2013–14 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team

2013–14 season of University of Kentucky men's basketball team March 2026 August 2023 Basketball 2013–14 Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky Wildcats 2005 logo.svg Southeastern Conference SEC 2 29–11 12–6 John Calipari 5th John Robic 5th Orlando Antigua 5th Kenny Payne 4th Rupp Arena NCAA tournament, Runner-up National Championship Game L Lost 54–60 vs. Connecticut The 2013–14 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team represented the University of Kentucky in the 2013–14 college basketball season. The team played its home games in Lexington, Kentucky for the 39th consecutive season at Rupp Arena, with a capacity of 23,500. The team was led by fifth-year head coach John Calipari. This team was nicknamed the "Tweakables" in reference to Calipari's comment prior to the 2014 SEC tournament.http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2014/04/kentucky_uconn_have_been_disre.html Kentucky, UConn have been 'disrespected' throughout entire tournament 2015-03-16 2014-04-06 The Times Picayune Higgins, Ron The team was the National Runner-up in the NCAA tournament, and also marked Kentucky's 16th Final Four appearance. It was Calipari's third Final Four appearance at Kentucky. Despite the 2012–13 team making the NIT, there were high expectations for this team. The team, however, would be without some of its top players from the 2012–13 team including Nerlens Noelhttp://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/041513aab.html Noel to Enter NBA Draft 2015-03-16 2013-04-15 University of Kentucky dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150402134115/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/041513aab.html 2015-04-02 and starting shooting guard Archie Goodwin,http://www.foxsports.com/collegebasketball/story/kentucky-archie-goodwin-will-enter-nba-draft-willie-cauley-stein-kyle-wiltjer-will-return-040113?gt1=39002 https://archive.today/20150316202558/http://www.foxsports.com/collegebasketball/story/kentucky-archie-goodwin-will-enter-nba-draft-willie-cauley-stein-kyle-wiltjer-will-return-040113?gt1=39002 dead 2015-03-16 Kentucky's Goodwin to enter NBA draft 2015-03-16 2013-06-02 Associated Press who were first-round draft choices in the 2013 NBA draft. Starting power forward Kyle Wiltjer transferred to Gonzagahttps://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2013/07/19/former-kentucky-player-kyle-wiltjer-transfers-to-gonzaga/2569325/ Former Kentucky player Kyle Wiltjer transfers to Gonzaga 2015-03-16 2013-07-16 USA Today Tucker, Kyle and starting point guard Ryan Harrow transferred to Georgia State.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9117630/ryan-harrow-transferring-kentucky-wildcats-georgia-state-panthers Ryan Harrow to transfer to Ga. State 2015-03-16 2013-05-31 ESPN Returning was former McDonald's All-American Alex Poythress and starting center Willie Cauley-Stein. The poor success of the 2012–13 team did not stop John Calipari from again producing another number one recruiting class. The entering class included a record six McDonald's All-Americans https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/03/31/kentucky-recruits-dominate-mcdonalds-all-american-game-rosters/ Kentucky recruits dominate McDonald's All-American game rosters 2015-03-16 2013-03-31 Chicago Tribune Colleen Kane highlighted by Julius Randle and the Harrison Twins, Aaron and Andrew. The Wildcats were led by 2014 Consensus All-American and Southeastern Conference Men's Basketball Rookie of the Year Randle, a unanimous first-team All-SEC selection. James Young (SEC 2nd team) also earned conference honors.2014 SEC Men's Basketball Awards Announced, accessed March 11, 2014 Departures left horizontal 2013–14 Kentucky departures 200 Archie-Goodwin.jpg Archie Goodwin entered the NBA draft Nerlens-Noel.jpg Nerlens Noel entered the NBA draft Kyle-Wiltjer-free-throw.jpg Kyle Wiltjer transferred to Gonzaga Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes Nerlens Noel 3 F 80 6'10" 228 1 Freshman Everett, Massachusetts Entered 2013 NBA draft Archie Goodwin basketball 10 G 76 6'4" 198 1 Freshman Sherwood, Arkansas Entered 2013 NBA draft Twany Beckham 1 11 G 76 6'4" 202 4 Senior Louisville, Kentucky Graduated Ryan Harrow 12 G 74 6'2" 170 2 Sophomore Marietta, Georgia Transferred to Georgia State Kyle Wiltjer 33 F 80 6'10" 239 2 Sophomore Portland, Oregon Transferred to Gonzaga Julius Mays 1 34 G 74 6'2" 192 4 Senior Marion, Indiana Graduated 2013–14 newcomers left horizontal Kentucky recruits at the 2013 McDonald's All-American Boys Game 200 20130403 MCDAAG Julius Randle reverse dunk (2).JPG Julius Randle 20130403 MCDAAG Dakari Johnson putback dunk (3).JPG Dakari Johnson 20130403 MCDAAG James Young slashing layup (3).JPG James Young left horizontal 200 20130403 MCDAAG Marcus Lee dunk (3).JPG Marcus Lee 20130403 MCDAAG Andrew Harrison at the rim.JPG Andrew Harrison 20130403 MCDAAG Aaron Harrison alley oop (5).jpg Aaron Harrison Many recruiting analysts and experts proclaimed that the 2013 signing class for Kentucky was the greatest recruiting class since the infamous Fab Five in the 1990s.https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/recruiting/2013/10/29/john-calipari-kentucky-wildcats-recruiting-class-best-in-college-basketball-history/3171357/ Kentucky reloads: Calipari ushers in 'best ever' freshman class 2015-03-16 2013-10-29 USA Today Some proclaimed that it was the greatest ever assembled. It featured a record six McDonald's All-Americans and five consensus top fifteen players. Julius Randle, originally from Plano, Texas, was the highest rated signee in the 2013 class. He committed to Kentucky on March 18, one day after Kentucky lost to Robert Morris in the opening round of the NIT.https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/9075457/kentucky-wildcats-bounce-back-julius-randle-commitment Julius Randle commits to Kentucky 2015-03-16 2013-03-20 ESPN He chose Kentucky over Kansas and Texas. He was the nation's consensus top power forward, was ranked the No. 2 overall player by Rivals, the No. 3 overall player by ESPN and the No. 5 overall player by Scout. He helped lead Prestonwood Christian to three state titles including one in his freshman year and back-to-back titles in junior and senior seasons. He was a McDonald's All-America and Jordan Brand Classic game selection. He was the co-MVP in the Jordan Brand Classic.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/041813aad.html Hawkins, Johnson and Randle join five previous additions from fall signing period 2015-03-16 2013-04-18 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20150402154457/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/041813aad.html 2015-04-02 dead The Harrison twins, Aaron and Andrew, became the first set of twins to ever play for Kentucky. Andrew was the consensus top point guard and Aaron was the consensus top shooting guard in the 2013 class. Out of Richmond, Texas, the Twins committed to Kentucky on October 4, 2012, on a live broadcast on ESPNU.