It’s actually pretty cool looking this time.

But I still vote we take photoshop away from him.

Last night in Kent, Washington, (why?) former #L1C4 forward and current Boston Celtic, Terrence Williams was arrested in a domestic violence dispute, involving a gun.

According to the Kent Reporter:

The victim reported that the father of her 10-year-old son in common, identified as NBA basketball player Terrence D. Williams, arrived to her home for a scheduled visitation exchange of their son. She said during the exchange in the parking lot area an argument ensued. The victim reported that during the argument Williams brandished a firearm and made threats.

 T-Will has a 1o-year old “son in common” that he brandishes handguns around. Sounds about right.

@BrennanKSR

In case you missed it, Randall Cobb dressed up as a firefighter. You’re welcome, ladies.

I know it’s early to proclaim this, but Marcus Lee is one of my favorite players coming in this upcoming season. Apparently he doesn’t just dominate in basketball alone. In Cali he is also known for being a beast on the volleyball court.

With the NBA Combine, We’ve been hearing a lot about Archie Goodwin’s draftability. Bleacher Report has his full scouting report and draft breakdown here.

We’ve been asking ourselves lately if K-Wiltj can step up this year and become a leader. Other people are also asking this question.

In case you missed it, Oxbow won the Preakness with Gary Stevens, the oldest jockey in the race, on his back. Kentucky Derby winner Orb’s trainer Shug is disappointed that there will not be triple crown winner this year.

I knew it wouldn’t last…. Coach K is considering returning to Team USA.

In the biggest news of UK sports yesterday, the softball team is rocking on to the super regionals. Also, the SEC tournament bracket was announced for the baseball side.

Willie Cauley-Stein, Kentucky, Louisville, and Chane Behanan were all featured on ESPN.com today. Kentucky is still considered the favorite to win it all next year, says Jason King, but Dana O’Neil disagrees and picks the Cards to win it again. WCS is picked as the key returnee for UK, and Behanan for Louisville. “You won’t find many 7-footers as athletic as Cauley-Stein at any level…”

-Cauley-Stein is key returnee

-Kentucky or Louisville?

@armonnett_KSR

Poor Archie. The video above shows Archie Goodwin at the NBA Combine struggling with his jump shot as the announcers give the break down on the projected first rounder. Although the commentators start off with some compliments, they quickly take a sour note with a lot of criticism. I personally think he would be better suited as a NBA PG than as a two-guard, and I hope that is what the team that drafts him will get him for. I would love to see him excel as a point guard in the NBA, but time will only tell. Go Archie.

The 2013 regular season is now officially in the books for Gary Henderson’s squad and, following yesterday’s win over Missouri, the Southeastern Conference released the seedings and matchups for this year’s SEC Tournament, which UK essentially has to win if they are to have any more post-season fun. The downward spiral of UK’s season has been documented and will be discussed a little more in depth when the season is officially over, so I won’t get into too much detail about it just yet; however, the Cats’ 30-24 overall record and their 11-19 record in the conference has earned them the 11-seed in the tournament. Kentucky will play 6-seeded Ole Miss in a single elimination game in the opening game of the tournament on Tuesday, May 21 at 9:30 in the morning in Hoover, Alabama.

Take a look at the rest of the bracket and who UK might play should they beat Ole Miss…

-We’ll have all of the games covered, so stay tuned for more info and happenings surrounding the tournament as it plays out. And, as always, Go Cats.

@DJohnson_KSR

Photo by Regina Rickert

In two games the Wildcat offense could only muster up one run, but it would be all that they would need to advance to the NCAA Super Regionals for the second time in school history.  The Hokies took the first game of the day 2-0, which set up a winner-take-all game two.

The lone run of the day for the Cats came with a bit of luck and a couple of Hokie miscues in the fifth inning.  Leadoff hitter, Sylver Samuel, popped up what should have been the first out of the inning but it was dropped by the Virginia Tech second baseman.  Two productive outs later, Samuel was standing on third.  Lauren Cumbess, who was the starting pitcher before moving to first, hit a hard liner off the Hokie first baseman’s glove and was able to leg out the infield single which allowed what would be the winning run to score.  Cumbass and staff ace Kelsey Nunley combined to to throw a five hit shutout to secure the win.

In game one, UK simply  could not get anything going offensively as Hokie starter Kelly Heinz, who was tagged for four runs in the loss to the Cats yesterday, held the Cats to just three hits and no runs in a complete game effort.  The Hokies got both of their runs in the fifth inning on a RBI double and bases loaded walk.

UK now awaits the winner of the Tempe Regional between fifth seeded Arizona State and Georgia.  The Sun Devils, who finished second in the PAC 12 this season, would host UK next weekend if they win one of the two games tonight. If the Bulldogs win twice, it will be an all-SEC best of three series in Lexington next weekend with the winner advancing to the Women’s College World Series.

