The College Basketball Post

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Originally Posted by jville819

Jan. 10, 2009 at Florida State 2:00 pm ET

Mar. 3, 2009 Florida State 8:00 pm ET

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That's a DUB jville

 

[jville819]

If we don't win both I'll buy your ticket to the Wake game next year in Winston-Salem. Or any away game cept uf

 

[wildkycat]

i'll give my own little preview of the Cats sometime tonight after Madness and i get a look at 'em.

 

[wildkycat]

BIG news in the recruiting world on the eve of Midnight Madness as Kansas got a commitment from Big Man Thomas Robinson today. Why do you care? Well because he is a power forward in the Class of 2009….the very same position and class as Daniel Orton. Kansas chose Robinson as a "sure thing" and Robinson picked the Jayhawks over Memphis. But now that clears the way for Orton (who had Kansas as a "co-leader") to potentially pick the Cats, possibly very soon. Could be a big weekend in Lexington….stay tuned.

 

[tmukg21]

The Tyreke Evans Show ,hosted by Coach Calipari Sponsored by Wes Wesley



MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Well, Tiger hoops fans, the wait is over.

The 2008-09 University of Memphis basketball schedule was released Wednesday, and fans will get to see plenty of their Tigers this season with 18 home datesat FedExForum. Times and television games will be announced at a later date.

As has been during the John Calipari era, national games highlight the2008-09 slate. The Tigers host UMass, Syracuse and Cincinnati, and travel to Georgetown, Gonzaga and Tennessee. The Memphis schedule also has five games withCalipari facing former assistants Derek Kellogg (UMass), Chuck Martin (Marist), Bruiser Flint (Drexel), Steve Roccaforte (Lamar) and Tony Barbee (UTEP).

"Everywhere I've been recently, fans have been asking about this season's schedule, and I'm excited to get it out there," said MemphisDirector of Athletics R.C. Johnson. "As John likes to do, the schedule has a national feel to it, and I know our fans enjoy those high-profile games.

"I also like that we have 18 home games for our fans to watch us play in person at FedExForum. I know our fans enjoy seeing their Tigers, and we alwaystry to schedule as many home games as possible."

The Tigers' 18-game home slate starts Nov. 4 when they host Christian Brothers in their lone exhibition game. Memphis regular season begins 11 dayslater on Nov. 15 with the home season opener versus Fairfield at FedExForum. The game also is an opening round contest of the 2008 O'Reilly Auto PartsPuerto Rico Tip-Off.

Following the regular season opener, Calipari faces the first of his five former assistants when Kellogg brings his UMass Minutemen to the Bluff City onNov. 17. Other Calipari former assistants visiting FedExForum this season are Martin with Marist on Dec. 2, Flint with Drexel on Dec. 22 and Roccaforte withLamar on Jan. 3. The final Calipari versus former assistant match-up is set for Feb. 21 when the Tigers travel to El Paso, Texas, to take on Barbee's UTEPMiners.

Memphis continues its history of playing in-season tournaments when it travels to San Juan, Puerto Rico, Nov. 20-23 to participate in the O'Reilly AutoParts Puerto Rico Tip-Off. The Tigers open tournament play in Puerto Rico against Chattanooga on Nov. 20, and then meet either Seton Hall or Southern Cal insecond-round action on Nov. 21. The Tip-Off's other bracket features Fairfield, Virginia Tech, Xavier and Missouri.

After returning to the mainland, the Tigers play eight of their next nine contests at home. The home stretch begins Dec. 2 against Marist and continuesthrough the Jan. 7 Conference USA opener versus Marshall. In that span, Memphis hosts Big East Conference foes Syracuse on Dec. 20 and Cincinnati on Dec. 29.The Dec. 22 game is Syracuse's first-ever visit to the Bluff City, while the Tigers and Bearcats meet for the 67th time in their long-standing rivalry.

The lone road contest in that December-early January, home-dominated stretch is a Dec. 13 game at Georgetown.

The Tigers begin defense of their Conference USA regular season crown Jan. 7 against Marshall. The C-USA title defense gets tough late in the leagueschedule, as Memphis plays four of its final seven conference games away from FedExForum.