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/8462850/kentucky-wildcats-land-twin-recruits-aaron-harrison-andrew-harrison Harrison twins choose Kentucky 2015-03-16 2012-10-05 ESPN The Twins chose Kentucky over their Father's alma mater, Maryland. They were a McDonald's All-America and Jordan Brand Classic game selections.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111512aab.html Cats well on way to fifth straight No. 1 ranked class 2015-03-16 2012-11-15 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20150402100624/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111512aab.html 2015-04-02 dead James Young was a consensus top ten prospect within the 2013 class. Originally from Rochester, Michigan, he committed to Kentucky on October 11, 2012, on ESPNU.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/8492054/james-young-no-5-prospect-2013-class-commits-kentucky-wildcats James Young chooses Kentucky 2015-03-16 2012-10-11 ESPN He chose Kentucky over in-state schools Michigan and Michigan State. Young was ranked as the No. 6 prospect in the class by ESPN and No. 10 by both Rivals and Scout. He was a McDonald's All-America game selection. Dakari Johnson was the consensus top center in the 2013 class. He committed to Kentucky on January 5, live on ESPNU.http://blogs.courier-journal.com/recruiting/2013/01/05/5-star-c-dakari-johnson-commits-to-uk-basketball-team/ 5-star C Dakari Johnson commits to UK basketball team 2015-03-16 2013-01-05 Courier-Journal https://archive.today/20150318035602/http://blogs.courier-journal.com/recruiting/2013/01/05/5-star-c-dakari-johnson-commits-to-uk-basketball-team/ 2015-03-18 dead He chose Kentucky over Florida and Georgetown. He was rated as the No. 11 overall player by ESPN, No. 9 overall player by Rivals, and No. 18 over all player by Scout. Johnson led his high school, Montverde, to a national championship at the National High School Invitational where he claimed MVP honors after logging 18 points and eight rebounds. He was a McDonald's All-America. Marcus Lee was a forward and participated several sports in high school and made all-state selections in both basketball and volleyball. He committed to Kentucky on October 17, 2012, choosing Kentucky over California and Louisville.http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_21793884/basketball-star-marcus-lee-chooses-kentucky-wildcats-over Basketball star Marcus Lee chooses Kentucky Wildcats over Cal 2015-03-16 2012-10-17 Courier-Journal He was a McDonald's All-America and Jordan Brand Classic game selection. Derek Willis was the first commitment in the class of 2013. Originally committed to Purdue, he opted for the Wildcats on January 20, 2012, when he was junior in high school.https://insider.espn.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post/_/id/993/junior-derek-willis-commits-to-kentucky Junior Derek Willis commits to Kentucky 2015-03-16 2012-01-20 ESPN Dominique Hawkins was the least heralded of all the signees in the 2013 signing class. He was the 2013 Kentucky Mr. Basketball and is the 17th player in UK history to claim the honor. He directed Madison Central to the state championship and captured most valuable player honors after averaging 20.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.8 steals per game throughout the Kentucky Boys Sweet Sixteen. no no 2013 Aaron Harrison G Richmond, Texas Travis 6 5 205 2012-10-04 5 5 94 Andrew Harrison G Richmond, Texas Travis 6 5 210 2012-10-04 5 5 96 Dominique Hawkins G Richmond, Kentucky Madison Central 6 1 185 2013-04-10 3 3 72 Dakari Johnson C BrooklynBrooklyn, New York Montverde 6 10 250 2013-01-05 5 5 95 Marcus Lee F Antioch, California Deer Valley 6 9 200 2012-10-17 5 5 89 Julius Randle F DallasDallas, Texas Prestonwood Christian 6 9 250 2013-03-20 5 5 96 Derek Willis F Mount Washington, Kentucky Bullitt East 6 9 220 2012-01-20 3 3 77 James Young G Rochester, Michigan Rochester 6 6 210 2012-10-11 5 5 94 2013 Kentucky 2013 Basketball Commitments 2013 Kentucky Basketball Commits ESPN kentucky 48 96 1 1 1 2012-01-20 yes Pre-season Roster On March 18, 2013, Randle committed to play in the 2013–14 season. On March 31 Harrow announced he was leaving Kentucky to transfer to Georgia State for his remaining two seasons of eligibility. On April 1 Goodwin entered the 2013 NBA draft while Cauley-Stein and Wiltjer announced they were returning.https://www.espn.com/nba/draft2013/story/_/id/9120688/archie-goodwin-leave-kentucky-wildcats-hoping-nba-draft UK's Archie Goodwin to enter draft 2015-03-16 2013-04-01 ESPNhttp://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/040113aaa.html Cauley-Stein and Wiltjer to Return; Goodwin to Enter NBA Draft 2015-03-16 2013-04-01 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20150402112808/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/040113aaa.html 2015-04-02 dead On April 2, Poythress decided to return to school for his sophomore season.http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/02/alex-poythress-will-not-enter-nba-draft-will-return-to-kentucky/ Alex Poythress will not enter NBA Draft, will return to Kentucky 2015-03-16 2013-04-02 NBC Sportshttp://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2013-04-02/kentucky-alex-poythress-nba-draft-2013-nerlens-noel-archie-goodwin-willie-cauley Kentucky forward Alex Poythress will return for sophomore year 2015-03-16 2013-04-02 The Sporting News On April 10 Hawkins committed to play in the 2013–14 season.http://www.kentucky.com/2013/04/10/2594401_hawkins-to-announce-team-college.html?rh=1 Lifelong Cats fan Hawkins says it was hard to keep UK offer quiet 2013-04-10 2015-03-16 NBA.com On April 15 Noel entered the 2013 NBA Draft.https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2013/04/15/nerlens-noel-kentucky-enter-nba-draft/2083975/ Kentucky announces Nerlens Noel will enter NBA draft 2015-03-16 2013-04-15 USA Today On July 19 Wiltjer announced he was leaving Kentucky to transfer to Gonzaga for his remaining two seasons of eligibility. On June 27, 2013, Noel was selected sixth in the 2013 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans and traded to the Philadelphia Sixers for in exchange for Jrue Holiday and 42nd pick which was used to select Pierre Jackson.https://www.espn.com/nba/draft2013/story/_/id/9431012/2013-nba-draft-nerlens-noel-traded-new-orleans-pelicans-philadelphia-76ers-jrue-holiday Nerlens Noel heading to Philly 2013-07-26 2015-03-16 ESPNhttp://www.nba.com/sixers/news/130712-pelicans-trade Sixers Acquire Rights to Nerlens Noel and a 2014 First-round Pick in Trade With New Orleans 2013-06-28 2015-03-16 NBA.com Goodwin was drafted 29th by the Golden State Warriors and traded to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for 30th pick which was used to select Nemanja Nedovic. Off-season rankings The earliest preseason predictions were made the day after the 2013 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament on April 9, before final decisions by college players about declaring for the 2013 NBA draft and before many high-school players signed a National Letter of Intent about their 2013 seasons. With the high expectations of the talented incoming players from the 2013 signing class (Harrisons, Johnson, Lee, Randle, Young), Kentucky was projected as the top ranked team by ESPN.