Kentucky Sports Radio
[Moderated by Matt Jones, Drew Franklin and Tyler Thompson]
[Moderated by Matt Jones, Drew Franklin and Tyler Thompson]
It’s that time of the year again. The NBA will throw together fourteen legends, players, executives and random old people in the biggest annual event for ping-pong balls this evening in Secaucus, New Jersey as they all hope to have their giant card (do they still do that?) pulled out of the envelope last. Due to the lack of elite talent in this year’s draft, the NBA Draft Lottery won’t have the same sizzle as it did when the Magic jumped up to land Chris Webber or when Toronto got lucky enough to win the Andrea Bargnani sweepstakes, but it will have John Wall at the Wizards’ desk and at least one creepy good luck charm being carressed gently. It all starts at 8:30 pm and someone should be faking excitement by 8:45. Basically, it’s a lot like making love with Rick Pitino. If you lived in a world where minutes were seconds. Can’t wait.
A few UK notes…
- Today es Martes, which means Coach Cal will be introduced as the Dominican Republic’s head coach. A press conference is scheduled for 10:30 am. He will be joined by Orlando Antigua and Rod Strickland (on Wednesday I believe) and will shake hands and kiss babies for a few days before heading to Sarasota for the Dickie V Gala. I’m not sure if you’ll be able to watch it, so maybe someone can post a link to JustinoTV.com or something for you.
- Easily the most intriguing news of the day had to be David Aldridge’s story on NBA.com that recognized Josh Harrellson as the third-best center prospect in the draft. Jorts benefits from a weak crop of true center prospects, no doubt, and being positioned there isn’t even necessarily a good indicator that he projects well in terms of getting picked, but it’s again puts into perspective something that maybe we didn’t fully grasp this season, though we all talked about it a lot. That kid got a hell of a lot better. Way better. He was the third-best center on his team two seasons ago. Now he’s rated by at least one knowledgable person as the best collegiate big man (no disrespect Enes) in the draft? Pretty incredible. If Jorts does end up getting his name called on June 23 (or “Dia de Beez” around here), the Kentucky Combine might be seen as what put him over the edge. Aldridge’s story said that scouts were impressed with his ability to knock down jumpers and like his potential as a “pick and pop” guy – an attribute that Jay Bilas and Calipari said they were looking for Kyle Wiltjer to give them this season. Josh, I love you man.
- Not a lot to report on the Trevor Lacey front. We’re now just a day away from his decision and he’s set to announce. What? He’s not? Of course, should have seen it coming. Steve Jones reported Monday evening that Lacey’s father said his son might not be ready to choose Wednesday after all, even noting that his dad used the world “discombobulated” in describing the five-star shooting guard. Note to self: Don’t play Lacey’s pops in Words With Friends. So, again, we wait.
- If you missed it earlier, this Tuesday marks the start of the Eloy Vargas World Tour. He’s off to China this morning to compete against teams from Lithuania and Brazil before returning and battling his countrymen for a spot on the Dominican National team. In a press release, Eloy said, “This will be a great opportunity for me and the other players going. I’m looking forward to working on my game while, learning about and experiencing a different culture at the same time.” No immediate word from UK on who will fill in for Vargas as the official re-Tweeter of the UK basketball team while he’s in China.
- Monday also brought a new name on the Kentucky basketball radar in Maryland decommit Nick Faust. There’s been no official indication of any mutual interest from the two parties, but there’s at least enough of an indication that the Cats are interested that you can feel free to speculate your heart out. Plus, he’s a good basketball player and that’s reason enough to link him to UK. So speculate away.
- In other speculation news, MoMo Jones is transferring from Arizona. He averaged 9.7 points per game as a sophomore last season and came up big against Duke in the Wildcats’ blowout of Duke in the NCAA Tournament. He’s not coming to Kentucky. But he’s now available and his name is MoMo, so why not just mention him in hopes of something magically appearing?
- In non-UK news, a former Wake Forest student will appear on the Today Show Thursday to discuss an alleged sexual assault by two Wake Forest basketball players prior to their game with Cleveland State in the first round of the 2009 NCAA Tournament (which they lost). The news came a bit out of left field and took the internet by storm late Monday and, as far as I can tell, this is the first any incident has been mentioned publicly, which makes it seem odd that it would break on national television. Regardless, expect the entire sports world to be tuned in.
- Don’t forget about the KSTV casting call in Lexington this weekend at Spencerian College from 10 am to noon. You can get all of the details regarding the contest here. There will be a second casting call June 4 in Louisville at Sam Swope Honda. Don’t miss your chance to have the world saying “I am (YOUR NAME HERE).”
- Finally, go Mavs. Beat the Thunder.
That’s it for now. Make sure you stick around all day for fun times and lots of memory-making with your friends. As usual, Matt will get the fun going on Talk Radio 1080 with Kentucky Sports Radio at 10 am. After that, we’ll have lots of goodness, including a post guaranteed to spiral into a nerd fight. Until then, hope your ping pong balls are lucky…
See you in a few…
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May 17th, 2011 at 12:11 am
So you’re rooting for the Mavericks…to beat the Thunder and the only UK representative in the Western Conference…
May 17th, 2011 at 12:15 am
Kevin Durant is a super awesome guy. I’m rooting for the Thunder.
May 17th, 2011 at 12:16 am
If you’re in Kentucky, go vote for someone in the primary. Anyone. Don’t make us all look ignorant by staying at home.
May 17th, 2011 at 12:17 am
Even Terrence Jones thinks Lacey is wishy washy.
May 17th, 2011 at 12:33 am
six turns my ass, that was only five … trying to spruce up the draft commentary, huh … bold lies!!!