Like the previous two C-USA seasons, Memphis plays league home-and-home series with Houston, SMU, Southern Miss, Tulsa and UAB. The Tigers' one-gameC-USA foes are Marshall (home), UCF (away), Rice (home), East Carolina (away), UTEP (away) and Tulane (home). For a second-straight year, Memphis closes theC-USA schedule at home, this time versus Tulane on Mar. 7.

In January and February, the Tigers step outside C-USA play and face in-state rival Tennessee on Jan. 24 in Knoxville, Tenn., and Gonzaga on Feb. 7 inSpokane, Wash. ESPN Gameday is scheduled to televise the Memphis-Gonzaga match-up.
2008-09 University of Memphis Basketball Schedule
October - 17, Memphis Madness (FedExForum)
November - 4, Christian Brothers (Exhibition); 15, Fairfield; 17, UMass; 20, vs. Chattanooga (O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off);21, vs. Seton Hall or Southern Cal (O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off); 23, vs. TBD (O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off).
December - 2, Marist; 13, at Georgetown; 17, Arkansas-Little Rock; 20, Syracuse;22, Drexel; 29, Cincinnati; 31, Northeastern.
January - 3, Lamar; 7, Marshall; 10, at UCF; 13, at Tulsa; 17, UAB; 21, Rice; 24, atTennessee; 28, at East Carolina; 31, Houston.
February - 4, at SMU; 7, at Gonzaga (ESPN Gameday); 11, Tulsa; 14, at Southern Miss; 18, SMU; 21, at UTEP; 26, at UAB; 28, Southern Miss.
March - 4, at Houston; 7, Tulane; 11-14, Conference USA Tournament (Memphis, Tenn.

 

[wildkycat]

i didn't want to bump the old thread...

ShannonsCrooks wrote:

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allen3xis wrote:

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shorts are

Indeed they are. WildKY, they sell those online?
i'm sure they will eventually be up on eastbay and ukathletics.com.

found some more on 'em...

Pattern of Excellence: Nike and UK to Unveil New Look for Hoops Team

New Uniforms Pay Homage to Spirit and Culture of Bluegrass State

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Nike and the University of Kentucky will celebrate the state's great tradition on the hardwood this evening, while recognizing another tradition intertwined within the spirit, culture and history of the Bluegrass state.

With Lexington's historic Keeneland racetrack as the backdrop, representatives from Nike and UK will formally unveil new uniforms for the 2008-09 University of Kentucky men's basketball team. The updated look incorporates a multitude of performance innovations and a distinctive design that draws upon another rich Kentucky institution as ingrained in the state's lore as basketball - horse racing.

Inspiration from the Track
Across the rolling hills, from Keeneland to Churchill Downs, the echoes and influence of the thoroughbred are virtually omnipresent throughout the state of Kentucky. The University of Kentucky's new uniforms pay tribute to the state's long and prestigious horse racing tradition, as well as that of its men's basketball program, one that has garnered over 1900 wins and seven championships.

Inspired in part by the jockey silks that adorned the likes of Kentucky legends on the racetrack, the Wildcats' new shorts and jerseys each features elements of a royal blue and white checkerboard pattern. The checkered design subtly plays out on the front of the team's jerseys and shorts.

In addition, on Kentucky's white uniforms, a blue and white checkerboard swatch is centered on the waistband of their shorts and features eight individual "boxes." Emblazoned in seven of the eight squares are the numbers '48, '49, '51, '58, '78, '96 and '98, representing championship seasons for the Wildcats. The "empty" eighth quadrant serves as a reminder of the school's legacy and motivation for the current Wildcats to ensure another year is soon inscribed within it.

"Our hope was to use the uniform as a canvas to tell a bigger story of the championship spirit of the state of Kentucky and its basketball team," said Tracy Teague, Global Creative Director for Nike Basketball. "Additionally, we desired to create functional uniforms that allowed the players to display the athleticism, power, speed and strength critical for success on the court."

