Tuesday Headlines: Julius Randle shows love for John Calipari

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As the 2023-24 roster comes together for John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats, one former player spoke this past week about the ‘players first’ philosophy we have heard so much about since Calipari arrived in Lexington.

According to Julius Randle, that statement could not be more true.

The New York Knicks star forward sat down with Paul George on his podcast “Podcast P” this past week, and spoke about the conversations he had with Coach Cal after losing to UCONN in the National Championship.

“It’s funny man because Cal can’t help himself but to be real, bro. We played in the (NCAA) national championship that year. We lost. So I’m hurt. We go back to the hotel, and he brings everybody in and says, ‘Alright, I’m gonna meet with everybody individually tonight. Just talk about your future and stuff.’ So we meet with him, and I meet with him that night, and he’s like, ‘Bro, don’t even think about coming back. I’m telling you. There ain’t no reason for you to come back. I’m not letting you come back. If you want to stay here in Dallas? Stay here in Dallas. But you’re not coming back.’”

A statement later in the conversation shows how much he appreciated that conversation with Coach Calipari.

“He’s not trying to hold you back at all. He’s definitely a real one. Shoutout to Cal, man.”

It’s obvious Calipari has proven that this program will continue to be ‘players first’, and as you see from Randle, it is something they greatly appreciate.

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Headlines

Cats Add Tre Mitchell to 2023-24 Roster - UK Athletics
Kentucky men’s basketball head coach John Calipari announced Monday the addition of graduate transfer Tre Mitchell to the Wildcats’ 2023-24 roster.

Kentucky Swimmers to Race at Phillips 66 National Championships – UK Athletics

The Wildcats will have 11 representatives at the meet in Indianapolis.

Kentucky rises in CBS Sports' updated preseason Top 25 and 1 - CatsPause

A big transfer portal move has Kentucky trending up in the latest preseason college basketball rankings.

Kentucky named a finalist for Jalewis Solomon- KSR

Can the Cats land the four-star recruit?

Latest on Kentucky Football recruiting- KSR

Here is a quick update on some of the major recruitments for the Football Cats this summer.

Tre Mitchell Film Room- KSR

Check out some tape on the newest Kentucky Wildcat.

Kentucky Basketball SEC schedule released- CatsPause

Another tough slate for John Calipari and the Cats.

John Collins traded to Utah- ESPN

The Hawks appear to be clearing some cap space.

Taylor Hall traded to Blackhawks- ESPN

Chicago gets another solid player to pair next to Connor Bedard (who they will select No.1 overall on Wednesday night)

Ranking top-10 NFL safeties- CBS

Did your team get a player listed?

Damian Lillard serious about potentially joining Miami Heat- CBS

There could be a new big three in Miami.

LSU responds with Game 3 rout of Florida to win 7th MCWS title - ESPN

LSU beat Florida 18-4 in Monday night’s decisive Game 3 to win its seventh Men’s College World Series title.