Locked On Kentucky - Daily Podcast On Kentucky Wildcats Football & Basketball
1,030 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 348 ratingsLocked On Kentucky podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the University of Kentucky Wildcats. Hosted by Lance Dawe of Sports Illustrated, the Locked On Kentucky podcast provides your daily Wildcats fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things ‘Cats. From the thrilling action at Kroger Field to the thunderous cheers at hallowed Rupp Arena, and everywhere in between, the Locked On Kentucky podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Wildcats’ locker room and the SEC. The Locked On Kentucky podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Kentucky basketball should NOT go after this transfer portal player
April 05, 2024 20:21 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBKentucky basketball probably shouldn't go after this college basketball transfer portal player. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses Oklahoma Sooners transfer Javian McCollum. The Kentucky Wildcats have expressed interest in McCollum, but is he really the right fit for UK basketball at guard? Dawe breaks down the positives and negatives of McCollum's game and explains why he may not be the best system fit for the Wildcats. Justin Edwards has declared for the NBA D...
Liam McNeeley is interested in committing to Kentucky basketball
April 03, 2024 05:52 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBKentucky basketball is in hot pursuit of Liam McNeeley, one of the best shooters in this year's recruiting class. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses the Kentucky Wildcats and their recruitment of five-star small forward Liam McNeeley. McNeeley is one of the most consistent players in the 2024 college basketball recruiting class. John Calipari and Kentucky basketball are one of his final schools he is considering after decommitting from the Indiana Hoosiers - incl...
Bracket Breakdown: Final Four: UConn, Purdue, Alabama or N.C. State?
April 02, 2024 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThe Final Four is set and the NCAA Tournament field is down to the UConn Huskies, the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Purdue Boilermakers, and the NC State Wolfpack. Join the Locked On College Basketball experts as they preview the Final Four teams entering the weekend. Nissan Our friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV’s with the capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find your next big adventure. Shop NissanUSA.com....
Kentucky basketball is going after some studs in the transfer portal
April 01, 2024 22:22 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBThe Kentucky Wildcats are going after some solid players in the transfer portal. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses the transfer portal players Kentucky basketball has reached out to, starting with South Carolina Gamecocks guard Meechie Johnson. John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats have also contacted Milwaukee transfer BJ Freeman as well as Virginia Tech Hokies transfer Tyler Nickel. How would each of these players fit into the Kentucky basketball 2024-25 ros...
John Calipari is officially returning for Kentucky basketball
March 28, 2024 02:22 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThe Kentucky Wildcats are bringing John Calipari back for another season. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses the announcement from Mitch Barnhart that Kentucky basketball head coach John Calipari will be returning for another season with the program following his disappointing loss to the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in the NCAA Tournament. Is this a good thing? Only is things change. Dawe discusses staff changes, Calipari actually coaching defense, and the transfer...
Will Kentucky basketball actually let John Calipari go?
March 26, 2024 22:16 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBUnless something changes, it seems like John Calipari's future with Kentucky basketball has been decided. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses John Calipari's current situation with the Kentucky Wildcats. It seems like university has almost made a decision as to whether or not Kentucky fires Coach Cal following his loss in Kentucky vs Oakland in the NCAA tournament. Dawe also takes a look at the current roster and projects out what could happen over the next few ...
John Calipari ALMOST said the right things to the Kentucky basketball fanbase
March 26, 2024 00:25 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBJohn Calipari almost said the right things to the Kentucky basketball fanbase in his final radio show of the season. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses Coach John Calipari's comments about his status with the Kentucky Wildcats in his final postgame radio show. Calipari said some positive things about change, needing to get back to what Kentucky basketball used to be - physical, experienced, and winning. But Calipari also said some confusing and inaccurate things ...
It's time for John Calipari to leave Kentucky basketball
March 23, 2024 03:59 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBIt's time for the Kentucky Wildcats and John Calipari to part ways. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe explains why he believes Coach Calipari should leave Kentucky basketball. Over the last five seasons, UK has failed to win at the level the fanbase expects it to. Not only has UK not won, but they've lost some historically embarrassing games. John Calipari has to leave after his first-round loss to the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in the NCAA tournament. If Calipari does lea...
