UK leads the series 35-14, including 11-8 in games played in Fayetteville.
  • UK has won the last two matchups, both played in Fayetteville.
• Next for Kentucky: UK begins a two-game homestand Wednesday vs. Florida at 8 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPN.

Team Notes

• Kentucky played its best defensive game of the SEC schedule tonight.
  • UK limited Arkansas to 57 points, 20 fewer than any SEC opponent this season.
  • UK held UA to 33.3% from the field, lowest of any SEC opponent this season.
  • UK held UA to 21.4% on 3-pointers, lowest of any SEC opponent this season.
• Kentucky had 13 assists and nine turnovers, an assist/turnover ratio of +1.44.
  • UK entered the game fourth in the nation with a +1.84 ratio.
  • UK entered the game 10th in the nation in assists per game with 18.3.
• Kentucky made 9 of 20 (45%) on 3-point shots, including 7 of 11 (63.6%) in the decisive second half.
  • The Wildcats entered the game eighth in the nation in 3-point percentage at 40.0%.
• Kentucky had six blocked shots tonight. UK entered the game ninth in the nation with 5.7 blocks per game.
  • Since the North Carolina game on Dec. 16, the first game that UK had two of its seven-foot players available, the Wildcats have averaged 6.5 blocks per game.
• In keeping Arkansas to 57 points tonight, UK is 217-10 (95.6%) under Coach John Calipari when limiting the opponents to 63 or fewer points, including 3-0 this season.
• In keeping Arkansas to 33.3% shooting, UK is 237-24 (90.8%) under Calipari when limiting the opponent to 40% or less from the field.
• Kentucky’s largest lead was 10 points (63-53). The Wildcats are 342-15 (95.8%) under Calipari when leading by 10 or more at some point during the game.
• Kentucky is now 5-3 this season away from Rupp Arena, including 3-2 on the opponent’s home court.
• Kentucky is now 4-0 this season in bounce-back games after losses.
• Adou Thiero played for the first time since Dec. 21 (missed seven games) but Rob Dillingham did not play because of illness. UK has not played a game this season with all players available.

Player Notes

• After scoring a career-high 37 points in last year’s win at Arkansas, Antonio Reeves led the Wildcats again with 24 points.
  • It is his 10th 20-point game of the season.
  • He has landed in double figures in every game but one this season.
• Tre Mitchell tallied 10 points and a game-high 11 rebounds, his fourth double-double of the season.
• Reed Sheppard had 14 points, four rebounds, a game-high five assists and four steals.
  • Almost all of the damage came in the second half with 14 points, three rebounds, four assists and two steals.
  • Sheppard helped ice the game with a pair of free throws with 39 seconds left. He entered the game 11 of 12 (91.7%) in clutch free throw situations.
• Rob Dillingham did not play because of illness, the first game he has missed this season.

Coach John Calipari

• Calipari has an 847-257 (76.7%) all-time on-court record, including 402-117 (77.5%) at Kentucky.
• Calipari is 331-67 (83.2%) at UK against unranked competition.
• Calipari is 15-9 vs. Arkansas.
• Calipari is now 398-128 (75.7%) all-time in conference games, including 190-62 (75.4%) in the SEC.

In the First Half

• Kentucky started D.J. Wagner, Antonio Reeves, Adou Thiero, Tre Mitchell and Aaron Bradshaw for the first time.
• Reed Sheppard was UK’s first substitution at the 17:16 mark.
• Kentucky missed 15 of its first 16 shots, but was behind only 14-4 with 9:32 remaining.
• The Wildcats gradually warmed to the task, pulling within one point at 21-20 and 23-22.
• Arkansas went to halftime ahead 26-24. It is the second game in a row that UK scored a season low in the first half (25 at South Carolina).
• UK is now 2-3 this season when trailing at halftime.

In the Second Half

• Kentucky began the second half with Wagner, Reeves, Thiero, Mitchell and Ugonna Onyenso.
• Kentucky tied it at 28 and 31 before Arkansas had a six-point burst for a 37-31 lead.
• Kentucky countered with a 7-0 run – capped by a driving layup and steal-and-dunk by Sheppard – for its first lead at 38-37, coaxing an Arkansas timeout at the 12:54 mark.
• Kentucky took a 42-41 lead with a Sheppard layup at the 10:21 and never trailed again.
• Ahead 53-52, an eight-point spurt gave UK a 61-52 lead with 1:27 on the clock and the Wildcats led comfortably the rest of the way.
• Reeves and Sheppard each had 14 points in the decisive second half, with Sheppard adding four assists in the second stanza.

Which Wildcat is most hated in Arkansas?

Malik dissed the entire state to play for Kentucky and become a superstar after Arkansas fans thought he was a lock to stay home…

But Reeves has killed the Razorbacks two straight years in front of foaming at the mouth packed houses…He’s averaged over 30 points a game in that place that prides itself on making it tough on opponents.

Tough call, but Reeves’ damage is fresher…

Needs to get off of the floor

Say whatever you want about Cal, our players, how we play but it is almost impossible to win these games on the road with the way we get officiated. Exact same calls from game to game go against UK on both sides of the call. Absolutely disgusting that I have to watch these same officials be dogshit at their jobs every week.

Kinda the definition of a "not your night" type game for him, definitely very rusty and just didn't finish. BUT he literally went at Arkansas' throat from the tip after being out so long. He can really slash to the rim and really initiates the physicality. He is gritty and the physicality doesn't phase him.

We need that edge. Give all of Edwards and most of Bradshaws minutes to him and let him refine his game over the next 2 months. Love him at the 4. Weakside shot blocker too. And I think he can shoot the 3 as well as any of the bigs and Edwards even if stats don't show it.

Per Pat Bradley on SEC network

Looking for my 8 year old a Sheppard jersey, but not getting a ton of options online for his size. Is there an official UK site that sells them? Thanks

In that palace built on fraud. Most of their fans in the lower arena are dressed as empty seats.

I’m going with both home teams. But hoping for an upset with the Lions over the 49ers. Would like to see the lowly Lions finally make it to the Superbowl.