Odds of Winning the 2013 NBA Draft Lottery

Former Kentucky star Nerlens Noel will likely be the No. 1 pick in this summer's NBA Draft.

Here are the draft lottery odds of landing the top pick:

NBA draft lottery probabilities to land No. 1 pick

1. Orlando (Lottery odds: 25.0%)

2.Charlotte (Lottery odds: 19.9%)

3.Cleveland (Lottery odds: 15.6%)

4. Phoenix (Lottery odds: 11.9%)

5. New Orleans (Lottery odds: 8.8%)

6. Sacramento (Lottery odds: 6.3%)

7.Detroit (Lottery odds: 3.6%)

8.Washington (Lottery odds: 3.5%)

9.Minnesota (Lottery odds: 1.7%)

10.Portland (Lottery odds: 1.1%)

11.Philadelphia (Lottery odds: 0.8%)

12.Toronto (Lottery odds: 0.7%)

13.Dallas (Lottery odds: 0.6%)

14.Utah (Lottery odds: 0.5%)

Josh Harrellson Left Puerto Rico for Better Opportunity

Former Kentucky star Josh Harrellson actually made the choice to leave his club team in Puerto Rico because he has a better opportunity in China.

Harrellson posted on Twitter:

BigJorts55 Well twitter ill miss you for the next 2 months going to be playing in China! Won't have access to much while there! Have a good summer

BigJorts55 @UKWildcatSports that's false I wasn't waived I chose to leave for a better opportunity and I wasn't happy there

UK Signee Marcus Lee is a Volleyball Star, Too

Kentucky basketball signee Marcus Lee is also a high school volleyball star.

The 6-foot-10 leaper just led Deer Valley (Cal.) to a North Coast Section championship. They will play in the NorCal playoffs on Tuesday.

Check out these highlights (complete with an Antoine Walker-esque shimmy):



According to Maxpreps.com:

But around Northern California, Lee first made big noise on the volleyball court and on Friday, he capped off his senior year in North Coast Section with the school's first title.


Lee, an absolutely menacing and intimidating middle blocker, had 15 kills in 22 attempts to go along with 21 kills from 6-4 sophomore Jordan Ewert as the Wolverines defeated Amador Valley 25-15, 24-26, 25-16, 25-15 to improve to 40-1.

Despite a late start because of Deer Valley's late basketball run and to commitments to McDonald's and the Jordan Brand Classic, Lee has 154 kills on the season. He's second on the team behind Ewert (4.7) with 3.8 kills per game.

Complete Article

Josh Harrellson Leaves Brujos de Guayama (UPDATED)

Josh Harrellson has been waived by Puerto Rican club team Brujos de Guayama.

Harrellson averaged 10.9 points and 8.2 rebounds in 20 games with Guayama.

The team is in the midst of a 6-game losing streak.They signed Yancy Gates to replace Harrellson on the roster.

Source: LatinBasket.com

UPDATE: While Harrellson was technically waived, he actually left Guayama for a better opportunity in China.

All-Access Look at Nerlens Noel's Knee Rehab

ESPN gives an all-access look at the rehab of former Kentucky star Nerlens Noel:

Description: Stephania Bell gives you an all-access look at how Nerlens Noel, the projected No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, is progressing in his rehab from a torn ACL.

Kentucky Wesleyan Signs Illinois Transfer Devin Langford

Kentucky Wesleyan College has signed Illinois transfer Devin Langford for the 2013-14 season.

Here is a release from KWC:

University of Illinois forward Devin Langford will transfer to eight-time NCAA Division II Champion Kentucky Wesleyan College for his final three years of eligibility, according to new KWC head men's basketball coach Happy Osborne.

Langford, a 6-foot-7, 200-pound native of Huntsville, Ala. (Robert E. Lee High School), played in 22 games where he averaged 4.3 minutes and nearly one point and one rebound in helping the Fighting Illini to a 23-13 record and the NCAA Third Round as a redshirt-freshman. He sat out the 2011-12 season with an injury.

"Devin's addition to our program is huge," said Osborne. "He's a highly skilled and versatile athlete. He will create mismatched opportunities which will cause havoc for our foes because of his gift to play both ends of the court either from outside or inside.

"He can step out to shoot the three, put the ball on the floor and get to the basket or play in the paint. His quickness and leaping ability fuels his defensive talents by mirroring his opponent, aggressive rebounding and altering shots.

