Matt Upchurch

Matt Upchurch

Joined: Dec 15, 2017

Even though I was raised in God's country (Kentucky), I now reside in Springfield, IL with my wonderfully supportive wife and our 6th month old daughter. I'm in my 10th year of teaching high school US History, and also my 10th year of coaching varsity basketball and varsity soccer.I love all things UK athletics, but my passion is forever with the UK men's basketball program. I read, watch, and listen to as much UK basketball related information as possible, and I'm excited to add my own unique perspective for all our readers!

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 13: A detail view of a Nike sneaker worn by Xavier Munford

Kentucky basketball: Is Ashton Hagans the future for the Wildcats?

BOISE, ID - MARCH 15: Sacha Killeya-Jones

Sacha Killeya-Jones Transfer: An unfortunate Kentucky basketball casualty

LEXINGTON, KY - JANUARY 30: Head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Rupp Arena on January 30, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Kentucky basketball: 2017-18 Final reactions – Reaction No. 5

ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 11: Wenyen Gabriel

Kentucky basketball: 2017-18 Final reactions – Reaction No. 4

BOISE, ID - MARCH 17: Head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts during the first half against the Buffalo Bulls in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 17, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Kentucky basketball: 2017-18 Final reactions – Reaction No. 3

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 22: Makol Mawien

Kentucky basketball: 2017-18 Final reactions – Reaction No. 2

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 22: The Kentucky Wildcats huddle against the Kansas State Wildcats in the first half during the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional at Philips Arena on March 22, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Kentucky basketball: 2017-18 Final reactions – Reaction No. 1

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 22: Head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts in the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats during the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional at Philips Arena on March 22, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Kentucky basketball: 5 Rushed reactions vs Kansas St.

LEXINGTON, KY - JANUARY 30: Head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Rupp Arena on January 30, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

How has John Calipari sustained success with Kentucky basketball?

ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 23: Aaron Harrison

Will this year’s Kentucky basketball team have a hero?

BOISE, ID - MARCH 17: Hamidou Diallo

Kentucky basketball: 5 Rushed reactions vs Buffalo – Tournament edition

BOISE, ID - MARCH 15: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Kentucky basketball: 5 rushed reactions vs Davidson – Tournament Edition

ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 11: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Why the Kentucky basketball team can win the South Region

ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 10: Wenyen Gabriel

Kentucky basketball: 5 rushed reactions vs Alabama in SEC Tournament

ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 09: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Kentucky basketball: 5 rushed reactions vs. Georgia in SEC Tournament

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 12: Head coach Tony Barbee of the Auburn Tigers reacts against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first round of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Georgia Dome on March 12, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Kentucky basketball: Is Tony Barbee on the hot seat?