Performance Benefits for the Court
Kentucky's new uniforms incorporate several Nike innovations that were first introduced for the USA Basketball Men's National Team that captured gold this past August in Beijing. The jerseys take advantage of Nike Aerographics, an engineered mesh providing zoned cooling that reduces up to half the yarn, making it more lightweight and breathable. Specific adjustments in the waistband, shoulder seam and other areas, along with Nike Dri-FIT technology, provide increased comfort and thermoregulation to enable players to perform at their optimal level on the court.

"The University of Kentucky is honored to be selected as the first collegiate basketball team to incorporate Nike's new innovations," said Kentucky Head Coach Billy Gillispie. "The elements of the new uniforms featuring two of our greatest heroes are a reminder of the passion that the Bluegrass state has for its horse racing and Kentucky basketball."

Honoring a Kentucky Legend
In addition to design and performance enhancements, the Wildcats new look is special for another important reason. Each player's jersey includes a special call out to Kentucky legend Bill Keightley. In the Bluegrass state, and basketball circles around the world, Keightley was known simply as "Mr. Wildcat." He served as an equipment manager for the University of Kentucky men's basketball team for more than 48 years and was a part of their '78, '96 and '98 championship teams.

An enthusiastic and ever-welcoming fixture of Wildcats basketball for nearly half a century, Keightley is one of only two non-players to have a jersey retired in Rupp Arena and in 2007 was inducted into the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame. He died earlier this year at the age of 81, and, in his honor, UK's new uniforms feature a black patch across the shoulder with "Mr. Wildcat" in script.

Midnight Madness Debut
The Wildcats will wear the new uniforms for the first time during the school's Midnight Madness festivities and throughout the 2008-09 season.

sick.

 

[gatorb807]

Those UK unis are nice.
Is Patterson 100% for the season?

 

[breakinyourankles]

Can't wait to see Isaiah Thomas and Venoy together

 

[wildkycat]

Originally Posted by gatorb807

Those UK unis are nice.
Is Patterson 100% for the season?

everything i've read and heard suggests that both him and Jodie Meeks will be fine and ready to go.

but dude, what' with the "team Kentucky" and gator stuff???? no hate, just wondering...

 

[scuse7]

Mon, Nov 24 O'Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic vs. Florida 7:30 p.m.
Tue, Nov 25 O'Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic vs. Kansas/Washington 7:45/10:15 p.m. SprintCenter
Fri, Nov 28 Virginia 7:00 p.m. Carrier Dome
Mon, Dec 1 Colgate 7:00 p.m. Carrier Dome
Wed, Dec 3 Cornell 7:00 p.m. Carrier Dome
Sat, Dec 13 Long Beach State 12:00 p.m. Carrier Dome ESPNU
Mon, Dec 15 Cleveland State 7:00 p.m. Carrier Dome
Wed, Dec 17 Canisius 7:00 p.m. Carrier Dome ESPNU
Sat, Dec 20 Memphis 6:00 p.m. FedEx Forum ESPN
Mon, Dec 22 Coppin State 7:00 p.m. Carrier Dome
Tue, Dec 30 Seton Hall 7:00 p.m. Carrier Dome BEN-L
Fri, Jan 2 South Florida 8:30 p.m. Sun Dome ESPN
Wed, Jan 7 DePaul 7:00 p.m. Carrier Dome BEN-L
Sat, Jan 10 Rutgers 7:30 p.m. Louis Brown Center BEN-L
Wed, Jan 14 Georgetown 7:00 p.m. Verizon Center ESPN2
Sat, Jan 17 Notre Dame 12:00 p.m. Carrier Dome ESPN
Mon, Jan 19 Pittsburgh 7:00 p.m. Petersen Center ESPN
Sun, Jan 25 Louisville 12:00 p.m. Carrier Dome BEN-GW
Wed, Jan 28 Providence 7:00 p.m. Dunkin Donuts Center BEN-L
Wed, Feb 4 West Virginia 7:00 p.m. Carrier Dome ESPN
Sat, Feb 7 Villanova 12:00 p.m. Wachovia Center ESPN
Wed, Feb 11 Connecticut 7:00 p.m. Gampel Pavilion ESPN
Sat, Feb 14 Georgetown 12:00 p.m. Carrier Dome ESPN
Sun, Feb 22 Villanova 1:00 p.m. Carrier Dome CBS
Tue, Feb 24 St. John's 7:30 p.m. Madison Square Garden BEN-L
Sun, Mar 1 Cincinnati 2:00 p.m. Carrier Dome BEN-L
Tue, Mar 3 Rutgers 9:00 p.m. Carrier Dome ESPNU
Sat, Mar 7 Marquette 2:00 p.m. Bradley Center BEN-GW

