Kevin Durant immediately starts taking over the game hitting nothing but jump shots beyond the NBA three point range. Durant would get the ball and use a quick crossover step back move to gain separation and nail jumpers with such incredible ease. As the game began to heat up, Durant's competitive juices started flowing as he and P Shiddy both exchanged 3 point baskets for about two minutes straight in the first half. All of this was to the delight of the now standing Goodman crowd.

In the second half, Durant started where he left off with a sweet mid range jumper for two but [the opposing team] Shooters with solid contributions all around ... opened up a 80-70 lead. That's when NBA rookie of the year Kevin Durant rose up and like Moses, led his Sweat Mob teammates to the promised land. Durant scored at will for the next 10 minutes of the half on a successive three pointers no less than 25 feet out to tie the score 100 with 2:47 left in the game.

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Brandon Dawayne Roy (born July 23, 1984) is an American professional basketball player with the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). In 2008 he served as the teams the co-captain, along with LaMarcus Aldridge. He wears number 7. Roys nickname is The Natural.
Roy was selected sixth in the 2006 NBA Draft, having completed four years playing for the Washington Huskies. He made an immediate impact on the Trail Blazers, helping to lead the young team out of mediocrity. Zach Randolph, then the team captain, was traded to the New York Knicks at the end of Roys first season, which cleared the way for Roy to take on a leadership role on the young team.
Though hampered by an injured ankle, Roy won the NBA Rookie of the Year award in a near-unanimous vote. He played 57 games as a rookie and averaged 16.8 points per game in 06-07 season. In the first half of the 2007–2008 season, Roy led the team to exceed all expectations. He was selected as a reserve to the 2008 NBA All-Star Game, where he led the Western Conference in minutes, and tied for the most points in the west.

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Uh-oh.  That name at the top means Matt is out of townm sorry, but we have to get this out of the way right now.  Ill never stray from being a Reds fan.  They are my primary baseball love and Ill pull for them until the day I die.  But, since our relationship here is built on honesty, I have to admit that one side effect of my residence in this God-forsaken state down south is that Ive caught a case of Rays fever.  A VERY BAD case of it too.  Im sure you didnt see it since the Yankees werent playing, but their game with the Red Sox tonight was another great one and theyre now sitting two and a half games ahead of Boston - despite playing the toughest schedule in baseball.  Get your brooms ready, folks.  Game 3 is tomorrow and Kazmir is on the mound.
Ok, sorry about that.  Now on to the stuff you come to this website for.
 (1) With the release of the new Rivals rankings (which really provided no surprises), it seems like a perfect time to visit the curious case of K.C. Ross-Miller, who committed to UK exactly one year ago yesterday.  Ross-Miller, a 6-foot scoring point guard from DeSoto, Texas, put up absolutely huge numbers last year as a sophomore at Gods Academy (27 ppg, 11 apg, 7 rpg, 5 spg, 49% 3pt FG) and is an elite athlete and a regarded as a top-notch, lockdown defender.  When he committed, he was said to be a top-3 player in the class of 2010.  But, in just 12 months, Ross-Miller seems to have lost a little clout and hasnt garnered the reputation fitting of a player with his resume.  He still has no rankings on Rivals and Scout.com has him as a 3-star player.  So, what happened?
Well, part of this is due to a couple of bad games on the AAU circuit this spring - especially a 2 point performance at the Boo Williams Invitational - but I tend to think that some of this slippage might be due to his early commitment.  If Ross-Miller was still undecided, would he be the subject of more stories and be getting more pub on a scene where your ranking is often dictated by your hype?  I think so.  By basically pulling himself off of the market, hes lost a little bit of luster and intrigue, thus hes seen his stock level out.  So, should Kentucky fans worry?  Absolutely not. 
When he finally arrives on campus as a part of the heralded 2010 class, Ross-Miller will still be one of the tops in his class.  There is no doubt about it.  And, barring any major injury, he already has the skill set and athletic abilities to be a contributor.  K.C. Ross-Miller is going to be a great point guard for the Cats when he finally gets to Lexington after what has seemed like an eternity and all of these rankings wont matter at all.  The kid is special.  But, then again, what do I know?  Maybe Im just biased because Ive been in love with the kid since I saw that he told Matt this:
Yeah I went to Indiana right before Kentucky and it was good. But Kentucky is just a whole notha’ level. I mean everything about it is amazing. It is tough to wait three years man, it is just that good. But now I can focus on some other stuff and just get ready to get up there and show what I can do. I cant wait.
Man crush?  Maybe.  But Ill never admit it.
 (2)Since were just about the only place on the internet that hasnt mentioned in the past few weeks anything about Michael Averys commitment, here is our quick mention of him.  Well, kind of.  Here is an update from Sports Illustrateds Andy Staples about Dwayne Polee, Jr., a 2010 forward who committed to USC as an 8th grader. Polee is now a 5-star prospect and rates as Rivals 22nd best player in the class, so the move isnt looking so bad for the Trojans.  Plus, he hasnt pulled a Taylor King and backed out yet, which is always a plus. 
 (3)Staples also includes an interesting note at the bottom of the mailbag that says that Duncanville, Texas guard Shawn Williams has narrowed his list and it no longer includes Kentucky.  I think its a good thing.  Duncanville produced Greg Ostertag.  That type of awkwardness cant be taught.  It must be in the water.
 (4) Here is a pretty entertianing story on former Cat and current Arkansas coach John Pelphrey and his 40th birthday roast.  Richie Farmer and his mustache, apparently unaware of a potential showdown with Pelphrey in The Real King of the Bluegrass tournament, was there to crack Christian Laettner jokes and the South Alabama A.D. told a great story of how Pelphrey turned down a chance at the West Virginia job when he was called by Jerry West because he had already given his word to the Jaguars.  Stand-up guy, that John Pelphrey.  Ill feel bad when we pound the Razorbacks this year.
 (5)So, Baron Davis did an about-face and signed with the Clippers this evening, which might have an impact on the status of Kelenna Azubuike.  It was basically a given that Azubuike was gone with the Warriors having to throw money to Davis, Monta Ellis and Andres Biedrins, but now with the Davis out of the picture, the Warriors might be able to throw a little bit of coin at Azubuike.  As long as he doesnt end up with the Heat, Ill be happy.  Its already hard enough to find myself rooting for the Pistons, Celtics and now the Lakers.  Adding the Heat might push me over the edge.  A good story to follow
Well, thats pretty much it for now.

