Here Comes the Boom: Ryan Hammer Shares Expectations for Kentucky in 2025-26

Here Comes the Boom is back with a special guest this week. Ryan Hammer of Blue Blooded Pod joins the show to share his thoughts on Kentucky basketball.

Hammer talks about Pope’s first season in Lexington as head coach and how much of a success it was. He also talks about Kentucky’s 2025-26 roster, players he likes, and what his expectations are. Hammer talks about Jayden Quaintance and Jaland Lowe, and what they can provide for this UK team.

Polacheck wraps up this episode of Here Comes the Boom with some more recruiting intel. He shares the latest on Tyran Stokes, Bruce Branch, Qayden Samuels, and more as the recruiting process heats up. Official visits are on the way, and Polacheck previews it all. KSR+ is tracking Kentucky’s fall official visit schedule over on the KSBoard.

Sayon Keita: July 30
Maximo Adams: Sept. 5-6
Caleb Holt: Sept. 12-14
Cole Cloer: Sept. 17-18
Anthony Thompson: Sept. 24
Arafan Diane: Sept. 26-27
Cam Williams: Sept. 26-28
Deron Rippey Jr.: Oct. 3-5
Christian Collins: Oct. 3-5
Bryson Howard: Oct. 4-6
Ethan Taylor: Oct. 10-12 (Big Blue Madness)
Josh Irving: Oct. 10-12 (Big Blue Madness)
Jordan Smith Jr.: Oct. 10-12 (Big Blue Madness)

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