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Edit Vaughn taking game to another level
15 days agoAlready considered the top shooting guard prospect in the country, 5-star and UK target Rashad Vaughn has systematically taken his game to yet another level this spring. More
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How to make '2-and-done' work
19 days agoSANDESTIN, Fla. – If John Calipari ever gets his way, there would be changes to enable the college game to rid itself of the one-and-done phenomenon. More
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Cal deems staff retreat a success
20 days agoSANDESTIN, Fla. – John Calipari held a retreat for his staff to better assist players this upcoming season. “We spent 14 hours and none of it was basketball," the coach said. More
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Get CatsPause FREE until kickoff!
20 days agoThis summer, 247Sports is offering a promotion that no member of the Big Blue Nation should miss. CatsPause.com is now giving you FREE VIP access until the start of the 2013 football season when UK kicks off against Western Kentucky Aug. 31. More
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Calipari: 'We're all tied together'
21 days agoSANDESTIN, Fla. – Kentucky coach John Calipari welcomes the idea that the SEC office will now give input on non-conference basketball schedules. More
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Non-SEC schedules still an issue
26 days agoKINGSPORT, Tenn. — Tennessee men's basketball coach Cuonzo Martin and his boss hope and plan to bring up at least one familiar issue during next week's SEC spring meetings. More
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Monday Musings
30 days agoThe Kentucky softball team continues its upward climb. Baseball takes a small step back and Dominique Hawkins earns high praise in CatsPause.com's 'Monday Musings'. More
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Can Kentucky go 40-0 in 2014?
32 days agoCollege basketball hasn't seen a perfect season since 1976. Now there is chatter Kentucky might run the table in 2014. Most coaches would run from that talk. Not John Calipari. More
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Cats Confidential
33 days agoIn this week's edition, John Calipari talks getting the best out of his most talented Kentucky team and what drives him. Plus, football recruiting continues to impress. More
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Alpha males will push Cats in 2014
33 days agoAlpha males rule every championship team. It comes as no surprise then that Kentucky lacked such a personality while defending its 2012 national championship. More
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Calipari on how to fix college game
34 days agoIt's inarguable that college basketball needs to be fixed. But how? Kentucky coach John Calipari offers his thoughts. More
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Three Spot: Calipari talks shop
34 days agoJohn Calipari sat down with local reporters, touching on a variety of subjects. CatsPause.com takes a look at three things that stood out in this 'Three Spot' feature: More
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Calipari breaks down 2014 roster
35 days agoWith another No. 1 recruiting class on its way to Lexington, John Calipari offered his thoughts on each individual player on Kentucky's 2013-14 roster. More
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Live Updates: Calipari Presser
35 days agoKentucky basketball coach John Calipari will meet with local reporters on Wednesday morning for the first time since the Cats' 2012-13 season came to a disappointing end. More
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Don't weep for Kentucky
36 days agoKentucky missed on Andrew Wiggins, but maintains the nation's No. 1-rated recruiting class with six McDonald's All-Americans who can't wait to get to Lexington. More
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State Your Case
37 days agoWith all four teams still seemingly in the running for Andrew Wiggins' signature Tuesday, four 247Sports analysts make their case for each of Wiggins' four finalists. More
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Follow The Leader
38 days agoA commitment from Drew Barker on Friday took the Kentucky recruiting class to new heights. The Wildcats have several holes to fill. Where do they turn their attention next? More
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Cats reach out to 5-star PG
42 days agoComing out of the April evaluation period, Kentucky's top 2014 point guard targets were clearly defined as 1 and 1A. That changed Wednesday. More
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Take Five: UK basketball schedule
48 days agoKentucky released its 2013-14 non-conference basketball schedule this week. How does it stack up? The CatsPause.com team offers its thoughts, plus memories of Bill Keightley. More
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All-EYBL Hampton Team
49 days agoHAMPTON, Va. – A pair of top point guard and power forward prospects stood out among the top performers at the EYBL Hampton event over the weekend. More
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Abu catches Cats' eye
50 days agoActive 2014 power forward Abdul-Malik Abu catches Kentucky's eye at EYBL Hampton. More
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Point | Counterpoint
50 days agoHAMPTON, Va. – Kentucky's point guard conundrum for 2014 between Emmanuel Mudiay and Tyus Jones seemed to clear up a bit over the weekend. More
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Labissiere & other top bigs in 2015
50 days agoThe story of the 2015 class at the Nike EYBL is the prowess of the big men. Skal Labissiere is one of those talented post players. More
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Body of Work
51 days agoChristian Watford will always be known for his ‘Wat Shot’ vs. Kentucky, but his IU career went far deeper than one highlight. More
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EYBL Hampton: Day 3 Notebook
51 days agoHAMPTON, Va. – Watching John Calipari at the Nike-EYBL Hampton helped to clearly define UK's main 2014 priorities. But the UK head man also tracked several other prospects that could get an extended look from the Cats in the future. More
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EYBL: Jones & others from 2014
51 days agoThe Nike EYBL is loaded with talent but no prospect in this session 2 or throughout the spring matches the prowess of Tyler Jones. More
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Live Updates: EYBL Hampton Day 3
52 days agoHAMPTON, Va. – The second stop on the Nike-EYBL circuit continues from the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton, Va. for the final day of action Sunday. Follow live updates from Chris Fisher on CatsPause.com's House of Blue. More
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EYBL Hampton: Day 2 Notebook
52 days agoHAMPTON, Va. – Saturday's notebook includes the Tyus Jones v. Rashad Vaughn monster matchup as well as the latest on top Kentucky targets Stanley Johnson and Cliff Alexander. More
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Pitino watches top recruits at EYBL
52 days agoEYBL - Rick Pitino arrived in Hampton Saturday morning and spent the day watching several of Louisville's top recruiting targets. ITV has the scoop.