We are all Georgia tonight.

Go Cats

UPDATE: Arizona State defeated Georgia 2-0.  The Cats will be heading to the desert next weekend.

There was some horse race yesterday that people care about, mainly for betting, but also for the potential to see sports history if a Triple Crown horse is in the making. Alas, Orb didn’t win, and neither did Pitino’s horse, but Oxbow, a horse with 15-1 odds took the race from the favorite on a grey Baltimore afternoon. Orb finished in fourth behind Goldencents and the lady jockey (who really knows the horse’s name?).

Congrats to the Lexington horse from Calumet Farms. Kentucky horses are rocking it this spring.

It’s summer and while UK sports are in a general lull, Kentucky’s second favorite; horses and horse racing has the spotlight as we get ready for the final triple crown race.

With that being said, HBO’s Real Sports and Bryant Gumbel will spotlight the Kentucky thoroughbred industry on Tuesday. Bernie Goldberg will have the segment “Out to Stud”, which will recount the death of the legendary sire Storm Cat, the recession of a few years ago and where things stand today with the horse industry itself.

The show will air Tuesday night at 10 pm with repeats on HBO, HBO2, and on demand.

For the second day in a row, the UK Softball team will face Virginia Tech but this time, a trip to the NCAA Super Regionals is on the line.  The Cats defeated the Hokies 6-2 yesterday afternoon behind a one hit, complete game effort by Lauren Cumbess.

Virginia Tech, meanwhile, had to play Marshall, who defeated Notre Dame in an elimination game earlier in the day,  to advance to the Regional Final.  That game would last an incredible 13 innings as the Hokies tied the game at two with a two-out rally in the sixth and did the same in the 13th.  Marshall had a chance to blow the game open in the top of the 13th as they had the bases loaded with no outs but failed to score.

Hokie starting pitcher, Jasmin Harrell, who pitched two and two-thirds innings against the Cats earlier in the day, went wire to wire against the Thundering Herd for a total of 207 pitches on the day. She was topped by Marshall’s Andi Williamson, who pitched complete games against Notre Dame and Virginia Tech for a grand total of 20 innings and 334 pitches on the day.  334 pitches!!!

UK will have two chances to win the Regional due to the double elimination elimination format.  If they Cats lose the 1pm game, they will play the Hokies again at 3:30 with the winner advancing to the NCAA Super Regionals.  Let’s hope they get it done in game one.

Follow me @mulloyksr for game updates.

Go Cats

As Calipari has been scouring the AAU circuit, it is beginning to become clear who Calipari has made priorities in the assembling of the class. The point guard situation has become much clearer while the shooting guard situation is a total crap shoot. Position by position, here is where UK appears to stand:

Point Guard

Emmanuel Mudiay-  Mudiay has clearly become Calipari’s number one choice for the point guard position. He is the typical Calipari point guard with excellent size, speed, and driving ability. The Texas native, enrolled at Prime Prep, has taken the forefront for Kentucky over Tyus Jones. Personally, I can’t see anyone ranking Jones over Mudiay because Mudiay clearly has more potential to become a collegiate star. With Baylor being the main competition, I can’t see any situation where UK doesn’t land Mudiay. Book him as your future starting point guard.

Shooting Guard

Rashad Vaughn, Devin Booker, Jalen Lindsey, Isaiah Whitehead

The shooting guard position has become a total mystery as of now. Rashad Vaughn might be the top target in the class, but he is a UNC lean as of now. Devin Booker might be the most likely recruit to join UK, although it will be a likely battle with Kansas. Jalen Lindsey has been rumored to have UK interest for months, but the offer has continued to elude them. As a darkhorse, Whitehead, who I would compare to an unpolished Doron Lamb, could land a late UK offer if Calipari feels uncertain with Booker or Vaughn. At the end of the day, I think UK will land Booker who will be a lights out shooter. For all of you who pulled your hair out about Archie’s dismal shooting, Booker would be the complete opposite as an excellent kick out option from long range.

Small Forward

Stanley Johnson

Despite rumors that Arizona may be the leader for Johnson, I cannot see any situation where UK doesn’t land him. In the EYBL weekends that UK attended, Calipari or Antigua watched every game Johnson and the Oakland Soldiers played. He has become the recruit being given the most attention from the UK Staff. Johnson is a do it all forward with a ridiculous motor. He has that MKG style in regard to 50/50 balls and rebounding, but has far more touch from outside. Alex Poythress will likely leave for the draft and leave the void at SF for Johnson. Regardless, all of the top programs are gunning for Johnson and Calipari must be on his game to take him away from the West Coast.

