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Kentucky vs Oakland Players to Watch – First Round
When the Kentucky Wildcats (23-9) and Oakland Golden Grizzlies (23-11) match up in the first round of the NCAA tournament at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday at 7:10 PM ET, Reed Sheppard and Trey Townsend will be two of the high-profile players to watch.
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How to Watch Kentucky vs. Oakland
- Game Day: Thursday, March 21
- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Arena: PPG Paints Arena
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- TV Channel: CBS
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Kentucky’s Last Game
In its previous game, Kentucky lost to Texas A&M on Friday, 97-87. Rob Dillingham scored a team-high 27 points (and contributed seven assists and four rebounds).
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Dillingham | 27 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Reed Sheppard | 14 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Antonio Reeves | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Oakland’s Last Game
Oakland won its most recent game versus Milwaukee, 83-76, on Tuesday. Townsend starred with 38 points, and also had 11 boards and five assists.
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Townsend | 38 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Gohlke | 15 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Blake Lampman | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
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Kentucky Players to Watch
Sheppard is tops on the Wildcats at 4.5 assists per contest, while also putting up 4.3 rebounds and 12.8 points.
Antonio Reeves averages 20 points and 1.7 assists per game — both team highs. He is also averaging 4.2 rebounds, shooting 50.8% from the field and 44.1% from beyond the arc with 2.5 made 3-pointers per game.
Dillingham averages 15.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest. At the other end, he delivers 1.1 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
Tre Mitchell leads his team in rebounds per contest (7), and also puts up 10.6 points and 2.7 assists. At the other end, he puts up 0.7 steals and 1 block.
D.J. Wagner posts 10.3 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
Oakland Players to Watch
Townsend is the Golden Grizzlies’ top scorer (16.9 points per game) and rebounder (7.8), and averages 2.9 assists.
The Golden Grizzlies get 12.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game from Jack Gohlke.
Blake Lampman leads the Golden Grizzlies in assists (3 per game), and puts up 13.2 points and 3.2 rebounds. He also delivers 1.2 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
Chris Conway gives the Golden Grizzlies 10 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest. He also puts up 0.5 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
The Golden Grizzlies receive 8.7 points, 4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game from D.Q. Cole.
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Kentucky Top Performers (Last 10 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Sheppard | 14.4 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 2.3 |
| Antonio Reeves | 20.6 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| Rob Dillingham | 15.1 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 0 | 2 |
| Adou Thiero | 8.2 | 5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| Justin Edwards | 10.1 | 3.3 | 1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
Oakland Top Performers (Last 10 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Townsend | 17.5 | 9.2 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Jack Gohlke | 16.9 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 5.2 |
| Blake Lampman | 10.1 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 2.2 |
| D.Q. Cole | 11.6 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| Chris Conway | 9.7 | 4.7 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
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Kentucky Lottery Cash Ball, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for June 25, 2026
13 things more likely to happen than winning the Powerball jackpot
Hoping to win the Powerball jackpot? Here are 13 things more likely to happen than becoming an instant millionaire.
The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Thursday, June 25, 2026 winning numbers for each game.
Cash Ball
02-08-24-32, Cash Ball: 09
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Pick 3
Evening: 6-3-0
Midday: 9-6-0
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Pick 4
Evening: 5-7-6-0
Midday: 5-2-6-6
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Millionaire for Life
03-13-14-34-45, Bonus: 01
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Takeaways from Kentucky’s home and away SEC schedule for next season
On Thursday, Kentucky’s home and away SEC opponents for the 2026-27 season were revealed and on top of learning the three opponents who they will play twice, there are some very intriguing matchups. In conference play, Kentucky will face six teams who are among the top 25 in many preseason rankings.
In SEC play, Kentucky will play Tennessee, Vandy and Ole Miss all both home and away. The home matchups include Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, LSU, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Vandy. As for the road tilts, the Wildcats will face Florida, Georgia, Mississippi State, Missouri, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee and Vandy. Let’s take a look at some interesting developments from the schedule release.
John Calipari returns to Rupp Arena (again)
In Calipari’s first year with Arkansas, he got the best of Kentucky when he came into Rupp Arena and left with a 10-point victory, a game where you could really feel the tension all game long in the building from Kentucky fans, which translated onto the court with the players. Last season, it was Kentucky who shocked everyone when they stole one on the road against a top 20 Arkansas team after a rough up-and-down season up to that point. Now, the two will face off again as Kentucky will look to get the win in Rupp and make sure Calipari doesn’t get two in a row in the building. It’ll be another highly-anticipated showdown.
Kentucky hits the road at Texas
This is shaping up to be a major challenge for Kentucky next season and may even end up being one of the biggest games of the season. Texas is seen by many as a clear top 10 team, with some even having them within the top five and when you combine that with the fact that the game is on the road, the Wildcats will have their hands full. The Wildcats fell to the longhorns in the 2024-25 season, and it’ll be a much stiffer challenge this time.
Which game could be a trap?
We don’t have the game-by-game dates yet, so it’s hard to say with a lot of confidence, but opponent-wise, Georgia could really give Kentucky fits. In Pope’s first year, his team struggled handling the physicality of the Bulldogs and now, they’ve retained one of their best guards for another year and have added physicality through the portal. Mike White’s teams love to make opponents uncomfortable and they could do that once again down in Athens. Another sneaky team to watch is Oklahoma, who will have very good guard play. Kentucky will face both teams on the road.
Overall, it’s a pretty fair SEC schedule for a Kentucky team who has the capability of a return to being atop the conference once again. Mark Pope has such a system-fit squad and he can do some damage in the SEC.
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Can you set off fireworks in Kentucky? See laws ahead of Fourth of July
Fourth of July festivities to celebrate in Louisville
See the Fourth of July festivities planned in Louisville for America’s 250th birthday celebration.
Fourth of July is almost here, and Kentuckians are getting ready to light up the sky.
Before you plan your fireworks celebrations, it’s important to know what is and isn’t allowed under Kentucky law. Here’s what to know about fireworks laws and safety tips in the Bluegrass State ahead of Independence Day.
Can you set off fireworks in Kentucky?
Yes. As long as you live in a place where local ordinances don’t prohibit it, according to the Kentucky State Fire Marshal’s website.
Are fireworks legal in Louisville?
In Louisville or Jefferson County, larger display fireworks are not legal due to a local law. Some consumer products that don’t leave the ground, such as sparklers, are allowed.
If the cautionary label on the firework has the words “explosive,” “emits flaming pellets,” “flaming balls,” “firecracker,” “report” or “rocket,” it is automatically a no-go, according to the Louisville-Jefferson County Code of Ordinances.
But, smaller ones like sparklers, cylindrical or cone fountains, wheels and ground spinners are legal. Still, don’t let the size fool you − they can burn up to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
Learn more: Check out these 4th of July events taking place across Kentucky
How to use fireworks safely
The state fire marshal suggests following the following advice when using fireworks:
- Use fireworks outdoors.
- Obey local laws.
- Keep a bucket of water or a working water hose nearby.
- Use fireworks as intended and avoid altering them or combining them.
- Never relight “dud” fireworks. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
- Spectators should keep a safe distance from the person lighting the firework (the individual lighting it should wear safety glasses).
- Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a “designated adult operator.”
- Do not use homemade fireworks or illegal explosives.
- Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community.
- Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks.
- Read and follow all instructions on the label.
Former Courier Journal reporter Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez contributed. Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.
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