Quickies: Rhyne Howard Edition

Kentucky hoops is getting a star in the 2018 class. Women’s basketball signee Rhyne Howard has been named the Gatorade Basketball Player of the Year in the state of Tennessee.

Howard led Bradley Central High School to a 30-win season and an appearance in the state tournament. She’s ranked the number eight player in her class. With her in the fold, UK hoops has the number 18 class in the nation.

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Calipari catch phrase, 'you people are crazy,' came to life with Cali Perry - SEC Country
NAME GAME: When John Calipari tells Kentucky fans, "You people are crazy," this is what he means. Meet BBN baby named Cali Perry.

Seven-footer Nick Richards is last, biggest piece as Cats chase Final Four - SEC Country
THE LAST PIECE? The puzzle has come together beautifully for Kentucky this postseason. Is 7-footer Nick Richards the last piece to NCAA title run?

Quick hitters: Kansas State edition - Cats' Pause
Here's what you need to know about Kansas State, Kentucky's Sweet 16 opponent.

Kentucky Earns Top-Four Seed at SEC Championships - University of Kentucky
Since the Southeastern Conference Gymnastics Championships went to two sessions, the same four teams – Alabama, Florida, Georgia and LSU – have earned the top seeds in the championship event. This year, after finishing fourth in the SEC with a regional qualifying score of 196.800, Kentucky will join the evening session for the first time in program history.

No. 6 Kentucky Travels to Queen City for Midweek Game - University of Kentucky
Kentucky returns to action on Tuesday afternoon in the Queen City looking to get back on track after opening weekend of Southeastern Conference play in Arkansas. Still ranked in the top 10, the Wildcats seek to end a four-game losing streak as part of six consecutive games against top five opponents over the past two weeks.

Calipari calls this season one of his most rewarding | Kentucky Sports Radio
Whether Kentucky wins the national championship or goes home after the Sweet 16, John Calipari says this season will be one of the most rewarding of his career. On The Jim Rome Show this afternoon, Cal said getting the youngest team in college basketball to surrender their egos and play as a group hasn't been easy, but moments like Hamidou Diallo's breakthrough vs. Buffalo make it all worth it.

Sweet 16 History: Cats Unbeaten Under John Calipari | Kentucky Sports Radio
Kentucky is 6-0 in the Sweet 16 in seven NCAA tournament appearances under John Calipari.

Pressure to win creates stressful job for Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue | NBA.com
You don’t need to have hooped at UMass or taken flight from the foul line to be “Doctor” enough to know Tyronn Lue was due for a change.

Joe Thomas brings jokes, thanks to his farewell presser - NFL.com
Joe Thomas is moving on from professional football, and he wants you to know that while yes, the frequent losses took their toll, he never lost his sense of humor.

How LeBron James fixed his back and is on track to play all 82 games - NBA
LeBron gained more than FIVE POUNDS DURING AN NBA GAME(?)

NCAA tournament what each coach brings to the Sweet 16 - ESPN
The Sweet 16 coaches are a blend of the familiar (Jim Boeheim, Coach K, John Calipari) and some surprises (Loyola-Chicago's Porter Moser). What defines each leader and what are their weak spots?

AP source: Memphis to announce Penny Hardaway as next coach | FOX Sports
Former Memphis All-American Penny Hardaway is heading back to his alma mater -as its men's basketball coach.

Jets' trade for No. 3 pick shakes up first round of 2018 NFL Draft - NFL.com
The Jets jumped up three slots in the first round to No. 3 overall by giving the Colts three second-round picks. Adam Schein says it's a great deal for both teams -- and one that has a major ripple effect on the rest of the NFL.