Power Forward

Cliff Alexander and Trey Lyles

While these two players may be power forwards, there games could not be any more different. Alexander has a massive frame and abuses opponents with strength and athleticism. Lyles is slightly smaller, but has unbelievable post skills and touch around the basket. For NBA comparisions, think of Lyles as Carlos Boozer and Alexander as Thomas Robinson. Alexander might be difficult to draw away from Michigan State as Tom Izzo has built a great relationship with Izzo. Lyles seems to be Calipari’s to lose, but Louisville has made a strong push of late.

Center

COMMITTED- KARL TOWNS JR. 

He’s 7 feet tall. He has lights out shooting touch and an improving defensive game. There is a ton of Dirk Nowitzki in this young man. Get excited BBN.

@JayHochKSR

Randall Cobb and his golden eyes just wrapped up the Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour, which gives the fans of Wisconsin a chance to connect with their favorite players whether current or former. This tour marks the eighth annual event for the Packers. This year, their final stop was at the Port Edwards fire department where Randall and the gang got to play fire fighter for the day. Golden Eyes to the rescue?

All photo credits go to the Green Bay Packers website.

The UK Baseball team salvaged the regular season finale with a 5-1 win over Missouri in Columbia and clinched the 11th seed in the SEC Tournament.  The Cats finish the regular season 30-24 and 11-19 in SEC play.

UK scored the first run of the game in the 4th on a single by Paul McConkey that scored J.T. Riddle.  The Tigers would tie the game in the next inning on a two out double but senior catcher Micheal Thomas would give the UK the lead back for good in the sixth with a one out, bases-loaded single that scored A.J. Reed.   Freshman Zach Storm added three crucial insurance runs with a three-run homer, his first of the season, in the top of the 9th.  

Wildcat starter Corey Littrell pitched very well in his final start of the regular season, giving up just one run on six hits and struck out seven in as many innings of work.  Chandler Shepherd pitched an inning in relief to preserve what was then a one run game.  Closer Trevor Gott capped the win with a perfect ninth inning.

The Cats now turn their attention to the SEC Tournament in Hoover that which is their last hope of making the NCAA Tournament.  They will play the sixth seed in the first game of the tournament at 10:30 am ET Tuesday morning.

Go Cats

UPDATE:

#UKbaseball will open the SEC Tournament on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. ET vs. No. 6 seeded Ole Miss.

— Kentucky Baseball (@UKBaseball) May 18, 2013

Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or don’t listen to the radio show), you know that tonight was supposed to be the night that KSR wild-man Ryan Lemond was supposed to camp out in Waddy, Ky. to try and find the infamous Waddy Werewolf. Well thanks to mother nature, tonight’s expedition has been cancelled as you can see below:

Just FYI, the Waddy Werewolf campout has been canceled tonight due to several circumstances including the threat of bad weather

— Ryan Lemond (@ryanlemond) May 18, 2013

But never fear my KSR friends, as not long after the announcement, Matt released his own tweet that said that the trip will be made up at a later date:

We had to cancel our Waddy Campout tonight. It will be made up very soon. We can’t allow these werewolves to roam freely

— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) May 18, 2013

Oh, and in case you were wondering how Ryan got in this predicament in the first place, look back to this post from the main site. Basically Matt & Co. assigned a certain task to each horse running in the Kentucky Derby back two weeks ago. So since Orb ended up winning, Ryan (and the rest of the KSR crazies) got tasked with spending a night out in Waddy Werewolf territory.

#WaddyStrong

Photo by Regina Rickert

The Cats advanced to the Regional Final with a 6-2 victory over the Hokies and will play at 1pm tomorrow for the chance to advance to the NCAA Super Regionals.  Lauren Cumbess put the Cats ahead in the first with a two run homer that scored Griffin Joiner.  The Hokies would tie the game in the second with a bases loaded, two-out single but it would be all UK after that as the Cats scored four runs over the next three innings to seal the win.  Wildcat starter Kelsey Nunley picked up her 26th win of the season as she gave up just one hit and two unearned runs in a complete game effort.

The Cats have the rest of the day off as Marshall, Notre Dame, and Virginia Tech will fight it out in the losers bracket over two games today for the right to face the Cats tomorrow.  UK will have two chances to advance to the Super Regionals tomorrow afternoon since the tournament is double elimination.  If the Cats lose the 1pm game, they will play in the final “winner take all” game of the regional at 3:30 pm

Go Cats.

Hugo’s coming home

Since the New Orleans Hornets have officially become the Pelicans, The Charlotte Bobcats have begun the process of bringing the Hornets name back to the Queen City.  That’s right, folks.  MKG is a soon to be Charlotte Hornet!

