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Commentary: The Big Ten has met the enemy — and it’s Kentucky

Lexington Herald-Leader

After Kentucky announced Thursday that John Calipari’s raid of the Illinois coaching staff had secured the services of assistants Orlando Antigua and Ronald “Chin” Coleman away from Brad Underwood’s team, Fighting Illini backers were fighting mad.

Official word Wednesday that former Iowa guard CJ Fredrick had chosen to return to play in the state where he starred in high school hoops for Park Hills (Kentucky) Covington Catholic by transferring to Kentucky left Hawkeyes fans beyond salty.

In the transfer portal and on the coaching carousel, Kentucky has become public enemy No. 1 to various Big Ten fan bases.