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Wildcat Portal Frenzy: Chandler Departs, Diallo Visits, and Staff Shuffles
sports1 day ago

Wildcat Portal Frenzy: Chandler Departs, Diallo Visits, and Staff Shuffles

As the transfer dead period ends, Kentucky navigates a busy weekend: Collin Chandler exits Lexington to return home, Zoom Diallo plans a visit as a potential upgrade, Travis Perry re-enters the portal, Dink Pate commits to Providence, Miles Byrd also joins Providence, Alvin Brooks III moves to NC State, and Kentucky’s staff shake-up continues with Jason Hart's departure to SMU as the program eyes replacements and more visitors this weekend.

via On3|
#alvin-brooks-iii#collin-chandler#kentucky
Kentucky Targets Big-Name Additions in the Transfer Portal: Wright, Goode, Celiscar
college-basketball2 days ago

Kentucky Targets Big-Name Additions in the Transfer Portal: Wright, Goode, Celiscar

Kentucky is actively pursuing transfer portal additions, with eye-catching targets including Robert Wright III (BYU), DeSean Goode (Robert Morris) and Isaac Celiscar (Yale), plus others like Neoklis Avdalas and Isaiah Johnson as the Wildcats aim to replace departing players and potentially land a starting point guard. The portal opened recently and runs through April 21, with UK in contact with multiple high-majors and mid-majors as conversations continue.

via Lexington Herald Leader|
#college-basketball#desean-goode#isaac-celiscar
Kentucky Truck Driver Wins $551K Lottery, Wife Demands Proof at Store
lifestyle2 days ago

Kentucky Truck Driver Wins $551K Lottery, Wife Demands Proof at Store

A Kentucky truck driver, James Milby, won a $551,151 Fast Play lottery prize and raced home to tell his wife Tammy, who didn’t initially believe him and made them return to the store to verify the win; after taxes they walked away with just under $400,000 and plan to share the windfall with their kids and use it to improve their family’s life.

via Yahoo Lifestyle Canada|
#fast-play#james-milby#kentucky
UK Digs Into the Transfer Portal as Roster Overhaul Takes Shape
sports3 days ago

UK Digs Into the Transfer Portal as Roster Overhaul Takes Shape

The Kentucky Wildcats are diving into a massive transfer portal season as the pool nears 2,000 names, with UK casting a wide net for Mark Pope’s third Lexington season. A joint Sources Say and Here Comes the Boom episode on the KSR YouTube channel breaks down top targets, players to watch, and stay/go roster decisions via live trackers, including Kam Williams reportedly back and ongoing buzz on other potential additions.

via On3|
#college-basketball#kentucky#kentucky-wildcats
Iowa State’s Late-Game Defense Sparks Big NCAA Win Over Kentucky
sports19 days ago

Iowa State’s Late-Game Defense Sparks Big NCAA Win Over Kentucky

Iowa State guard Nate Heise played 36 minutes in the second-round win over Kentucky, hitting the go-ahead 3 before halftime. Heise suggested Kentucky would “lie down” when faced with adversity, a point ISU backed up by forcing 20 turnovers and a 51-33 second half en route to an 82-63 victory. Coach TJ Otzelberger said adversity creates opportunity and highlighted the team’s habits as key to handling pressure.

via On3|
#adversity#college-basketball#iowa-state
Kentucky's NCAA exit puts Mark Pope's offseason on the line
sports20 days ago

Kentucky's NCAA exit puts Mark Pope's offseason on the line

Kentucky’s season ends with an 82-63 NCAA tournament loss to Iowa State, its worst exit since 1972, setting up a make-or-break offseason for Mark Pope. The defeat highlighted injuries and a roster that never fully fit Pope’s system, with only Otega Oweh and Denzel Aberdeen in double figures. Kentucky blew an early 11-point lead, committed 20 turnovers, and was outscored 51-33 in the second half. Pope argues injuries hurt, but roster construction is the bigger issue, so the coming months will focus on retention and portal additions to build a team that can compete, with several targets and a potential 2026 commit still in flux.

via On3|
#college-basketball#kentucky#mark-pope
Injuries Rewrote Kentucky's Planned Roster for a 2025-26 Season
sports20 days ago

Injuries Rewrote Kentucky's Planned Roster for a 2025-26 Season

Kentucky's 2025-26 season was hampered by injuries to key players (Lowe, Quaintance, Williams) and late roster changes, despite a roster costing about $22 million, preventing the team from playing with the planned lineup. The Wildcats finished 22-14 and exited in the NCAA Tournament's second round, with Denzel Aberdeen stepping up as a primary ball-handler. Coach Mark Pope acknowledged they never got to run the roster as intended and will rebuild for next season, citing health and depth challenges but praising the players' resilience and the memorable moments along the way.

