The NBA Draft only happened last week, but the league calendar waits for no one — Summer League action begins on Friday! And there will be plenty of former Kentucky players hitting the floor over the next couple of weeks. Up first are the California Classic and the Salt Lake City Summer League, which take place from July 5-8. But unless more roster additions are made over … [Read more...] about Former Wildcats set to take over NBA Summer League in Las Vegas
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The Ringer lists Jayden Quaintance at No. 4 in 2026 NBA Mock Draft
Mark Pope just put five players in the NBA with two draft picks, and now, he may be gearing up for not only his first first-rounder, but potentially a top-five selection in 2026. Step on up, Jayden Quaintance. You are now a projected No. 4 overall pick, according to The Ringer. It’s been a consensus up to this point regarding the Arizona State transfer’s lottery status, … [Read more...] about The Ringer lists Jayden Quaintance at No. 4 in 2026 NBA Mock Draft
Did you know new La Familia member Jesser once tried out for the G-League Ignite with Jason Hart?
If you didn’t know Jesser before he was announced as the latest addition to La Familia for The Basketball Tournament, you’re not alone. The YouTube sensation with 31 million subscribers is a hit with the TikTok generation — my eight-year-old nephew informed me he was a massive deal in his world — but older folks not chronically online may not have a reason to come across the … [Read more...] about Did you know new La Familia member Jesser once tried out for the G-League Ignite with Jason Hart?
Former Kentucky commit Jarvis Strickland flips to Louisville
We all knew it was only a matter of time before Kentucky and former assistant coach Vince Marrow crossed paths on the recruiting trail. We did not have to wait long for Louisville’s new executive director of player personnel and recruiting to make a splash. Two weeks after backing off his pledge from Kentucky, Jarvis Strickland flipped to Louisville on the Fourth of … [Read more...] about Former Kentucky commit Jarvis Strickland flips to Louisville
Big Blue Fireworks: The Most Explosive Kentucky Sports Moments from 2024-25
One year ago today, we were getting our first glimpses of Mark Pope’s first Kentucky team on the practice court and celebrating a July 4th football commitment, three-star offensive tackle Jermiel Atkins. Since then, it feels like the two teams have headed in different directions, with Pope and his squad of scrappy underdogs pumping new life into the basketball program and the … [Read more...] about Big Blue Fireworks: The Most Explosive Kentucky Sports Moments from 2024-25