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Former Cats Ready For Return To Rupp


Former Cats Ready For Return To Rupp As he met with reporters on a red carpet in downtown Lexington on Sunday night, former Kentucky star Jodie Meeks expressed his excitement about the chance to return to Rupp Arena for a basketball game on Monday.

Meeks will play for the Pros - a team of former UK players currently in the NBA - against the John Calipari-coached Dominican Republic National Team in Mondays game, which tips at 7:30 p.m.

Im excited, Meeks said. I think itll be fun. Its my first time back in a while. The game should be fun, and I look forward to a bunch of

Thats as far has he got before Joe B. Hall interrupted.

Lets stop right there, said Hall, the former UK coach who along with former Louisville coach Denny Crum will coach the Kentucky Pros. Forget that fun business. Just remember, theres pressure on you guys. Youre professionals. You cant go out there and lose this ballgame.

Hall might have been half-kidding. But only half.

Mondays exhibition is meaningful for the Dominican Republic, which is in preparation for the FIBA Americas Tournament, an Olympic qualifier that begins Aug. 30 in Mar del Plata, Argentina.

Theyre preparing for something really important, said former UK center Nazr Mohammed, who will play for the Pros. Were going to try to compete, give them a good game and everybody come out without injuries.

The Dominican team already is dealing with one. Detroit Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva might not play in this weeks exhibitions - the Pros and Dominicans also will play Tuesday in Louisvilles Yum! Center - and his long-term status with the team is uncertain, Calipari said, because of an achilles injury.

Health isnt as much a concern for the pros as is conditioning.

In no way or form or fashion am I in any type of good basketball shape, forward Tayshaun Prince said. But hopefully Im into something where I dont embarrass myself.

Guard Keith Bogans had surgery on his right knee after his season with the Chicago Bulls and said hes in good shape, if not top-notch basketball shape.

Im excited, Bogans said. This is my first time playing in Rupp since Senior Night. I never thought Id play on that floor again. I know its going to be a lot of energy in there. I dont really think its about winning or losing. I think its about coming back here and seeing the fans and feeling the excitement.

But center DeMarcus Cousins said he and former teammates John Wall and Eric Bledsoe - who arrived in Lexington fresh off a trip to Las Vegas, where they celebrated Cousins 21st birthday - are bringing a competitive attitude to Mondays game.

Its very important, Cousins said. We havent lost a game in Rupp, and we want to keep it that way.

Asked what kind of basketball shape hes in, Cousins said Before Vegas, I was good. I dont know how itll be tomorrow, but well see.

Regardless of the Pros conditioning, Calipari expects them to be competitive. He noted that point guard Rajon Rondo has been working out with the Dominicans and has put in extra time late at night, and multiple players called about getting a FIBA ball to work out with in preparation for using the ball in this weeks games.

Its not going to be an All-Star game, Calipari said. Thats not what this will be, nor do I want it to be. I know were trying to win, I know theyre trying to win. It should be interesting.

The Pros are expecting excitement. And theyre trying to win.

No matter what, when you step on that floor, youre going to compete and try to win, regardless, Prince said. Whether a guys in top-notch shape or not, when you step on that court in front of so many fans, youre going to be ready to play and youre going to (play) your hardest, no matter what kind of shape youre in, and try to get a win.

 



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