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Winston Guy 6'1", 190 lbs, Fr. -- Guy, the Lexington Catholic recruit, who originally committed to Arkansas but came to his senses when the Hogs hired Bobby Petrino, will see playing time this year. His 4.35 speed, and overall athleticism will be tough to keep off of the field. Scout.com rated Guy the 12th best safety prospect in the nation, and he was rated the #3 prospect in Kentucky. Getting Guy was a stroke of luck for the UK staff, but as Yogi said, "I'd rather be lucky than good" any day.
Final Analysis
The strength of UK'sdefense lies in its secondary. That's not news. If the '08 'Cats are to reach the magical seven win mark their collective performance will need to improve, though. They must cut down on the number of third and long conversions, which was a problem last year. Afewer number ofbig plays( 20 yards or more ) is also a goal of the unit, which willcause the opponent'syard per catch average to drop from 11.4. The defense as a whole gave up 29.6 points per game last year. If Rich Brooks harbors bowl hopes ( and I know he does ) that number must drop. The secondary can do their part by reducing the 24 touchdowns allowed through the air in '07.
Depthshould not be a problem. There are a number of terrific athletes available to play. Some of those athletes have vast experience, some have none. My hope is that the older players will lead and guide the youngsters through their demonstratedwork ethic. Producing a winning team is a learned process, which can only be taught by those who have succeeded. Lindley, Warford, McClinton, Harrison, and Cobb have all experienced great success on the field. My hope is that the rooks absorb all they can, because with the looming possibility of injuries, one never knows when one will be called upon to perform.
Trivia question
Which UK player holds the single-seasonrecord for most interceptions with nine?
Thanks for reading, and Go 'Cats.

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All-America, Babe Parilli. Parilli played at UK from '49-'51, those three years happen to be the ONLY time UK has participated in three straight bowl games. After Parilli graduated, Bryant never led UK to a bowl game again. He finished his career at UK with a two-year combined record of12-6-3.
To drive the final nail into my point: Since the 1978 season, the UK football team has a record of 9-95 versus ranked opponents. 9-95! Unfathomable.
Thankfully, Rich Brooks and his staff of stalwarts, havelaid a foundation upon which to institute a change of culture within the football program atthe University of Kentucky. The foundation he has laid is constituted of bigger, stronger, faster Athletes that have been a rare commodityfor the'Cats overthe last, oh, sixty years or so. Athletes that now have an opportunity looking them square in the grille.
Kentucky has never, ever won three bowl games in a row. Kentucky hasn't had threeWINNING SEASONSin a row since the eleven in a row from '46-'56. That's fifty-two years without achievingmore wins than losses, more thantwo years in a row. But this group of players have a chance to reconstruct the winning way, left behind so many years ago. This group of players can, with a winning season, change the nature of being a UK football player.
Previously the most often heard quote from a UK football commitment was that the player "wanted to help build something good at Kentucky". Building, building, building, it was always the same. Now though, if a winning season can be attained, the refrain will change to; "I want to continue the winning ways of theUK football team." There is a Grand Canyon ofdifference in those twostatements, but Brooks has nearly bridged the gap.
Perception is the key word. What the coaching staff and this group of players have in front of them is the chance to change the perception of the program. The perception not only locally, among the fan base, but nationally. Being perceived as a winner, a consistent winner, is vitally important for the life-blood of any program: recruiting. Brooks has done a great job of spotting undervalued talent, but he can't win long-term without grabbing a few elite recruits every now and then.I bet those eliterecruits are much more responsive and inviting while being visited by a coach in possession ofthree straight bowl wins.Ergo, thechange in perception is mostdeeply felt in the living rooms of recruits.
The Kentucky program has been kicked around more thanRichard Nixon, but the genesis of change is upon us ... IF this team can squeeze seven wins out of its schedule:Seven wins would fill up Commonwealth Stadium, and drive UL fans nuts ( hey, that's a double-dip ). Seven wins would mark a new standard for UK football. Seven wins would complete the foundation of the 'house' that Brooks built. Seven wins would propel Kentucky football into a stratosphere reserved only for astronauts and insane millionaires.
Seven wins wouldalso change expectations for the fans. Suddenlywe areexpecting to win, demanding victories. How many times have I heard, "If they win five games or so I'll be happy."We fans have settled for mediocrity ( or worse )for, well, forever. Out of desperation we even settled for a 1-AA head coach ( Hal Mumme ), when shouts ofdispleasure should have been screamed.That, is about to change. Oncea tastefor the good life is acquired,addiction is likely to form. But, that's alright. A demanding fan base can helppush forward It will be a welcome relief to expect victories, rather than expect the worse.
Get ready, the Cards are only 68 days away.
Happy birthday Alex
Today is my oldest daughter Alex's5th birthday. Happy Birthday Alex! And would someone please ask Matthew Mitchell to stop sending her letters. She has a wicked two-handed, over-her-head, break-the-backboard set shot, but she can't read yet.
Thanks for reading, and Go 'Cats.

