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Kentucky Wildcats Quickies: Marques Bolden Edition

Where in the world will Marques Bolden go and more in today's news and notes.

By Jason Marcum

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NCAA Championship Bound! Wildcats Finish Fourth at Regional - UK Wildcats News
The Kentucky men’s golf team stamped its spot in the NCAA Championship in Eugene, Ore., beginning May 27 following a fourth-place finish at the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional.

Marques Bolden announces today: Will it be Kentucky or Duke? - Lexington Herald-Leader
Five-star basketball prospect Marques Bolden is going to keep everybody guessing right up until the end, it seems, a fitting finish to one of the more perplexing recruitments in recent years. Scout.com national analyst Evan Daniels said Wednesday that it could still go either way.

Briscoe’s dad says son still undecided, but has regained confidence in NBA workouts - LCJ
It now seems plausible that Isaiah Briscoe does what he planned on doing when he first stepped onto UK's campus and be the latest one-and-done player under Coach Cal.

Charles Matthews to be Granted Full Release - UK Wildcats News
Kentucky freshman guard/forward Charles Matthews will transfer from UK, head coach John Calipari announced Wednesday. He will be granted a full release with with no restrictions, as should ever college player who transfers should get.

Who will it be for Marques Bolden? - 247 Sports
Marques Bolden is expected to end his drawn out recruitment with an announcement today at 2:30 PM ET at his DeSoto (Texas) High School. Though UK seems to have the momentum, Duke still may very well win this battle of blue-blooded programs and Hall-of-Fame coaches.

Scott's Mother Says There Is "Still A Chance" Her Daughter Will - LEX18.com
Just over a week ago North Carolina prep standout Chanin Scott told Larry Vaught "I'm staying" with the University of Kentucky women's basketball program despite the offseason turmoil.

2016 Baseball Community Service Team announced - SEC Sports
The SEC has announced the Community Service Team for the sport of baseball. For Kentucky, it's senior outfielder Dorian Hairston.

4-star OLB puts Kentucky in his top seven - Kentucky Sports Radio
Four-star outside linebacker Justin Foster released his list of top schools this afternoon and Kentucky made the cut, along with Alabama, Clemson, Stanford and Notre Dame among others.

Keith Taylor: Calipari has room for Bolden if Lee, Briscoe return; Skal’s NBA stock on the rise - KyForward.com
Even if Bolden picks Duke, UK’s current recruiting class remains one of the best John Calipari has assembled in Lexington. If Lee and Briscoe return to the Cats’ roster, Calipari doesn’t envision scholarship issues if Bolden chooses the Wildcats. "I didn’t think it will be an issue for us here," Calipari said last week.

One of Kentucky’s top football recruits backs out of his commitment - Lexington Herald-Leader
Four-star defensive end James Hudson announced Wednesday afternoon that he is no longer committed to the University of Kentucky, a little more than nine months after becoming one of the Wildcats’ first pledges from the class of 2017.

UK Baseball Rounds Out Regular Season with Homestand Against Missouri - UK Wildcats News
Kentucky baseball will look to gain momentum heading into the SEC tournament, rounding out its regular season schedule hosting a three-game series against the Missouri Tigers. This series may ultimately decide if UK makes it to the NCAA Tournament, or is once again left to ponder would could/should have been.

Waco police records reveal additional violence allegations against Baylor football players - ESPN
Outside the Lines has obtained police documents that detail largely unknown allegations of sexual assault, domestic violence and other acts of violence involving several Baylor football players.

NFL believes Ravens knew rules banning use of pads while breaking them - ProFootballTalk
Earlier this week, a report surfaced that the NFL would investigate the Ravens for using full pads during a portion of a practice during their recent rookie minicamp. It looks like they did so knowing good and well what they were doing.

Notes: Give it up for NBA rookie Billy Donovan - Lexington Herald-Leader
Ex-Florida coach Billy Donovan has Oklahoma City playing its best basketball of the year. Enes Kanter a key factor in Thunder’s success. Cincinnati is going ga-ga over professional soccer. Dick Vitale is a PTP in the fight against pediatric cancer. More random notes.

New Star Trek TV Series Teaser Trailer Released - comicbook.com
CBS has released a new teaser for the upcoming Star Trek TV series.First shown to advertisers and press earlier today at the network’s upfronts presentation, the teaser reveals the series logo and…really, not much else.

SEC approves collaborative process for instant replay - SEC Sports
The SEC will implement a collaborative process for instant replay in the sport of football beginning with the 2016 season. The technology needed to support the collaborative replay process and deliver the games in real time to the SEC Video Command Center was successfully tested during an SEC spring football game in April.

Android N takes baby steps toward becoming a virtual reality platform - Ars Technica
Android N gets a "VR helper service" and a "sustained performance mode."

This Photo Of A Dog Grieving For His Dead Owner Will Break Your Heart - BuzzFeed
This really will tug at your heart, and probably that dirt in your eyes too...

Changing of the Guard: How the Play of Point Guards has Changed by J & K Sports
On this episode of The J&K Sports Show, the guys discuss how the style of play has changed among point guards in the NBA.

Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist 3-5 favorite for Preakness Stakes - Lexington Herald-Leader
Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist was installed as the 3-5 morning-line favorite on Wednesday for Saturday’s 141st Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Md.

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