Kentucky Wildcats News Page 73 - College Basketball

CJ Fredrick - Spotted in warmups Fredrick was among teammates out warming up, but wearing a wrap on his shooting hand while putting up shots, Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.

Impact The junior was spotted warming-up in shoot-arounds with the rest of the team after missing the last three games with a dislocated finger. If Fredrick does make an early return, he'll bring another outside shooting option to the Kentucky lineup.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Toppin - Not spotted in warmups Toppin (shoulder) was not spotted during early warmups ahead of Tuesday's game against South Carolina, Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.

Impact It's not a great sign for his availability on Tuesday. Toppin is day-to-day with a shoulder injury following Saturday's blowout loss to Alabama. Toppin being out would create more chances for Lance Ware and Antonio Reeves.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Who's No. 1 in the latest boys' high school basketball media rankings? This week’s boys’ top 10 with @HLpreps’ ballot and each region’s top five.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • KENTUCKY.COM

Kentucky to retire jersey for Wildcats Hall of Famer Pratt

Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart says the school will retire a jersey to honor the late Mike Pratt, a Wildcats Hall of Fame men’s basketball player and radio broadcaster

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daimion Collins on working his way back after tragedy. 'I'm getting better day by day.' Kentucky basketball player Daimion Collins spoke to reporters Monday for the first time since the death of his father, Ben Collins, on Nov....

JANUARY 9, 2023 • KENTUCKY.COM

CJ Fredrick - Logs full practice Monday Fredrick was able to practice in full ahead of Kentucky's tilt with South Carolina, Jeff Drummond of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Fredrick has missed the Wildcats' last three games since suffering a hand injury in late December. He reportedly looked good Monday, practicing in full with the team. He'll remain a game-time decision for the South Carolina game Tuesday.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Toppin - Still day-to-day Toppin (shoulder) is considered "day to day", Ryan Black of Courier Journal Sports reports Monday.

Impact Kentucky head coach John Calipari called Toppin "day-to-day" and and added, "We'll probably know tomorrow at the shootaround." The forward is having a career year in his third season with Kentucky, putting up 10.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists. If he can't play against South Carolina, it'll be his first missed game of the season.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Where to watch, how to follow the Kentucky men's basketball game vs. South Carolina Where fans can watch, listen to or follow the SEC men’s college basketball game between the Wildcats and Gamecocks.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • KENTUCKY.COM

Jacob Toppin - Left game with shoulder injury Toppin was held to just three points before leaving early due to a shoulder injury which occurred mid-game, Herald-Leader Sports reports.

Impact Toppin will be listed as day-to-day with a shoulder injury that forced him to exit early in Saturday's loss to Alabama. The junior will be a game-time decision ahead of their next matchup Tuesday against South Carolina.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lance Ware - Logs six minutes in return Ware (shoulder) racked up zero points (0-1 FG) in six minutes during Saturday's 78-52 loss to Alabama.

Impact Ware didn't contribute in Kentucky's loss and missed his lone attempt from the field, but at least he managed to return after not facing LSU on Jan. 3. Ware opened the season as a starter, but he's made just two starts across Kentucky's last 11 games.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Toppin's scoring surge ends as shoulder injury sidelines him at Alabama Jacob Toppin had scored 45 combined points in UK’s wins over Louisville and LSU. But he was held to just three before leaving Saturday’s los...

JANUARY 7, 2023 • KENTUCKY.COM

BamaCentral Courtside: No. 7 Alabama Basketball 78, Kentucky 52 BamaCentral’s own Joey Blackwell, Blake Byler and Austin Hannon break down the Crimson Tide’s dismantling of the Wildcats from Coleman Colis...

JANUARY 7, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Box score from Kentucky basketball's 78-52 loss at seventh-ranked Alabama Complete statistics from Saturday’s Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Tuscaloosa, Ala.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • KENTUCKY.COM

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JANUARY 7, 2023 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

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JANUARY 7, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Lance Ware - Warming up versus Alabama Ware (shoulder) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Alabama and is expected to play, Ryan Black of The Manhattan Mercury reports.

Impact Ware will likely play in Saturday's game after missing the previous contest due to a shoulder injury. The junior guard is averaging 3.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 14.3 minutes across 11 games this season.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bediako has to do 'what Charles does best' against Kentucky, Tshiebwe Bediako, who has started all 14 games this season, will be tasked with attacking and defending Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

What's No. 7 Alabama's Plan for Oscar Tshiebwe? In order for the Crimson Tide to defeat Kentucky, it will all start with containing one of the nation’s best in the painted area.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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JANUARY 5, 2023 • Fox Sports

Five-star Rob Dillingham needed Overtime Elite. Kentucky is happy he did One of the jewels of the Wildcats' No. 1-ranked 2023 class, Dillingham is forging a new path through the startup basketball academy.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

How to Watch: No. 7 Alabama Basketball Hosts Kentucky in Marquee Matchup The Crimson Tide looks to move to 3-0 in the SEC with a victory over a pesky Wildcats team loaded with talent.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Key to Kentucky basketball's hot starts in its last couple games? A John Calipari first Ahead of Kentucky's game against Louisville, John Calipari tried something he's never done in his 30-year coaching career. The Wildcats are...

JANUARY 4, 2023 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Cason Wallace - Logs 14 points in win Wallace finished Tuesday's 74-71 win over LSU with 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt), three rebounds and four assists over 40 minutes.

Impact The 6-foot-4 guard has been impressive so far this season averaging 12.9 points on 50.4 percent shooting from the field. The freshman has made his mark recently as well, scoring 19.3 points in his last four contests. He has been a huge contributor so far and shows no signs of slowing down. As one of the best freshmen in the conference, expect Wallace to continue the high-level play and consistent shooting.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sahvir Wheeler - Assist shy from double-double Wheeler ended with 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds and nine assists over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 74-71 win over LSU.

Impact The senior was doing a little of everything for the Wildcats in Tuesday's win, being an assist shy of a double-double. Now averaging 9.1 points and 6.8 assists on the season, the guard will resume being the floor general for Kentucky and look to continue to be one of the top scoring options. Expect double-digit scoring and high assists numbers as conference play goes on.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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