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Jerry Green, the former director of basketball operations, spoke to the NCAA assistant director of enforcement Mark Neyland back in December as part of the investigation into impermissible phone calls. Green was with Sampson at Oklahoma in 2005-2006 and spent a season in Bloomington before retiring in May of 2007.
Heres a transcript of Greens conversation with Neyland, from the NCAA case summary:
Neyland: Now, its uh, Indiana University has reported a, a number of phone calls, uh, that, uh, they believe have violated the Committee on Infractions sanctions that were in place. I guess the, the, the question I, I have to ask you, uh, as being sort of overseeing the compliance of that, in your mind, how, how could that have happened?
Green: In my opinion, I dont, I dont, I, I see absolutely, uh, no way, uh, that that couldve been an accident, that they, it had to have been done purposefully because there was too much information that was given to the coaching staff, uh, in my opinion, to keep them from making a major mistake. That they were informed, maybe not the first day, maybe not the first month, but after it got going, everybody, in my opinion, knew the process, what we needed to do and I, I dont see any way possible it could have happened, uh, legally.

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Jon Hood recently became Kentucky's third basketball commitment in a week. However, there's such an age gap Hood may never play with some of the other would-be Wildcats.
Hood, a 6-foot-7 swingman from Madisonville, Ky., can sign with Kentucky in November and play in 2009-10. He also had offers from Tennessee, Ole Miss and Georgia.
Hood may be long gone before Michael Avery ever gets on the court in Rupp Arena.
Avery, a 6-4 guard from Lake Sherwood, Calif., is in the eighth grade.
He has, in fact, picked a college before he picks a high school. The 15-year-old is still trying to decide whether to play his prep ball in California or Indiana.
Vinny Zollo, a 6-9 high school freshman from Ohio, also gave Billy Gillispie a commitment.
Zollo made unofficial visits to Tennessee, Xavier, Ohio State, Dayton and West Virginia before giving a pledge to Kentucky, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
The three new commitments join four others Gillispie had already landed in his first year in Lexington.
G.J. Vilarino is a point guard from Texas who joins Hood in the 2009 class.
The 2010 class has commitments from guard K.C. Ross-Miller and forwards Dakotah Euton and Dominique Ferguson.
Defending Tipton: Lexington Herald-Leader editor Linda Austin had to come to the defense of Kentucky basketball writer Jerry Tipton this week after receiving calls and e-mails about interviews he conducted with the parents of two Kentucky recruits.
"It is important to understand that Jerry does not work for the University of Kentucky, nor is he a recruiter for the university," Austin wrote on the newspaper's Web site blog. "His job is to report the news, and sometimes that includes asking tough, serious — but fair — questions of newsmakers. That is what occurred in these cases.

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I am from Adair County (hence the name) but have not lived there for several years. We have had a tradition of good basketball teams and currently have one of the best players in the state in Darren Ballou. One of my fondest memories is going to Rex Chapmans summer camp at Lindsay when I was 12 years old. One day Ed Davendar showed up and everyone wanted to see him dunk since he never did in college. He proceeded to throw one down for all of the kids. I thought that was awesome. When I was in high school, I use to go and play pick up games at Lindsay against some players from the mens team. That court seemed like it added an inch to my vertical. It acted like a springboard. Anyway, Adair Co. is a great place and Im looking forward to seeing more info on the rest of the counties.

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If you score a basket at the University of... Saint Louis and no one cares, did you really score? If you play out four years of college basketball at the University of Saint Louis and no one recognizes you outside of a 20 mile radius of the campus (because you never played on national television), did you really play major college basketball? If you win the championship in .... whatever conference St. Louis is in... like... who cares? Josh, we need a big man to round out our high-low tandem wit Patrick Patterson. He will make you a better player because he will draw so many double teams! You have a chance to play on ESPN and national television regularly and you are thinking about going to Saint Louis to play in obscurity? Step up to the big time.

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