Tay Kinney isn’t too far away from making a college decision. At the adidas 3SSB Championships in Rock Hill, SC, Kinney, a popular figure on the adidas circuit, spoke with a group of reporters Thursday to update his recruitment. The Bluegrass native is coming off an official visit to Kentucky, which he took near the end of June. Kinney sat in on a summer practice session, … [Read more...] about Tay Kinney talks Kentucky visit, adidas partnership, and decision timeline
Atlanta Hawks re-signing former Kentucky forward Jacob Toppin
Jacob Toppin is running it back with the Atlanta Hawks The Hawks announced Thursday night that Toppin has agreed to a two-way contract with the franchise ahead of the upcoming 2025-26 season. The former Kentucky forward only appeared in one game for the Hawks in 2024-25 after being claimed off waivers, but he did see 16 games of action as a member of the New York Knicks … [Read more...] about Atlanta Hawks re-signing former Kentucky forward Jacob Toppin
Laying to rest a mountain beauty in Newfoundland
I was 40 minutes outside of North Augusta for Peach Jam last July when the notification popped up, a family group message from my dad: “Mom went fishing with Dad.. 415.” They were words I knew would come eventually, probably sooner rather than later. She wasn’t in great shape and had a few medical episodes before then. The night before I left, she was on a ventilator and … [Read more...] about Laying to rest a mountain beauty in Newfoundland
Mark Pope was busy watching recruits during the first day of the July live period
It’s almost becoming a concern at this point — Mark Pope might seriously never go to sleep. The first day of the July period opened on Thursday with plenty of events across the country hosting the best basketball players that the high school level has to offer. Pope made sure to get in his steps, too. Kentucky’s head coach began his day in Rock Hill, SC, where he got his … [Read more...] about Mark Pope was busy watching recruits during the first day of the July live period
Reed Sheppard on being untouchable in the Durant trade and who’s the better shooter
Before Rob Dillingham and Antonio Reeves faced off in the opening game of the Las Vegas Summer League on Thursday afternoon, their old Kentucky teammate, Reed Sheppard, joined ESPN’s pregame set for an interview. Sheppard, who was at the Thomas & Mack Center to support his fellow Wildcats, made his first nationally televised appearance since his Houston Rockets were a part … [Read more...] about Reed Sheppard on being untouchable in the Durant trade and who’s the better shooter