Good morning, BBN! I don’t know what the climate is like round you, however I woke as much as a winter wonderland right here in Southern Indiana. The grass is roofed in snow and the flurries are steadily coming down. Whereas it’s very fairly, I wasn’t fairly prepared for this. I hoped that Fall may cling on for a couple of extra weeks however, alas, right here we’re with winter firmly making its debut. My youngsters are already out enjoying within the snow.
The Kentucky Wildcats are attempting to get two wins in a row and transfer to 7-3 right this moment in opposition to the Vanderbilt Commodores. The win final week in opposition to Missouri was sloppy but satisfying. The Cats must, as soon as once more, deal with enterprise however look higher within the course of. I’d prefer to see a clear, turnover free efficiency by the Cats as Georgia looms forward.
Vandy is a beat up staff with a number of gamers out because of the flu. This shouldn’t be a contest for the Cats right this moment so model factors and never getting injured are the focal factors right here. There are nonetheless two huge video games left on the schedule so clear soccer is a should going ahead nevertheless it’s exhausting to purchase into believing in it since we haven’t seen all of it season.
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Had a good time with the McGuire household final evening. They’re nice individuals and needed me to remember to thank everybody for his or her kindness, particularly Sue Kinneer, who was the one who posted the image of Michael initially! pic.twitter.com/5Y0p8uQKRv
Liked watching Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe on the bench tonight with freshman middle Ugonna Onyenso. Oscar is consistently sharing pointers with him, and the younger huge man is all the time wanting to soak it up. It is exhibiting up on the court docket, too. #BBNpic.twitter.com/Oh2I1gatZS
Oscar Tshibwe could also be out longer than we anticipated him to be however John Calipari lucked out when he added Ugonna Onyenso in August. He’s been the shock of the early season and he’s going to maintain getting higher.
Clear.
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Saturday predictions: Vandy at UK | Anchor of Gold- The oldsters over at our fellow SB Nation web site are bracing for an unpleasant soccer sport. I hope it’s ugly for them solely.
Cal updates the standing of Oscar Tshiebwe | Cats Pause- Many people thought that Oscar could be prepared for the common season after his minor knee surgical procedure. Then we anticipated him in opposition to Michigan State. Now the timeline is up within the air as Calipari talked “swelling” final evening. Thank goodness for Onyenso.
Daimion Collins again with the staff earlier than attending father’s funeral | Cats Pause- Collins returned to apply after the Cats defeated Howard on Monday. He’ll go away with John Calipari and Cason Wallace, Daimion’s cousin, right this moment to attend the funeral.
Sahvir Wheeler shines in his return to Kentucky | Cat’s Illustrated- The First Workforce All SEC guard made a blinding return final evening with 11 factors, 11 assists and solely two turnovers. Regarded like he didn’t miss a beat.
Kentucky’s three keys to victory in opposition to Vanderbilt | Vaught’s Views- These all make sense however I’d add this: don’t flip the ball over.
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Cats cruise previous Morehead State in Memorial | UK Athletics- Maddie Scherr, Blair Inexperienced and Robyn Benton led the cost within the 78-43 victory.
Japanese Kentucky coal honored because the “Y” at Kentucky sport | WDRB- They pulled out all of the stops for Mike McGuire and his household final evening at Rupp Enviornment. An superior ending to an superior story.
Week 10 in opposition to the unfold | CBS- Not quite a lot of huge time video games in opposition to prime 25 opponents this week. TCU vs. Texas is the most effective we’ve got. Hoping for a day of upsets to make this seemingly sleepy slate slightly extra thrilling.
Temple knocks off 16 Villanova | ESPN- The Owls stormed the court docket after the large upset. It’s the primary time they’ve beat the Wildcats since 2012.
Tom Brady doesn’t remorse popping out of quick retirement | Sporting Information- Good factor as a result of he gave up quite a lot of his private life for it.
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I’ll be on the air this afternoon after the Wildcats and the Commodores end up at Kroger Discipline this afternoon. We’ll take your calls and texts in addition to have Mark Stoops’ postgame press convention!
Now that the ink has dried and his signing with Kentucky has been made official, Jasper Johnson was finally able to be formally introduced to the Rupp Arena crowd during the Wildcats’ 87-68 win over Western Kentucky on Tuesday night.
Johnson, a class of 2025 five-star point guard born and raised in Lexington, sat courtside with his family to check out his future team in action against the Hilltoppers. During the second half, former Kentucky player Ravi Moss brought out the future Wildcat to midcourt where he was met with a chorus of cheers from the packed crowd of Big Blue Nationites.
After initially committing to Kentucky back in September, Johnson signed the necessary papers to play his college basketball at UK earlier this month. He’s been inside Rupp Arena plenty of times before over the years (and even played here with Woodford County as a sophomore), but never while wearing street clothes as the center of attention in front of over 20,000 screaming fans.
The smile says all you need to know.
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Johnson is one of three signees from Mark Pope‘s first recruiting class as Kentucky’s head coach, joining four-star center Malachi Moreno and four-star point guard Acaden Lewis. The 6-foot-4 guard is ranked No. 14 overall in the nation by the On3 Industry Ranking. He’s currently finishing up his high school career at Overtime Elite as a member of Rod Wave Elite (RWE).
Alongside Tay Kinney, a talented class of 2026 guard who is also from Kentucky and is being recruited by Pope, the two Bluegrass natives form arguably the deadliest backcourt duo in all of OTE. Through five games played this season, Johnson is averaging 19.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per outing while shooting 47.9 percent from the floor and 42.9 percent from deep.
This time next year, we’ll hopefully see him do the same thing in Kentucky blue and white.
Johnson family – Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Clara Strack scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Teonni Key had 16 points and 13 rebounds and No. 14 Kentucky defeated Arizona State 77-61 on Tuesday in the Music City Classic to remain unbeaten.
Kentucky nearly had four players with double-doubles as Georgia Amoore added 20 points and nine rebounds and Amelia Hassett had eight points and nine rebounds for the Wildcats (6-0), who shot 42% and scored 13 points off 14 Arizona State turnovers.
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Jalyn Brown scored 16 points and Nevaeh Parkinson added 12 points and nine rebounds for the Sun Devils (3-3). Arizona State shot just 30%.
The Sun Devils cut a 19-point deficit to 11 after three quarters but a 6-0 burst with baskets by Key, Amoore and Strack built the lead back to 15 midway through the fourth.
Kentucky led 42-23 at halftime after outscoring the Sun Devils 27-9 in the second quarter, scoring the first 13 points of the period with Struck putting in the final seven in the run. A couple ASU free throws later, the Wildcats went on an 11-2 run capped by a Hassett 3 and the lead was 20. Strack scored 14 points and Key 10 in the half.
The teams continue play in the Music City Classic on Wednesday with Kentucky playing No. 19 Illinois and Arizona State facing South Dakota.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Rivalry week has finally arrived. The Louisville and Kentucky football program are set to do battle once again, facing off in Lexington for the annual Battle for the Governor’s Cup.
Here are the depth charts for both the Cardinals and Wildcats:
Changes from Louisville’s Depth Chart vs. Pitt:
Quarterback
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9 Tyler Shough (6-5, 230, Gr.) 10 Pierce Clarkson (6-1, 190, R-Fr.) OR 15 Harrison Bailey (6-5, 230, R-Sr.) OR 12 Brady Allen (6-6, 220, R-So)
Running Back
25 Isaac Brown (5-9, 190, Fr.) 21 Donald Chaney Jr. (5-10, 210, R-Jr.) 26 Duke Watson (6-0, 180, Fr.) 22 Keyjuan Brown (5-10, 210, R-Fr.)
Wide Receiver
0 Chris Bell (6-2, 220, Jr.) 81 Cataurus Hicks (5-10, 180, R-Fr.)
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