Tag Archives: University of Kentucky basketball

Assessing Your Talent

Posted on January 26, 2022 by jesustrek

When I attended the University of Kentucky in the mid-1980s, the men’s basketball program had an interesting tradition. Every year they would schedule an open tryout for any students who wanted to try to earn a spot on the team’s … Continue reading →

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Bury Him Where?

Posted on December 18, 2019 by jesustrek

The University of Kentucky men’s basketball team plays against Utah in Las Vegas tonight. Looking forward to the game, someone dug up a quote from former Utah coach Rick Majerus, who passed away seven years ago. Majerus, who was 0-6 … Continue reading →

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Good Team Player

Posted on March 4, 2016 by jesustrek

University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari was the featured speaker at Gov. Matt Bevin’s prayer breakfast on February 16, 2016. The main focus of his message was putting others above yourself. Calipari told of the time when former … Continue reading →

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Which Team?

Posted on January 11, 2015 by jesustrek

One  of the nation’s top basketball prospects, Ohio power forward Carlton Bragg, recently announced where he would be playing college basketball. At a news conference at his high school Thursday, Bragg pulled out a KU cap, which stands for Kansas … Continue reading →

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Source of Energy

Posted on November 27, 2013 by jesustrek

University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari tries to teach his young players the importance of playing hard at all times, not just when things are going well. He said, “…You can’t be energized because you made shots. You’ve … Continue reading →

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Humble Star

Posted on March 29, 2012 by jesustrek

University of Kentucky basketball star Anthony Davis has blocked a phenomenal 175 shots so far this season. Davis refuses to call undue attention to himself after blocking an opponent’s shot. He does not wag his finger, beat his chest or … Continue reading →

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