via On3|
#college-basketball#injuries#kentucky
Kentucky Girds for Iowa State’s Depth in Round of 32 Showdown
sports20 days ago

Kentucky Girds for Iowa State’s Depth in Round of 32 Showdown

Kentucky is bracing for a Round of 32 clash with Iowa State, a deeply balanced, physical team even if star guard Joshua Jefferson sits with an ankle injury; ISU relies on a mix of three-point shooting from Milan Momcilovic and a complete lineup led by Tamin Lipsey, making Kentucky's prep focus on matching physicality, protecting the ball, rebounding, and defending the three before the 2:45 p.m. ET tip in St. Louis on CBS.

via On3|
#basketball#college-basketball#iowa-state
Iowa State edges Kentucky to punch Sweet 16 ticket
sports20 days ago

Iowa State edges Kentucky to punch Sweet 16 ticket

Iowa State rode a dominant 51-33 second half to beat Kentucky 82-63 in the NCAA Tournament second round, forcing a Kentucky-record 20 turnovers. Tamin Lipsey (26) and Milan Momcilovic (20) led the Cyclones, with Lipsey adding 10 assists and 5 steals while All-American Joshua Jefferson was sidelined by injury. Iowa State advances to the Sweet 16 to meet the Virginia-Tennessee winner.

via USA Today|
#iowa-state#kentucky#march-madness
Cyclone Defense Rolls in Second Half as Iowa State Routs Kentucky 82-63
sports20 days ago

Cyclone Defense Rolls in Second Half as Iowa State Routs Kentucky 82-63

Kentucky’s season ends with an 82-63 NCAA Tournament second-round loss to No. 2 seed Iowa State in St. Louis, collapsing after an early 20-9 lead as the Wildcats’ 20 turnovers fueled 25 Cyclone points. Iowa State, despite missing star Joshua Jefferson, pulled away in the second half, outscoring UK by 18, with Lipsey posting 26 points and 10 assists and Momcilovic adding 20. Oweh contributed 18 and eight rebounds for UK, but the Wildcats were unable to overcome the turnovers and foul trouble, delivering Kentucky’s worst NCAA Tournament loss since 1972.

via On3|
#basketball#iowa-state#kentucky
Wildcats Wake for a Stiff Iowa State Challenge in Round of 32
sports20 days ago

Wildcats Wake for a Stiff Iowa State Challenge in Round of 32

Kentucky, a 4.5-point underdog, survived Santa Clara and now faces a tough Iowa State team in the NCAA Round of 32 in St. Louis. ISU’s stout defense and deep shooting present a formidable test, while an ankle injury has Joshua Jefferson listed as questionable, potentially limiting his impact. Kentucky must elevate its shooting and tighten its play, especially if Jefferson sits, as Collin Chandler and the rest of the Cats attempt to extend their tournament run with a 2:45 p.m. ET tip on CBS and live KSR coverage.

via On3|
#injury#iowa-state#kentucky
KSR Panel Bets Kentucky to Edge Iowa State in Tournament Thriller
sports20 days ago

KSR Panel Bets Kentucky to Edge Iowa State in Tournament Thriller

Kentucky’s NCAA tournament hopes hinge on a possible upset of No. 2 seed Iowa State in the second round, buoyed by Otega Oweh’s dramatic first‑round heroics and Joshua Jefferson’s status still uncertain. A panel of KSR writers expects a tight, defensively oriented game in St. Louis, with Kentucky’s offense needing to rise to the challenge and players like Collin Chandler and Milan Momcilovic footing prominent roles. Predictions vary but skew toward a close Kentucky win, with scores ranging in the mid‑70s to low‑80s, reflecting a grind-it-out matchup that could keep Kentucky’s dance alive.

via On3|
#college-basketball#iowa-state#kentucky
ISU’s Jefferson up in the air for Kentucky, but eyeing a game-time test
basketball20 days ago

ISU’s Jefferson up in the air for Kentucky, but eyeing a game-time test

Iowa State star Joshua Jefferson is listed as unlikely to play in Sunday’s NCAA Tournament second-round game against Kentucky due to a left ankle injury, but he plans to test the ankle in hopes of suiting up. The Cyclones, who beat Tennessee State 108-74 without Jefferson, will rely on others like Tamin Lipsey, Killyan Toure and Nate Heise if he can’t go, while Kentucky brings a deep, talent-laden roster. ISU coach TJ Otzelberger emphasized they’ll prepare for either scenario and focus on starting fast and applying defensive pressure against Kentucky.

via Cyclone Fanatic|
#basketball#iowa-state#joshua-jefferson