Video: College GameDay feature on Eastern Kentucky coalminer and Kentucky basketball

Posted May 7, 2023
College GameDay put together a feature video about Eastern Kentucky coalminer Michael McGuire and John Calipari. McGuire made an impression on Cal when he showed up to the Blue/White scrimmage in Pikeville still in his mining clothes. Marty Smith sat down with McGuire and his family. ESPN followed the family to Rupp Arena for their VIP visit. (Nation of Blue)

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