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The Mailbag — Volume 4, Episode 10

In the latest Mailbag, Coach Cal answers who the most improved player on this year's team is, what advice he would give to someone starting out in the coaching business and who would be on his all-defensive team.

by Eric Lindsey

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SEC teleconference: Cal, Donovan preview Tuesday’s showdown

In case you live under a rock and haven't heard, there's somewhat of a big game down in Gainesville, Fla., on Tuesday between John Calipari's Kentucky Wildcats and the Florida Gators. First place will be on the line for the Cat...

by Eric Lindsey

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Calling all Cats: Cal in search of a stopper

As big of a problem as youth is with this 10-5 Kentucky team, perhaps UK’s second-biggest problem this year has been that lack of a shutdown defensive stopper, someone who, as Coach Cal said Monday, “just says, ‘Let me gu...

by Eric Lindsey

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How UK handles U of L’s pressure defense could determine outcome

According to kenpom.com, Louisville is No. 1 in adjusted defensive efficiency, nearly four points better than the second-place team. Forcing nearly 21.4 turnovers a game, the Cardinals are making the opposition turn the ball ov...

by Eric Lindsey

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The Mailbag — Volume 4, Episode 3

In the latest episode of the Mailbag, Coach Cal talks about where he got the idea to run a players-first program and who can become a defensive stopper on this year's team.

by Eric Lindsey

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Archie Goodwin posterized Oskars Reinfelds with a one-hand slam late in Saturday's game. Goodwin had three dunks in a minute's span to give him a team-high-tying 15 points. (photo by Chris Reynolds)

Notebook: Portland coach says UK’s glass is ‘overflowing’

Coach Cal has often said this year’s team could be similar to the 2010-11 squad in that it might take some lumps during the season, but it could be in a position to compete for a championship by the end of the year. Having pl...

by Fink Densford

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