There are some HUGE strecthes where we can't fall apart. Jan 14 to Jan-25 is crazy.

The Big East is amazing this year. May be deeper than a few years back.


Here is our roster


23 Eric Devendorf Junior 6-4
25 Kevin Drew Freshman 6-2
10 Jonny Flynn Sophomore 6-0
11 Paul Harris Junior 6-5
00 Rick Jackson Sophomore 6-9
33 Scoop Jardine Sophomore 6-1- Possibly done for the year. Foot.
4 Wesley Johnson Freshman 6-7
3 Mookie Jones Freshman 6-6
32 Kris Joseph Freshman 6-7
12 Krisof Ongenaet Senior 6-8
21 Arinze Onuaku Junior 6-9
5 Jake Presutti Senior 6-3
1 Andy Rautins Junior 6-5
2 Justin Thomas Senior 6-1
45 Sean Williams Sophomore 6-11

Bold are contributing players.

This is our best team in a while. I am expecting a higher seed then most. We actually have a good of leaders who can play. No some bum *+*$+@$ Nichols/Watkins.

The starting lineup may change depending on whether Devo is good to go.

The Big East is stacked. So many good teams and a lot of teams that could be end up being real good.

Our roster should contend for a top 4 finish. And Ill just say that I hope to finish top couple. We should be able too. But we haven't lived up toexpectations in a while.

Flynn/Harris/Devo will be our big scorers. Rautins is top 5 shooter in the country.

The weakness is defiantly our inside game. After Arinze it is weak as hell. We can't get into foul trouble.

We will finally be prepared for some BE play. Nice non conference scheulde.

Time for some College basketball

 

[rellbettablues]

Sorry but those UK unis aren't that nice.

Expect a lot of controversy to circle the SU basketball program when the season starts. I mentioned it the off-season college bball thread but for those thathaven't heard I'll mention it again. Last November Jonny Flynn, Scoop Jardine and Rick "dumb as rocks" Jackson were charged with sexualassault. Jonny Flynn is the only one who had his charges dropped (I wonder why?) but Jardine and Jackson are still under the microscope. The newspaper andmedia in Syracuse have done a great job of keeping this under wraps but anyone who's in the know in terms of College Basketball (not that rivals andscout.com %%*!+$$@) has heard what happened here on the hill. This is Scoop's second strike and I expect him to be kicked out of school before SpringBreak.

As far as the OOC goes, it's not great but depending on how our season goes this year it'll be somewhat good. The standout games are Memphis, Cornell(NCAA tourney last year), Florida and the winner of Kansas/Washington. UVA isn't that good of a team and a loss to them would look terrible.

The only question I have about this team is whether or not Boeheim will coach to keep the lead or go for the jugular when he has the chance.

Not going to this year's Midnight Madness unless I get word as to whether or not the Syracuse Hyperdunks will be sold as a quickstrike release.

 

[worldbeefreeg]

Yo what is good with Michigan. I thought Beilien was going to come in and change that program but he seems like he aint doing $%@%. ANyone know whats good withUM?

 

[shuges]

SCuse, the BE is just about ALWAYS stacked dog.

And is that jrellcuse?

B-ball season.

NBA and NCAA. I love this game.

 

[wildkycat]

here ya go Crooks (if you were serious about getting them):

authentic shorts

replicas

 

[shannonscrooks]

Originally Posted by wildKYcat

here ya go Crooks (if you were serious about getting them):

authentic shorts

replicas

Thanks for the link my good man, I wasn't playing around....copped:

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[clutchshooter]

apparel companies needs to get back to creating original jerseys like that. at the very least for the big programs.

