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Wildcats Quickies: Big Blue Madness Wrap-up Edition

UK hangs yet another Final Four banner. Photo courtesy of CMH Photography.

Big Blue Madness has come and gone, and it was once again a special night as the men's and women's basketball teams debuted their 2015-16 squads.

Another banner was hung following an amazing and memorable season. There's a new Kentucky basketball intro. John Calipari gave his annual State of the Kentucky Basketball Union Address. Drake was being Drake.

Oh, and Matthew Mitchell did the Nae Nae:

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Calipari pitch perfect at Big Blue Madness
A packed crowd at Rupp Arena on Friday night that included several elite recruits saw John Calipari at the top of his recruiting game.

Drake introduces John Calipari at BBM with wine and candles
Drake pulled out all the stops at Big Blue Madness for Kentucky's head coach and good friend John Calipari.

Transcript: Calipari Big Blue Madness Speech
Here is every word of John Calipari's annual Big Blue Madness speech, which was as on point as ever for Coach Cal.

Top takeaways from Big Blue Madness
The KY Kernel crew gives their biggest takeaways from Big Blue Madness 2015, including Drake calling Calipari "silver fox."

Wildcats Record 12 Wins in First Day of ITA Regionals
The Kentucky women’s tennis team had a strong opening to the USTA/ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships on Friday, with two doubles pairings and six singles players advancing to today's draws.

John Wall debates UK vs. UNC
Kentucky and North Carolina are tied atop the preseason Top 25 Coaches’ Poll, but when it comes to all-time rosters, former Wildcat star John Wall thinks there’s a clear No. 1.

SEC Recruiting: Kentucky starting fast in 2017
Kentucky's class-of-2017 recruiting class checks in at No. 9 nationally with the latest verbal coming Thursday from in-state QB Walker Wood.

Muschamp regrets not offering Garrett Johnson at Florida
While he's no longer the head coach at Florida, Will Muschamp is still making a living in the SEC, but he really regrets not offering Garrett Johnson during his time in Gainesville.

Johnny Manziel pulled over by police after arguing with girlfriend, drinking
Browns QB and former SEC star Johnny Manziel was pulled over after a domestic argument "got out of hand" this week. It doesn't sound too serious, but it's the latest incident for the former Aggies and SEC great.