"It's just so nice to have a quality student-athlete of his talent and character come to Kentucky Wesleyan College."

Langford earned 2011 first team All-State recognition by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at Lee where he averaged 17.4 points and 7.0 assists in leading the Generals to the Alabama Class 5A State Championship game with a 27-9 record as a senior for head coach Gregory Brown.

Complete Release

Gorgui Dieng's NBA Draft Scouting Report

Check out Gorgui Dieng's NBA Draft Scouting Report from Draft Express:

Video: Archie Goodwin Working Out at NBA Draft Combine

Here is some footage of former Kentucky guard Archie Goodwin working out at the NBA Draft Combine:

ESPN E:60 Feature on Kenneth Faried

Check out this ESPN E:60 feature on former Morehead State star Kenneth Faried, who now stars for the Denver Nuggets:

Description: Tom Friend profiles Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, whose rise to the NBA was aided by the support of his two mothers.

Anthony Davis: Every Block from Rookie NBA Season

Check out every block from Anthony Davis' rookie season in the NBA (someone named Karol K on YouTube worked really hard on this):

Union College to Host Basketball Camps in June and July

Union College will host a series of basketball camps in June and July.

Here are details from UC:

BARBOURVILLE, Ky. - The Union men's and women's basketball programs will be hosting various summer camps for teams and individuals alike.

There are two individual camps, and they are open for boys and girls ages 6 through seniors in high school. The individual camps are instructional camps. Each camp is designed to improve skill level and enhance the complete development of young players interested in becoming a better player. All Union College Basketball Individual Camps will be held in Robsion Arena on the Union campus and will be conducted by both head women's coach Tim Curry and head men's coach Kevin Burton along with other staff and players.

The camps will be held June 17-19 and July10-12 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost is $60 per player.

The Lady Bulldogs will host two team camps: one for middle school teams another for high school teams. The middle school camp is set for June 3-4 and cost $150 per team. The high school camp is slated for July 8-9 and is $180 per game.

Meanwhile, the Bulldogs will hold a middle school team camp on July 16-17 with the cost being $150 per team.

For more information, please click here.

Darius Miller to Hold Basketball Camps in Kentucky

Former Kentucky Mr. Basketball and University of Kentucky star Darius Miller is coming home to host a series of basketball camps in June.

Miller, who currently plays for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA, will hold camps in Pikeville and Whitesburg.

Here are details:

Darius Miller Basketball Camps

June 13-15 (Thursday-Saturday)

- Boys and Girls grades 1-12

- $125 per camper

Location #1: Pike County Central High School in Pikeville, Kentucky

Times: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (registration at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday)

Location #2: Whitesburg Rec Center in Whitesburg, Kentucky

Times: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (registration at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday)

Each camper will receive:

- a t-shirt

- autographed picture of Darius

- skill development

- fundamental improvement

Heshimu Evans, Benfica Return to LPB Finals in Portugal

Former University of Kentucky star Heshimu Evans and Benfica recently completed a three-game sweep of Ovarense to advance to the championship series in Portugal's top-level LPB league.

Evans, who primarily came off the bench this season, averaged 7.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game this season for Benfica.

The championship series tips off Saturday against Academica, which defeated CAB Madeira 3-2 in the other semifinals series.

LPB Finals:

May 18
May 19
May 25
May 26 (if necessary)
May 29 (if necessary)

Benfica has won LPB championships in 2009, 2010 and 2012. Evans was with the team for the last two titles.

Here is a video of Evans from last year (with a bonus look at his dunk against Indiana):

Isaiah Canaan Has Been Impressive at the NBA Draft Combine

Former Murray State star Isaiah Canaan is scheduled to talk with the Washington Wizards today.

Canaan has been impressive at the NBA Draft Combine with some projecting him as a first round pick.

JMichaelCSN Murray St PG Isiah Canaan is scheduled to talk with Washington on Friday. #WizardsTalk #NBA”

Keith_Langlois Also, PG Isaiah Canaan says he interviewed with Pistons last night. 2nd round guy, but a talent.

Here is an interview with Canaan at the NBA Draft Combine (via Hoopsworld on YouTube):

Nerlens Noel's NBA Draft Combine Interview

Check out Nerlens Noel's NBA Draft Combine interview (via DraftExpress on YouTube):

Pitino and Championship Trophy Celebrate Daughter's Birthday

Louisville head coach Rick Pitino and his national championship trophy were in Florida this week to help celebrate Pitino's daugther's 21st birthday.

