Basketball

Calipari speculated during post-game interviews that these seniors would not be returning next season.

While the loss was undoubtedly disappointing, both players seemed to handle themselves with grace and maturity during their postgame press conference.

During a ceremony in Lexington on Sunday night, Reed Sheppard and Haven Ford were named Kentucky’s Mr. and Miss Basketball winners

Withers was highly recruited in high school, receiving scholarship offers from several schools including Texas A&M, Connecticut, Arizona, Virginia, and Oklahoma, before ultimately choosing Louisville.

Pitino’s decision to leave the Gaels somewhat contradicts his statement made during the same press conference where he hinted that he would be staying in New Rochelle, N.Y.

The Wildcats’ season ended in frustrating fashion and the most important off-season since 2009 begins.

We’ve seen a slew of players come back and play before when the Florida Gators returned most of their starters for a run at another title.

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This season’s early exit from the NCAA Tournament adds to a string of disappointing performances for the Wildcats.

Louisville has advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the 17th time in program history, with the team boasting an 11-2 record in the second round under coach Jeff Walz.