Starting tomorrow, July 1, schools can directly pay student-athletes for their name, image, and likeness. The revenue-sharing era of college athletics will be daunting as schools scramble to come up with $20.5 million to distribute to student-athletes, an allotment that will increase every year; thanks to some bold moves, Kentucky is prepared. A few months ago, the … [Read more...] about Mitch Barnhart sheds light on Champions Blue, potential entertainment district outside Kroger Field
Jaland Lowe: “Trent Noah might be the best shooter I’ve ever seen.”
If you liked year one of the Mountain Mamba, wait until you see the new-and-improved version coming in year two. You remember when Shaquille O’Neal apologized to Christian Wood back in 2021 for not being familiar with his game following a 27-point, 15-rebound night? That viral moment has since become a meme, and Jaland Lowe was asked to recreate that moment by naming a … [Read more...] about Jaland Lowe: “Trent Noah might be the best shooter I’ve ever seen.”
KSR Today: Revenue-sharing is here, Jasper Johnson and Team USA back in action
July is here, bringing with it a new era of college sports. If that sounds familiar, it’s because four years ago on this very date, the NCAA started allowing athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Now, schools can pay student-athletes directly due to the House Settlement. Revenue sharing is officially here. This year, schools will be able to … [Read more...] about KSR Today: Revenue-sharing is here, Jasper Johnson and Team USA back in action
KSR Show, 7/1: Live from 10 a.m. to Noon
Greetings, friends, and welcome to the Tuesday edition of Kentucky Sports Radio. Today, Ryan Lemond and Billy Rutledge are ready to break down the news of the day, including the start of revenue-sharing in college sports, Vince Marrow’s resignation text that went viral on Monday, and much, much more. You can join the conversation by phone at (859) 280-2287. Here on the KSR … [Read more...] about KSR Show, 7/1: Live from 10 a.m. to Noon
Kentucky CB Target Kosci Barnes Sets Commitment Date
The month of June concluded with a flurry of commitments for the Wildcats. Six players joined the 2026 Kentucky football recruiting class in the final ten days of the active recruiting month. They don’t want that recruiting momentum to stop as the calendar turns to July. Kosci Barnes was among the dozens of players who spent a few days of their summer officially visiting … [Read more...] about Kentucky CB Target Kosci Barnes Sets Commitment Date