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John Calipari Took Player’s Electronics to Block Out the Noise Prior to Tennessee Win
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3 weeks agoon
“Block out the noise,” is a message that John Calipari preaches to his players when they come to Kentucky. This season, that message may be as important as ever.
While the Kentucky fanbase is amongst the most supportive when the Wildcats are winning, they can be critical when the Wildcats are losing. Given the struggles the Wildcats have endured this season, the criticism has been louder than the support.
Even while many fans may not voice their displeasure on social media, many do. In interviews this season, several players have talked about trying to limit their time on social media due to the negativity and the effect it has had on their mental health. However, at a place like Kentucky, that is difficult to do.
To combat this, Calipari collected the players’ electronics the night before the Tennessee game, and told them “we’re going to get after this tomorrow.”
Whether it was the phones or not, this team looked more focused and showed more effort, beating a top-five-ranked Tennessee on the road. After the game, Calipari added they will likely continue this going forward.
Tom Izzo of Michigan State was also a fan of the move, saying he called Calipari after the game, praising him for taking the electronics.
This Kentucky team has the talent to compete with anyone in the country, as proven on Saturday. If they can limit distractions and show consistency, a run in March is not out of the question.
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UK Football Cancels Spring Game as New Turf Is Installed, Looking at Field Concepts
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January 27, 2023Kentucky Football announced on Wednesday that there will be no spring game this offseason because as they are replacing the turf at Kroger Field. This would be the first time since 2015 that the field will be changing since originally switching from grass to turf.
The Spring Game cancellation can be bad news for a lot of fans looking to catch the football team and see what they are looking like before fall camp begins later his year.
The good news is that UK has announced that they are working on one and potentially two open practice opportunities for fans to attend from March 6th-April 8th, in light of the Spring Game being canceled. Also, this has allowed many fan-made concepts to be created, to see what Kroger Field’s new look can be imagined.
Here are some field design concepts that people have created and shared on Twitter.
If UK wanted to throw it back to the 1980s, here’s a glimpse of what that would look like. It’s fair to say that the football stadium has transformed quite a bit.
The last design is likely what most Kentucky fans would be in favor of. Fans have missed the power K ever since it left the uniforms, and with throwback jerseys being so popular they have been pleading for throwback jerseys that incorporate it into the helmets.
The power K along with the state outline behind it would be an excellent addition, especially with how proud many of Kentucky’s residents are to call the state their home.
While there are not a lot of details on what the new design may look like, it seems that the checkerboard may be no more in the end zones, according to the bid information.
There are many ideas for new turf designs and all fans should put their trust in the athletic department to make the best decision for the fanbase on this one. Let’s just hope there are no asymmetrical Kroger logos on the field (looking at you Rupp Arena and Central Bank).
It looks like some other enhancements are happening as well, and the players look excited about it!
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Ugonna Onyenso introduces himself to the Big Blue Nation
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4 months agoon
September 22, 2022The Kentucky Wildcats looked impressive in the Bahamas, winning all four contests by an average of FIFTY points. Yet, this was without their newest signee, Ugonna Onyenso.
Originally a top-25 prospect in the class of 2023, Onyenso made the decision to reclassify in July after his official visit to Lexington and pledged his commitment to the Wildcats just days afterward.
With his reclassification, Onyenso did fall in the rankings to a top-40 recruit but don’t let that distract you. The Nigerian native is 7-foot tall and has a 7-foot-5 wingspan, which makes him one of the best rim protectors in the country.
BBN Tonight and Keith Farmer caught up with Kentucky’s most recent roster addition – who just joined practice last week – giving him the first opportunity to introduce himself to the Big Blue Nation.
In the interview, Onyenso talked began by talking about why he chose Kentucky, saying, “I wanted to be here (Kentucky) and I wanted someone like Coach Calipari to help me improve my game.”
Later in the interview, Onyenso also talked about his one goal for this season, and it is one the Big Blue Nation will like. “I have only one goal, to help the team in any way win a championship. That’s why I’m here,” Onyango said.
At just 17 years old, it appears that Onyenso is already battling Oscar Tshiebwe in practice (last picture), which will surely benefit him in his development and help him become a key piece for Kentucky this season and beyond.
The interview can be watched in its entirety below.
Also published on A Sea of Blue.
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BJ Boston Breaks Out and Dedicates Impressive Performance to Terrence Clarke
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1 year agoon
December 9, 2021Brandon (BJ) Boston Jr, came into last season at Kentucky as a potential top 5 draft pick and was expected to be the best player on the roster of a preseason top 10 team.
However, the Cats went on to a 9-16 (.360) record, and BJ Boston Jr. was underwhelming for the majority of the season. Despite that, the Los Angeles Clippers still seen potential and decided to take a chance on Boston, as he fell steeply and was drafted with the 51st pick in last year’s draft.
Boston now looks like a completely different player with much improved confidence. Averaging 21 points, 5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.7 steals in the G-League before being called up to the NBA.
Last week, Boston notably dropped 46 points for the G-League’s Agua Caliente Clippers. The performance was a big factor in Boston being called back up to the Los Angeles Clippers.
The 6-6 guard had played twelve games for the Clippers this season, but may have had his breakout game on Wednesday, as Boston played an integral part in the Clippers 114-111 over the Boston Celtics.
In 25 minutes, Boston recorded a team high 27 points, shooting 9-13 from the field and 5-8 from three, in addition to 4 steals and 2 rebounds.
The Celtics simply had no answer for him. Celtic Ime Udoka, had this to say about Boston.
“End of the day, he came in and busted our a**. I don’t know how many points he had – but over 20 – and he won them the ball game”.
Clippers coach, Ty Lue, even credited Boston’s performance to the win, saying, “Brandon powered us to this win.”
Following the game, Boston dedicated the performance to his late friend and teammate, Terrence Clarke.
“He’d be excited, have a bright smile on his face, telling me ‘I told you. I told you you’re the best in the world, just keep going…He always pushed me to be my best self… He’s from Boston, he wanted to play for Boston.”
After suffering through the COVID season and not getting to experience the love of the BBN, followed by the passing of one his best friends, Terrence Clarke, Boston is a player I will always root for and want to succeed.
Check out highlights from Boston’s breakout game below!
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