According to a report by CBSSports.com, Charlotte has already began the process of changing their NBA team name back to the one originating in 1988.  While the franchise was still fairly new, the wave of merchandise and playoff success was seen by all.  Still to this day, you can’t walk the streets of Charlotte without seeing someone wearing the famed teal and purple colors.  The franchise once know as the Charlotte Hornets relocated to NOLA in 2002, and have since continued to make playoff appearances and even drafted former Wildcat, Anthony Davis.  Now that the original Charlottean franchise has fully planted itself in New Orleans as the Pelicans, the Hornets name is available again.  Though Charlotte will need permission from the league to make such a change, incoming NBA commissioner Adam Silver has twice indicated that shouldn’t be a problem.  The NBA owns all rights to the name Charlotte Hornets, so the legal issues should be no problem.  In a meeting with Bobcats season ticket holders in April, Adam Silver estimated around 18 months for a full name change.  However, some sources say that this process may have already been in progress long before the first light of the news last night.

Whether or not the change takes place before the 2013-14 season, former Kentucky players will be affected.  As of now, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is the only player from UK in Charlotte, but that may soon change.  With the NBA Draft lottery coming up this Tuesday, the Charlotte Bobcats have the second best odds of landing the #1 pick.  That means we could see Nerlens Noel teaming up with MKG fairly soon, and possibly in teal and purple.  That my friends makes me excited!  A lock-down defensive team with the possible nostalgic look; talk about a full turn around.  While the name change doesn’t guarantee instance success, it will help change the culture within Charlotte.  The Bobcats’ franchise is known for losing, aside from their one and only playoff appearance in 2009-10.  With the Hornets coming back, the “buzz” around Charlotte will rise and with it a will come culture pop.  I remember in my younger years seeing people in Kentucky supporting the Hornets, so dust off that old teal and purple coat, shine those Grape Air Jordans, and help MKG and possibly Nerlens bring a winning franchise back to Charlotte!

POP QUIZ!

Name the player who was drafted 8th overall to the Charlotte Hornets, being the first to ever sign with the franchise in 1988.

#BringBackTheBuzz

#MKG&Nerlens

@KoryHenryKSR

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In a cold world where a kid named Archie has the flattest shot at the combine, the (officially) 6’3.75″ guard from Sherwood, AR and the University of Kentucky has created a lot of buzz for himself while working out for NBA teams before the June 27 NBA Draft.

Some things said about the insanely athletic former Wildcat have been in his favor, while others things, not so much. In the video below, ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Williams begins his analysis of Archie Goodwin by first questioning the mental toughness of the youngest player in the draft. Chad Ford alludes to this by flat out stating, “I did not see [improvement] from Archie this year.” Ford believes that Archie’s jump shot and shot selection were just as bad at the end of the year as they were in the beginning. The ESPN NBA Insider also feels that Goodwin played for much of this past season with low confidence, partly due to his constantly poor shooting stroke.

The most interesting takeaway from the approximately five-minute video is that all three ESPN basketball analysts (Jay Williams, Fran Fraschilla, and Chad Ford) expressed that it would be most beneficial to Archie to make the move to point guard at the next level. Goodwin, a shooting guard by birth and in mentality, served the role of floor general for part of his lone season with the ‘Cats, but never quite found his niche at the position. Ford suggests that Archie could possibly thrive as an aggressive, attack-first scoring point guard, much like Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook.

In my far from expert opinion, however, anyone who watched Archie for all of last season could tell you that he does not fit the point guard mold, even that of the 2013 Westbrook model. Goodwin has the long, athletic body of a shooting guard, though his shoot first, ask questions later mindset is what ultimately bars him from ever conducting the offense in a productive manner.

While it’s true that the shooting guard position gets its namesake from the player’s ability to shoot the ball (a skill that Archie so desperately lacks), that’s not to say the 18-year-old former Arkansas Mr. Basketball could not develop a softer touch. Archie has no problem finding a way to get to the basket and score the ball (he averaged 14.1 PPG as a freshman), but it is completely possible for him to develop a more accurate jump shot while in the league. The mechanics of his release need reworked from the ground up, something with which any shooting coach could help him. Former ‘Cats such as John Wall and Rajon Rondo have drastically improved their shooting strokes since leaving college, so there’s no reason a player such as Goodwin could not do the same.

Watch the video below and decide what you think.

@Condre3000_KSR

(DraftExpress)

Archie Goodwin is interviewed while in Chicago for the NBA Draft Combine and answers questions about things like why he left, his future, and what he brings to the table. At the end, Archie has some very confident words. He says he thinks he’ll be the best player to come out of this class, and that all lottery teams are expressing interest. Right now, Yahoo! Sports has Goodwin going 22 overall to the Nets to replace Gerald Wallace. He is the youngest player in this draft, and would be a project, but a a lot of teams think that Archie can be a great professional player down the road once he develops his shot. In my opinion, he should have stayed another year at Kentucky, but at the same time I don’t blame him for leaving.

@armonnett_KSR