Kentucky basketball loses to Oakland in the first round of the NCAA tournament
March 22, 2024 03:13 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBKentucky basketball has been upset again in the NCAA tournament. This time at the hands of Jack Gohlke and the Oakland Golden Grizzlies. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe recaps the Kentucky Wildcats vs the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in March Madness. UK struggled to create separation early on in the game thanks to the insane shooting of Jack Gohlke, and could not close down the stretch. Dawe discusses the struggles of Reed Sheppard, Rob Dillingham, and the overall lack of ...
Kentucky basketball vs Oakland preview: Upset alert for the Cats?
March 21, 2024 04:26 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBKentucky basketball will take on the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in the NCAA tournament today. Are the Kentucky Wildcats on upset alert? On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe previews Kentucky Wildcats vs Oakland basketball. John Calipari and UK match up well with the Golden Grizzlies in certain areas, but just because the stats say something does not mean something completely different won't happen in March Madness. Dawe takes a look at Oakland's strengths, weaknesses, and brea...
This is how far the Kentucky Wildcats will go in the NCAA tournament
March 20, 2024 02:55 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThis is how far we believe Kentucky basketball is going in the NCAA tournament. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe predicts the entire NCAA tournament. March Madness is almost upon us, and the Kentucky Wildcats are getting ready to face off against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in the first round. How far will John Calipari take Rob Dillingham, Antonio Reeves and Reed Sheppard? Can Kentucky make it to the National Championship? Dawe takes a look at upsets, chalk regions, an...
John Calipari wants to make the wrong 'tweaks' to Kentucky basketball
March 19, 2024 00:59 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBJohn Calipari wants to make a "tweak" to Kentucky basketball heading into the NCAA tournament. It's not the tweak he should be making. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses Coach Cal's recent comments about the Kentucky Wildcats and what tweaks they could make before the NCAA tournament. The Wildcats will play the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in the first round of the tournament before potentially embarking on a journey against the likes of the NC State Wolfpack, the Ma...
Bracket Breakdown Special: Everything you need for the NCAA Tournament
March 18, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBWill UConn, Houston, Purdue and North Carolina hold true to their number one seed in the NCAA Tournament? Can Iowa State, Tennessee, Marquette or Arizona break into the Final Four? Cinderellas, upsets, betting favorites and those 5/12 matchups. Locked On College Basketball hosts, Andy Patton and Isaac Schade join Tenitra Batiste to help walk you through your bracket step by step to help you win your pool. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Manscaped Get 20% Off and Free Shipping ...
Kentucky basketball earns 3 seed, set to play Oakland in the NCAA Tournament
March 17, 2024 23:56 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBThe Kentucky Wildcats got an interesting draw in the NCAA tournament bracket. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe previews Kentucky basketball and their draw in the March Madness bracket. The Wildcats will play the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in the first round of the tournament before potentially embarking on a journey against the likes of the NC State Wolfpack, the Marquette Golden Eagles, the Florida Gators, the Duke Blue Devils, the Wisconsin Badgers, and the Houston Coug...
Kentucky basketball collapses in SEC tournament loss against Texas A&M
March 16, 2024 02:10 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBKentucky basketball played some of their worst defense of the season against the Texas A&M Aggies in the SEC tournament. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe recaps the Kentucky Wildcats 97-87 loss to Texas A&M basketball in the quarterfinals of the SEC tournament. John Calipari had no adjustments since the first loss to the Aggies earlier this season. Wade Taylor and Tyrece Radford went off again, and Kentucky basketball had absolutely no answers on defense. They couldn't g...
Five things Kentucky basketball needs to do to have success in March Madness
March 16, 2024 00:49 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThere are a few things that if Kentucky basketball can pull them off, they'll have a lot of success in the NCAA tournament. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses five things the Kentucky Wildcats need to do in order to have success in both the SEC tournament and March Madness. John Calipari's Wildcats need to get strong games from Antonio Reeves, Rob Dillingham, and Reed Sheppard among other crucial stats and aspects of the game. Either Zvonimir Ivisic or Tre Mitch...
Kentucky basketball will WIN the SEC Tournament
March 13, 2024 21:02 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBKentucky basketball has a great shot to win the SEC Tournament. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe predicts the entire SEC Tournament bracket. We go through every single matchup, and share our predictions on each game. Can the Kentucky Wildcats, led by John Calipari's elite guards Rob Dillingham, Reed Sheppard and Antonio Reeves win it all for UK? The Wildcats may have some tough matchups against the Texas A&M Aggies, Alabama Crimson Tide, Florida Gators, Tennessee Volunte...