Dec. 3: North Carolina vs. Michigan State
Dec. 4: UCLA at Texas
Dec. 20: Texas at Michigan State
Dec. 23: Kansas at Arizona
Jan. 7: Davidson at Duke
Jan 17: Georgetown at Duke

looking forward to these matchups.

 

[johnnyredstorm]

Can't wait till we play Howard, NJIT and Bethune Cookman YAYYY

 

[gatorb807]

Wildcat I live in Hawesville,Kentucky. That sig is used by DMoney and some other Louisville guys, I just cut and pasted the sig (guess I should change thecolor).
I am a Gator fan, not much love for UK.

 

[scuse7]

Originally Posted by SHUGES

SCuse, the BE is just about ALWAYS stacked dog.

And is that jrellcuse?

Yes true. But I mean. You could say it has had a few "down years"

Like people thinking the Pac 10 was better. And doubting if it was the best conference.


And yea thats Rell.

 

[shuges]

Originally Posted by SCuse7

Originally Posted by SHUGES

SCuse, the BE is just about ALWAYS stacked dog.

And is that jrellcuse?

Yes true. But I mean. You could say it has had a few "down years"

Yeah, I agree. That coincides with SJU's down years.

They're like the only "big" school in the BE who hasn't had a good year in like the past what... 5 seasons or so?

Cuz really, Cuse, Conn and G'Town have been holding it down. With Pitt, Nova, WVU always being scrappy....

 

[wildkycat]

Originally Posted by ShannonsCrooks

Originally Posted by wildKYcat

here ya go Crooks (if you were serious about getting them):

authentic shorts

replicas

Thanks for the link my good man, I wasn't playing around....copped:

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you done got the shorts before i have.

 

[wildkycat]

Originally Posted by gatorb807

Wildcat I live in Hawesville,Kentucky. That sig is used by DMoney and some other Louisville guys, I just cut and pasted the sig (guess I should change the color).
I am a Gator fan, not much love for UK.

i gotcha...it's all good. my dude (from Louisville, currently in ATL) is a huge Florida fan. it's just rare dudes from KY being Floridafans.

 

[rellbettablues]

wildKYcat

At the Midnight Madness did they sell any merchandise and if so did they sell the Hyperdunks? I just want to know so that if they are I can expect the same forSyracuse.

 

[wildkycat]

i didn't go man...i got it on DVR and i'm fittin to watch it shortly. i'll ask my dudes who did go, see if they know anything. and i'll lookand see if we were wearing them. i find it hard to believe that they're gonna wear those black ones with the new uni's.

 

[kiddin like jason]

It's now or not for awhile for the Zags.

There aren't many teams better on paper, bur what does that really mean?

BRISTOL, Conn. - Gonzaga University will be one of five stops as ESPNU will televise four hours of Midnight Madness basketball coverage beginning at 6 p.m. PT on Friday, Oct. 17, expanding its coverage 30 minutes from last season and showcasing more schools.

The network will present extensive whip-around coverage of several Midnight Madness events, including those at Gonzaga, Davidson, Kansas, Georgetown and Indiana, which will be the five primary men's basketball programs highlighted. Several of ESPN's top men's college basketball analysts will be on hand at each of the sites, such as Jay Bilas, Fran Fraschilla, Bill Raftery and Steve Lavin, providing practice coverage, analysis, and courtside interviews with the head coach and key players from each team.

Ouf of conference schedule:

Montana State-Billings
Idaho
Oklahoma State (Old Spice Classic)
Maryland/Michigan State (Old Spice Classic)
TBD? (Old Spice Classic)
Indiana (Hall of Fame Challenge in Indianapolis)
@ Washington State
Arizona
Texas Southern
Connecticut (Battle in Seattle)
Portland State
@ Utah
@ Tennessee
Memphis (Ronald McDonald House Charities Classic in Spokane)
USC Upstate

Oh, and #$@! UCLA. And Duke, but that's a given.

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