Happy July 4th! The radio crew is off today, so enjoy another “Best of” episode of Kentucky Sports Radio. Yesterday, we replayed the show after Kentucky’s win over Oklahoma in the SEC Tournament. Today, we’re reliving another fun March moment, the show after Kentucky’s win over Illinois in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. How sweet it was to make it past the first … [Read more...] about KSR Show, 7/4: Start your Fourth with another “Best of” Episode!
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Mark Pope congratulates Lamont Butler, Jaxson Robinson on starting pro careers
Koby Brea and Amari Williams became Mark Pope‘s first-ever NBA Draft picks as a head coach, but those two aren’t the only Wildcats about to begin their professional careers. A trio of former Kentucky players were picked up as undrafted free agents following the conclusion of last week’s draft. Lamont Butler and Jaxson Robinson inked two-way contracts with the Atlanta Hawks … [Read more...] about Mark Pope congratulates Lamont Butler, Jaxson Robinson on starting pro careers
Derek Willis, Alex Poythress, Kyle Wiltjer sign new contracts overseas
Today is a day to celebrate America, but three former Kentucky Wildcats are also celebrating new deals abroad. Derek Willis just signed with Paris Basketball after two years in Turkey, Alex Poythress extended his deal with Zenit Saint Petersburg, and Kyle Wiljter renewed his deal wtih Umana Reyer Venezia in Italy. Let’s start with Willis. The Bullitt County native is in the … [Read more...] about Derek Willis, Alex Poythress, Kyle Wiltjer sign new contracts overseas
Jasper Johnson, Team USA sneak past Canada in FIBA U19 World Cup quarterfinal
Trailing by as many as five points in the third quarter, Team USA survived its first scare of the 2025 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup. On a July 4th Friday in Switzerland, the United States snuck past Canada by a score of 108-102 in the quarterfinals. Kentucky freshman guard Jasper Johnson, who finished with eight points (3-4 FG), two rebounds, two assists, and one steal in … [Read more...] about Jasper Johnson, Team USA sneak past Canada in FIBA U19 World Cup quarterfinal
Kentucky’s Cincinnati Moeller pipeline could continue with Matt Ponatoski
Ohio quickly became a pipeline state for Kentucky football recruiting when Mark Stoops took over the program. With Vince Marrow leading the charge, the Cats consistently hit the pavement in the Buckeye State for players. Some schools became pipelines for the Wildcats. Many are wondering if some of those pipelines will dry up with Marrow now at Louisville. The Cincinnati … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Cincinnati Moeller pipeline could continue with Matt Ponatoski