John Calipari spent Thursday night in New York City, watching five of his players shake NBA commissioner David Stern's hand after being selected in the first round of the draft.

Kentucky dominated the first round of Thursday night's NBA draft and passed some other powerful college programs with the five players selected.

Kentucky's freshman exodus is complete.

John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins delivered on their promise to help coach John Calipari return Kentucky to national prominence.

Country roads, take me home.

New Mexico star Darington Hobson crashed hard to the court when he was fouled on a drive to the basket. He remained down for a couple of minutes and appeared to be holding his left wrist as he was helped to the bench. After a media timeout he returned to take the free throws and missed both.

John Wall had 23 points, including seven straight in the second half to give the Wildcats the lead for good, and No. 2 Kentucky overcame an 11-point deficit Friday in beating Alabama 73-67 in the Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinals.

President Barack Obama called Kentucky coach John Calipari to praise the program - and to caution the top-ranked Wildcats.