Kentucky: Now in the hunt for a title?

Andy Katz at ESPN reported Friday, May 8 that Patrick Patterson has departed the NBA Draft and will return to Kentucky and play for new coach John Calipari.  Read the ESPN story here.

That leaves Jodie Meeks as the only question mark.  It also means Calipari will have one of the SEC’s best front line players back to go along with recruits Daniel Orton and DeMarcus Cousins.  Back to Meeks: Look for the sweet-shooting guard to return to UK as well.   While Meeks is a projected late first-round pick in June, his pro future is at best uncertain.  Why not return for another season and have the chance to play for a national title?

Dates / Locations for 2010 NCAA Tourney

I have updated the dates and locations for the 2010 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.  You can find this on the main page as well.  Just use the link for 2010 Tourney Sites.   The Final Four will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.  Here is what lies ahead next March – Dave.

First look at 2009-10 Power 24

Time for a little fun.  Hey, it’s way too early, but why not get starting on 2009-10 with our first Power 24.  I’ll update it again after the NBA Draft in June.  Then we’ll know for sure which players are going and which are staying.   At first glance, we see Kansas, Michigan State, Villanova and North Carolina in the top four spots …