Kentucky
Wednesday Headlines: Final Kentucky Basketball Roster Spots Following Travis Perry News
Good morning, BBN!
Well, that was not the news we were expecting before the portal closed last night.
Travis Perry pulled a near buzzer-beater, putting his name into the transfer portal around 10:00, just two hours before the portal closed.
While it hurts BBN to see, you can’t blame Perry for this decision. He was likely to ride the bench next year after the additions of Jaland Lowe, Kam Williams, and Denzel Aberdeen, along with Jasper Johnson’s arrival, making the competition for playing time at guard very intense.
Additionally, it was somewhat unusual that Perry never tweeted an “I’m back” message, unlike Collin Chandler and Trent Noah. Now we know why.
I hope nothing but the best for Perry. While he can still find his way back to the UK, it’s unlikely. WKU would be a cool spot to see him go and shine.
Now that we know about Perry, there’s even more uncertainty regarding the final spots for UK’s roster, particularly in light of the proposed House settlement that could cap rosters at 15 total players, including walk-ons.
Currently, Kentucky has 11 scholarship players. If Otega Oweh, who declared for the NBA Draft while maintaining College eligibility, returns as anticipated, that number would rise to 12.
The lone remaining walk-on is Junior forward Zach Tow, following the recent departures of walk-ons Grant Darbyshire and Walker Horn via the transfer portal. Tow would bring the roster to 13 total players if he remains with the program.
The Wildcats may have room for two or three additional players. These spots could be filled by another walk-on or a late addition, depending on how the situation evolves.
With that being said, Mark Pope has assembled an extremely impressive roster to this point, which will likely be among the top five preseason teams.
As the offseason progresses, Kentucky’s coaching staff will continue to monitor the roster dynamics, ensuring compliance with any new regulations while striving to assemble a team poised for a championship in the 2025-26 season.
Let us know what you think this team’s record will be next year in the comments!
Tweet of the Day:
An absolute beatdown of Louisville last night for Kentucky Baseball!
Headlines:
Guard Denzel Aberdeen Commits to Kentucky for 2025-26 – UK Athletics
Get to know Kentucky’s newest guard.
Kentucky Men’s Golf Eyes Crucial SEC Championship – UK Athletics
Good luck to Men’s Golf!
Celtics’ Payton Pritchard named NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year – ESPN
I thought Malik Beasley would’ve snuck in there, but Pritchard deserved it.
Arkansas puts departed QB Madden Iamaleava in its crosshairs by encouraging NIL collective to recoup buyout – CBS Sports
This is a very interesting story, and could be a huge turn for NIL.
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum doubtful for Wednesday’s Game 2 vs. Magic with bone bruise in right wrist – Yahoo Sports
Hope Tatum gets better, but they don’t need him to beat the Magic.
Sean McVay: You’d never rule out the possibility of reuniting with Jalen Ramsey – NBC Sports
This could be fun.
Jerry Jones says Cowboys working on ‘pretty substantive trades’ – ESPN
Is he, though?…
Kirk Cousins landing spots: Where could Falcons quarterback end up during NFL Draft? – CBS Sports
As a backup… right?
New Pelicans executive Joe Dumars denies he has a mandate from ownership to trade Zion Williamson – Yahoo Sports
Finally, they have someone who knows ball.
Anthony Edwards fined $50,000 for ‘inappropriate language’ while trash talking Lakers fans – NBC Sports
Was it inappropriate? Yes. Was it hilarious? Yes. Did he deserve a $50,000 fine? Ehh.
Kentucky
Georgetown Police working ‘active scene’ that left 1 person dead, 1 in custody
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (LEX 18) — One person is dead and another person is in custody following an afternoon incident in Georgetown.
According to Georgetown Police, officers responded to the 200 block of Hutchins Drive around 5:30 p.m. for reports of an unknown problem. When they arrived, they located one person dead inside the home and another person with injuries nearby; that person was transported to a local hospital, and their current status is unknown.
One person remains in custody, police say. GPD asks the public to avoid the area, where a scene remains active.
This is a developing story. More information will be added as it becomes available.
Kentucky
Six Kentucky hospitals to receive portion of $105 million in FEMA funds
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that Kentucky has secured $105 million in FEMA disaster funds for six hospitals.
The awards are for expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic from January 2020 to May 11, 2023.
The hospitals include:
- AdventHealth Manchester
- Appalachian Regional Healthcare
- Baptist Health
- Pikeville Medical Center
- T.J. Samson Community Hospital (Glasgow)
- UofL Health
- Kentucky Emergency Management
The governor said the funding is much needed years later.
“What our hospitals did during the pandemic is nothing short of heroic, and my administration worked hard to make sure the reimbursements they were owed under the president’s emergency declaration were delivered,” Beshear said. “While this funding is being received years later, it couldn’t come at a better time, as our hospitals face challenges due to federal Medicaid cuts. This $105 million will make a difference for these hospitals and the Kentucky families who depend on them, which is why today’s news is so great.”
Sentiments echoed by the commonwealth’s emergency management director.
“Our first responders and hospitals went to great lengths to protect the lives of Kentuckians during the pandemic, and I am grateful that we were able to secure this funding and provide the reimbursements these hospitals and our team deserve,” said Eric Gibson. “We are processing the funds as quickly as possible so teams can put those dollars to good use as they continue to care for and protect people across our commonwealth.”
Copyright 2026 WKYT. All rights reserved.
Kentucky
Chase Lumpkin planning visit to Kentucky Basketball
Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope and his staff have been busy on the recruiting trail during the Memphis Nike EYBL session, and now the Wildcats are beginning to line up official visits with top prospects.
According to Jacob Polacheck of KSR, class of 2027 4-star shooting guard Chase Lumpkin is planning to visit Kentucky in the near future as his recruitment continues to take off nationally.
Lumpkin, a 6-foot-4, 170-pound guard from Powder Springs, Georgia, has quickly become one of the hottest names in the 2027 recruiting class following a strong recent stretch of play on the EYBL circuit. He currently holds nearly 20 scholarship offers, including Kentucky, Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Indiana, Louisville, and several others, with more programs expected to enter the mix soon.
Kentucky officially offered Lumpkin in late April after new assistant coach Mo Williams visited his school. However, the Wildcats had already been building a relationship with the talented guard since last summer. Lumpkin also made two visits to Lexington during the 2025-26 season.
“They showed a lot of belief in me,” Lumpkin tells Polacheck of KSR. “They watched me last session and, of course, were here today. It’s just showing that I can come in and make an impact as a freshman. Hopefully, I can do that one day.”
Lumpkin added that his recruitment remains open and other schools still have time to make a push as his stock continues to rise nationally.
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