Sources Say Podcast

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 136 of the Sources Say Podcast to preview Kentucky's game against Georgia, discuss the possibility of Shaedon Sharpe playing this season, and the return of Skyy Clark after tearing his ACL just six months ago. Among the highlights: Everything you need to know about the Georgia Bulldogs Recent performances, individual st...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 135 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Kentucky's disappointing road loss at LSU and what comes next for the Wildcats. Among the highlights: Why the loss means nothing for the long-term potential of this team Kentucky loses its starting backcourt due to injury In-game frustrations are justified Three points in 12 min...

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 134 of the  Sources Say Podcast  to break down  Kentucky’s  dominant win over Missouri and look ahead to Tubby Smith's return to Rupp Arena. Among the highlights: Keion Brooks Jr. finds confidence in return from Christmas break Sahvir Wheeler is the underrated MVP TyTy Washington continues to be a silent assassin Kellan...

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 133 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down Kentucky's dominant stretch of play in back-to-back blowout wins over North Carolina and Western Kentucky. Among the highlights: Kellan Grady explodes from deep TyTy Washington with a quiet 20 points Oscar Tshiebwe makes history (again) Keion Brooks Jr. or Jacob Toppin at the...

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 132 of the  Sources Say Podcast  to break down  Kentucky’s  loss at Notre Dame and what comes next for the program. Among the highlights: Not John Calipari's best coaching performance Kentucky's bad non-conference schedule comes back to bite the Wildcats What happened with Sahvir Wheeler? Not enough shot creation Oscar...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by "Big Blue Drew" Brown for episode 131 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down Kentucky's win over Southern, the team's upcoming trip to South Bend, and the latest on 5-star center Yohan Traore. Among the highlights: Oscar Tshiebwe dominates again TyTy Washington is a silent assassin Davion Mintz returns for the Wildcats Sean Woods raves about Sahvir Wheeler Cutting...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 130 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Kentucky's dominant play over the last week, what happened with Robert Dillingham, and answer questions from the mailbag. Among the highlights: Kentucky rolls through the home schedule Who has impressed the most? Any areas of improvement? TyTy Washington, Oscar Tshiebwe and Sahv...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 129 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Reed Sheppard's commitment to Kentucky and what it means for the program. Among the highlights: Reed Sheppard is a Wildcat How did we get to this point? He passed the early eye test for John Calipari and his staff Kentucky rewards him with an early offer Who UK had to beat to la...

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 128 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down Kentucky’s win over Mount St. Mary's, the latest on Shaedon Sharpe's mid-year enrollment and Reed Sheppard's upcoming commitment. Among the highlights: Kentucky cruises to beat Mount St. Mary's Oscar Tshiebwe dominates again Sahvir Wheeler leads the country in assists John Ca...

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 127 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down CJ Fredrick's season-ending hamstring injury and Kentucky’s win over Robert Morris. Among the highlights: A crushing hit for CJ Fredrick and the Kentucky basketball team New injury, not old What does Fredrick's absence mean for Shaedon Sharpe? How will the team adjust? UK def...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by "Big Blue Drew" Brown of A Sea Of Blue to break down Kentucky's loss to Duke in the Champions Classic and what's next for the program as we move forward in the regular season. Among the highlights: Welcome back, college basketball Live from New York, it's the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden Top takeaways from Kentucky's loss Paolo Banchero is a freak Trev...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 125 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Cason Wallace's commitment to Kentucky and what it means for the program moving forward. Among the highlights: Wallace is a Wildcat How did we get to this point? What does the five-star guard bring to the table? How does Wallace fit in with Kentucky's other commitments? Is UK do...

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 124 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Kentucky's exhibition games, reasons for optimism going into the highly-anticipated Duke matchup, Adem Bona's commitment to UCLA, and other recruiting notes. Among the highlights TyTy Washington is living up to the hype Sahvir Wheeler is the perfect fit for this roster Davion Mi...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 123 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Kentucky's Blue-White Game and all of the major takeaways. Then, they discuss the latest with Shaedon Sharpe's mid-year enrollment and Adem Bona's recruitment. Among the highlights: Who were the best performers in Kentucky's annual Blue-White Game? John Calipari names three star...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 122 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Shaedon Sharpe's reported decision to enroll early at Kentucky and what it means for the program this season and next. Is it good news or bad for the Wildcats? Among the highlights: Travis Branham reports Shaedon Sharpe is strongly considering a mid-year enrollment at Kentucky B...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 121 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Kentucky's Pro Day and open practice events this week, along with providing some recruiting updates for 2022 and 2023. Among the highlights: A breakdown of events at Pro Day and open practice Who were the biggest standouts both days? Any major surprises? Expectations going into...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 120 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Adem Bona's visit to Lexington and the latest on the five-star center's recruitment. Will it be Kentucky or UCLA? The Sources Say crew also break down the return of CJ Fredrick and Jacob Toppin and what it means for the program moving forward. Among the highlights: The lead-up t...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 119 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Dereck Lively's commitment to Duke and where things stand with Adem Bona for Kentucky. Will UK be landing a commitment from the five-star center soon? Among the highlights: Dereck Lively chooses Duke over Kentucky How did we get to this point? Jon Scheyer purposefully hurts UK's...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 118 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Dereck Lively's surprise commitment date and the latest in his recruitment. Will it be Kentucky or Duke? And where does Adem Bona fit into the equation? Lively sets a surprise commitment date, and it's coming sooner than anyone expected Breaking down the favorites A whirlwind of...

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 117 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss five-star forward Chris Livingston’s commitment to Kentucky and what it means for the program moving forward. Who's next for the Wildcats? Among the highlights: This rollercoaster ride of a recruitment comes to an end, with Kentucky coming out on top Livingston chooses UK over G...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Zack Geoghegan for episode 116 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss five-star forward Chris Livingston's busy recruitment and why Kentucky is seen as the heavy favorite leading up to his commitment. Is this thing a done deal? Among the highlights: Recapping Shaedon Sharpe's commitment to Kentucky Why Sharpe is a "different" No. 1 prospect UK's recruiting momentum i...

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 115 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Shaedon Sharpe's commitment to Kentucky and what it means for the program. Among the highlights: Kentucky gets its first No. 1 recruit since 2015 What does it mean for UK's recruiting efforts both immediately and in the distant future? What do you need to know about Shaedon Shar...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 114 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Kentucky picking up momentum with five-star forward Chris Livingston, along with Shaedon Sharpe's upcoming commitment date. Will UK land both? Among the highlights: Sharpe sets a commitment date, and Kentucky is seen as the heavy favorite The process is playing out as planned Ca...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 113 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Kentucky hosting two very important visitors in Cason Wallace and Shaedon Sharpe this weekend and just how soon the program can land its next commitment(s). Then, the duo closes out the show by breaking down UK's non-conference schedule. Among the highlights: UK hosts one schedu...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 112 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down the latest regarding Kentucky's recruiting efforts in the class of 2022. Among the highlights: Shaedon Sharpe is on commitment watch Adem Bona set to visit (and likely earn an offer) Cason Wallace or Nick Smith Jr.? Could both be on the table? Things are quiet with Dereck Liv...