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9147684/very-early-top-25-2013-14-season-ncaa-men-college-basketball Very early Top 25 for 2013-14 2015-03-16 2013-04-09 ESPN King, Jason USA Today projected the same sentiment that the talented freshmen would make Kentucky the top team in the 2013–14 season.https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2013/04/09/forecasting-the-ncaa-basketball-top-25-in-2013-14/2061989/ Forecasting the NCAA basketball top 25 in 2013-14 2015-03-16 2013-04-09 USA Today Gleeson, Scott On April 30, ESPN's Eamonn Brennan named Randle a third-team 2013–14 pre-offseason All-American selection.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9226839/way-too-early-all-americans-2013-14-college-basketball Talent overload for 2013-14 AA teams 2015-03-16 2013-04-30 ESPN Brennan, Eamonn In June 2013, Sporting News Mike DeCourcy named Cauley-Stain and Randle as the third-best players at their respective positions (center and power forward) while Poythress was named the sixth-best small forward for the upcoming season.http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2013-06-14/college-basketball-player-rankings-2013-14-top-10-centers-mitch-mcgary-montrezl/slide/1 College basketball player rankings: Sporting News' top 10 centers 2015-03-16 2013-06-14 Sporting News DeCourcy, Mike dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130618231627/http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2013-06-14/college-basketball-player-rankings-2013-14-top-10-centers-mitch-mcgary-montrezl/slide/1 2013-06-18 http://www.sportingnews.com/list/4505095-college-basketball-player-rankings-2013-14-top-10-power-forwards-doug-mcdermott/slide/163851 College basketball player rankings: Sporting News' top 10 small forwards 2015-03-16 2013-06-12 Sporting News DeCourcy, Mikehttp://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2013-06-12/college-basketball-player-rankings-2013-14-top-10-small-forwards-andrew-wiggins/slide/4 College basketball player rankings: Sporting News' top 10 small forwards 2015-03-16 2013-06-12 Sporting News DeCourcy, Mike dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130616090729/http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2013-06-12/college-basketball-player-rankings-2013-14-top-10-small-forwards-andrew-wiggins/slide/4 2013-06-16 Accolades and rankings The Southeastern Conference preseason media poll was released at the SEC Media Days in October, it predicted that Kentucky would win the championship and selected Randle as its Player of the Year.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101613aab.html Media Predicts UK to Win SEC Title, Randle Player of the Year 2015-03-16 2013-10-16 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20150402090949/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101613aab.html 2015-04-02 deadhttp://kykernel.com/2013/10/16/uk-picked-1st-in-conference-in-preseason-poll-randle-selected-as-player-of-the-year/ UK picked 1st in conference in preseason poll; Randle selected as Player of the Year 2015-03-16 2013-10-16 Kentucky Kernel https://archive.today/20150319013516/http://kykernel.com/2013/10/16/uk-picked-1st-in-conference-in-preseason-poll-randle-selected-as-player-of-the-year/ 2015-03-19 dead Randle was also named to the All-SEC First Team while Cauley-Stein, Andrew Harrison, and Johnson were named to the All-SEC Second Team. USA Today announced its initial coaches poll on October 18, with Kentucky ranked as No. 1 in the country.https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2013/10/17/coaches-poll-top-25-kentucky-wildcats-no-1-number-one/3001413/ Kentucky is No. 1 in preseason USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll 2015-03-16 2013-10-18 USA Today The Associated Press announced on October 31 that Kentucky was ranked No. 1 to start the season in its initial poll of the season.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/103113aab.html UK Ranked No. 1 in Associated Press Preseason Top 25 2015-03-16 2013-10-31 University of Kentucky dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150402105930/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/103113aab.html 2015-04-02 Events On October 3 the camp out for Big Blue Madness, Kentucky's version of Midnight Madness, began. There were a record 755 tents set up around Memorial Coliseum to be first in line for the tickets that went on sale for Big Blue Madness on October 5.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/100313aab.html Madness Campout Sets New Mark; Control Cards Limited 2015-03-16 2013-10-03 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20150402162331/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/100313aab.html 2015-04-02 dead Tickets for Big Blue Madness sold out on October 5 in thirty minutes.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/100513aaa.html Madness Tickets SOLDOUT 2015-03-16 2013-10-05 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20150402090234/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/100513aaa.html 2015-04-02 dead Big Blue Madness took place on October 18. The event debuted the team for the 2013–14 season. It included player introductions, a speech by Calipari, and a scrimmage.http://www.ukathletics.com/blog/2013/10/big-blue-madness-2013-videos.html Big Blue Madness highlights 2015-03-16 2013-10-18 University of Kentucky The Blue-White scrimmage was the first live game for the team. It occurred at Rupp Arena on October 29. The Blue team started four freshmen, Andrew Harrison, Aaron Harrison, Young and Randle, along with Cauley-Stein. The White team opened with Jarrod Polson, Jon Hood, sophomore Poythress, Willis, and Lee. Young led all players with 21 points.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/102913aab.html Blue-White Scrimmage Notes 2015-03-16 2013-10-29 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20150402165858/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/102913aab.html 2015-04-02 dead The first exhibition game was against Transylvania on November 1 at Rupp Arena.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/110113aab.html Kentucky-Transylvania Postgame Notes 2015-03-16 2013-11-01 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20140101081828/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/110113aab.html 2014-01-01 dead Kentucky defeated Transylvania 76 to 42. Randle notched a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/stats/2013-2014/uk1101.html Kentucky-Transylvania Boxscore 2015-03-16 2013-11-01 University of Kentucky The second and final exhibition game was against Montevallo on November 4 at Rupp Arena.