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Missing on this PF in the transfer portal could be a good thing for Kentucky
Power forward has been one of the positions that Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats have to fill with Andrija Jelavic and Mo Dioubate gone. The two players that Pope has had on campus at the power forward position are Syracuse’s Donnie Freeman and Colorado’s Sebastian Rancik. Both are really good players, but Freeman is better by a wide margin.
It has felt that entire time that Kentucky wanted Rancik as the backup to Freeman or a backup plan if they weren’t able to land Freeman. Well, Rancik just picked Florida State, so perhaps this is a sign that the Wildcats will land Freeman.
Big Blue Nation was torn on Rancik, but I do believe he would have been a really solid backup power forward. I personally didn’t want him to be the starting four for this team. It is clear that he wanted to go somewhere where he could be the guy at the four, so he will be heading to the ACC to play for FSU.
Now that Kentucky has missed on Rancik, it is very important that the Wildcats land Freeman soon. The problem with waiting on some of these players is the fact that the portal isn’t slowing down. If Pope targets two power forwards and misses on both of them, most of the good fours in the portal will be gone.
There will be some panic in Lexington if the Wildcats are not able to land Freeman, but I do believe the Wildcats are in a good spot to land the elite power forward. From the beginning, Freeman has been my top player for Kentucky in the portal, as he, plus Malachi Moreno, will give the Wildcats an elite frontcourt.
If Pope is able to land Freeman and Tyran Stokes to pair with Zoom Diallo, Alex Wilkins, Moreno, and Kam Williams, this could be the start of a really good team in Lexington. Hopefully, an announcement for where Freeman will transfer comes soon, and hopefully, this will be to play for Pope at Kentucky.
Fans of rival teams will say Pope “whiffed” on Rancik, but if this whiff was because the Wildcats are set to land Freeman soon, then it was more than worth it for Kentucky. If the Wildcats are able to land Freeman, it will officially be time for Big Blue Nation to start getting excited about the 2026-27 season. I expect a decision from Freeman to come within the next day or two.
Rancik would have been a solid backup four in Lexington but Freeman has been the guy from the beggining for this staff so if Kentucky lands him all is well. If the staff misses on Freeman not landing Rancik will look bad.
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FRANKLIN, Ky. (WSMV) – The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a rental scam circulating TikTok.
“The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of fraudulent rental listings being shared on TikTok using photos of legitimate properties in Franklin and Simpson County,” SCSO said.
The scammers advertise homes for rent and advise those interested to text or call the same phone number, even though, the properties have different owners or real estate agencies, SCSO said.
SCSO said at least some of the posts have been found by investigators to be illegitimate.
SCSO shared these tips to avoid falling victim to these scams:
- Never send a security deposit, application fee, or first month’s rent before verifying the listing.
- Always meet the property owner, landlord, or licensed property manager in person at the property before exchanging money.
- Verify that the person advertising the property has the legal authority to rent it.
- Be especially cautious if you are pressured to act quickly or asked to pay through cash apps, wire transfers, or other non-traditional payment methods.
“If you believe you have been the victim of a rental scam, please contact the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office or your local law enforcement agency immediately,” SCSO said.
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Day 1 of the MLB Draft saw two Kentucky Wildcats come off the board.
Tyler Bell was drafted 10th overall to the Colorado Rockies, becoming one of the highest-drafted players in Kentucky Baseball history. Jaxson Jelkin was drafted 135th overall by the Philadelphia Phillies.
Now, as the draft enters Day 2 with Rounds 5-20 today, things will get pretty interesting from Kentucky’s perspective.
A lot of eyes will be on Kentucky signee Grayson Willoughby. The Kentucky Mr. Baseball winner led Trinity to a second consecutive state championship and will hear his name called today. There was some belief that Willoughby could have been drafted yesterday, so don’t expect a ton of picks to come off the board before Willoughby is drafted today. From there, a decision will have to be made about his future. If Willoughby opts to go to Kentucky, he’d be eligible as a 21-year-old sophomore in 2028.
Another prospect a lot of eyes will be on is Matt Ponatoski. Ponatoski is signed to play both football and baseball at Kentucky, but there’s been speculation that Ponatoski could lean toward professional baseball instead. Will Ponatoski hearing his name called early on Day 2 be enough to push him toward the pros instead of Kentucky?
There’s also junior college star Jimmy Anderson, who is expected to take over the shortstop position next season, and Robert Omidi, the Canadian infielder who has shown a lot of promise with his ability at the plate.
Another Kentucky signee worth monitoring today is catcher Carson May. The Kansas native is expected to compete for the starting catcher job at Kentucky, so long as he doesn’t ink a deal today.
Day 2 of the MLB Draft gets underway at 11:30 this morning. You can follow the draft on MLB.com.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Lucas Glover topped the ISCO Championship for the third straight day, shooting a 2-under 68 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Aaron Wise into the final round.
After opened 63-64 without a bogey, the 46-year-old Glover had an eagle, two birdies and two bogeys at Hurstbourne Country Club. He had a 15-under 195 total.
“Kind of a slow start, 1 over through six,” Glover said. “Just didn’t make anything today. I didn’t feel like I hit that many bad putts, I just didn’t make anything.”
Wise birdied the final two holes for a 66.
“I felt pretty solid every part of my game,” Wise said. ‘I liked what I did with my ball-striking between yesterday’s round and today, felt pretty comfortable out there with it.”
Stephan Jaeger (65), Steven Fisk (68) and Chan Kim (68) were 13 under. Zac Blair (64) and (65) were 12 under.
Played opposite the Scottish Open, the event is sanctioned by the PGA Tour and the European tour. The winner will get into the PGA Championship but not the Masters next year.
Glover, the only major champion in the field, has six PGA Tour victories, highlighted by the 2009 U.S. Open. He tied for third last week in the John Deere Classic.
“I’m very excited.” Glover said. “I love to compete. I love to compete. And everybody’s fighting for the same thing. I look forward to it. Struggled on the weekend a little bit last week, so kind of want to right that ship.”
Former Auburn star Jackson Koivun had a 66 to get to 9 under. He missed the cut last week in his professional debut.
NCAA champion Preston Stout was 7 under after a 68. The Oklahoma State senior tied for 15th in the John Deere.
The ISCO Championship reaches its conclusion in Louisville, Kentucky, on Sunday. Here’s when final round coverage begins on Golf Channel.
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