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Sunday, November 22, 2009

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UK notebook: There's no 'I' in Patterson

UK star developing new comfort zone as Calipari expands his game

Jerry Tipton

That Patrick Patterson took only seven shots in the exhibition against Campbellsville led Kentucky Coach John Calipari to implore the star big man to be more assertive.

Kentucky's John Wall had a big smile after hitting a shot and being fouled as Kentucky defeated Rider 92-63 on Saturday November 21, 2009 in Lexington ,Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff

Story: Fewer turnovers on Wall's highlight reel

Mark Story

With John Wall, it's hard not to get caught up in the thrill ride.

John Calipari has appealed to UK's fan base to have patience while his Wildcats learn to overcome deficits, as they did Monday against Miami.

Near-miss will get Cats' attention

By John Clay

Monday night's murderously close scare at the hands of the ravenous Miami RedHawks was the best thing that could have happened to John Calipari's collection of young Turks.

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AROUND THE SEC

Compiled by John Clay

Tony Barnhart of the AJC asks if Georgia can handle a little praise?
Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald reports that Georgia receiver A.J. Green will evaluate his draft stock.
David Paschall of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that it�s bombs away for Georgia quarterback Joe Cox.
Ron Higgins of the Memphis Commercial Appeal writes that the SEC bowl-go-round is on.
Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports on Florida�s 69-49 hoops win over Georgia Southern.
Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Lane Kiffin is trying to defend his false �11 months� statement.
David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger reports that Ole Miss is looking for multiple ways to attack the LSU defense.
Joe Person of The State writes that South Carolina�s bowl bid needs one for the road.
In the Birmingham News, Kevin Scarbinsky reports that Auburn coach Gene Chizik is defending his defensive coordinator, Ted Roof.
Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean writes that the Vanderbilt defense wants to turn on the blitz.

Media sites that cover SEC schools

Kentucky coach John Calipari talked with DeMarcus Cousins during a dead ball as Kentucky played Rider on Saturday November 21, 2009 in Lexington ,Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff

Cats tune up for Cancun by beating Rider 92-63

By Jerry Tipton

After struggling while winning, Kentucky blasted Rider 92-63 Saturday in a performance worthy of UK's next destination: The Riviera Division of the Cancun Challenge.

Basketball galleries

Thursday, Sep. 03, 2009

UK Men's Basketball Picture Day

Date	Opponent	Time	TV	Score
2009-10 UK MEN'S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
(Click on opponent to scout; click on result for game coverage)
Nov. 2	a-C-VILLE	7	Fox Sports South	W, 74-38
Nov. 6	a-CLARION	7	Fox Sports South	W, 117-52
Nov.13	MOREHEAD ST.	6:30	ESPNU	W, 75-59
Nov.16	MIAMI (Ohio)	7	Fox Sports South	W, 72-70
Nov.19	b-SAM HOUSTON ST.	7	Fox Sports South	W, 102-92
Nov.21	b-RIDER	1	Fox Sports South	W, 92-63
Nov.24	c-Cleveland St.	4:30	CBS
Nov.25	Stanford/Virginia	7/9:30	TBA
Nov.30	d-UNC-Asheville	7	Fox Sports South
Dec. 5	NORTH CAROLINA	12:30	CBS-27
Dec. 9	e-Connecticut	9:30	ESPN
Dec.12	at Indiana	Noon	CBS-27
Dec.19	AUSTIN PEAY	4	Charter Sports Southeast
Dec.21	DREXEL	7	ESPNU
Dec.23	LONG BEACH ST.	TBA	Fox Sports South
Dec.29	HARTFORD	7	ESPN2
Jan. 2	LOUISVILLE	3:30	CBS-27
Jan. 9	GEORGIA	4	SEC Network
Jan. 12	at Florida	9	ESPN
Jan. 16	at Auburn	4	SEC Network
Jan. 23	ARKANSAS	4	SEC Network
Jan. 26	at South Carolina	9	ESPN
Jan. 30	VANDERBILT	4	ESPN
Feb. 2	MISSISSIPPI	7	ESPN
Feb. 6	at Louisiana St.	4	SEC Network
Feb. 9	ALABAMA	9	ESPNU
Feb.13	TENNESSEE	9	ESPN
Feb.16	at Mississippi St.	9	ESPN
Feb.20	at Vanderbilt	6	ESPN
Feb.25	SOUTH CAROLINA	9	ESPN/ ESPN2
Feb.27	at Tennessee	Noon	CBS-27
Mar. 3	at Georgia	8	SEC Network
Mar. 7	FLORIDA	Noon	CBS-27
Mar. 11-14	f-SEC Tournament	TBA	SEC Network / ABC-36

HOME games capitalized; all games p.m.
a-exhibition; b-Cancun Challenge (Rupp Arena); c-Cancun Challenge (Moon Palace Resort, Cancun, Mexico); d-at Freedom Hall, Louisville; e-SEC/Big East Invitational (Madison Square Garden, New York City); f-at Nashville (Sommet Center)

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