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/110413aae.html Kentucky-Montevallo Postgame Notes 2015-03-16 2013-11-04 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20150402153201/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/110413aae.html 2015-04-02 dead Kentucky defeated Montevallo 95 to 72. Randle collected 21 points and 11 rebounds, giving him a double-double in both exhibition games. Young tallied 16 points and had the play of the night when he saved the ball from going out of bounds and accidentally lofted the ball into his own defensive basket, scoring two points for Montevallo.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/stats/2013-2014/uk1104.html Kentucky-Montevallo Boxscore 2015-03-16 2013-11-04 University of Kentucky 2014–15 signees In November Kentucky signed another top recruiting class. John Calipari announced four players for his 2014 class during the early signing period on November 14. Trey Lyles (Indianapolis), Karl-Anthony Towns (Metuchen, N.J.), Devin Booker (Grand Rapids, Mich.) and Tyler Ulis (Chicago Heights, Ill.) all signed national letters of intent to play basketball at the University of Kentucky, starting in the 2014–15 season.http://www.ukathletics.com/blog/2013/11/never-count-john-calipari-out.html UK, Calipari sign four for 2014 2015-03-17 2013-11-14 University of Kentucky April 2, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402132117/http://www.ukathletics.com/blog/2013/11/never-count-john-calipari-out.html dead Karl-Anthony Towns was the first commitment for the class when verbally committed on December 4, 2012.https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/8708701/karl-towns-jr-gives-oral-commitment-kentucky-reclassified-junior Karl Towns Jr. commits to Kentucky 2015-03-17 2012-12-04 ESPN He was named Gatorade National Player of the Year in 2014.http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2014/07/16/kentucky-basketballs-karl-anthony-towns-wins-gatorade-player-year/12727841/ UK's Towns named Gatorade Athlete of the Year 2015-03-17 2014-07-16 Courier-Journal He played for the Dominican Republic National Team in 2012 and 2013 which were coached by John Calipari and Kentucky assistant, Orlando Antigua.https://www.espn.com/high-school/boys-basketball/story/_/id/8001784/new-jersey-native-karl-towns-jr-16-play-dominican-republic-olympic-qualifying Towns Jr. going global 2015-03-17 2012-06-18 ESPN He was ranked as No. 6 overall by ESPN and No. 11 by Rivals and Scout. Tyler Ulis was the second commitment in the class when he verbally committed on September 13, 2013.http://www.kentucky.com/2013/09/13/2820594/chicago-point-guard-ulis-commits.html Chicago point guard Ulis commits to Kentucky 2015-03-17 2013-09-13 Lexington Herald-Leader Roberts, Ben He committed to Kentucky briefly after he was offered a scholarship. Kentucky had just missed on their primary target, Emmanuel Mudiay, when he committed to SMU on August 24, 2013.https://www.espn.com/dallas/story/_/id/9597797/emmanuel-mudiay-no-2-point-guard-commits-smu-mustangs Emmanuel Mudiay commits to SMU 2015-03-17 2013-08-24 ESPN Ulis, however, quickly rose the recruiting ranking finishing No. 20 overall by Scout, No. 21 overall by Rivals, and No. 25 overall by ESPN. He chose Kentucky over Iowa, Michigan State, and Southern Cal. Devin Booker was the third commitment in the class when he verbally committed on October 31, 2013.https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/9908976/devin-booker-no-18-overall-prospect-commits-kentucky-wildcats Devin Booker commits to Kentucky 2015-03-17 2013-10-31 ESPN He was ranked as the No. 18 overall by ESPN and No. 29 overall by Scout and Rivals. As a junior, he was named by Gatorade as the top basketball player in Mississippi.http://www.gatorade.com/poy/assets/writable/14581/2012-13_BK_DBooker.pdf Devin Booker named Player of the Year 2015-03-17 2013-03-08 Gatorade He is the son of the former Missouri and All-American great Melvin Booker. He chose Kentucky over his Dad's alma mater and Michigan. Trey Lyles was the final commitment in the class when he verbally committed on November 5, 2013.https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/9930947/trey-lyles-commits-kentucky-wildcats Trey Lyles commits to Kentucky 2015-03-17 2013-11-05 ESPN After his senior season, he was named Indiana Mr. Basketball, where he led his high school to a state championship.http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/2014/04/08/trey-lyles-wins-indystar-mr-basketball-award/7460937/ Tech's Trey Lyles wins IndyStar Mr. Basketball award 2015-03-17 2014-04-08 Indianapolis Star Neddenriep, Kyle He committed to Kentucky over rivals Indiana and Louisville. He was rated as the No. 6 overall player by ESPN, the No. 11 overall by Scout, and the No. 13 overall by Rivals. no 2014 Devin Booker G Grand Rapids, Michigan Moss Point 6 6 185 2013-10-31 4 4 93 Trey Lyles F IndianapolisIndianapolis, Indiana & Regina, Saskatchewan Arsenal Tech 6 10 235 2013-11-05 5 5 96 Karl Towns C Metuchen, New Jersey St. Joseph 6 11 235 2012-12-04 5 5 96 Tyler Ulis G ChicagoChicago, Illinois Marian Catholic 5 8 150 2013-09-13 4 4 88 2014 Kentucky 2014 Basketball Commitments 2014 Kentucky Basketball Commits ESPN kentucky 48 96 2012-12-04 yes Roster 2013 Kentucky Wildcats y yes Marcus Lee y 00 PF 6 9 215 FR Antioch, California Deer Valley James Young basketball y 1 SG 6 7 215 FR Rochester Hills, Michigan Rochester Aaron Harrison y 2 SG 6 6 218 FR Fort Bend, Texas Travis Jarrod Polson y 3 PG 6 2 182 SR Wilmore, Kentucky West Jessamine Jon Hood 4 SF 6 7 215 SR yes Madisonville, Kentucky Madisonville North Hopkins Andrew Harrison y basketball 5 SG 6 6 215 FR Fort Bend, Texas Travis Sam Malone 13 PG 5 11 185 JR Scituate, Massachusetts Scituate Willie Cauley-Stein 15 C 7 0 244 SO Olathe, Kansas Olathe Northwest y y Tod Lanter 21 PG 6 2 190 jr Lexington, Kentucky Dunbar/Gulf Coast State CC Alex Poythress y 22 SF 6 8 239 SO Clarksville, Tennessee Northeast EJ Floreal 24 PG 6 3 195 FR Palo Alto, California Dunbar (Lexington, KY) Dominique Hawkins 25 PG 6 0 193 FR Richmond, Kentucky Madison Central Julius Randle y 30 PF 6 9 250 FR Dallas, Texas Prestonwood Christian Brian Long 32 PG 5 9 155 JR Dumont, New Jersey River Dell Derek Willis y 35 SF 6 9 205 FR Mount Washington, Kentucky Bullitt East Dakari Johnson y 44 C 7 0 265 FR Brooklyn, New York Montverde John Calipari (Clarion) Rod Strickland (DePaul) John Robic (Denison) Orlando Antigua (Pittsburgh) Kenny Payne (Louisville) Depth chart 273BE2 FFFFFF 273BE2 Willie Cauley-Stein Julius Randle James Young Aaron Harrison Andrew Harrison Dakari Johnson Marcus Lee Alex Poythress Dominique Hawkins Jarrod Polson Derek Willis Jon Hood E.J. Floreal Brian Long Sam Malone Schedule Regular season November The season officially began on November 8 with an 89–57 victory over UNC Asheville at Rupp Arena. Randle led all scorers with 15 points and all rebounders with 15 rebounds.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/110813aaa.html Kentucky Opens Season with 89-57 Win Over UNC Asheville 2013-11-08 2015-03-27 CBS Interactive UKathletics.com https://web.archive.org/web/20131109053608/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/110813aaa.html 2013-11-09 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400498440 Julius Randle, No. 1 Kentucky rout UNC-Asheville 2013-11-08 2015-03-27 ESPN ESPN.com Two nights later, on November 10, the team squared off against in-state foe Northern Kentucky, it was the first meeting between the two schools. Kentucky prevailed 93–63 behind another strong performance from Randle.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111013aaa.html Randle Leads Kentucky Past NKU 93-63 2013-11-10 2015-03-27 CBS Interactive UKathletics.com https://web.archive.org/web/20131111013146/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111013aaa.html 2013-11-11 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400499025 Julius Randle scores 22 to lift Kentucky in laugher 2013-11-10 2015-03-27 ESPN ESPN.com Kentucky's first challenge of the season came two nights later in Chicago at the Champions Classic against No. 2 Michigan State. November 12 was the earliest the AP No. 1 and No. 2 teams had ever met in college basketball history. Kentucky made a late rally from being down 12 at halftime but ended up losing 78–74 for their first loss of the season. Julius Randle continued to boast huge numbers by posting his third consecutive double-double, 27 points and 13 rebounds.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111213aaa.html Michigan State Edges Kentucky 78-74 2013-11-12 2015-03-27 CBS Interactive UKathletics.com https://web.archive.org/web/20131113055300/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111213aaa.html 2013-11-13 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400506311 Michigan State tops Kentucky in battle of top-ranked teams 2013-11-12 2015-03-27 ESPN ESPN.com On November 17 Kentucky avenged its 2013 NIT loss to Robert Morris at Rupp Arena winning 87–49 in the first game of the inaugural Bill Keightley Classic. Aaron Harrison led all scorers with 28, while Randle posted his fourth consecutive double double.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111713aaa.html Kentucky Cruises Past Robert Morris to Open Keightley Classic 2013-11-17 2015-03-27 CBS Interactive UKathletics.com https://web.archive.org/web/20131128202230/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111713aaa.html 2013-11-28 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400498723 Top-ranked Kentucky blasts Robert Morris 2013-11-17 2015-03-27 ESPN ESPN.com On November 19 the Keightley Classic continued as Kentucky defeated Texas–Arlington 105–76. Young led all scorers with 26, Randle posted his fifth consecutive double double.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111913aaa.html Kentucky Rolls to 105-76 Win Over UT Arlington 2013-11-19 2015-03-27 CBS Interactive UKathletics.com https://web.archive.org/web/20150402123930/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111913aaa.html 2015-04-02 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400502345 James Young leads No. 4 Kentucky to rout of UT Arlington 2013-11-19 2015-03-27 ESPN ESPN.com Kentucky needed a late rally to get past Cleveland State on November 25. Cleveland State led by 10 with 7:41 to go. Kentucky went on a 24–7 run to end the game and win 68–61.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112513aaa.html Kentucky Rallies Past Feisty Cleveland State 2013-11-25 2015-03-27 CBS Interactive UKathletics.com https://web.archive.org/web/20131128201036/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112513aaa.html 2013-11-28 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400506320 Andrew Harrison, No. 3 Kentucky rally to escape Cleveland State 2013-11-25 2015-03-27 ESPN ESPN.com Kentucky earned its 500th Rupp Arena win by beating Eastern Michigan 8163 on November 27. Kentucky's halftime lead was just 35–32, but they steadily built it to double digits with 12:52 left and led by as many as twenty-one with 2:39 remaining.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112713aaa.html Kentucky Downs Eastern Michigan, Earns 500th Rupp Arena Win 2013-11-27 2015-03-27 CBS Interactive UKathletics.com https://web.archive.org/web/20131128201706/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112713aaa.html 2013-11-28 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400506322 No. 3 Kentucky earns 500th win at Rupp Arena over Eastern Michigan 2013-11-27 2015-03-27 ESPN ESPN.com December December 1 against Providence was the second consecutive season that Kentucky played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. They defeated the Friars 79 to 65 behind a near triple-double from Cauley-Stein.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120113aaa.html Cauley-Stein's Career Night Propels Kentucky Past Providence 2013-12-01 2015-03-27 CBS Interactive UKathletics.com https://web.archive.org/web/20131202082103/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120113aaa.html 2013-12-02 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400504482 Willie Cauley-Stein has 9 blocks in Kentucky's win over Providence 2013-12-01 2015-03-27 ESPN ESPN.com Playing #20 Baylor at AT&T Stadium on December 6 provided a chance for Kentucky to get an early glimpse into what it felt like playing at the site of 2014 Final Four. The game was a part of a double-header between the two schools. The Baylor and Kentucky women's teams played to four overtimes in which Kentucky won. However, the men could not complete the sweep as Baylor handed Kentucky its second loss of the season by the score of 67–62.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120713aaa.html Kentucky Falls to No. 20 Baylor 2013-12-06 2015-03-27 CBS Interactive UKathletics.com https://web.archive.org/web/20131210020012/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120713aaa.html 2013-12-10 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400506830 No. 20 Baylor sends No. 3 Kentucky to second loss of season 2013-12-06 2015-03-27 ESPN ESPN.com Kentucky rebounded after the loss by defeating Boise State on December 10. The Wildcats were by another double-double by Randle and defeated the Broncos 70–55 at Rupp Arena.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121013aaa.html Young's 21 Leads Kentucky Past Boise State 2013-12-10 2015-03-27 CBS Interactive UKathletics.com https://web.archive.org/web/20131211104741/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121013aaa.html 2013-12-11 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400505525 No. 11 Kentucky rebounds from 2nd loss to shut down Boise State 2013-12-10 2015-03-27 ESPN ESPN.com On December 14 Kentucky played its first road game of the season when they played No. 18 North Carolina in Chapel Hill. The series between the two programs with the most wins in college basketball resumed after a one-year hiatus in 2013. The Tar Heels handed Kentucky its third loss of the season 82–77.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121413aaa.html No. 11 Kentucky Falls to No. 18 North Carolina, 82-77 2013-12-14 2015-03-27 CBS Interactive UKathletics.com https://web.archive.org/web/20131215121800/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121413aaa.html 2013-12-15 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400502733 Marcus Paige scores 21 in 2nd half as UNC upends Kentucky 2013-12-14 2015-03-27 ESPN ESPN.com After a week off for finals week, Belmont visited Lexington on December 21. At one point in the first half Kentucky trailed by 10 and did not take its first lead until 14 minutes remained in the second half. Kentucky defeated Belmont 93–80.