The talking season serves as the unofficial start of college football every July. At this time of year, we discuss what teams could surprise, what players are the next stars, which coaches are on the hot seat, and who can make the playoff. Those discussions are still going on but the future of college athletics is still casting a big shadow over everything. The House v. NCAA … [Read more...] about More support for making players employees, having collective bargaining popped up at Big 12 Media Days
Devin Booker’s new contract extension is a record-breaker
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander held the title of highest average annual salary in NBA history — for about a week, that is. Another former Kentucky player, Devin Booker, has since overtaken him, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reported Wednesday night that Booker has agreed to a two-year, $145 million contract extension that will keep him with the Phoenix Suns through the … [Read more...] about Devin Booker’s new contract extension is a record-breaker
Tre Mitchell will play for West Virginia’s TBT team — not La Familia
Fun news out of Morgantown means sad news out of Lexington, unfortunately, as Tre Mitchell will be suiting up — but not for Kentucky’s alumni squad, La Familia. Instead, the former Wildcat who wrapped up his eligibility in blue and white will be playing for Best Virginia alongside other WVU alums. Mitchell played one season at West Virginia, averaging 11.7 points, 5.5 … [Read more...] about Tre Mitchell will play for West Virginia’s TBT team — not La Familia
Kam Williams aiming to fill Koby Brea’s shoes: “I’m gonna win every single shooting contest”
If there’s one concern fans might have about this Kentucky team, it’s shooting — and that’s probably only because last year’s team was so good at it. Mark Pope’s first Kentucky squad set the single-season record for three-pointers made (341), hitting ten or more threes in 19 games, also a record. That’s a pretty high bar, but Kam Williams is confident this group will also pour … [Read more...] about Kam Williams aiming to fill Koby Brea’s shoes: “I’m gonna win every single shooting contest”
4-star PG Deron Rippey Jr. locks in official visit with Kentucky
Not many recruits in the country have seen their stock rise in recent months more than Deron Rippey Jr. — and Kentucky is paying close attention. Rippey will take an official visit to Kentucky beginning August 1 and ending August 3, he tells KSR. He also has upcoming official visits on the docket with North Carolina, Texas, Alabama, and Indiana. The 6-foot-2 point guard is … [Read more...] about 4-star PG Deron Rippey Jr. locks in official visit with Kentucky