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No. 1 SG likes Louisville 'a lot'
52 days agoEYBL -- Louisville's Rick Pitino watched Rashad Vaughn closely Saturday in Hampton and the nation's No. 1 SG told InsideTheVille.com he has strong interest in the Cardinals. More
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EYBL Hampton: Day 1 Notebook
53 days agoHAMPTON, Va. – Even with most of its top 2014 targets in attendance, the UK coaching staff peered deeper into the crystal ball Friday as action got underway for the Nike-EYBL Hampton. More
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Live Updates: EYBL Hampton Day 1
53 days agoHAMPTON, Va. – The second stop on the Nike-EYBL circuit kicks off from the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton, Va. Friday night. Follow along with Chris Fisher for updates, notes, observations and recruiting information on House of Blue. More
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Kentucky has Booker's attention
53 days agoMoss Point (Miss.) 247Composite 5-star shooting guard Devin Booker reacts to his recent scholarship offer from Kentucky. More
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Cats Confidential
54 days agoIn this week's edition: John Calipari moving on a new name in the 2014 class, Ohio State making its move on Drew Barker, Vince Marrow on the recruiting warpath in Ohio and UK on the verge of another football commitment. More
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Target Practice
55 days agoWith the spring evaluation period underway and the second stop on the Nike-EYBL circuit kicking off in Hampton, Va. this weekend, CatsPause.com runs down Kentucky's top targets and where the Wildcats stand with each. More
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Noel preparing for life in NBA
57 days agoSix weeks removed from surgery to reconstruct his left knee Nerlens Noel reflects back on his time at Kentucky and what comes next for him in the NBA. More
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Untapped Potential
57 days agoIf one word could be used to summarize why Alex Poythress decided to bypass the NBA draft and return to Kentucky for his sophomore season it would be this: potential. More
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Cauley-Stein: 'I'm still a kid'
57 days agoWhy did Willie Cauley-Stein return to Kentucky? He likes school, isn't thrilled about paying taxes and plans to write a better ending to his collegiate career. More
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Cats Confidential
2 months agoIn this week's edition, the spring basketball evaluation period kicks off Friday and Mark Stoops on the verge of landing several high-profile commitments. More
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KDF Preview: Derek Willis
2 months agoUK's Derek Willis knows he is joining a loaded roster, but that's OK. “I’m not going down to just take a backseat and say, ‘I’ll play my 8 minutes and get a championship.’" More
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KDF Preview: Dominique Hawkins
2 months agoKentucky fans can check out Mr. Basketball Dominique Hawkins during the Kentucky Derby Festival Basketball Classic Friday at Freedom Hall. More
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Hoops 247Composite: Top 10 teams
2 months ago247Sports unveiled the formula generated 247Composite Team Ranking for the 2013 class. Here is a look at the top 10 recruiting classes, led by Kentucky's historic class. More
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Series of visits for Wiggins
2 months agoThe spring signing period begins tomorrow, but Andrew Wiggins is in no hurry to end his recruitment. In fact, he has visits lined up next week with three head coaches. More
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Analysis: Life After Deshaun Thomas
2 months agoDeshaun Thomas has decided to leave Ohio State early to enter the NBA draft. LaQuinton Ross and incoming freshman Marc Loving could be the main benefactors. More
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COLUMN: Oladipo's final gift to IU
2 months agoLosing Victor Oladipo after three years is a significant short-term loss for Indiana. But what he can come to represent will benefit the program for years. More
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The wait is over: Hawkins a Cat
2 months agoThe wait is over for Dominique Hawkins, who committed to Kentucky Wednesday morning. CatsPause.com looks at what it means for the Wildcats moving forward. More
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Early Top 25 for Hoops
2 months agoA very early look at my Top 25 for the 2013-14 college basketball season. More
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Hawkins set to announce
2 months agoDominique Hawkins will write the final chapter in his prolific high school career by announcing his college choice Wednesday morning. More
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Mission Oriented
2 months agoKentucky's 2013 recruiting class, already being billed as the greatest collection of talent for a single program in a single class, on clear mission to return Cats to top. More
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Next Year's Trophy To ... Kentucky?
2 months agoJohn Calipari has six -- count 'em, six -- McDonald's All-Americans lined up to enroll. After a down year in 2012-13, could they bring Kentucky a second title in three years? More
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