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/122113aaa.html Randle's 29 Leads Second-Half Rally to Defeat Belmont 2013-12-21 2015-03-27 CBS Interactive UKathletics.com https://web.archive.org/web/20131225091532/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/122113aaa.html 2013-12-25 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400503134 Julius Randle scores career-best 29 to rally Kentucky 2013-12-21 2015-03-27 ESPN ESPN.com The final game of the non-conference was against in-state rival No. 6 Louisville. The game featured the two previous national champions as Kentucky won the championship in 2012 and Louisville in 2013. Behind 18 points and 10 rebounds from Young, Kentucky defeated Louisville 73–66.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/122813aaa.html Gritty Effort Leads No. 18 UK to Rivalry Win over No. 6 Louisville 2013-12-28 2015-03-27 CBS Interactive UKathletics.com https://web.archive.org/web/20140101190127/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/122813aaa.html 2014-01-01 deadhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400496936 Harrison twins lead Kentucky over Louisville 2013-12-28 2015-03-27 ESPN ESPN.com Results yes yes |- !colspan=12 style="background:#005DAA; color:white;"| Exhibition Nov. 1 7:00 pm 1 yes Transylvania Rupp Arena Lexington, KY FSN/UK IMG Randle 16 Randle 12 Young 5 76–42 20,740 – Nov. 4 7:00 pm 1 yes Montevallo Rupp Arena Lexington, KY FSN/UK IMG Randle 21 Randle 11 Aa. Harrison 7 95–72 20,039 – |- !colspan=12 style="background:#005DAA; color:white;"| Non-conference regular season Nov. 8 7:00 pm 1 yes UNC Asheville Rupp Arena Lexington, KY FSN/UK IMG Randle 23 Randle 16 An. Harrison 5 89–57 22,413 1–0 Nov. 10 4:00 pm 1 yes Northern Kentucky Rupp Arena Lexington, KY FSN/UK IMG Randle 22 Randle 14 Randle 3 93–63 22,925 2–0 Nov. 12 7:30 pm yes yes 1 Michigan State 2 United Center Chicago, IL Champions Classic ESPN Randle 27 Randle 13 An. Harrison 3 74–78 22,711 2–1 Nov. 17 7:00 pm yes 1 Robert Morris Rupp Arena Lexington, KY Keightley Classic ESPN2 Aa. Harrison 28 Randle 15 Tied 3 87–49 21,600 3–1 Nov. 19 7:30 pm yes 4 Texas–Arlington Rupp Arena Lexington, KY Keightley Classic CSS Young 26 Tied 10 An. Harrison 6 105–76 20,305 4–1 Nov. 25 7:00 pm yes 3 Cleveland State Rupp Arena Lexington, KY Keightley Classic FSN/UK IMG Randle 15 Randle 15 An. Harrison 5 68–61 21,067 5–1 Nov. 27 4:00 pm yes 3 Eastern Michigan Rupp Arena Lexington, KY Keightley Classic FSN/UK IMG Aa. Harrison 22 Randle 10 Young 4 81–63 22,721 6–1 Dec. 1 8:30 pm yes yes 3 Providence Barclays Center Brooklyn, NY FS1 Young 18 Tied 8 Tied 4 79–65 8,086 7–1 Dec. 6 10:00 pm yes yes 3 Baylor 20 AT&T Stadium Arlington, TX Big 12/SEC Challenge ESPN Randle 16 Randle 8 Tied 6 62–67 12,818 7–2 Dec. 10 9:00 pm yes 11 Boise State Rupp Arena Lexington, KY ESPN Young 21 Randle 11 Tied 2 70–55 21,565 8–2 Dec. 14 5:15 pm yes yes 11 North Carolina 18 Dean E. Smith Center Chapel Hill, NC ESPN Aa. Harrison 20 Cauley-Stein 12 An. Harrison 7 77–82 21,750 8–3 Dec. 21 12:00 pm yes 19 Belmont Rupp Arena Lexington, KY ESPNU Randle 29 Randle 10 Aa. Harrison 7 93–80 24,224 9–3 Dec. 28 4:00 pm yes 18 Louisville 6 Rupp Arena Lexington, KY Battle for the Bluegrass CBS Young 24 Tied 10 Young 7 73–66 24,396 10–3 |- !colspan=12 style="background:#005DAA; color:white;"| SEC regular season |- Jan. 8 8:00 pm 14 Mississippi State Rupp Arena Lexington, KY SEC TV Young 26 Randle 14 Young 5 85–63 23,638 11–3 1–0 Jan. 11 1:00 pm yes 14 Vanderbilt Memorial Gymnasium Nashville, TN CBS Cauley-Stein 15 Randle 11 Tied 4 71–62 14,316 12–3 2–0 Jan. 14 9:00 pm yes 13 Arkansas Bud Walton Arena Fayetteville, AR ESPN Young 23 Randle 14 An. Harrison 6 85–87 OT 18,386 12–4 2–1 Jan. 18 12:00 pm 13 Tennessee Rupp Arena Lexington, KY CBS An. Harrison 26 Tied 4 Randle 4 74–66 24,246 13–4 3–1 Jan. 21 9:00 pm 14 Texas A&M Rupp Arena Lexington, KY ESPN Poythress 16 Randle 11 An. Harrison 4 68–51 22,634 14–4 4–1 Jan. 25 1:30 pm 14 Georgia Rupp Arena Lexington, KY SEC TV Aa. Harrison 15 Randle 9 An. Harrison 5 79–54 23,367 15–4 5–1 Jan. 28 9:00 pm yes 11 LSU Maravich Center Baton Rouge, LA ESPN Young 23 Tied 7 Young 2 82–87 12,124 15–5 5–2 Feb. 1 1:00 pm yes 11 Missouri Mizzou Arena Columbia, MO CBS Aa. Harrison 21 Randle 9 An. Harrison 4 84–79 11,742 16–5 6–2 Feb. 4 7:00 pm 18 Ole Miss Rupp Arena Lexington, KY ESPNU Cauley-Stein 18 Cauley-Stein 11 An. Harrison 5 84–60 22,168 17–5 7–2 Feb. 8 1:30 pm yes 18 Mississippi State Humphrey Coliseum Starkville, MS SEC TV Randle 16 Johnson 8 Aa. Harrison 6 69–59 8,417 18–5 8–2 Feb. 12 8:00 pm yes 14 Auburn Auburn Arena Auburn, AL SEC TV An. Harrison 16 Randle 12 An. Harrison 2 64–56 7,959 19–5 9–2 Feb. 15 9:00 pm 14 Florida 3 Rupp Arena Lexington, KY ESPN College GameDay ESPN An. Harrison 20 Randle 13 An. Harrison 4 59–69 24,425 19–6 9–3 Feb. 18 7:00 pm yes 18 Ole Miss Tad Smith Coliseum Oxford, MS ESPN Randle 25 Randle 13 Young 5 84–70 8,476 20–6 10–3 Feb. 22 4:00 pm 18 LSU Rupp Arena Lexington, KY ESPN Aa. Harrison 21 Randle 15 An. Harrison 4 77–76 OT 24,244 21–6 11–3 Feb. 27 7:00 pm 17 Arkansas Rupp Arena Lexington, KY ESPN Cauley-Stein 16 Cauley-Stein 13 Tied 3 67–71 OT 23,908 21–7 11–4 Mar. 1 6:00 pm yes 17 South Carolina Colonial Life Arena Columbia, SC ESPN2 Aa. Harrison 21 Randle 15 An. Harrison 4 67–72 15,303 21–8 11–5 Mar. 4 9:00 pm 25 Alabama Rupp Arena Lexington, KY Senior Night ESPN Randle 12 Randle 11 Tied 3 55–48 23,504 22–8 12–5 Mar. 8 12:00 pm yes 25 Florida 1 O'Connell Center Gainesville, FL CBS Randle 16 Randle 10 An. Harrison 5 65–84 12,604 22–9 12–6 |- !colspan=12 style="text-align: center; background:#005DAA"|SEC Tournament Mar. 14 7:00 pm yes 2 LSU 7 Georgia Dome Atlanta, GA Quarterfinals SEC TV Young 21 Randle 16 An. Harrison 8 85–67 N/A 23–9 Mar. 15 7:00 pm yes 2 Georgia 3 Georgia Dome Atlanta, GA Semifinals ABC Aa. Harrison 22 Randle 11 An. Harrison 9 70–58 N/A 24–9 Mar. 16 3:00 pm yes 2 Florida 1 1 Georgia Dome Atlanta, GA Championship game ESPN Aa. Harrison 16 Cauley-Stein 11 Tied 2 60–61 21,021 24–10 |- !colspan=12 style="text-align: center; background:#005DAA"|NCAA tournament Mar. 21 9:40 pm yes yes 8 MW Kansas State 9 MW Scottrade Center St. Louis, MO Second round CBS Randle 19 Randle 15 An. Harrison 5 56–49 19,223 25–10 Mar. 23 2:45 pm yes yes 8 MW Wichita State 2 1 MW Scottrade Center St. Louis, MO Third round CBS An. Harrison 20 Randle 10 Randle 6 78–76 19,676 26–10 Mar. 28 9:45 pm yes yes 8 MW Louisville 5 4 MW Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, IN Sweet Sixteen CBS Tied 15 Randle 12 An. Harrison 7 74–69 41,072 27–10 Mar. 30 5:05 pm yes yes 8 MW Michigan 7 2 MW Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, IN Elite Eight CBS Randle 16 Randle 11 An. Harrison 6 75–72 35,551 28–10 Apr. 5 8:49 pm yes yes 8 MW Wisconsin 12 2 W AT&T