All Entries Tagged With: "patrick patterson"
Larry Vaught: “Meeks seems content to stay in NBA Draft”
At this point, I’m preparing myself any day for a Twitter message from someone that reads “Jodie Meeks signs with agent, will forgo senior year at UK.” Basically all signs of late have pointed toward Jodie Meeks remaining in the NBA Draft and Larry Vaught has chimed in, saying: “Unlike UK teammate Patrick Patterson, who [...]
Recapping a busy week for UK: Part 4-The roster situation
OK, we’re finally to the last issue that’s on mind surrounding Kentucky Basketball as we enter June (here are Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3). Without further ado: The roster situation – We did get some news on the roster front this week, as it was officially announced that Jared Carter, Donald Williams, and [...]
Recapping a busy week for UK: Part 3-Jodie Meeks and the NBA
The third of the four main issues (here are Part 1 and Part 2) on my mind regarding Kentucky basketball is Jodie Meeks future and his decision on whether or not to leave his name in the NBA Draft. Jodie Meeks and the NBA – In my mind, Jodie Meeks could be the difference between [...]
Kentucky newcomers outlook: DeMarcus Cousins and Daniel Orton
Today, we move on to the big man section of John Calipari’s Noah’s Ark of a 2009 recruiting class. In part 1 yesterday, I broke down what I expect to see out of UK’s two point guard commitments, John Wall and Eric Bledsoe. Next up are DeMarcus Cousins and Daniel Orton. DeMarcus Cousins – Cousins [...]
Chat live with Patrick Patterson
Cat Scratches will be hosting a live chat with Patrick Patterson at 1 pm today. Check it out here and be a part of the 2Pat love fest that will surely (and rightly) ensue.
Jodie Meeks update
With the 2009 recruiting class now wrapped up, Kentucky fans now turn their eyes to three things: making sure all of the newcomers are eligible, resolving the roster situation, and Jodie Meeks NBA Draft decision. With Eric Bledsoe now in the clear academically according to his coach, it looks like the newcomers are going to [...]
Kentucky ’09-’10: The Most Marketable Team in America
Optimism regarding the 2009-2010 Kentucky Basketball team could not be more abundant at the moment. People are throwing around “preseason #1″ about as frequently as John Calipari tweets. Not to rain on the statewide parade, but frankly, that may be a little premature. The ‘Cats will have as talented a team as any in America [...]
From That to This: A Whirlwind Month-and-a-Half For Kentucky Basketball
Following the loss to Notre Dame in the N.I.T. Quarterfinals, many wondered what would transpire with the University of Kentucky basketball program. Something had to happen, right? After starting the season 16-4, they appeared destined for a SEC Championship. Then the wheels came off. They lost eight of their last 11 to end the regular [...]
Andy Katz anticipates Jodie Meeks will return to UK
I posted a full update on Jodie Meeks and the NBA Draft last night so make sure you check that out, but there is some new information Jodie from Andy Katz’s blog this morning: Kentucky’s Jodie Meeks has even more reason to return to play for John Calipari now that John Wall has committed to [...]
Jodie Meeks draft update
Partially because of how closely I’ve been following the John Wall recruitment, partially because of Patrick Patterson’s announcement that he would return to UK, and partially because I just assumed Jodie Meeks would withdraw from the 2009 NBA Draft, I have been ignoring the fact that Jodie is still weighing his options. The fact of [...]
