Another former Cat secures an NBA bag.
Good morning, BBN!
Another day in the offseason, and another former Kentucky Wildcats player secures an NBA contract. This time, it was Isaiah Jackson.
Jackson signed a 3-year, $21 million deal to return to the Indiana Pacers.
Free agent center Isaiah Jackson has agreed to a three-year, $21 million deal to return to the Indiana Pacers, CAA’s Drew Morrison and Sam Rose tell ESPN. Pacers are excited about Jackson’s development, return, and now lock in a young member of their core. pic.twitter.com/pHbAJB8Zyq
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 11, 2025
The replies are pretty short-sighted. Before Jackson got injured last year, he was showing some serious progress defensively and on the glass. While it was only five games, Jackson is still just 23 years old.
With the loss of Myles Turner, it’s important to invest in Jackson now and hopefully watch him grow into his potential with a bigger role next season.
Excited to see what he can do next year with this opportunity. Congrats, Isaiah!
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Headlines
Williams Prepared to Take On Knock-Down Shooter Role for Cats – UK Athletics
Great quotes from the transfer.
Stage Set for 12 Kentucky Wildcats at NBA Summer League – UK Athletics
A lot of Cats to cheer for this summer!
G.M. Ryan Poles agrees to contract extension with the Bears – NBC Sports
Well-deserved.
QB Jake Retzlaff announces his withdrawal from BYU – ESPN
Wild situation at BYU, but now a massive target in the portal has entered.
Patrick Mahomes: “I’m not a big fan” of 18 games – NBC Sports
Sorry, Patrick, but it’s coming.
Novak Djokovic: ‘Hopefully’ not my last match at Wimbledon – ESPN
This was sad to watch.
Good list.
New Orleans, Herb Jones reportedly agree to three-year, $68 million contract extension – NBC Sports
NBA money is really getting wild.
Venus Williams, 45, accepts wild-card invitation for DC Open – ESPN
Shocking, but cool!
Should be a fun one!