Another exciting week in Kentucky athletics.  A few highlights:

(1) Kentucky got beat at home against Tennessee in a game they easily could have won.  Chris Lofton confirmed to those that believed in him (which is at least the city of Maysville) that he deserved to be a Kentucky recruit by lighting up Rupp Arena.  Rajon Rondo is still trying to figure out how to guard him.

(2) Rumors swirled that Bob Huggins, Shawn Finney, Buzz Peterson, George Raveling, Carrott Top, Ben Roethlisberger and Susan Sarandon would become the new assistant coach at the end of the season when Scott Rigot (who according to some in the UK fanbase is deader than the NHL) supposedly will be let go.  

(3) Tubby Smith has been fired, hired by the Charlotte Bobcats, given an ultimatum, hired again by the Kentucky team, given a ten year extension and fired again.  He once again, had no comment.

(4)  Kentucky lost to Vanderbilt in a game highlighted by the starting point guard's, key steal and then bricking of two crucial free throws.  When asked for comment, Rajon said, "excuse me, my SUV is running...."

All of that occurred and Rob and Matt recorded their first national broadcast for Hoopville radio.  During the telecast, fans were shocked when Rob demanded a bottle of Dom Perignon before he would go forward.  After being coaxed down, he gave listeners his opinion on the upcoming NCAA tournament by saying, "if Quinn Snyder is not involved, I will not be either....his hair is my hair and we are one."

Wait till next week.....

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The buzz inside Kroger Field on Saturday morning was palpable.   The Big Blue Nation showed up early and came in big numbers for the first unofficial

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Will Stein looks on during the spring game on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Crawford Ifland, Kentucky Sports Radio/On3

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Now committed to play basketball for Kentucky, Alex Wilkins made a name for himself with Furman in the NCAA Tournament last month.   The true

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The commitments are slowly trickling in. Kentucky now has next season's backcourt locked down with the recent additions of Zoom Diallo and Alex

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The first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs officially began on Saturday. Five former Kentucky players took the floor for Game 1 action, but it was a

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Colorado transfer Sebastian Rancik visited Kentucky earlier this week, but he's going with Florida State instead. The 6-foot-11 forward broke the

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Good morning, folks! It sure is a great day to be a Wildcat. Saturday was filled with non-stop good news for Kentucky Athletics. From basketball and

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As if he didn't need another reason to prove he is the best player in the 2026 recruiting class, Tyran Stokes absolutely dominated the Jordan Brand

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The first time in his collegiate career, DJ Wagner will not have John Calipari as his head coach. The former Wildcat turned Razorback will suit up

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Former Kentucky guard DJ Wagner commits to Maryland

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Since coming to Kentucky with Mark Pope, Cody Fueger has made a tradition of tweeting "Boom" GIFs and videos to announce commitments. This year, the

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A critical offseason for Kentucky Basketball is upon us, and Mark Pope has his work cut out for him. The dust has yet to settle on who's staying or

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