The Kentucky Wildcats have a better shot at the national championship than most think
March 13, 2024 01:09 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThe Kentucky Wildcats have a better shot at winning March Madness than most people think. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses whether or not Kentucky basketball has the ability to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. John Calipari's Wildcats have guards like Rob Dillingham, Antonio Reeves, and Reed Sheppard that can aid them against any type of defense. Speaking of defense, Dawe believes that UK does have the ability to play shut-down defense... but for only on...
Kentucky basketball lands five-star Karter Knox!
March 10, 2024 23:44 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThe Kentucky Wildcats just landed one of the best scorers in next year's class. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses Kentucky basketball's newest five-star commitment Karter Knox. Knox, the brother of former Kentucky Wildcats standout Kevin Knox, is one of the best shooters and overall athletes in the 2024 class. John Calipari now has a stacked Kentucky basketball 2024 recruiting class, with Knox joining the likes of Jayden Quaintance, Boogie Fland, Somto Cyril, Bi...
Kentucky vs Tennessee basketball recap: Wildcats pick up a MASSIVE win to end the season!
March 10, 2024 00:16 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBKentucky basketball just picked up a massive win over Dalton Knecht and the Tennessee Volunteers. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe recaps the Kentucky Wildcats vs Tennessee basketball. Antonio Reeves and Reed Sheppard had phenomenal performances that led John Calipari and Kentucky basketball to a shocking road victory to close out the regular season. Kentucky has now secured a double-bye in the SEC tournament and will be coming into the postseason playing extremely hot. ...
Kentucky vs Tennessee basketball preview: What can UK do differently this time around?
March 09, 2024 01:08 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBKentucky basketball has one final regular season game, and it's against one of the best teams in the nation. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe previews the Kentucky Wildcats vs the Tennessee Volunteers. Tennessee basketball has been on a hot streak over the last month, defeating SEC basketball opponents with strong offense, smothering defense, and POTY candidate Dalton Knecht. Dawe discusses what the Vols do well, why they've hit random pockets of inconsistency on offense...
Kentucky basketball is on FIRE to end the season!
March 07, 2024 22:48 - 30 minutes - 28 MBKentucky basketball is on fire to end the regular season. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses the Kentucky Wildcats' four-game winning streak and praises guards Antonio Reeves, Rob Dillingham, Reed Sheppard, and DJ Wagner for their excellence down the stretch. John Calipari has his team playing well entering the postseason. Speaking of the postseason, Dawe goes over several teams that the Kentucky Wildcats need to keep an eye out for if UK makes a deep run. The D...
Kentucky basketball vs Vanderbilt recap: Cats do it all on Senior Day
March 07, 2024 04:51 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBThe Kentucky Wildcats got things done on Senior Day against the Vanderbilt Commodores. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe recaps Kentucky basketball vs Vanderbilt. The Wildcats avoided the trap game after a slow first half. Vanderbilt's offense took off early, but it was Kentucky's defense in the second period that gave the offense some life. Dawe praises Rob Dillingham's incredible performance, Antonio Reeves' quiet 20 points, DJ Wagner's improved shooting and Reed Sheppa...
Kentucky vs Vanderbilt basketball preview: This is the perfect trap game
March 05, 2024 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBCould Kentucky basketball be walking into the perfect trap game? On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe previews the Kentucky Wildcats vs the Vanderbilt Commodores. The Wildcats are coming off of an extremely dramatic shootout win over the Arkansas Razorbacks. Can they regroup and not stumble over the Commodores, the worst team in the SEC? Dawe takes a look at the matchup, and does his best to try and give Vandy some credit. While they do have guards Ezra Manjon and Tyrin Law...
Kentucky basketball vs Arkansas recap: An INSANE shootout in Rupp
March 02, 2024 23:02 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBThe Kentucky Wildcats played an insane shootout with the Arkansas Razorbacks. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe recaps Kentucky basketball vs Arkansas. The Wildcats played an insane offensive game, with seven players finishing in double-digits. Rob Dillingham, Justin Edwards and Zvonimir Ivisic helped close the game out despite an awful defensive performance. Dawe discusses the current state of the team, the positives, the negatives, and whether John Calipari has the team...
