Two weeks ago, the picture of Eastern Kentucky coal miner Micheal McGuire and his son at the Blue/White Game in Pikeville touched the hearts of millions and prompted John Calipari to invite the family to Rupp Arena. Originally, McGuire and his wife Mollie chose the Kansas game for their VIP experience at Rupp, but after tonight’s season-opener win over Howard, John Calipari said they’ll be in the house for Friday night’s game vs. Duquesne. In fact, Kentucky’s sending the team bus to Pikeville to pick them up and he hopes Micheal can be the Y.
“Micheal and Mollie are coming to the Duquesne game,” Calipari said on his postgame radio show.