KSR Today: Derby Week, Draft Rundown, Basketball Updates, and More
Well, look who it is. How have you been? We haven’t seen you around these parts lately. It’s good to have you back. You must be here because you’re procrastinating on this Monday morning back at work, probably reading the internet up and down until you finally have to do something. Whatever the case, good morning to you and welcome to another Monday with KSR. Happy Derby Week too.
If you’re looking for a rundown of the big news of the weekend, Kentucky’s four draft picks are the talk of the town. Another four signed free-agent deals after going undrafted.
Kentucky in the NFL Draft
Round 2, Pick 43: Wan’Dale Robinson, New York Giants
Round 2, Pick 46: Josh Paschal, Detroit Lions
Round 3, Pick 65: Luke Fortner, Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 5, Pick 145: Darian Kinnard, Kansas City Chiefs
UDFA: Justin Rigg, Cincinnati Bengals
UDFA: Marquan McCall, Carolina Panthers
UDFA: Quandre Mosely, Dallas Cowboys
UDFA: Yusuf Corker, New York Giants
NFL Draft content dump
Want more from the NFL Draft? There’s plenty to read right here on KentuckySportsRadio.com.
Wan’Dale Robinson: How Kentucky Replaces the New York Giant
Wan’Dale Robinson is good fit for Giants with Brian Daboll calling plays
Wan’Dale Robinson describes “surreal” NFL Draft Selection by the New York Giants
Josh Paschal: How Kentucky Replaces the Detroit Lion
Josh Paschal adds versatility to deep Lions defensive front
Josh Paschal: “I don’t think it’s really hit me yet”
Luke Fortner: How Kentucky Replaces the Jacksonville Jaguar
Luke Fortner will be walking into great opportunity with Jaguars
Darian Kinnard: How Kentucky Replaces the Kansas City Chief
Darian Kinnard will add OL depth to Chiefs power scheme
Justin Rigg: How Kentucky Replaces the Cincinnati Bengal
Yusuf Corker: How Kentucky Replaces the New York Giant
Marquan McCall: How Kentucky Replaces the Carolina Panther
Will Levis got a new Ford Bronco through NIL deal
One player expected to be drafted next year, Will Levis, announced a new NIL deal with Paul Miller Ford in Lexington. You may see him driving around town in his new Bronco.
Levis will attend his first Kentucky Derby later this week. Rough life for QB1.
Zan Payne leaving Kentucky Basketball
As expected, the Payne Train is leaving the station on a one-way trip to its next destination, likely in Louisville where Zan can play for his dad, new Louisville head coach Kenny Payne. It was pretty clear the Zan Van would head west on I-64 when his old man took the job; now Payne’s departure from Kentucky is being reported by @VerbalCommits with a statement from Payne likely to come soon.
College basketball’s transfer deadline passed
As of midnight, the transfer portal is closed in college basketball. Players had until 11:59 PM last night to submit their transfer papers and schools have another 48 hours to evaluate those papers. A few portal names can still pop up today or tomorrow, but it’s too late for anyone who didn’t already file.
Adou Thiero enjoyed his Kentucky visit, will announce a decision soon
Last week, Kentucky Basketball hosted Adou Thiero on an official visit for the unranked Class of 2022 prospect. Late last night, Thiero tweeted photos from his stop in Lexington.
Thiero will announce his decision this Sunday, May 8.
Former Wildcats headline tonight’s NBA Playoff match-ups
The NBA Playoffs had a wildly entertaining first round and have shown no signs of slowing down in the second. Last night, the Warriors and Grizzlies’ first game came down to the final shot, following the Bucks’ upset of the Celtics in a rowdy TD Garden in Boston.
Tonight, four former Kentucky Wildcats take the NBA stage beginning with Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia Sixers versus Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo’s Miami Heat. Game 1 tips at 7:30 PM on TNT.
Then in the nightcap, Devin Booker’s Phoenix Suns continue their run as the West’s No. 1 seed in Game 1 of the second-round series against the Dallas Mavericks. The Suns were fined over the weekend for failing to disclose Booker’s injury status for Game 6 of the first-round series against New Orleans.
Kentucky Baseball dodged a sweep in Gainesville
With Sunday’s win at Florida, the University of Kentucky’s baseball team was able to avoid getting swept in a three-game series against the Gators. The Cats dropped games Friday and Saturday, but pitcher Sean Harney brought his best stuff to Sunday’s game as he threw seven innings with only one run allowed in 100 pitches. Tyler Guilfoil struck out five in two innings of relief in the 8-1 win.
Up next, Kentucky hosts No. 1 Tennessee in a three-game series at Kentucky Proud Park beginning this coming Thursday. Tennessee is one of the best teams college baseball has seen in many years, so it’s an opportunity for Kentucky to spoil some of the Vols’ fun.
Hope to see you out there. I’m going Thursday.
Kentucky Softball clinched its series versus Mississippi State
Also from Sunday, Kentucky Softball won its home series against Mississippi State by winning Game 3 yesterday, 9-5. The win was significant because it was the final home game of the season and redemption for Saturday’s loss to the Bulldogs on Kentucky’s Senior Day. The Wildcats also moved to one game above .500 (11-10) in Southeastern Conference play.
The regular season concludes this weekend at South Carolina.
Kentucky Derby post positions to be drawn today
At 2 PM today, post positions for the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby will be randomly drawn and presented on the big board. The draw will be streamed live on KentuckyDerby.com, or you can come back here later for the post positions if you don’t have the time to watch the live stream.
While you Derby enthusiasts wait for the order, read Nick Roush’s thoughts on the upcoming makeover to the paddock area at Churchill Downs.
Tune in to Matt Jones and Ryan Lemond on KSR
Coming up at 10 AM, Matt Jones and Ryan Lemond will kick off the week of Kentucky Sports Radio with two hours of radio banter. Come back for the show thread at 9:55 AM for how to listen live.
Go Cats.
Y’all have a good week.
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