Kentucky basketball vs Arkansas preview: Can the Cats score this time around?
March 02, 2024 00:08 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBCan Kentucky basketball play a cleaner game against the Arkansas Razorbacks? On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe previews the Kentucky Wildcats vs the Arkansas Razorbacks. John Calipari's squad scored just 63 points in their win in Fayetteville earlier this season. Can UK play a better offensive game? Dawe dives into what the Hogs do well, what they struggle with, and his expectations for the matchup this go-round. Arkansas basketball has been extremely inefficient on both ...
Kentucky basketball needs to play Zvonimir Ivisic more
February 28, 2024 23:51 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBKentucky basketball needs to play Zvonimir Ivisic more minutes. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses Zvonimir Ivisic's playing time with the Kentucky Wildcats. John Calipari made the decision to play Big Z more against the Alabama Crimson Tide, and it paid dividends. Dawe believes that given Ivisic's upside, Kentucky basketball needs to play him more to unlock his potential. You can't expect consistency unless Ivisic plays consistently. Dawe also takes a look at t...
Kentucky vs Mississippi State recap: Reed Sheppard wins it at the buzzer
February 28, 2024 03:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBReed Sheppard carried Kentucky basketball to a victory over Mississippi State. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe recaps Kentucky vs Mississippi State basketball. The Wildcats, led by Reed Sheppard and Antonio Reeves, managed to climb back into the game after being down double-digits in the second half. John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats are on the verge of putting it all together before March, and a big time win over a physical opponent like the Mississippi State Bul...
Kentucky vs Mississippi State basketball preview: Which Cats show up?
February 26, 2024 23:38 - 23 minutes - 22 MBKentucky basketball has to really focus up before this game vs the Mississippi State Bulldogs. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe previews the Kentucky Wildcats' matchup with Mississippi State basketball. The Wildcats are coming off of a huge win over the Alabama Crimson Tide, which MSU is coming into the game having won five-straight. Dawe dives into the matchup: State may be one of the best defenses John Calipari and Kentucky have faced all season long, but they should b...
Kentucky vs Alabama basketball recap: Cats BLOW OUT the Crimson Tide
February 26, 2024 22:11 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBKentucky basketball BLEW OUT the Alabama Crimson Tide. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe recaps Kentucky vs Alabama basketball. The Wildcats scored the most points they've ever scored against a Top 25 opponent. Dawe dives into the scoring frenzy: Justin Edwards finally had his breakout game, and it was beautiful. Antonio Reeves dominanted. Rob Dillingham and Zvonimir Ivisic came off of the bench and poured in over 30 points. It was a crazy, big-time blowout that John Cali...
Kentucky vs LSU basketball recap: Wildcats fall on buzzer-beater in Baton Rouge
February 22, 2024 04:57 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBKentucky basketball failed to get it done on the road... and they failed in heartbreaking fashion. On todays' episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe recaps the Kentucky Wildcats' 75-74 loss to the LSU Tigers. It was a buzzer-beating layup from Tyrell Ward after Rob Dillingham had an amazing second half and Adou Thiero blocked what was going to be a game-saving shot, but LSU basketball still overcame adversity and powered through with help from Ward and Jordan Wright. Kentucky lacked phys...
Kentucky vs LSU basketball preview: Who can gut this one out better?
February 20, 2024 23:54 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBKentucky basketball has another tough road test ahead against the LSU Tigers. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe previews Kentucky vs LSU basketball. The Tigers are coming off of a big win against South Carolina, and are looking to kill the Kentucky Wildcats' momentum. Dawe dives into what the Tigers do well: It's a good offense led by Jalen Cook and Jordan Wright. Wright has given UK major issues in the past and could be a problem against Adou Thiero. Dawe also breaks dow...
Kentucky basketball is going to close out the season strong
February 19, 2024 21:23 - 31 minutes - 29 MBKentucky basketball is going to close out the season strongly. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe explains why he believes the Kentucky Wildcats are going to close out the season strongly. John Calipari may have finally gotten his team to play actual defense. Ugonna Onyenso has proven to be an anchor defensively for two games now - if he, alongside the rest of the team, can keep it up, they will win most if not all of their games to close out the regular season. Players li...