Stadium Arlington, TX Final Four TBS Young 17 Tied 7 An. Harrison 4 74–73 79,444 29–10 Apr. 7 9:10 pm yes yes 8 MW UConn 18 7 E AT&T Stadium Arlington, TX National Championship CBS Young 20 Young 7 An. Harrison 5 54–60 79,238 29–11 AP poll Eastern Time MW Midwest region, W=West region, E=East region Statistics The team posted the following statistics:http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/stats/2013-2014/teamcume.html 2013-14 Kentucky Wildcats season statistics 2015-03-18 University of Kentucky NameGPGSMin.Avg.FGFGAFG%3FG3FGA3FG%FTFTAFT%ORDRRBAvg.PFDQAst.TOStl.Blk.Pts.Avg. Julius Randle 40 40 1,233 30.8 196 392 0.500 3 18 0.167 204 289 0.706 140 277 417 10.4 91 1 57 101 31 20 599 15.0 James Young 40 39 1,296 32.4 193 450 0.407 82 235 0.349 125 177 0.706 41 130 171 4.3 83 2 67 75 8 30 573 14.3 Aaron Harrison 40 40 1,303 32.6 174 411 0.423 62 174 0.356 139 176 0.790 25 93 118 3.0 85 2 74 65 12 43 549 13.7 Andrew Harrison 40 39 1,267 31.7 121 330 0.367 33 94 0.351 159 208 0.764 32 94 126 3.2 119 3 159 109 9 21 434 10.9 Willie Cauley-Stein 37 18 880 23.8 106 178 0.596 0 0 0.000 40 83 0.482 94 131 225 6.1 98 2 25 31 106 44 252 6.8 Alex Poythress 40 0 734 18.4 88 177 0.497 8 33 0.242 50 80 0.625 72 109 181 4.5 85 2 17 38 29 12 234 5.9 Dakari Johnson 39 18 550 14.1 82 144 0.569 0 0 0.000 38 85 0.447 79 75 154 3.9 79 1 11 25 23 9 202 5.2 Marcus Lee 25 4 157 6.3 26 42 0.619 0 0 0.000 7 16 0.438 21 15 36 1.4 19 0 2 4 14 0 59 2.4 Jon Hood 13 1 47 3.6 4 13 0.308 3 10 0.300 4 4 1.000 1 3 4 0.3 5 0 5 4 0 2 15 1.2 Derek Willis 14 0 39 2.8 3 9 0.333 1 6 0.167 9 12 0.750 1 7 8 0.6 0 0 0 4 0 1 16 1.1 Jarrod Polson 33 1 281 8.5 11 36 0.306 9 5 0.360 1 3 0.333 5 16 21 0.6 26 0 17 9 2 2 32 1.0 Dominique Hawkins 33 0 283 8.6 9 31 0.290 2 16 0.125 5 13 0.385 7 16 23 0.7 37 0 12 6 1 4 25 0.8 E.J. Floreal 3 0 4 1.3 1 1 1.000 0 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 0 1 1 0.3 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 0.7 Sam Malone 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 Brian Long 1 0 1 1.0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 TEAM 40 56 67 123 3.1 4 10 Season Total 40 — 8,075 — 1,004 2,214 0.453 203 611 0.332 781 1,146 0.682 574 1,034 1,608 40.2 732 13 446 481 236 189 2,992 74.8 Opponents 40 — 8,075 — 933 2,271 0.411 222 689 0.322 577 836 0.690 437 794 1,231 30.8 884 — 416 428 123 232 2,665 66.6 Honors The team was given a lot of individual honors during the season. At SEC Media Days in October, the SEC media selected Randle as its pick to win the SEC Player of the Year award. Randle was also named to the All-SEC First Team while Cauley-Stein, Andrew Harrison, and Johnson were named to the All-SEC Second Team. To begin the season Andrew Harrison was placed on the Bob Cousy Award watch list with 45 other players from across the country, which recognizes the best point guard.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/102213aab.html Andrew Harrison Tabbed to Bob Cousy Award Watch List 2013-10-22 2015-03-18 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20150402104910/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/102213aab.html 2015-04-02 dead Randle was placed on the Oscar Robertson Trophy watch list with 15 other players from across the country.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/110513aaa.html Randle Named to Oscar Robertson Trophy Watch List 2013-11-05 2015-03-18 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20150402093010/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/110513aaa.html 2015-04-02 dead The Harrison twins, Randle, and Young were among ten freshmen that were placed on the Wayman Tisdale Award watch list, which is given to the top freshman in the country.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/110413aab.html Four Wildcats on Wayman Tisdale Award Watch List 2013-11-04 2015-03-18 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20150402103414/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/110413aab.html 2015-04-02 dead Andrew Harrison, Randle, and Young were among 50 players named to the Naismith Trophy watch list, which goes to the National Player of the Year.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/112113aaa.html Trio Among 50 Candidates on Naismith Trophy Watch List 2013-11-21 2015-03-18 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20150402120425/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/112113aaa.html 2015-04-02 dead During the season Randle earned SEC Player of the Week honors on November 11 after his first two games, averaging 22.5 points and 15.0 rebound per game.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111113aaa.html Randle Tabbed SEC Player of the Week 2013-11-11 2015-03-18 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20131120074041/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111113aaa.html 2013-11-20 deadhttp://www.kentucky.com/2013/11/11/2925162/randle-named-sec-player-of-the.html Randle named SEC Player of the Week 2013-11-11 2015-03-18 Lexington Herald-Leader On January 27 he was named SEC Freshman of the Week after averaging 13.5 points and 10.0 rebounds in wins over Texas A&M and Georgia.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/012714aaa.html Randle Named SEC Freshman of the Week 2014-01-27 2015-03-18 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20140201081753/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/012714aaa.html 2014-02-01 dead He was again named SEC Player of the Week on February 24 after averaging 16.5 points and 14.0 rebounds in two victories over LSU and Ole Miss.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/022414aac.html Randle Tabbed SEC Player of the Week again 2014-02-24 2015-03-18 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20140225181418/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/022414aac.html 2014-02-25 deadhttp://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/02/kentuckys_julius_randle_named.html Kentucky's Julius Randle named SEC Player of the Week 2014-02-24 2015-03-18 Birmingham News In addition to winning SEC Player of the Week on February 24, Randle became the first player in 2014 to be honored by the USBWA as its Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week and its Wayman Tisdale National Freshman of the Week.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/022514aaa.html Randle Named Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week 2014-02-24 2015-03-18 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20140226110723/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/022514aaa.html 2014-02-26 deadhttp://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2014/oscar140225.html Randle Named Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week 2014-02-24 2015-03-18 USBWA Randle was among ten semifinalists for the Naismith Trophy.