Jayden Quaintance was the prize of Mark Pope‘s portal class this offseason, taking a big-time swing on the ultimate high-risk vs. high-reward transfer in the former five-star forward. The talent is obvious, earning Big 12 All-Freshman Team and Big 12 All-Defensive Team accolades as the youngest player in college basketball last year — but he’s recovering from a torn ACL and … [Read more...] about Jayden Quaintance is a projected top-five pick in latest 2026 NBA Mock Draft
Former Kentucky star Gabriel Diallo claims first victory at Wimbledon
Former Kentucky tennis star Gabriel Diallo has turned pro and is looking to make a name for himself in the professional tennis world. You do that my winning on the biggest stages at the biggest events. That’s exactly what happened for the young pro on Thursday. Diallo, 23, claimed his first victory at Wimbledon by defeating Germany’s Daniel Altmaier (6-1, 6-2, 6-4). IT'S … [Read more...] about Former Kentucky star Gabriel Diallo claims first victory at Wimbledon
Mitch Barnhart sheds light on Champions Blue, potential entertainment district outside Kroger Field
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