Here is more from Yahoo! Sports:

Rick Pitino appears to have adopted an NHL mentality after winning the national championship last month. Just as they do in hockey with the Stanley Cup, Pitino has taken the national championship trophy along on a few adventures.

The latest was a trip to Florida to celebrate his daughter Jacqueline's 21st birthday. Pitino, his daughter and several friends posed for the picture above in Fort Lauderdale at Cafe Martorano.(h/t busted coverage.com)

Complete Article

22 Feet Academy's MiKyle McIntosh Signs with Illinois State

MiKyle McIntosh, a 6-foot-7 forward from 22 Feet Academy, has signed with Illinois State for 2013-14.

MervM_22 I have decided to further my education and make a significant impact at the next level by joining the University of Illinois State next year



Release from ISU:

NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State landed MiKyle McIntosh, a 6-foot-7, 230-pound forward who signed to continue his education and basketball career at ISU, head basketball coach Dan Muller announced Thursday.


"MiKyle is a physically gifted player that can play multiple positions and has tremendous upside," Muller said. "You can't teach his God-given size and athleticism, and he is a great kid. His size, strength and skill at the forward spot can really help our team. I can't wait to get MiKyle with the rest of the team this summer."

A Pickering, Ontario, native with a 6-foot-10 wingspan, McIntosh will begin his Illinois State career as a freshman during the upcoming 2013-14 season, after completing his high school playing career at 22ft Academy while attending Breathitt County High School in Jackson, Ky. McIntosh averaged 17.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game for 22ft Academy, plus he shot 46 percent from the field and 78 percent at the free throw line.

Prior to his senior season, McIntosh was teammates with Redbird sophomore point guard Kaza Keane at Christian Faith Center Academy in Creedmoor, N.C. The duo also teamed up to guide the U17 Ontario boy's basketball team to the national championship, with a 68-62 win against Nova Scotia, August 6, 2011. During the tournament quarterfinals, McIntosh was credited with a game-high four blocks to help his team beat Saskatchewan. McIntosh and Keane were also teammates on the Grassroots Canada AAU Team.

Complete Release

Jim Boeheim Takes a Playful Jab at Rick Pitino

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim took a playful jab at Louisville head man Rick Pitino earlier today:

McMurphyESPN I asked Jim Boeheim why Rick Pitino wasn't at ACC meetings. "He's still waiting for his horse to finish in the Derby"

Pitino's horse, Goldencents, finished 17th in the Kentucky Derby.

Calipari Agrees to Exhibition Against Franciscan University of Steubenville

Kentucky and head coach John Calipari have agreed to play an exhibition game against NCAA Division III school Franciscan University of Steubenville.

The game will be played in November of 2014.

Here is more from Hsconnect.com:

STEUBENVILLE - University of Kentucky men's basketball head coach John Calipari has agreed to play an exhibition game at Rupp Arena in November 2014 against Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Calipari, who was a guest speaker at the April 20 Baron Club fundraiser, extended the offer to Barons head coach John Lamana over dinner and then announced it to the audience at the Baron Club during his speech. Franciscan and Kentucky have been working out the details since.

"This is a huge opportunity, not only for the men's basketball program, but for the university," Lamanna said.

The 2012 national champions will provide the Barons with an opportunity to learn from one of the best basketball programs in the nation on any level, giving the Barons a once-in-a-lifetime team experience.

"We talk about a championship experience in mind, body and spirit here at Franciscan basketball." Lamanna said. "This is speaking to that experience where we are playing a previous national champion at the DI level and a potential future national champion at the DI level."

Complete Article

New Highlights of 2016 UK Recruit Jayson Tatum

Check out these new highlights of 2016 Kentucky recruit Jayson Tatum:

Tayshaun Prince Gets Nasty on Oklahoma City

Former Kentucky star Tayshaun Prince throws down a monster dunk on the Oklahoma City Thunder in last night's NBA Playoff game:

Richie Farmer's Federal Trial Moved to October

The federal trial of former Kentucky basketball player Richie Farmer has been moved to October 22.

According to a report from Lex18.com:

Assistant U.S. Attorney Ken Taylor filed a court brief cour last Thursday asking that the trial be scheduled for sometime this fall. Farmer faces charges of misappropriating government resources while serving as agriculture commissioner, and had asked the trial be moved to February.