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/022814aaa.html Randle Named Top 10 Semifinalist for Naismith Trophy 2014-02-28 2015-03-18 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20140301020735/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/022814aaa.html 2014-03-01 deadhttp://www.naismithtrophy.com/press-release/top-10-national-semifinalists-named-for-2014-mens-naismith-trophy-presented-by-att/ Top 10 National Semifinalists Named for 2014 Men's Naismith Trophy presented by AT&T 2014-02-28 2015-03-18 Atlanta Tip-Off Club https://web.archive.org/web/20150402211346/http://www.naismithtrophy.com/press-release/top-10-national-semifinalists-named-for-2014-mens-naismith-trophy-presented-by-att/ 2015-04-02 dead Randle was also named as one of 15 finalists for the John R. Wooden Award.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030814aaa.html Randle Named Finalist for Wooden Award 2014-03-08 2015-03-18 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20140313120950/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030814aaa.html 2014-03-13 dead Young also earned USBWA National Freshman of the Week on December 31 after the win over Louisville.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/123113aaa.html Young Named USBWA National Freshman of the Week 2013-12-31 2015-03-18 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20140201093252/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/123113aaa.html 2014-02-01 deadhttp://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2014/tisdale131231.html Young Named Wayman Tisdale National Freshman of the Week 2013-12-31 2015-03-18 USBWA Randle was not the only Kentucky player to be honored with SEC Freshman of the Week during the season. On November 25 Young was honored with weekly award after scoring 26 points in a win over UT-Arlington.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/112513aaa.html James Young Named SEC Freshman of the Week 2013-11-25 2015-03-18 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20131128203448/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/112513aaa.html 2013-11-28 dead Aaron Harrison was honored twice with the award on December 2 and December 23.http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120213aaa.html Aaron Harrison Tabbed SEC Freshman of the Week 2013-12-02 2015-03-18 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20131203004316/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120213aaa.html 2013-12-03 deadhttp://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/122313aaa.html Aaron Harrison Named SEC Freshman of the Week 2013-12-23 2015-03-18 University of Kentucky https://web.archive.org/web/20150402104204/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/122313aaa.html 2015-04-02 dead There were several postseason awards that were handed out to Kentucky players. On March 11 the SEC honored Randle as its Freshman of the Year, joining DeMarcus Cousins (2010), Terrence Jones (2011), Anthony Davis (2012) and Nerlens Noel (2013) as recent Wildcats to win the award.http://www.secsports.com/article/11041438/2014-sec-men-basketball-awards-announced 2014 SEC Men's Basketball Awards Announced 2014-03-11 2015-03-18 SEChttp://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2014/03/11/julius-randle-continues-kentuckys-sec-freshman-of-the-year-award-streak/6289395/ Julius Randle continues Kentucky's SEC Freshman of the Year award streak 2014-03-11 2015-03-18 Courier-Journal Tucker, Kyle Randle was also named to the First All-SEC team while Young was named to the Second All-SEC team. Both were a part of the SEC All-Freshman team, too. Cauley-Stein was honored with the SEC All-Defensive team. Rankings 2013–14 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings Prehttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings/_/year/2014/week/1/seasontype/2 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Rankings - Preseason (Nov. 4) ESPN 2013-10-31 2https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings/_/year/2014/week/2/seasontype/2 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Rankings - Week 2 (Nov. 11) ESPN 2013-11-11 3https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings/_/year/2014/week/3/seasontype/2 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Rankings - Week 3 (Nov. 18) ESPN 2013-11-18 4https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings/_/year/2014/week/4/seasontype/2 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Rankings - Week 4 (Nov. 25) ESPN 2013-11-25 5https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings/_/year/2014/week/5/seasontype/2 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Rankings - Week 5 (Dec. 2) ESPN 2013-12-02 6https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings/_/year/2014/week/6/seasontype/2 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Rankings - Week 6 (Dec. 9) ESPN 2013-12-09 7https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings/_/year/2014/week/7/seasontype/2 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Rankings - Week 7 (Dec. 16) ESPN 2013-12-16 8https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings/_/year/2014/week/8/seasontype/2 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Rankings - Week 8 (Dec. 23) ESPN 2013-12-23 9https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings/_/year/2014/week/9/seasontype/2 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Rankings - Week 9 (Dec. 30) ESPN January 3, 2014 1 21 AP 1 1 4 3 3 11 19 18 15 14 13 14 11 18 14 18 17 25 RV RV N/A* 1 21 Coaches 1 1 5 4 4 10 21 18 16 16 12 14 11 14 13 16 15 24 RV 22 2 Departures 2014 NBA draft Within two weeks after the season ended Young and Randle declared for the 2014 NBA draft. They became the 11th and 12th freshmen players to declare for the NBA draft under Calipari. Young declared for the NBA draft on April 17. He was projected as a player that could potentially be a lottery pick.http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2014/04/17/kentuckys-james-young-declares-nba-draft/7831807/ Kentucky's James Young declares for NBA draft 2015-03-25 2014-04-17 Courier-Journal Tucker, Kylehttps://www.espn.com/nba/draft2014/story/_/id/10797286/james-young-kentucky-wildcats-declares-nba-draft James Young declares for draft 2015-03-25 2014-04-18 ESPN Goodman, Jeff Randle declared for the on April 22. This was not a surprise due to Randle being projected as a top-5 pick during the season.https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2014/04/22/kentuckys-julius-randle-declares-for-the-nba-draft/8005193/ Kentucky's Julius Randle declares for the NBA draft 2015-03-25 2014-04-22 USA Today Tucker, Kylehttps://www.si.com/nba/point-forward/2014/04/22/julius-randle-declares-draft-kentucky Kentucky's Julius Randle declares for the NBA draft 2015-03-25 2014-04-22 Sports Illustrated Golliver, Ben NBA draft selections Year Round Pick Overall Player NBA club 2014 1 7 7 Julius Randle Los Angeles Lakers 2014 1 17 17 James Young Boston Celtics See also 2013–14 Kentucky Wildcats women's basketball team References 2 Kentucky Category:Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball seasons Kentucky Category:NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament Final Four seasons Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky Wildcats