Locked On Kentucky - Daily Podcast On Kentucky Wildcats Football & Basketball
1,030 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months 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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Episodes
Memphis; McCarty; & UK football
January 23, 2020 05:17 - 36 minutes - 33 MBMemphis was supposed to be the new challenger after securing the nation's No. 1 recruiting class under Penny Hardaway. Following a 40-point loss to unranked Tulsa Wednesday, the shine on Penny is quickly fading. Former Kentucky Wildcat Walter McCarty, who led Evansville to a huge upset over UK in November, was fired as the Purple Aces head coach Tuesday. On Wednesday, his attorney released a letter in which McCarty claims innocence. Finally, some UK football nuggets from recruiting to Phil H...
Hagans shines again when Georgia's on his mind, Cats sweep Dogs
January 22, 2020 06:37 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBAshton Hagans had another exceptional performance against his home-state school, and Kentucky beat Georgia Tuesday night to sweep the regular-season series with the Bulldogs. Immanuel Quickley locked down UGA's projected No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick, Anthony Edwards. Nick Richards continued his dominant play in the post. And the Wildcats got the most they have thus far in SEC play from the four spot with significant contributions from E.J. Montgomery and Keion Brooks. Johnny Juzang also prov...
Can Kentucky play to its standard against Georgia?
January 21, 2020 05:13 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBKentucky proved against Arkansas it can rise to the challenge, but how will the team respond after that win when Georgia visits Rupp Arena Tuesday? Will the Wildcats play to their standards or play down to the competition? That's the test against the Bulldogs. Also, zone defense worked wonders against the Razorbacks. Why it should be an option more often for this team moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Payne, Barbee provide players strategy to put down Hogs after Cal gets tossed
January 20, 2020 05:05 - 36 minutes - 29.2 MBKentucky lets an 11-point second-half lead slip away, then John Calipari gets ejected, but the Wildcats respond with a run to pick up a resume-building win at Arkansas. Tyrese Maxey, Immanuel Quickley, Ashton Hagans, Nick Richards and Keion Brooks all came up big in the victory. Also, assistant coaches Kenny Payne and Tony Barbee gave the players a winning formula to finish the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Hogs are loaded for bear; Rupp Arena's name really doesn't change
January 17, 2020 05:09 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBKentucky visits a sold-out Bud Walton Arena Saturday. Arkansas has pulled out all the stops - including a new uniform just for this game. We discuss the Razorbacks' advantages in the this matchup and where the Wildcats have the edge. It was announced Thursday that Rupp Arena will now be known as Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. What the deal means for UK Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cats take a bad loss at South Carolina. What went wrong?
January 16, 2020 05:03 - 30 minutes - 28 MBKentucky blew a 14-point second-half lead and lose to South Carolina in Columbia. We discuss what contributed to it and why it's such a bad loss for the Wildcats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year chatter, chaos continues in college basketball & Kenny Payne's insights
January 15, 2020 05:11 - 37 minutes - 30.5 MBWe discuss how we voted for the Lexington Herald-Leader's Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year and how much vitriol it inspires on social media. Another week of college basketball has brought us another upset of a highly-ranked team Tuesday night. UK assistant coach Kenny Payne provides insights into how the staff is managing the expectations and egos of Kahlil Whitney, E.J. Montgomery, Nick Richards and Ashton Hagans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What a difference a QB can make & this Gamecocks team UK faces Wednesday isn't very good
January 14, 2020 07:09 - 32 minutes - 26.3 MBWe saw what a guy like Joe Burrow can do for a program, leading LSU to a national championship Monday night. Kentucky has Terry Wilson back at QB next season, and the future beyond Wilson is Beau Allen and/or Joey Gatewood. What kind of transformation could Kentucky see with those guys? Plus, the UK men's basketball team meets an offensively-challenged South Carolina squad Wednesday in Columbia. We explain why the Cats shouldn't struggle against the Gamecocks. Learn more about your ad choic...
Kentucky's defense, Quickley's hot hand turn back the Tide & a peak around the SEC, college basketball
January 13, 2020 05:48 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBKentucky held Alabama to a season low in both three-point shooting percentage and total points. John Calipari explained, that was the plan. Immanuel Quickley is too hot to touch right now. Ashton Hagans nearly notches triple-double. Nick Richards posts another double-double. And is E.J. Montgomery starting to let himself play more freely? We also discuss the weekend that was in the SEC and college basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rhyne Howard ties UK scoring record & a former Wildcat returning to coach D-line
January 10, 2020 05:39 - 34 minutes - 27.5 MBKentucky's Rhyne Howard scored a school-record tying 43 points in a road win over Alabama Thursday night. Former Wildcat Quade Green has been ruled ineligible at Washington. UK running back A.J. Rose announces he's returning for his senior season. UK football alum Anwar Stewart reportedly returning to fill the defensive line coach vacancy on Mark Stoops' staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Looking ahead to 'Bama, Beetle Bolden & Bam, Herro dominate in Indy
January 09, 2020 06:54 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBKentucky's next opponent, Alabama, whipped Mississippi State Wednesday night. Former Covington Holmes standout James "Beetle" Bolden, who transferred from West Virginia to Alabama, chipped in 11 points for the Tide. We revisit the epic showdown between Bolden and former Wildcat Dominique Hawkins from the 2013 Sweet 16 state tournament. Also, Dan went to Indy to see the Heat and the Pacers, in which ex-Kentucky stars Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro put on a show. Learn more about your ad choices...
Maxey, 'Nick and Quick' lead UK to road win over Georgia
January 08, 2020 14:45 - 33 minutes - 26.5 MBTyrese Maxey was impressive once again, outplaying fellow freshman and top NBA prospect Anthony Edwards, in Kentucky's win at Georgia Tuesday. Also, for the third straight game, Nick Richards and Immanuel Quickley contributed in a big way. And coming off a sprained ankle, Ashton Hagans returned to his home state and continued his consistent play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who will it be, Hagans or Maxey vs. UGA's Edwards in UK's first true road game?
January 07, 2020 05:02 - 36 minutes - 28.9 MBWill Ashton Hagans be ready to go against Georgia following a sprained ankle Saturday in Kentucky's win over Missouri? If Hagans goes but isn't 100 percent, does Tyrese Maxey guard Georgia freshman sensation Anthony Edwards? The Bulldogs are coming off the biggest win of the Tom Crean era and returning home to provide the Wildcats their first real road game of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
See, what had happened was ... (also, quick takes on UK win over Mizzou & next game at UGA)
January 06, 2020 05:05 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBExplanation of why you didn't get a podcast from us last Thursday and Friday and why this one is so short. All will be right again this week. Three things from UK's win over Mizzou worth noting: Nick Richards, Immanuel Quickley and Ashton Hagans. Three things looking ahead to UK's trip to UGA Tuesday: Rayshawn Hammonds, Anthony Edwards and Dawgs have learned how to finish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bowden's legendary performance leads UK to Belk Bowl victory
January 01, 2020 08:28 - 38 minutes - 30.7 MBLynn Bowden runs wild against Virginia Tech and puts the team on his back to carry them to back-to-back bowl wins. Where does this put him in terms of all-time Kentucky greats? Discussion on the pre-game punch by Bowden that ESPN's cameras caught. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hokies' players done made Bowden mad & what if Stoops stays at UK longterm
December 31, 2019 05:04 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MBDetails on the incident at the Charlotte Motor Speedway involving Kentucky and Virginia Tech players that's led to Lynn Bowden being salty, extra motivated to beat the Hokies in the Belk Bowl. Also, answers from Bowden, Logan Stenberg and Mark Stoops about the possibility of the coach remaining at Kentucky longterm - the way Frank Beamer had at Virginia Tech. What would that look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Nick Richards Kentucky must have emerges in win over Louisville
December 30, 2019 07:29 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBKentucky beats No. 3 Louisville in overtime for a much-needed win, but also got a much-needed effort from Nick Richards. Tyrese Maxey's career-high 27 points might be the headline. Immanuel Quickley's career-high 18 points and defense was also a major factor. But Richards' performance against the best front court he's faced all season was perhaps the biggest development of the season thus far for Kentucky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We feel confident UK beats Louisville & Calipari's Christmas spirit
December 27, 2019 06:55 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBWe explain our reasons why Kentucky will beat Louisville Saturday. Kyle was embedded with Kentucky basketball for its annual Christmas charity event - the only media member who was granted access to it. He relays the Christmas spirit he witnessed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UK's Vegas trip comes up a loser, but a wildcard emerges
December 23, 2019 05:43 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBKentucky went oh-for-two in Las Vegas with losses to Ohio State and Utah. There were a few positives, the biggest being Nate Sestina's new role as the Wildcats' sniper. We discuss the poor shooting of the rest of the team and the deficiencies in UK's post play.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What went wrong against Utah, can it be fixed and can these Cats beat the Buckeyes
December 20, 2019 05:05 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBExamining Kentucky's loss to Utah and discussing some solutions, and symptoms. Next, the Wildcats take on Ohio State. Where the Buckeyes are strong, UK is weak. We take a look at the matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After this Kentucky football signing class (not done yet), go ahead, dream big
December 19, 2019 03:21 - 33 minutes - 31 MBWith the quality of players Kentucky signed on the first day of the early signing period Wednesday, there's reason to believe UK can compete for the SEC East title in the years ahead. We discuss what makes this class so significant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Size matters in the SEC and UK football has it in this signing class; UK basketball in Vegas and so is Bill Walton
December 18, 2019 05:49 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBKentucky lands commitments from a pair of four-star offensive lineman on the eve of the early national signing period. The Wildcats expect to sign eight linemen in total offensively and defensively; they're all very large human beings. The Kentucky basketball team takes on Utah late Wednesday night in Las Vegas. A review of what John Calipari said ahead of this game. Also, Bill Walton will be on the TV broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lots of movement in latest AP poll, NET rankings debut & UK football has first-team All-Americans, again
December 17, 2019 05:05 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBThe AP Top 25 has a new number one for the fifth time this season, which is historic. We discuss several of the climbs and descents in the latest AP poll. The NCAA released the NET rankings for the first time this season and UK was way down the list. Kentucky football had multiple players selected to the AP All-America first team for the second year in a row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ohio State falls, the rise of Keion Brooks & other takeaways from UK's win over Georgia Tech
December 16, 2019 05:14 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBPreviously unbeaten and third-ranked Ohio State - UK's upcoming opponent in Las Vegas Saturday - lost at Minnesota Sunday. Our takeaways from Kentucky's win over Georgia Tech: Ashton Hagans continues to impress, the three-guard lineup, Keion Brooks has emerged and John Calipari won't allow Nick Richards to just be good enough. We also discuss the Kentucky women's basketball team's loss to Louisville, which actually showed these Wildcats are contenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
UK's Duffy wins Ray Guy Award, UK-UofL women's hoops showdown this weekend & Calipari the politician
December 13, 2019 05:02 - 32 minutes - 25.7 MBKentucky punter Max Duffy won the Ray Guy Award. Kentucky hosts Louisville at Rupp Arena Sunday in women's hoops. Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner tells the Herald-Leader that he believes John Calipari will run for office when he retires from basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bowden takes home Hornung hardware & a familiar sharpshooter returns to Rupp Saturday
December 12, 2019 05:15 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBKentucky's Lynn Bowden is the winner of the Paul Hornung Award for college football's most versatile player. You don't realize how big of a deal that is until you start taking a look at the past winners. An opposing player who dropped 35 points on the Wildcats in Rupp Arena last season returns with a different team. Why it's unlikely he puts on an encore performance. Plus, we discuss where Johnny Juzang and Kahlil Whitney are right now in their progression and where we see them being. Learn...
UK football assistant leaving, offensive line gets snubbed & No. 1 Louisville exposed
December 11, 2019 05:01 - 32 minutes - 26.3 MBKentucky special teams coordinator and defensive backs coach Dean Hood is reportedly leaving to become the next head coach at Murray State. Kentucky does not make the list of four finalists for the Joe Moore Award, which goes to the college football's top offensive line. No. 1 ranked Louisville shows back-court vulnerability in loss to Texas Tech Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bowden will play one more game at UK & a seven-foot Filipino star visits UK
December 10, 2019 05:05 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBLynn Bowden announces he's leaving UK to enter NFL Draft but will play in the Belk Bowl. UK football lands four spots on AP All-SEC first team. Longtime Virginia Tech defensive line coach says he's leaving the program - doesn't specify reason - and won't coach in the Belk Bowl. SEC football vacancies have been filled at Arkansas, Missouri and Ole Miss. And Filipino basketball sensation, Kai Sotto, who recently relocated to Atlanta, took an unofficial visit to UK Monday - and live tweeted it....
UK Belk Bowl bound (after some Gator Bowl confusion); EJ, Nick and Ashton lead the way against FDU; Herro & AD go off!
December 09, 2019 05:38 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBKentucky is headed to the Belk Bowl in Charlotte to play Virginia Tech, but that selection didn't come without some drama involving Tennessee. E.J. Montgomery had a career-high vs. Fairleigh Dickinson, Nick Richards had another double-double and Ashton Hagans also had a double-double in points and assists. However, John Calipari was still very critical of Montgomery and Richards in his postgame comments. Also, Tyler Herro with the most amazing game yet of his young NBA career and Anthony Dav...
UK lands big-time QB transfer, three-year basketball series with Michigan & reaction to Cal's comments
December 06, 2019 05:51 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBKentucky gets Auburn QB transfer Joey Gatewood, who was a top 50 player coming out of high school. UK basketball announces a three-year series with Michigan beginning next season in London followed by a home-and-home. John Calipari had a meaty meeting with the media Thursday resulting in several nuggets worthy of discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kentucky's impressive rushing numbers deserve more attention & the wacky world of college basketball continues
December 05, 2019 04:59 - 30 minutes - 24.2 MBKentucky football put up crazy rushing numbers this season. We shine the light on a few that flew under the radar, like how UK's performance against Georgia stands alone. A Lexington receiver tweets about becoming a Wildcat. And college basketball is so hard to figure out right now. What we do know is seemingly no one is safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UK bowl projections change, Cats coaches burning up recruiting trail & No. 1 Cards look the part
December 04, 2019 05:01 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWith Alabama and Auburn outside the top 10 in the new College Football Playoff Rankings, that changes Kentucky's bowl trajectory a bit. We'll discuss how and what the new most likely landing spot is for the Wildcats. Fresh off the route of Louisville, Kentucky's football coaches are traversing the state and beyond to finish up the recruiting class as the early signing period approaches on Dec. 18. And college basketball's new No. 1, Louisville, didn't disappoint against No. 4 Michigan. UK ha...
Importance of Montgomery's emergence & UK football bowl projections
December 03, 2019 05:01 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBKentucky's E.J. Montgomery had his best game of the season so far against UAB last Friday. We discuss the significance of his performance, as well as the consistency of Ashton Hagans and Nick Richards. And where is UK football likely to end up playing its bowl game? We go through the projections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lynn Bowden cements his status as a Kentucky legend in route of Louisville
December 02, 2019 05:42 - 39 minutesKentucky quarterback Lynn Bowden had a performance for the ages in a 45-13 win over Louisville to cap a record-breaking season. We discuss the historic accomplishments of not only Bowden, but UK's rushing attack. Also, the Kentucky defense finishes the regular season with some impressive rankings, as well. And Louisville coach Scott Satterfield was really complaining about "L's down?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lynn Bowden cements his status as a Kentucky legend in route of Louisville
December 02, 2019 05:42 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBKentucky quarterback Lynn Bowden had a performance for the ages in a 45-13 win over Louisville to cap a record-breaking season. We discuss the historic accomplishments of not only Bowden, but UK's rushing attack. Also, the Kentucky defense finishes the regular season with some impressive rankings, as well. And Louisville coach Scott Satterfield was really complaining about "L's down?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Governor's Cup predictions and Black Friday traditions
November 29, 2019 05:01 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MBWe discuss a few over/under predictions for the Kentucky vs. Louisville Governor's Cup football rivalry. We also talk about how we see the game playing out, including final score. And what do we do on Black Friday? Kyle reveals he was once suckered by a Black Friday deal that was too good to be true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Sestina's injury changes UK in the weeks ahead & unpopular Thanksgiving food takes
November 28, 2019 04:25 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBHappy Thanksgiving! We hope you have a wonderful holiday. One Kentucky basketball player has something he may not be so thankful for - Nate Sestina suffered a fractured left wrist in practice. The grad transfer forward will miss three to four weeks, UK said. John Calipari went into a little detail on how UK will play without him. Also, with it being turkey day, we discuss which foods we dislike the most that are popular at the Thanksgiving table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
'We will win', says one Wildcat; Cards coach explains why UK's so difficult to defend & UK NBA is taking over
November 27, 2019 08:05 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBOne Kentucky player proclaims victory over the Cards. Louisville coach Scott Satterfield provides the best explanation yet on why UK's rushing attack is a challenge to stop. And it's hard to believe just where UofL ranks in plays of 40 or more yards vs. where UK ranks in fewest plays allowed of 40 or more yards. Plus, a few former Wildcats in the NBA are proving to be among the best in the league, but a couple of those names are a bit surprising. Find out who. Learn more about your ad choic...
Governor's Cup: Insight into the Cards
November 26, 2019 03:57 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBKentucky and Louisville meet in the renewal of the Governor's Cup rivalry. Learn more about the Cardinals' strengths and weaknesses and what UK will need to do to win. Which team's strengths will win out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UK dominates FCS school like they should, Stoops is staying, Bowden's chirping at the Cards & Cal's Cats cruise past Lamar
November 25, 2019 04:45 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBKentucky whips UT-Martin 50-7, the way an SEC school should against an FCS opponent, which hasn't always been that case with the Wildcats. Head coach Mark Stoops responds to report about him meeting with Florida State. Lynn Bowden won't say "Louisville" and makes sure you know not to say it to him either. Also, why was Kash Daniel not in uniform for the second half if he's not injured? And the basketball Cats used a 20-nothing run fueled by four triples from Tyrese Maxey to handle Lamar. Nic...
UK football predictions and Lynn Bowden's legend grows
November 22, 2019 04:01 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBPredictions for the Kentucky vs. UT-Martin football game with some over/under prognostications. We discuss a little UK basketball ahead of the Mount St. Mary's game Friday. Plus, an old Lynn Bowden high school highlight suddenly goes viral. And how likely is Bowden to return to UK for another season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UK's No. 1 class gives Calipari something he's been missing; UK won't struggle with UT-Martin, will they?
November 21, 2019 06:38 - 35 minutes - 33 MBKentucky secures No. 1 recruiting class, signing six players, and one of them provides something John Calipari hasn't had in recent years. One year after Josh Allen, Kentucky has one of the top three leaders in sacks in the SEC. UK football's had its struggles against FCS opponents, as recently as two seasons ago. One Wildcat says expect total domination against UT-Martin Saturday. How rare is it for UK to have a winning football season following one with nine or more wins? And the news on J...
Dontaie Allen close to returning, Coach Cal's boy goes off & a couple big admissions by Eddie Gran
November 20, 2019 05:29 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBSocial media reveals Kentucky freshman Dontaie Allen is close to fully participating in practice. Brad Calipari has a breakout game for Detroit Mercy. UK offensive coordinator Eddie Gran let's us inside his thinking on QB Sawyer Smith and how difficult this season has been to adjust to the injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kentucky avoids disaster and survives Utah Valley
November 19, 2019 06:28 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBKentucky had only a one-point lead with about three-and-a-half minutes to go against visiting Utah Valley at Rupp Arena Monday night, but was able to hold on to win. What went well for the Cats and what continues to go wrong? Dan and Kyle discuss the game and reaction to post-game comments from John Calipari and UK's players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UK crushes Vandy, Calipari secures No. 1 class & don't try expired Coke
November 18, 2019 04:13 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBKentucky's dominant victory over Vandy had some important moments for the team, such as Lynn Bowden being able to run the two-minute offense. Running backs Chris Rodriguez and Kavosiey Smoke both had career performances. The defense continues to perform beyond what was expected this season. On the basketball side, a week that began with one of the biggest upsets in UK history ends with John Calipari almost as surprisingly adding a couple recruits to take the class to No. 1. Coach Cal spoke S...
Vanderbilt's worse than you thought and Bowden the basketball player
November 15, 2019 03:50 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBThe numbers on Vanderbilt's offense and defense are some of the worst we've seen. Our predictions on rushing yards for the Commodores, rushing yards for Lynn Bowden, sacks by Kentucky and final score of Saturday's 3:30 ET game between UK and Vanderbilt. Bowden is among four finalist for the Hornung Award. Is he the leader for that award? Bowden tweets at Calipari about missing basketball. What does it mean!? UK adds three signees to its 2020 basketball class. And the James Wiseman situation ...
We're a little bit country ahead of highly-favored UK's trip to Vandy
November 14, 2019 03:08 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBKentucky opened as an eight-point favorite over Vanderbilt but that's now up to 10 points. Why the Wildcats should be able to take care of business. We also discuss the Kentucky stable of running backs and that Chris Rodriguez, we learned, is a country music fan. Kyle and Dan reminisce on country music. Lastly, who's signed and expected to sign in the early signing period, and who's still out there for Kentucky basketball's 2020 class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Walter McCarty had an ace up his sleeve for No. 1 Kentucky
November 13, 2019 06:32 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBFormer Kentucky Wildcat Walter McCarty brought his Evansville Purple Aces to Rupp Arena Tuesday night and handed No. 1 Kentucky a 67-64 loss. It marks the first time UK has lost at home to an unranked, nonconference opponent as the No. 1 ranked team in the AP poll. What are the major concerns for the Wildcats? Ashton Hagans' health? Nick Richards' quick regression? Turnovers? Offensive identity? We discuss all of the above. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UK's No. 1 but with one dissenting opinion and Stoops defends offense
November 12, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBKentucky is the new No. 1 in the AP poll, receiving all but one first-place vote. Who doesn't agree? We discuss the lone dissenter's reasons. Defense is a big reason why UK's atop the poll. What's happening to make the Wildcats so strong defensively this early? Kyle has a new tool at his disposal that allows him to see defensive evaluations of each individual Kentucky player - the same tool the coaches use. Mark Stoops met with the media Monday and began by defending the way his team is pla...
Missing Benny Snell, is this Nick Richards & who's the new guy?
November 11, 2019 04:28 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBFollowing Kentucky's loss to Tennessee, it's painfully obvious how much the Wildcats miss Benny Snell. Short-yardage situations have been UK's Achilles heel this season, which was magnified on the final possession against the Vols. Needing just a yard to score the go-ahead touchdown, Kentucky failed on third and goal from the one-yard line and again on fourth and goal from the two. The Cats built a 13-nothing first quarter lead, then never scored again. They blew a double-digit lead against ...