Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky forward PJ Washington (25) blocks a shot by Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) but was called for goaltending in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee won 82-78. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Kentucky's Calipari expects Washington to play in opener

Mar. 20, 2019 04:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2018, file photo, Abilene Christian coach Joe Golding yells out at his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. Golding hopes his team holds up better than his suit in the NCAA Tournament. He ripped his pants celebrating Abilene Christian's seeding Sunday night and wasn't able to get them repaired before leaving for Jacksonville, where the 15th-seeded Wildcats will face second-seeded Kentucky in the opening round Thursday. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Texas Tech Red Raiders 12/15/2018

Mar. 20, 2019 02:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2018, file photo, Abilene Christian coach Joe Golding yells out at his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. Golding hopes his team holds up better than his suit in the NCAA Tournament. He ripped his pants celebrating Abilene Christian's seeding Sunday night and wasn't able to get them repaired before leaving for Jacksonville, where the 15th-seeded Wildcats will face second-seeded Kentucky in the opening round Thursday. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)
Abilene Christian coach will be busting from seams vs UK

By Mark Long Mar. 20, 2019 02:26 PM EDT

Kentucky forward PJ Washington (25) blocks a shot by Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) but was called for goaltending in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee won 82-78. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Kentucky's Washington in walking boot ahead of NCAA tourney

Mar. 19, 2019 04:39 PM EDT

Duke's Zion Williamson, center, loses the ball as he is trapped by Florida State's David Nichols, right, and Raiquan Gray, left, during the first half of the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Board work, 3-point shot could fuel upsets of top NCAA seeds

By Aaron Beard Mar. 18, 2019 01:58 PM EDT

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) reacts during the second half against Florida State in the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Zion sets doubts aside, gets ready for NCAA's biggest party

By Eddie Pells Mar. 17, 2019 06:52 PM EDT

Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner (1) shoots a 3-point shot against Kentucky to give Tennessee a 78-76 lead in the final minute of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee held on to win 82-78. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 8 Tennessee rallies past No. 4 Kentucky 82-78

By Steve Megargee Mar. 16, 2019 05:56 PM EDT

Kentucky head coach John Calipari argues a call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama at the Southeastern Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 4 Kentucky easily beats Alabama 73-55 at SEC Tournament

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 15, 2019 09:18 PM EDT

Anne O'Connell, center, widow of former Associated Press college basketball writer Jim O'Connell, stands with their sons, Andrew O'Connell, second from left, and James O'Connell, second from right, after they received a media award in his honor from the Big East Conference, before the Big East men's college basketball tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in New York. Also seen are Big East commissioner Val Ackerman, left, and associated commissioner John Paquette, right. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Late AP basketball writer Jim O'Connell honored by Big East

By Tom Canavan Mar. 13, 2019 06:57 PM EDT

Tennessee forward Grant Williams (2) celebrates after defeating Kentucky 71-52 in an NCAA college basketball game in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 2, 2019. (Joy Kimbrough/The Daily Times via AP)
Tough SEC Tournament might lead to drama-filled competition

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 12, 2019 03:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 file photo, Arkansas forward Daniel Gafford (10) shoots over Missouri defender Jeremiah Tilmon (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Fayetteville, Ark. Tennessee forward Grant Williams is the Associated Press’ Southeastern Conference player of the year and Mississippi’s Kermit Davis is coach of the year. Williams earned unanimous first-team all-SEC honors for a second straight season. The 14-member media panel also voted Arkansas’ Daniel Gafford, Kentucky’s PJ Washington, LSU’s Tremont Waters and Mississippi State’s Quinndary Weatherspoon to the first team(AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Tennessee's Grant Williams named AP SEC player of year

By Steve Megargee Mar. 12, 2019 03:42 AM EDT

Kentucky's Tyler Herro (14) shoots near Florida's Noah Locke (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, March 9, 2019. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
No. 6 Kentucky pulls away from Florida 66-57 in SEC finale

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 09, 2019 04:44 PM EST

FILE - At left, in a Feb. 2, 2019, file photo, Oregon State forward Tres Tinkle (3) shoots against Utah during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Salt Lake City. At right, in a Jan. 17, 2019, file photo, Washington's Jaylen Nowell (5) shoots during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Stanford, in Seattle. The top conferences in college basketball are wrapping up regular-season play, along with the races to determine each league’s player of the year. Washington has long since wrapped up the regular-season Pac-12 title behind sophomore Jaylen Nowell. Oregon State forward Tres Tinkle (20.5 points, 8.0 rebounds) would be the likely top contender.(AP Photo/File)
Top-player races in power conferences enter final weekend

By Aaron Beard Mar. 08, 2019 02:46 AM EST

FILE - At left, in a Feb. 26, 2019, file photo, Kentucky's PJ Washington (25) shoots against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Lexington, Ky. At right, in a March 2, 2019, file photo, Tennessee forward Grant Williams (2) shoots against Kentucky during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Knoxville, Tenn. The top conferences in college basketball are wrapping up regular-season play, along with the races to determine each league’s player of the year. Tennessee’s Grant Williams is the front-runner. Kentucky’s PJ Washington is the biggest competition. (AP Photo/File)
Missouri Tigers at Kentucky Wildcats 3/8/2019

Mar. 08, 2019 12:43 AM EST

Duke's RJ Barrett (5) and Tre Jones react with Alex O'Connell, left, following a play against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Duke won 71-70. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Senior night can mean also honoring NBA-bound underclassmen

By Dave Skretta Mar. 07, 2019 04:38 PM EST

LSU guard Javonte Smart (1) drives to the basket while defended by Florida guard Jalen Hudson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, March 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
LSU Tigers at Florida Gators 3/6/2019

Mar. 06, 2019 08:25 PM EST

Mississippi guard Terence Davis (3) is defended by Kentucky guard Ashton Hagans (2) during an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
No. 6 Kentucky earns hard-fought 80-76 win over Mississippi

By David Brandt Mar. 05, 2019 11:36 PM EST

Mississippi guard D.C. Davis (20) reaches around Kentucky guard Keldon Johnson (3) in a steal attempt during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
ACC - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Syracuse Orange 3/7/2019

Mar. 05, 2019 09:57 PM EST

Tennessee forward Grant Williams (2) shoots as as Kentucky forward PJ Washington (25) and forward Nick Richards (4) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Bone's big game helps No. 7 Vols beat No. 4 Kentucky 71-52

By Steve Megargee Mar. 02, 2019 04:31 PM EST

Kentucky's Nick Richards (4) shoots in front of Arkansas' Gabe Osabuohien (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Kentucky defense can't rest without Reid Travis against Vols

By Steve Megargee Mar. 01, 2019 02:59 PM EST