Nerlens Noel

LEXINGTON - Nerlens Noel is used to getting shoved around in the post. That's why he didn't blink when Auburn used an aggressive approach against the Wildcats Saturday at Rupp Arena. In a contest that featured 40 personal fouls, two technical fouls and...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Kyle Wiltjer's 14 points led five Kentucky players in double figures as the Wildcats outlasted Auburn 72-62 Saturday for their fifth straight win. Though tighter than the Wildcats' 75-53 beating of the Tigers three weeks ago at...

LEXINGTON — Kentucky may not have liked the game plan Auburn had, but it was one the Cats better get used to see more of in the weeks ahead. The Tigers used what UK coach John Calipari called a “let’s be physical game plan” and...

LEXINGTON — During his time at Wright State, Julius Mays seemed to always have the basketball in his hands. He didn’t worry about when or how he would get shots because he had the ball most of the time. That changed once he transferred to...

LEXINGTON (AP) - Julius Mays' 15 points led five Kentucky players in double figures, and the Wildcats blew out South Carolina 77-55 Tuesday night to move within a game of first-place Florida in the Southeastern Conference. Kentucky (16-6, 7-2) began...

Auburn coach Tony Barbee said Monday that Kentucky “was as hot as anyone in the league,” a statement Kentucky coach John Calipari obviously would not agree with. Kentucky is on a three-game win streak after wins at Mississippi and Texas A&M...

Even though he blocked just two shots in Saturday’s overtime win at Texas A&M, Nerlens Noel once again made a big impression on the Aggies. 'You’ve got to give him credit. He’s a great shot-blocker. We knew he was going to try and block...

Ed Isaacson is learning to appreciate more how Kentucky coach John Calipari has put the Wildcats in position to win annually despite have a roster that continually turns over. “What he does is develop the mental attitude the guys need to be NBA...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Freshman Nerlens Noel had a season-high 19 points and Julius Mays scored 19, including five in overtime, to lead Kentucky to a 72-68 win over Texas A&M on Saturday. The Wildcats (15-6, 6-2 Southeastern Conference) led by one...

Mississippi coach Andy Kennedy thought Nerlens Noel would impact Tuesday’s game. However, the Ole Miss coach had no idea just how much the Kentucky freshman center would alter the outcome. Even though he missed his only shot as well as six of...

The Magic are in the midst of one of their all-time losing ruts, and they've again lost Glen Davis. They need to shut down Big Baby for the season and develop their young'uns, turning to 2013-14. Wish I had some brighter news, but it likely will get...

Nerlens Noel gets it. Kentucky coach John Calipari isn’t sure about the rest of his team. “He has that will to win,” the Kentucky coach said Friday. “The other guys are more, ‘Am I going to be the guy to make that mistake?&...