Pre-game Linkage and Other Updates

The yearly battle between Kentucky and Indiana takes place tomorrow afternoon in Bloomington. This is the first time UK has played at Assembly Hall since the 90-91 season.

IU Coach Kelvin Sampson said guard Eric Gordon will play Saturday. (Gordon suffered a bruised tailbone against Tennessee State on Monday.)

Judging by coach Gillispie’s reaction to how the Cat’s have been practicing, we should see some improvement.

“We’ve had a really good week.” “It’s been great. This has been our best week so far. We have a lot of improvement to make and I think we’re making it. We’re on the right track. We definitely have a long ways to go but I think we’re headed in the right direction.”

Lets hope so!

A story on UK coach Gillispie and IU coach Sampson being familiar with one another, including some player thoughts etc.

Audio:

• Joe Crawford on playing against his brother
• Billy Gillispie on Alex Legion, playing Indiana

Alex Legion Update

The latest on Alex legion is that he has not re-joined to team and there’s no plan for him to do so at this time.

Legion and coach Gillispie did meet about a possible return, but there was no resolution. Gillispie didn’t rule out the possibility though.

You never know what might happen in the future”

New Arena Update

Proposals have been submitted to conduct a financial feasibility study for a new basketball arena.

Injury Updates

Derrick Jasper has been practicing this week, but is limited to half-court work only.

Jodie Meek’s latest x-ray showed healing, but the fracture still remains.