Livingston becomes UK's 3rd 5-star commit in '22
Five-star forward Chris Livingston committed to Kentucky on Wednesday, giving the Wildcats their third five-star prospect in the 2022 class and the lead for the No. 1 recruiting class.
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Who's in the hunt for college basketball's top remaining prospects?
Jeff Borzello breaks down the race for the top 12 uncommitted recruits, and which programs have a shot at the No. 1 class.
The highlight-reel plays Shaedon Sharpe is taking to Kentucky (1:36)
UK lands Sharpe, its first No. 1 recruit since Noel
Shaedon Sharpe, the No. 1 prospect in the ESPN class of 2022, committed to Kentucky on Tuesday, choosing the Wildcats over the G League Ignite, Arizona, Kansas and Oklahoma State.
Vaccinated Calipari contracted COVID-19 in July
Kentucky coach John Calipari revealed on Tuesday that he contracted COVID-19 in July despite being vaccinated, and suffered mild symptoms while being isolated from his family members.
Meet the new No. 1 recruits, and other prospects to climb the rankings
After Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren reclassified, there are new names atop the ESPN 100.
Memphis is on the move in Way-Too-Early Top 25, but how far?
After a huge August, Penny Hardaway and the Tigers have made a major national impression.
UK to host Tubby Smith's High Point on Dec. 31
Kentucky announced Monday it would host former coach Tubby Smith's High Point team for a nonconference game on New Year's Eve, marking the first time Smith will be back at the school he led to a national championship in 1998.
Everything Dickie V is excited about in the upcoming men's college hoops season
Everything is awesome (baby). Here are the players, teams and games Dickie V is getting geared up for with the season drawing nearer on the horizon.
Kentucky to begin 5-year Unity Series vs. SWAC
Kentucky will host Southern this season to tip off a five-year Unity Series against teams from the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Winners and losers of college basketball's transfer season
The dust has largely settled on the transfer movement front, and some new national title contenders have emerged.
Prep star Sharpe considering G League, 4 schools
Fast-rising high school prospect Shaedon Sharpe has narrowed his list of options to the G League Ignite, Arizona, Kansas, Kentucky and Oklahoma State. The Canadian is the No. 6 prospect in the ESPN class of 2022.
How teenagers Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren could shake up college basketball in 2021-22
Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren could both play college basketball in 2021-22 ... and we'll soon find out where. ESPN assessed the impact of their impending decisions.
NBA selects late Kentucky guard Clarke with pick
Commissioner Adam Silver paused the draft and invited Terrence Clarke's mother, sister and brother onto the stage, as the NBA selected Clarke -- giving him the honor he would've received had the tragedy earlier this year not taken place.
Brandon Boston Jr.'s NBA draft profile (0:31)
NBA makes Kentucky's Terrence Clarke an honorary draftee (1:37)
New teams, big movers grace Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
July's key college basketball deadlines brought good news to multiple 2022 Final Four hopefuls.
Brandon Boston Jr.'s NBA draft profile (0:31)
Kentucky's top scorer returns after mulling draft
Davion Mintz has decided to withdraw from the NBA draft and return to the Wildcats, who will bring their leading scorer back for the first time since 2006-07.
The top 25 men's basketball recruits regardless of class
Between Emoni Bates, D.J. Wagner and the best prospects in the Classes of 2022, '23 and '24, who is the real No. 1?
Texas, Oregon moving up in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
The Longhorns and Ducks have realistic Final Four aspirations after loading up on transfers.
Kentucky order allows athletes to profit off NIL
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Thursday allowing the state's college athletes to make money through the use of their name, image or likeness, he said.
Sales Pitch discussion: Is Kentucky's recruiting stranglehold on the SEC slipping?
ESPN's panel talks SEC recruiting, including Kentucky's lost year, the rise of Alabama and the dark cloud that has hovered over the league's recruiting exploits.
Sales pitch: Which schools have the most (and least) to offer SEC hoops prospects, transfers?
Jeff Borzello talked to anonymous coaches about the SEC men's basketball programs that have the most and fewest recruiting advantages.
Kansas, Kentucky on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
A pair of men's college basketball blue bloods will enter 2021-22 with sky-high expectations.
2020-21 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16-2 | - | 26-7 |
| Arkansas | 13-4 | 2.5 | 25-7 |
| LSU | 11-6 | 4.5 | 19-10 |
| Tennessee | 10-7 | 5.5 | 18-9 |
| Florida | 9-7 | 6 | 15-10 |
| Ole Miss | 10-8 | 6 | 16-12 |
| Missouri | 8-8 | 7 | 16-10 |
| Kentucky | 8-9 | 7.5 | 9-16 |
| Mississippi State | 8-10 | 8 | 18-15 |
| Georgia | 7-11 | 9 | 14-12 |
| Auburn | 7-11 | 9 | 13-14 |
| South Carolina | 4-12 | 11 | 6-15 |
| Texas A&M | 2-8 | 10 | 8-10 |
| Vanderbilt | 3-13 | 12 | 9-16 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game70.4218th
Rebounds Per Game38.065th
Assists Per Game12.5249th
Points Allowed70.2
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaedon Sharpe | SG | Committed | 95 |
| Chris Livingston | SF | Committed | 91 |
| Skyy Clark | SG | Committed | 90 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 17 |
| Tournament Record | 131-53 |
| Championship Seasons | 1948, 1949, 1951, 1958, 1978, 1996, 1998, 2012 |
| Tournament Appearances | 59 |