There had been some buzz about this over the past few weeks, but the release of the 2013-14 Kentucky basketball schedule has made it official.

There are still some stories that need to be shared.

We had far too many worthy nominations to have a straight tournament, so instead we're going to have three-GIF pods with one GIF advancing to the championship round.

Today marks the city of Louisville's 233rd birthday, and I'm celebrating in the most Louisville-appropriate manner possible: Reading Hunter Thompson, watching old Muhammad Ali fights and listening to the Get Down Clique.

U of L signee Chris Jones has been named the NABC Junior College National Player of the Year.

Lucas Stoller and Mike "Buoy" Brown showcasing the primary benefit (and a mandatory pit stop) of any bachelor party in Chicago. Congrats to Shane Monaghan on his pending nuptials.

Or something.

A top five preseason ranking would be...well it would be pretty cool.

Welcome to the Captain Russ era.

Bask in the glory of black endzones.