May 17th, 2011 at 12:34 am
Pull Lacey’s offer.
May 17th, 2011 at 12:36 am
momo jones was committed to louisville…then virginia tech…then usc…then arizona…and now hes transferring…
May 17th, 2011 at 12:48 am
1) Dirk is a UK fan, though.
3) Yes, cast an uninformed vote. It is very useful. Vote based on whichever candidate is in your party or who has spent enough money on ads to get their name in your subconscious. That is exactly why we have the right to vote, and we are all better off if everyone always votes so that even more people will win based on fewer and fewer facts. That’ll make us all look more intelligent as a state and a nation. Rock the uninformed vote indeed.
May 17th, 2011 at 12:49 am
1) So if Mr. Kentucky for some reason went to Duke, would you pull for Duke based on his alumni? No. You root for teams you like and not where the players went to school
May 17th, 2011 at 12:51 am
i don’t like the mavs or thunder … the heat/bulls matchup is my own personal nba finals … i’ll cheer for whoever wins that series
May 17th, 2011 at 1:07 am
#3, screw that, they’re all pretty much the same. None of them are going to change ish. I’ll stay home and not feel responsible for whatever new terrible person we elect.
May 17th, 2011 at 1:22 am
MoMo, great bar outside AT&T park.
May 17th, 2011 at 1:23 am
Go Mavs? Yeah, because everyone wants to see an ancient Jason Kidd pass to an aging Dirk at the 3-point line the whole NBA finals. Puuuhhhlease. Give me Kevin Durant, thank you very much.
May 17th, 2011 at 1:45 am
Boy they sure were specific back then haha
May 17th, 2011 at 4:46 am
Go Thunder! Beat the Mavs.
May 17th, 2011 at 4:51 am
8- Love it Han. Feel the same, the less people that vote the better because those few people would presumably have cared enough to actually do the research about the candidates. I on the other hand do not, but atleast I’m not stupid enough to go vote ignorantly
May 17th, 2011 at 6:04 am
selling my vote on Craigslist for a Budweiser tallboy and a Black & Mild. fo sheezy
May 17th, 2011 at 6:07 am
Beis, you said nerd fight. which one:
Is coal bad?
Is religion good?
Who’s better: republican or democrat?
Why are anal beads colored? don’t they all come out the same shade?
May 17th, 2011 at 8:32 am
How hard is it to do a little research online? You’re online now. Go print your ballot for your party’s primary and look the candidates up. Most have websites, and they’ll have some plan (good or bad, the opinion is for you to decide!) outlining what they’ll do if elected into whatever position for which they’re running. Stop complaining about stuff and do Kentucky proud by being a little civically engaged!
May 17th, 2011 at 8:35 am
#19 – If you think what the candidates are actually going to do is what is posted on their website…you are a moron. Barack Obama’s page didn’t say he was a socialist that was backed by millions of dollars from Muslims in the Middle East. I guess he forgot to put that one in there.
May 17th, 2011 at 8:39 am
#1 did you forget about Nazr??
May 17th, 2011 at 8:42 am
It’s true. Everything read online should be taken with a grain of salt, including your rant above.
May 17th, 2011 at 9:03 am
#20 I am with you. I would feel so much better now if only Sarah Palin were VP.
May 17th, 2011 at 9:31 am
If I could vote for the lobbyists I feel I would have more of an effect. Ha ha Go Cats! Who would you take on this year’s team if you had the chance: Oliver Simmons or Todd Svoboda?
May 17th, 2011 at 9:37 am
The only thing I’d be passionate enough to vote about would be to keep Sarah Palin as far away from office as possible. Because it doesn’t take any research to see how important it is to do that for your country.
May 17th, 2011 at 9:55 am
This Trevor Lacey recruiting saga has become flat out obnoxious.
May 17th, 2011 at 10:35 am
20) Well, since we’re talking about documenting things, would you like to provide some evidence of what you’re accusing Obama of? No? That’s what I thought. You just like spreading stupidity and lies.
BTW, if Obama’s campaign was funded ENTIRELY by Muslim backers, there’s nothing wrong with that. Why? Because there’s nothing wrong with being a Muslim (or Christian, or Jew, etc.)
It’s when you get into the fringe elements of anything that things get dangerous.
Ever heard of Timothy McVeigh? American Christian. Oklahoma City bombing. 168 killed, including 19 children under the age of 6.
Ted Kaczynski. Known as the Unabomber. White. Engaged in bombings that killed 3 and injured 23 others over a 20 year span.
You don’t have to have dark skin to be a terrorist.
“Tis better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt” – Abraham Lincoln
May 17th, 2011 at 10:36 am
I know that David Williams wants to make you go to the doctor (more money) to get a prescription for cold medicine (more money) in an allergy state. All in the name of “the war on drugs.” What a joke.
I’m going Tea Party, Phil Moffett.
May 17th, 2011 at 10:36 am
Who cares about Thunders/Mavs? The East will be taking the title home regardless. I just hope it is Chicago.
May 17th, 2011 at 10:37 am
27) But he is a Socialist.
May 17th, 2011 at 10:43 am
30)
He’s not a socialist, he’s a ‘social democrat’
Just like Republicans aren’t corporatist-fascists, they’re ‘christian democrats’
It doesn’t do us much good to boil down the ideological spectrum to only two categories “US” and “NOT US” – people have a wide variety of viewpoints that are all different shades of statism, libertarianism, right wing and left wing. Obama is a moderate statist, not a socialist. There isn’t a socialist state in today’s world, just like there isn’t a libertarian state. They are both ideals that we will never be able to truly reach without much bloodshed and harm.