Kentucky vs Auburn recap: A MASSIVE victory for the Wildcats
February 18, 2024 03:36 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBKentucky basketball just picked up a very big win against the Auburn Tigers. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe recaps Kentucky vs Auburn basketball. The Wildcats stepped up and played their best defensive game of the season, hands down. Ugonna Onyenso and Antonio Reeves were monsters. The Wildcats played physical, hard-nosed basketball and showed the college basketball world they can beat anyone if they play well. John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats have an interesti...
Kentucky vs Auburn basketball preview: Does UK have enough firepower?
February 16, 2024 23:46 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBKentucky basketball has a tough matchup this weekend against Auburn basketball. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe previews Kentucky vs Auburn basketball. The Auburn Tigers are one of the best teams in the SEC and are coming off of one of the largest wins in program history. Does John Calipari's squad have what it takes to go on the road and beat the Tigers? Dawe dives into the matchup, breaking down Auburn's powerful frontcourt in Johni Broome and Jaylin Williams, and sha...
Why isn't Zvonimir Ivisic playing for Kentucky basketball?
February 15, 2024 21:09 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBWhy hasn't Zvonimir Ivisic played much for Kentucky basketball? On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses Zvonimir Ivisc's playing time since his college debut. He hasn't had the impact that many thought he would after an impressive performance against Georgia. Dawe speculates over why John Calipari isn't giving him more time, then explains what Coach Calipari has been saying about shortening the Kentucky Wildcats' rotation. Speaking of Coach Cal, he believes this team...
Kentucky vs Ole Miss basketball recap: The Wildcats played some real defense
February 14, 2024 05:03 - 17 minutes - 16 MBKentucky basketball played some real defense against the Ole Miss Rebels. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe recaps Kentucky vs Ole Miss basketball. The Kentucky Wildcats found a way to play some legitimate, hard-nosed defense lead by Ugonna Onyenso, who finished with 10 blocks on the night. This may be one of Kentucky's better wins of the season, with not only a solid defense to boot, but an efficient offense that was outshot by Ole Miss but still hit at a higher clip. Co...
Kentucky vs Ole Miss basketball preview: A must-win for the Cats
February 13, 2024 15:10 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThe Kentucky Wildcats must win this game against the Ole Miss Rebels. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe previews Kentucky basketball vs Ole Miss. The Rebels are a solid team with some even better offensive players. Dawe breaks down the matchup, what Ole Miss does well, and how they could cause issues for Kentucky basketball. Do the Wildcats have the guards to keep up with the Rebels on defense? How important is rebounding in this one? Dawe shares his thoughts and gives hi...
Kentucky vs Gonzaga basketball recap: More questions for UK following another loss
February 11, 2024 00:32 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBKentucky basketball has lost their third straight game. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe recaps Kentucky vs Gonzaga basketball. The Wildcats gave up everything they possibly could in the paint to Ben Gregg and Graham Ike, and it cost them. What is the issue here? Dawe breaks down the lack of physicality, the inept play from the frontcourt, and the questionable decision making to leave Rob Dillingham out of the game for the crucial stretches late. Dawe also addresses the...
Kentucky basketball vs Gonzaga preview: A fun non-con matchup in February?
February 09, 2024 22:03 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBKentucky basketball has a very interesting matchup this weekend... against the Gonzaga Bulldogs? On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe previews Kentucky vs Gonzaga basketball with Andy Patton of the Locked On Zags podcast. The Wildcats host the Bulldogs in an extremely uncharacteristic non-conference matchup smack in the middle of February. The guys break down the storylines for Mark Few and Gonzaga - their tumultuous season, their stars Graham Ike, Ryan Nembhard and Ben Greg...
Kentucky basketball vs Vanderbilt recap: Wildcats offense goes nuclear
February 07, 2024 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBThe Kentucky Wildcats got out and ran against the Vanderbilt Commodores. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe recaps Kentucky vs Vanderbilt basketball. Antonio Reeves and Rob Dillingham put on another clinic, combining for 44 points and leading Kentucky basketball's 109-point total. The defense looked better, the offense exploded, and four guys that don't get involved a ton - Zvonimir Ivisic, Aaron Bradshaw, Justin Edwards and Jordan Burks - all looked excellent. John Cali...
