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Posts Tagged ‘Melvin Turpin’
 

 
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The blame game: Players say they’re at fault for not changing

As the leader of a players-first program, John Calipari tried to do Thursday what he’s always done when things have gone awry with his team. He tried falling on his sword. On Friday, the players took the sword out from undern...
by Eric Lindsey
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Memorable moments in Kentucky’s SEC Tournament history

In capturing 27th SEC Tournament titles over the years (the other SEC schools have a combined 25 tourney championships), the annual trek to the SEC Tournament has become one of the Big Blue Nation's favorite times of the year.
by Ken Howlett
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94 feet: Memorable Senior Night performances, the streak and scouting Georgia

CoachCal.com contributor Ken Howlett looks back on some memorable Senior Night performances, key performances during the 51-game home winning streak and offers a scouting report of Georgia.
by Ken Howlett
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94 feet: Looking back at Turpin’s near perfect game

Turpin's stat line read thusly: an almost perfect 18 of 22 from the field, 16 rebounds and 42 record-breaking points. Afterward, UGA's Vern Fleming said, "We've got to play behind him, because if we don't all he's got to do is ...
by Ken Howlett
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Notebook: Davis’ block numbers are incomparable at UK

After Davis surpassed the previous record of 83 set by Melvin Turpin and Andre Riddick and made his way to his current number of 89, the press room in the underbelly of Rupp Arena was buzzing with the numbers the freshman forwa...
by Eric Lindsey
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Kentucky freshman forward Anthony Davis posted his seventh double-double of the season against Louisville. He also blocked six shots. (photo by Chad Hobson)

Blocking it out: Unaware of record, Davis on the brink of history

Davis, a 6-foot-10 freshman from Chicago, will have a pretty good chance at breaking the UK blocks record in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday when the Cats take on the Volunteers at noon in Thompson-Boling Arena. Davis needs just ...
by Eric Lindsey
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