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The Cats had an impressive blowout win of Ole Miss Saturday night on their way to win No. 11 this season.
It was the kind of performance we all envisioned seeing many times from a team with easily as much talent as any team in college basketball, but hasn't managed to harness it to this point. While there are still some issues and kinks to work out, this was the kind of statement game UK needed to remind everyone how good they can be.
Combined with last week's big win over Louisville, this season is slowly trending upwards to being a memorable one.
Tweet(s) of the Day:
Kentucky attacks the glass, bringing down 41 rebounds to get the W. pic.twitter.com/VFQRzcn5Sj
— ESPN College BBall (@ESPNCBB) January 3, 2016
Tyler Ulis is the first UK player to score at least 20 points in consecutive games since James Young on January 28th and February 1st, 2014
— Corey Price (@coreyp08) January 3, 2016
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times: Tyler Ulis over any player in the country.
— Tyler Thompson (@MrsTylerKSR) January 3, 2016
Ben Simmons' SEC debut was eventful (Vine: @CodyWorsham): https://t.co/z5tZ4u7HHf https://t.co/UGppxVLrhr
— SB Nation CBB (@SBNationCBB) January 3, 2016
Your Quickies
Kentucky basketball turns ‘Camp Cal’ into a Rupp Arena Clinic
After losing 83-61 at Kentucky on Saturday night, Andy Kennedy asked a favor. “Next year, I want to be invited to Camp Cal,” joked the Ole Miss coach. “Maybe next time he does that he’ll invite the Rebels up so we can get some of what they got this last week.”
2015 Class of the Commonwealth
Two-way athletes and UK commitments are abundant among the members of the 2015 Class of the Commonwealth, the 24th recognized by the Herald-Leader.
Instant Analysis | Cats roll Ole Miss in SEC opener
Kentucky led by as many as 25 points in the first half and 29 in the second. The lead never dipped below 20 at any point in the final 23:51. The Cats held the Rebels to 23.1% shooting in the first half and outrebounded the Rebs 41-27.
Jordan Smith sings National Anthem, calls it an 'incredible experience'
Jordan Smith got the chance to fulfill a life-long dream of his by singing the national anthem at Rupp Arena on Saturday. Smith called the experience "incredible" and that the cheers for him by UK fans gave him "chills all over."
Kash Daniel of Paintsville named Kentucky's Mr. Football
Paintsville High School linebacker Kash Daniel was hard to get around or through on defense, and a pretty tough quarterback to bring down as well.
Photo Gallery of Kentucky's domination of Ole Miss
A lot of Tyler Ulis dazzling, Skal surging and funny Calipari faces.
John Clay: Kentucky football’s new coaching hires may be great, but then we’ve heard that before
On paper, Eddie Gran is a good hire. If UK is expecting Big Blue Nation to storm the box office demanding season tickets for 2016, however, chances are the school is going to be disappointed.
2015 Superlatives: Best Games
Justin Rowland takes a look at Kentucky's best games of 2015, both football and basketball. Be warned though as he doesn't limited it to only Kentucky's wins, so some painful memories arise.
Bucknell player played best possible half while teammates forgot how it worked
For one half, Chris Hass couldn't miss, and his teammates couldn't hit. The result is the most singlehandedly dominant half of basketball imaginable.
Arkansas beats K-State to notch Bret Bielema's first 8-win season
Arkansas had not won eight games since winning 11 in 2011. Not only did they thrash K-State en route to a 45-23 win, but also gave the SEC West a 6-1 record this bowl season and every victory has been by at least 21 points.
SEC sets NCAA record with eight bowl victories
The SEC set a new NCAA record for bowl wins in a single season with the Razorbacks claiming victory in the Liberty Bowl. The SEC has now won 15 bowl games in the last two seasons, also a record.
'LeBron James kid' shows support for DeMarcus Cousins' All-Star bid
The 'LeBron James kid' is back, except this time, he's throwing his support behind Boogie Cousins.
Michigan State Spartans present game ball to mourning coach Tom Izzo
On Saturday, Spartans guard Denzel Valentine presented the game ball to coach Tom Izzo, who lost his father at age 90 last week. "It was greatly appreciated," Izzo said. It was also a great reminder of how sports can be awesome when the games aren't being played.