Former Kentucky forward Derek Willis announced on social media today that he is leaving his club team in Turkey. “After two unforgettable seasons, the time has come for me to say goodbye,” Willis said in a statement. “Wearing the Anadolu Efes jersey has been an honor. I gave everything I had on the court every single day.” Willis went on to thank his teammates, coaches and … [Read more...] about Derek Willis announces he’s leaving Turkey
Jaxson Robinson lands Exhibit 10 deal with Cleveland Cavaliers
Kentucky guard Jaxson Robinson has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. An Exhibit 10 contract in the NBA is a one-year, minimum salary deal. It could lead to a two-way or standard NBA contract. Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress was first to report the news: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kentucky’s Jaxson Robinson has agreed … [Read more...] about Jaxson Robinson lands Exhibit 10 deal with Cleveland Cavaliers
Reece Potter talks about transferring to Kentucky and more
New Kentucky center Reece Potter met with the media on Monday. Potter talked about transferring back home to UK and revealed who his favorite former Cat is. “I feel like I have to say Daniel Orton,” Potter said. “Because he trained me for so long.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Orton settled in the Lexington area after his playing career, and … [Read more...] about Reece Potter talks about transferring to Kentucky and more
Kentucky’s Carlie Makarawu Named Semifinalist for The Bowerman Award
Kentucky sprinter Carlie Makarawu was named a semifinalist for The Bowerman Award the USTFCCCA announced on Thursday. Makarawu won two national titles in the 200 meters at the NCAA DI Indoor and Outdoor Championships. He posted a time of 19.84 seconds, which ranks as the second fastest time in the world this season. That time also broke the UK school record and the Zimbabwe … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Carlie Makarawu Named Semifinalist for The Bowerman Award
The General Lee jumped over the fountain in downtown Somerset
The city of Somerset did something incredible for its 25th Anniversary of the Somernites Cruise. The General Lee, aka the famous car from “The Dukes of Hazzard” show, literally jumped over the city’s downtown fountain. Stunt driver Raymond Kohn was behind the wheel. The record-setting event drew an estimated 35,000 people to Somerset. Check it out: (adsbygoogle = … [Read more...] about The General Lee jumped over the fountain in downtown Somerset