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Andy Katz: Patrick Patterson has experienced the lows for Kentucky Wildcats; ready to feel the highs
Patrick Patterson has dealt with injuries and embarrassing losses, and saw his coach run of town in his short time at Kentucky. This season, he's hoping to experience something positive in Lexington.

John Calipari is revitalizing Kentucky Wildcats basketball and fans
John Calipari hasn't won any games yet with Kentucky. He hasn't made any tournaments or broken any records. But for Wildcat Nation right now, none of that matters.

Syracuse stuns No. 4 UNC for 2K Sports title
Brandon Triche and Arinze Onuaku combined for 13 points in Syracuse's 22-1 run to open the second half and the Orange went on to a 87-71 victory over North Carolina (No. 4 ESPN/USA Today, No. 6 AP) in the championship game of the 2K Sports Classic.

Steady Fisher ushers No. 6 Villanova by Dayton
Corey Fisher scored 18 points to lead Villanova past Dayton 71-65 on Friday in the second round of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off.

Turner's double-double helps Ohio St. edge Cal
Evan Turner had 26 points and 14 rebounds, his fourth double-double in as many games, and No. 15 Ohio State beat California (No. 12 ESPN/USA Today, No. 13 AP) 76-70 on Friday night in the third-place game of the 2K Sports Classic.

No. 2 Michigan St. extends home winning streak
Draymond Green had 15 points to lead a balanced attack, and No. 2 Michigan State kept up its home court mastery with a 75-62 win over Toledo on Friday night.

UCLA suspends forward Nikola Dragovic after felony charge
UCLA starting forward Nikola Dragovic has been suspended for the Bruins' game against Cal State Bakersfield following his arrest.

Moore, No. 7 Purdue get by South Dakota State
E'Twaun Moore scored 22 points and No. 7 Purdue beat South Dakota State 74-63 on Friday night in the first round of the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam.