Nathan Dillon

Nathan Dillon

Joined: Aug 20, 2020

Financial professional by day; basketball fanatic by night. MBA. Author of "Banners & Buzzer Beaters: A Road Trip Through Kentucky Wildcats History". Still can't believe Illinois won that 2005 NCAA Tournament game against Arizona.

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 25: John Calipari the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats gives instructions to his team against the Morehead State Eagles at Rupp Arena on November 25, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Kentucky Basketball: 3 biggest takeaways from 2020-21 disaster season

Nov 27, 2020; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Morehead State Eagles forward Julius Dixon (11) shoots over Richmond Spiders forward Matt Grace (15) in the second half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

Morehead State Basketball: Eagles can make real noise in Big Dance

Nov 25, 2020; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Kevin Kangu (15) signals to his teammate against the Xavier Musketeers in the first half at Cintas Center. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Most interesting single-game stats of 2020-21 season

AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 16: Matt Coleman III #2 of the Texas Longhorns plays defense against Matt Frierson #3 of the Citadel Bulldogs at the Frank Erwin Center on November 16, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images)

Citadel Basketball: Will an easy 2020-21 non-conference schedule pay off?

DAYTON, OH - MARCH 14: The Texas Southern Tigers bench reacts in the second half against the North Carolina Central Eagles during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at UD Arena on March 14, 2018 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Texas Southern Basketball: Impact of brutal non-conference schedule in 2017-18

MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 26: Head coach Roy Williams of the North Carolina Tar Heels and head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats walk off the court before their game during the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional at FedExForum on March 26, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Kentucky Basketball: 2020-21 keys to beating North Carolina in CBS Sports Classic

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 22: A detail view of a Wilson basketball on the court during the game between the Kentucky Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels during the CBS Sports Classic at the United Center on December 22, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

NCAA Basketball: 10 most valuable programs in terms of finances

SYRACUSE, NY - FEBRUARY 23: General view of the seat reserved for head coach Jim Boeheim of the Syracuse Orange prior to the game against the Duke Blue Devils at the Carrier Dome on February 23, 2019 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images)

NCAA Basketball: The last decade’s most random 40-point scorers

LEXINGTON, KY - FEBRUARY 04: Head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats calls out during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Rupp Arena on February 4, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Kentucky Basketball: 2020-21 season preview for the Wildcats

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 29: John Calipari the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats gives instructions to his team against the UAB Blazers at Rupp Arena on November 29, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Kentucky Basketball: Top-20 talent Daimion Collins commits to Wildcats

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 24: Head coach Buzz Williams of the Virginia Tech Hokies reacts in the second half against the Liberty Flames during the second round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at SAP Center on March 24, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NCAA Basketball: All conferences should adopt ACC’s “dress code”

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - JANUARY 21: Keion Brooks Jr #12 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates in the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena on January 21, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Kentucky Basketball: 5 big storylines for 2020-21 season

LEXINGTON, KY - FEBRUARY 04: Head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats calls out during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Rupp Arena on February 4, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Kentucky Basketball: Is the Wildcats’ “Skyy” falling in recruiting?

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 17: Kentucky Wildcats fans react after the team scored against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the CBS Sports Classic at T-Mobile Arena on December 17, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kentucky won 103-100. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Kentucky Basketball: The 13-year recruitment of assistant coach Jai Lucas