Quickies: Cats vs Cats Gameday Edition

Tonight we get another Wildcats vs. Wildcats matchup as Kentucky takes on the Kansas State Wildcats with a trip to the Elite Eight on the line.

Kentucky is the presumed favorite in this one, and is now expected to win the region and make the Final Four after the incredible upsets that every team ranked above them suffered.

The madness has been top-notch this March. Let’s see if it continues tonight.

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LOOK: Kentucky-themed Atlanta Braves shirt looks incredibly cool - SEC Country
If you're a Kentucky fan who roots for the Atlanta Braves, we have the perfect gift for you. On Wednesday, SEC Country's Kyle Tucker spotted a Kentucky-themed Atlanta Braves shirt for sale in Atlanta before the Wildcats continue South Region play in the NCAA Tournament. Kentucky faces Kansas State at Atlanta's

Tony Barbee denies intent with tweet that has Auburn upset: 'I wasn't watching games' - SEC Country
Tony Barbee tweeted a laughing emoji during Auburn's blowout loss to Clemson on Sunday. That much is true. But the Wildcats assistant coach and former Auburn head coach denies that it had anything to do with the fate of his former team. During a media availability prior to Kentucky's Sweet 16 matchup with Kansas

Calipari reflects on first coaching job and quest for a bed - Cats' Pause
John Calipari's first coaching job paid zero and his living quarters had no bed. That is until a movie production team rolled into Lawrence, Kansas, in 1982.

CatsIllustrated.com - Cats Illustrated Mock Draft: Round 1 picks
Spring football is here and a flurry of spring and summer recruiting news, with commitments, is surely on the horizon. Cats Illustrated will be all over the relevant news on those fronts.

Despite John Calipari mind games, Kentucky is Final Four favorite - USA Today
John Calipari first insisted Kentucky got a tough draw. Now the media against his team. Either way, the Wildcats are still favored for the Final Four.

Jonny David quizzes the team on Calipari's famous one-liners | Kentucky Sports Radio
It's no secret John Calipari is famous for his epic catchphrases. "Kentucky is not for everyone." "We're everybody's Super Bowl." "REBOUND WITH TWO HANDS." The list goes on and on. Kentucky walk-on Jonny David interviewed his Wildcat teammates on Coach Cal's one-liners, and the end result is hilarious.

UKathletics.com to Stream NFL Pro Day - University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky will hold its annual NFL Pro Day for draft eligible players on Friday, March 23 in the Joe Craft Football Training Center and the Nutter Indoor Field House at 9 a.m. ET.

LeBron scores 35, carries Cavaliers past Raptors 132-129 | FOX Sports
LeBron James scored 35 points and added 17 assists propelling an undermanned Cavaliers past the Raptors.

Absolutely no drop in Sam Darnold's game as he throws in the rain at USC's pro day - LA Times
Cleveland’s weather showed up to USC's pro day, with heavy drops turning to a downpour, but an unfazed Sam Darnold still zipped throws to his receivers, impressing those in attendance, including former UCLA quarterback Troy Aikman.

Dwight Howard of Charlotte Hornets has 32-point, 30-rebound night in win - ESPN
With a 32-point, 30-rebound night, Charlotte's Dwight Howard became the first player since 2010 -- and just the second in 36 years -- to have a 30-30 night.

Ndamukong Suh cancels Raiders visit, returns home - NFL.com
Ndamukong Suh's free agency tour will not be making a stop in the East Bay. The free-agent defensive tackle cancelled his scheduled visit with the Raiders and has returned home to mull his options.

Naomi Osaka Asks: What Would Serena Do? Then She Defeats Her - The New York Times
The 20-year-old Osaka was openly nervous in her first match against Serena Williams, but she won in straight sets in an unusual first-round match.

James Harden's Elite, Unique Offense Is Like Nothing the NBA Has Seen Before | Bleacher Report
It's hard to overstate the offensive excellence of James Harden, who is playing the best basketball of his life and is locked in as this season's MVP.