KSR Today: Robert Dillingham has joined the squad
It did not take long for the Big Blue Nation to move on from the 2022 NBA Draft. Just 24 hours after two Kentucky players went off the board in the first round, John Calipari landed a major piece to the 2023-24 puzzle.
Robert Dillingham has joined the fold to give the Wildcats a legit lead guard option in the class of 2023.
The Charlotte native is the No. 3 prospect in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. Dillingham is the top-ranked true point guard and could be the first top-five recruit to play at Kentucky since Skal Labissière.
KSR has the commitment covered from every angle. This is a very big addition.
Daimion Collins, Chris Livingston meet with reporters
On Friday afternoon, KSR was on site again as the University of Kentucky is slowly making players available to the media summer. This week it was sophomore big Daimion Collins and freshman wing Chris Livingston.
KSR will have more to unpack from these interviews over the weekend. For now, checkout the videos as summer workouts are underway on campus.
Will Levis shines at Manning Passing Academy
Will Levis is down at Nicholls State University for the annual Manning Passing Academy serving as a camp counselor this weekend. The Kentucky quarterback is joined by the best quarterbacks in college football. On Friday night, the college players had a throwing competition, and Levis appeared to put on a show.
It appears that Levis faced off against Texas A&M quarterback Max Johnson in the finals. Those two met on the field last year with Levis winning the matchup when Johnson was at LSU. Expect the hype train to continue for Kentucky’s redshirt senior.
WATCH: Kentucky basketball is using data-driven training
With the team on campus, new strength and conditioning coach Brady Welsh is getting his first chance to work with Kentucky basketball. The new hire is bringing a more scientific approach to the organization, and that data-driven training is underway.
In this Instagram post from Welsh, you can see the team using force plates to measure the force someone produces on the ground when jumping. The data collected from these exercises can be used to help prevent injuries or to know when an athlete is fully 100 percent. This equipment is prevalent in the NBA and is now being utilized at Kentucky.
Moving Day at the Travelers Championship
Three of the four major championships are complete, but there is still plenty of buzz in the professional golf world. LIV Golf is getting some traction, and the PGA Tour is trying to find an effective counterpunch. In the meantime, tournaments are being played.
Xander Schauffele has jumped out to a big 36-hole lead as the Olympic gold medal winner looks to record his first victory on tour this year. Schauffele was our pick to win at KSR Golf this week as we look to once again cash in on our selections.
The golf coverage continues today with coverage on Golf Channel from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and then on CBS from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Friend of the program J.T. Poston is firmly in contention at TPC River Highlands as former KSR blogger turned caddie Aaron Flener should get some television time this weekend.
Tampa Bay Lightning force Game 6
The Stanley Cup playoffs are not done yet. The Colorado Avalanche were unable to protect home ice on Friday night after stealing one on the road at Amalie Arena on Wednesday. The two-time defending champs went into Denver and recorded a win with their backs against the wall.
Ondrej Palat won it with a goal late in the third period. The series moves back to Florida for Game 6 on Sunday night.
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