Here Comes the Boom: The Latest on Kentucky Targets Jason Crowe Jr., Tay Kinney, and More

Here Comes the Boom is back after a one-week hiatus to talk all things Kentucky basketball recruiting. Things are heating up for the Cats.

Kentucky guards targets Tay Kinney and Jason Crowe Jr. have been all the talk lately. Polacheck shares what he’s hearing on each prospect and when a commitment could come.

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Polacheck also talks about Kentucky’s latest offers. UK has extended several new offers to players such as Deron Rippey Jr., Bryson Howard, and Qayden Samuels. How will UK prioritize each new prospect?

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