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Kentucky softball definitely deserves a Quickies edition after winning their way into the Women's College World Series. Kentucky will play sixth-seeded Louisiana-Lafayette in the opening round Thursday at 7:00 PM. It will be televised nationally on ESPN2.
Tweet of the morning
#Kentucky two-way star A.J. Reed, named #SEC Player of the Year by the league's coaches (FREE) http://t.co/6BD3tXPezi pic.twitter.com/KFIuoLzFvF
— TheCatsPause247 (@TheCatsPause247) May 27, 2014
Your Quickies:
Kentucky football
- Drake Jackson is a big UK target for 2016, and he's right in the Wildcats' back yard. This guy would seem to be a must-get for Stoops & Co. if he wants to close the borders of the Commonwealth. Note: Link may be premium.
Kentucky Basketball
I noted this the other day. To me, there is nothing dumber than an unnamed NBA scout.
The UK basketball team should be proud of the president of the University of Kentucky for putting academics first. I think this is true, with the caveat that Rupp Arena does need to be upgraded. But in this case, I think Dr. Capilouto's emphasis is on the right things.
Every time Karl-Anthony Towns Jr. opens his mouth, l like him even more.
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2016 UK target Jayson Tatum mixtape.
Malik Newman, a 2015 target for UK, will narrow his list down to five by the end of the summer.
Other UK sports
Gary Henderson, A.J. Reed and Austin Cousino react to Kentucky's NCAA selection.
Ten of the SEC's 14 baseball teams made the NCAA Tournament, a record for any conference. Five of the ten will be hosting regionals.
Links post
College football
The Worlds Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party will kick off at 3:30 on November 1st.
CBS is making some crew changes for SEC football next season.
College basketball
- 12 rising college basketball teams for next season. Three of them are SEC teams, and one of them may surprise you.
Other sports news
Charles Barkley has a little fun at Kentucky's expense. I for guess Charles doesn't care much for bourbon or horse racing.
California Chrome a big favorite to win the Triple Crown. I hope so.