Farmer pleaded not guilty last month and will remain free until his trial
. He could face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.

Eric Bledsoe's Top 10 Plays from 2012-13

Check out former Kentucky star Eric Bledsoe's top 10 plays from the 2012-13 NBA season:

Kentucky Head Coach John Calipari Gives a Summer Update

Kentucky head coach John Calipari gives a summer update including thoughts on Andrew Wiggins, his returning players and the chase for an undefeated season:

Kentucky Wesleyan and USI Agree to Two-Game Series in 2013-14

Kentucky Wesleyan College and the University of Southern Indiana will continue their rivalry series with a home-and-home deal in the 2013-14 season.

Here is a release from KWC:

The Battle for the Bridge is set to continue as the University of Southern Indiana and Kentucky Wesleyan College men's basketball programs have agreed to a home-and-home contract for the 2013-14 season.

The Panthers are slated to host the Screaming Eagles at the Owensboro Sportscenter Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m., while USI hosts KWC at the Physical Activities Center Dec. 21 at 1 p.m.

The need for a formal agreement between the two programs was needed due to KWC's departure from the Great Lakes Valley Conference. The Panthers starts play in the inaugural season of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference next year.

The USI-KWC rivalry is one of the most storied in all of the NCAA Division II and college basketball as a whole. The two teams have meet 83 times since the 1975-76 season with the Panthers leading the Eagles, 49-38. The series is tied, 16-16, since 2000 after USI took both games this past season.

Of the last 40 games, both teams have tipped off ranked in the top-10 17 times at tip-off and in the top-five nine times. USI, which has won 12 of the last 17 meetings, won the battle of the 15th-ranked Eagles and second-ranked Panthers last January, 72-53, at the Sportscenter.

"This is one of those rivalries that should never end," said USI Head Coach Rodney Watson. "The battle between USI and KWC is as important to the players and coaches as it is to the fans.

"The only difference this year is a conference or division title won't be on the line," continued Watson. "However, these games will hold huge regional implications."

New KWC Head Coach Happy Osborne added, "For many, many years I've known about this historic rivalry as a basketball fan from afar and now it's truly exciting to have the opportunity to coach in this legendary matchup of two Division II powerhouses.

"I firmly believe in the old adage to be the best, we must play the best. Our players and fans deserve keeping the 'Battle of the Bridge' alive for many years."

Complete Release

The Making of "#QuickAintFair" feat. Wall, Lillard, Holiday & Rocky

Watch as adidas takes us behind the scenes for the making of "#QuickAintFair", featuring former Kentucky star John Wall, Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday and A$AP Rocky:

Kentucky Still Favored to Win 2014 National Championship

Kentucky is still favored to win the 2014 NCAA title, even after Andrew Wiggins picked the Kansas Jayhawks.

The Wildcats, which will likely be preseason no. 1 in the polls, are 4-1 favorites to win the title next season according to LVH SuperBook.

Kansas is now 10-1 with Duke, Michigan State, Florida, Arizona and Louisville all sitting at 12-1.

Here are all teams that are 50-1 or greater:

ODDS TO WIN 2014 MEN’S NCAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT (LVH):


KENTUCKY 4-1
KANSAS 10-1
DUKE 12-1
MICHIGAN ST 12-1
FLORIDA 12-1
ARIZONA 12-1
LOUISVILLE 12-1
OHIO ST 15-1

NORTH CAROLINA 15-1

MICHIGAN 25-1

SYRACUSE 30-1

VCU 40-1

OKLAHOMA ST 40-1

WISCONSIN 50-1

CREIGHTON 50-1

ST LOUIS 50-1

Complete List

John Calipari Talks About Playing in the State Farm Champions Classic

Kentucky head coach John Calipari talks about playing in the State Farm Champions Classic:

Highlights of Team Manimal AAU Program

Check out these highlights of the Team Manimal AAU program, which is coached by St. Catharine College assistant Maze Stallworth:

Looking Back: Campbellsville vs. Cumberland in 1993 KIAC District 32 Championship Game

Take a look back at the 1993 KIAC District 32 championship game between Campbellsville College (now Campbellsville University) and Cumberland College (now University of the Cumberlands) - amazing how basketball has changed over 20 years...also pay attention to the commercials and a young Dave Baker: