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Kentucky cracks Dick Vitale’s Sweet 16 teams for 2024-25 season
College hoops have changed immensely over the last decade. Unlike John Calipari’s extraordinarily stacked rosters, lots of young talent doesn’t always come out on top these days.
The Kentucky Wildcats showed that last season, being a first-round exit despite having two top-10 picks on their team. Kentucky is retooled behind former BYU head coach Mark Pope and has a slew of experienced players, including former BYU standout Jaxson Robinson.
For many early top-25 polls, those additions did little for Kentucky, but Dick Vitale, one of the most high-profile names in the sport, recently released his Sweet 16 teams, and the Cats were among them.
Pope’s squad came in at No. 15, and Vitale let everyone know of Kentucky’s recent struggles and what a Sweet 16 appearance would mean for the program.
“With no Sweet 16 appearances since 2019, the Wildcats are looking to make a huge jump with new coach Mark Pope. With nine transfers and three freshmen, the Wildcats need time to mesh and gain confidence but should be primed come March,” Vitale wrote.
Of note, Calipari’s new-look Arkansas Razorbacks came in at No. 13. Kansas was No. 1, while Alabama, Gonzaga, Duke, and Auburn were in the top 10.
As Vitale noted, there will more than likely be some growing pains for this Cats team. There are many defensive-minded players, so the late addition of Robinson was a huge get for the Cats. He will provide scoring, but it still may be an upward battle to generate buckets consistently.
The defense and length are certainly there. Their schedule will be among the toughest in the sport, so they’ll be battled-tested come March.
Regardless, the Cats, if anything, will be a wild card in the coming season, and given the personnel on their roster, they should be able to churn out a solid year under Pope.
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Kentucky Lottery Cash Ball, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for May 9, 2026
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Body found in Ohio River in northeast Kentucky ID’d as Columbus man
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Authorities said a body recovered May 4 from the Ohio River in northeast Kentucky has been identified as a Columbus man, Dispatch news partner NBC4/WMCH-TV reported.
Lewis County Sheriff Johnny Bivens said the body has been identified as Jason D. Frisbie, 38, of Columbus. Bivens said authorities in Kentucky worked with Ohio officials to identify Frisbie this week.
Bivens said Lewis County took a call around 4:30 p.m. May 4 about a body in the river in Vanceburg, Kentucky, a few miles south of Ohio’s Shawnee State Park. Bivens said responding agencies took the body to the Kentucky State Medical Examiner’s Office.
Lewis County authorities asked for public help identifying the body. On May 9, Bivens confirmed Frisbie’s identity after working with Ohio officials and local responders.
Bivens said the death remains under investigation, and authorities did not offer information about a suspected cause.
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Two ‘dangerous’ inmates escape Kentucky detention center, sparking multi-agency manhunt across region
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Two inmates described as “dangerous” escaped Friday evening from a Kentucky detention center, prompting a multi-agency manhunt, police said.
The Morehead Police Department warned the surrounding community that two inmates had “walked away” from the Rowan County Detention Center.
Investigators said multiple law enforcement agencies are actively searching for the escapees, with Kentucky State Police leading the investigation.
“These inmates should be considered dangerous,” police said, warning the community not to approach anyone suspicious or unfamiliar.
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Two inmates described as “dangerous” escaped from a Kentucky detention center, prompting a multi-agency manhunt. (Morehead Police Department)
One of the inmates was identified as Michael Fogleman, 29, who is described as 6 feet tall and 188 pounds.
He has short or closely shaved hair and a short beard along his jawline and chin, according to police.
The second inmate was identified as James Smallwood, 52, who is listed at 6 feet 1 inch tall and about 215 pounds.
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Michael Fogleman, 29, is one of two inmates who escaped from a Kentucky detention center, police said. (Morehead Police Department)
He is described as having a medium to stocky build with gray facial hair around the mouth and chin area.
Smallwood was last seen wearing a white shirt and blue jeans and possibly a hat, police said.
James Smallwood, 52, is one of two inmates on the run after escaping from a Kentucky jail, authorities said. (Morehead Police Department)
Authorities urged residents to remain vigilant and call 911 immediately if they see anything suspicious or have information about the escapees.
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Law enforcement agencies are searching for two escaped inmates in Kentucky, authorities said. (Silas Walker/Lexington Herald-Leader/Tribune News Service)
Investigators said they will provide more information as it becomes available.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Kentucky State Police and Rowan County Detention Center for comment.
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