Kentucky vs Vanderbilt basketball preview: UK needs this one
February 06, 2024 19:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBKentucky basketball needs this win over the Vanderbilt Commodores. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe previews Kentucky vs Vanderbilt basketball. The Commodores are the worst team in the SEC, and should be easily dispatched. Dawe breaks down the matchups between lead guards, discusses the weaknesses of Vanderbilt's offense, and explains why not only Kentucky should win the game, but what should happen if they lose. John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats need this one. S...
Kentucky basketball can STILL win the NCAA tournament
February 05, 2024 22:37 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBKentucky basketball can still win the NCAA tournament despite losing some momentum. The Kentucky Wildcats have lost three out of their last four games and are coming off of an embarrassing home loss to the Tennessee Volunteers. Things are starting to look tough for John Calipari and Kentucky, but things are not as bad as they seem. Lance Dawe compares the Kentucky Wildcats to a Final Four team from a season ago - the Miami Hurricanes - who struggled on defense but put together a great NCAA ...
Kentucky vs Tennessee basketball recap: Wildcats defense an issue again in loss
February 04, 2024 04:52 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThe Kentucky Wildcats cannot find a way to get stops consistently. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe recaps Kentucky vs Tennessee basketball. The Wildcats have now lost three out of their last four games and may have one of their worst defenses in their storied history. Dawe breaks down the emotions, the thoughts, and the frustrations of the fanbase over the last year and reflects - are things as bad as they seem? Can Kentucky basketball actually pull out of this? Can the...
Kentucky vs Tennessee basketball preview: The biggest SEC game of the season!
February 02, 2024 23:22 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBKentucky basketball has a massive contest against the Tennessee Volunteers looming ahead. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe previews Kentucky vs Tennessee basketball. The Volunteers are one of the most well-rounded teams in the nation, and provide a stiff test for the Kentucky Wildcats, who are coming off of a loss against the Florida Gators. Dawe breaks down the strengths of the Vols; the defense has been stifling all season long and the numbers believe it may be the be...
Kentucky vs Florida basketball recap: A missed opportunity
February 01, 2024 21:07 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBKentucky basketball missed a big opportunity last night against the Florida Gators. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe recaps Kentucky vs Florida basketball. The Wildcats could not hold down Walter Clayton Jr and Zyon Pullin, who went off and pushed the game to overtime. Dawe breaks down the mistakes, the miscues, and where UK should move from here. Can John Calipari make this into a good season for Kentucky basketball? Or is this just another season of wasted roster talen...
Kentucky basketball vs Florida preview: Wildcats feel better second time around
January 31, 2024 00:41 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBThe Kentucky Wildcats are facing off against the Florida Gators for the second time. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe previews Kentucky vs Florida basketball. The Wildcats are coming into the game off of a tough win at Arkansas. The Gators are also coming in strong, having won three-straight SEC games. How will the second contest between these two teams go down? Dawe breaks down what has happened for Florida since they played UK and highlights their strong performers, su...
Kentucky basketball vs Arkansas preview: Struggling Hogs host Cats
January 27, 2024 02:55 - 17 minutes - 16 MBKentucky basketball faces off against one of the weaker teams in the SEC in one of the strongest home environments in the country. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe previews Kentucky Wildcats vs Arkansas Razorbacks. The Wildcats are coming off of a thumping at the hands of South Carolina and need to regroup. Arkansas has started off conference play 1-5 and is really struggling to put things together on the defensive end. Dawe breaks down what the Hogs do well on both ends...
Why hasn't Justin Edwards lived up to the hype?
January 25, 2024 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBWhy hasn't Justin Edwards lived up to the hype for Kentucky basketball? On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses Justin Edwards' first half of the season for the Kentucky Wildcats. He's struggled mightily on offense and has not looked like the No. 1 overall pick that he was projected to be just months ago. Why has he struggled? Can it be fixed? Should John Calipari and Kentucky turn elsewhere if Edwards continues to play the way he has? Dawe also talks about something...
Should Kentucky basketball run the platoon again?
January 25, 2024 00:46 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBKentucky basketball seems to have some issues with their rotation. Should they run the platoon again? On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses what Kentucky basketball should do with their rotation. The Wildcats had some problems with the rotation against South Carolina, and exited the game with questions. How should UK use Zvonimir Ivisic? Can Kentucky make changes with their backcourt? Should Reed Sheppard be starting at point guard? Dawe speculates over what Kentuc...