Hello everyone and welcome back to another Krystal Ball. After taking a week off for Christmas we are right back at it for a big weekend.

Apparently there is some big basketball game tomorrow so let's get right to it.

 

Kentucky at Louisville- (NOON-CBS) After what seems like forever, the "Dream Game" is finally upon us. I am going to be honest with you, I really was planning on picking the Cards to win this game. Pitino is desperate to beat Kentucky and…

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By Ira D. Combs Syndicated Columnist

Tri State Sports Media Service Inc.

It's time once again for the Commonwealth's biggest and most recognized basketball game.  This year on a special date and in a special venue.

 

When most folks are planning their late night New Year's Eve parties and festivities 22,000 lucky Bluegrass citizens will start…

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By Ira D. Combs Syndicated Columnist

Tri State Sports Media Service Inc.

Sorry folks, I can't keep talking and writing about the annual holiday schedule full of dead pigeon opponents that dot the schedules of UK and UL.



Not when the atmosphere from out in the state and inside Jefferson County is filled with the jealousy, bitterness, and pure hatred that it is now between both fan bases and both… Continue

Hello everyone and welcome to another Krystal Ball. Last week was the first one of the basketball season and the Ol' Ball struggled going 6-3 for the week. Lots of big basketball games this weekend so let's get right to it.

 

Mississippi Valley State at Kentucky- (8:00 Comcast Sports) This game will be broadcast in select markets in Kentucky via Insight and other cable companies.

One of "The Unforgettables" Sean Woods brings his Delta Devils team in…

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By Ira D. Combs Syndicated Columnist

Tri State Sports Media Service Inc.

 

The Kentucky Wildcats have launched another modest two-game winning streak since the North Carolina loss with wins against Notre Dame 72-58 and Indiana 81-62. The streak should continue through the holiday season with three low level to mid-major opponents of the cupcake variety before they end the year on New Year's Eve in The…

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L.J. Rose is one of the top point guards in the class of 2012. Rose struggled this past weekend at the Running to the Rim at Scott County, but in his defense, Rose was returning to the court for the first time since suffering a stress fracture in July. According to Evan Daniels of Scout.com, Rose holds offers from a number of schools including Baylor, Texas, Kansas, and North Carolina. Rose also visited UK while he was in…

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Hello everyone and welcome to another Krystal Ball. Last week I was 1-0 in football, but 0-1 in basketball. As we shift into basketball season it is another rivalry weekend for the Cats.

Indiana at Kentucky- 5:15 ESPN- The Wildcats played a great second half on Wednesday to pull away from a veteran Notre Dame team in bouncing back from a tough loss at North Carolina.

The Hoosiers are 7-1 this season and everyone is talking about a basketball revivial up…

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By Ira D. Combs Syndicated Columnist

Tri State Sports Media Service Inc.

Ira D. Combs of the Tri State Sports Media Service Inc. and www.combsbrothersonkysports.com has confirmed that Dudley Hilton of Bell County will be leaving the Kentucky high school coaching ranks a couple wins shy of the all-time wins record and taking over the Pikeville… Continue

By Ira D. Combs Syndicated Columnist

Tri State Sports Media Service Inc.

Kentucky basketball, unlike many other Division 1-A programs, has proven many times in years past to have the ability to overcome certain intangible type obstacles and win on the road in hostile environments. Last Saturday down on tobacco road in Chapel Hill, North Carolina was one that got away from them that could have been… Continue

Hello everyone and welcome to another Krystal Ball. Last week the ball went 6-2 making the season record 74-20. As the title suggests, there is a huge basketball game this weekend plus some big football games too.



Kentucky at North Carolina- (12:30 CBS) The folks at CBS tip off another season with this battle of the two winningest teams in college basketball history.



The Cats are coming off a win against Boston U in which they played an ok first half and looked… Continue