Locked On Kentucky - Daily Podcast On Kentucky Wildcats Football & Basketball

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Could Kentucky basketball already have another Reed Sheppard-type player on their roster in Travis Perry? On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses the similarities between former Kentucky Wildcats guard Reed Sheppard and 4-star freshman Travis Perry. Mark Pope could have another Sheppard on his hands with how well Perry is performing during Kentucky basketball practice. Dick...

Kentucky basketball's non-conference schedule was just announced, and it could make things interesting early for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses the entire Kentucky basketball 2024-25 non-conference schedule that was announced. The Wildcats will play the likes of the Duke Blue Devils, Gonzaga Bulldogs, Clemson Tigers, Louisville C...

Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball could run the platoon this season... but should they?  On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses the Kentucky Wildcats' depth, the 2014-15 team's platoon system, and how Coach Pope and the Cats could replicate some things that team did with their rotations. Kentucky basketball is extremely deep this season - Lamont Butler, Kerr Kriisa, Jaxson...

Who will lead Kentucky basketball in scoring this upcoming season? It may not be who you expect... On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe debates who will lead Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats in points per game this college basketball season. Dawe takes a look at four options; Jaxson Robinson, Otega Oweh, Andrew Carr, and Koby Brea, and explains why each of them could lead the Cats in...

Could Jeremiah Fears be the final commitment for Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball? On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe takes a look at four-star Jeremiah Fears, who just decommitted from the Illinois Fighting Illini and reclassified to this year's class. The Kentucky Wildcats have one more scholarship available on roster. Would Fears be a good fit for the Wildcats? Dawe answers a...

Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball are going all in on 5-star Darryn Peterson. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses the latest surrounding 5-star combo guard Darryn Peterson. According to his father, the Kentucky Wildcats are his "dream school" and he will be taking a visit in August. Peterson wants to make his decision sooner rather than later... so could Pope be picking...

Could Kentucky basketball have the best offense in college basketball this season? On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe breaks down recent comments from Kentucky Wildcats assistant coach Cody Fueger. How will the Wildcats approach offense this season? Can UK utilize their transfer portal additions - like Jaxson Robinson and Koby Brea - better than their previous schools did? Suppor...

Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball are having some amazing first few summer practices. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses what Mark Pope has said about the first installments of Kentucky basketball practice. Lamont Butler, Otega Oweh, Amari Williams, Jaxson Robinson, and Andrew Carr are all showing out for the Wildcats. Pope talked about how coachable the team is, how im...

Five-star Kentucky basketball prospect Tounde Yessoufou is having an amazing summer on EYBL circuits and various camps. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses five-star recruit Tounde Yessoufou's recent performances in front of Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats' staff. He should be one of the top priorities for the Cats' 2025 recruiting class.  Four-star center Malachi Mo...

Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball have found their next elite point guard in San Diego State transfer Lamont Butler. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses the latest news surrounding Kentucky Wildcats' guard Lamont Butler. According to Butler, he will start a point guard for the Wildcats this upcoming college basketball season. How will this effect Kentucky's rotation? Why...

Could Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats land four-star guard Acaden Lewis? On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses the latest surrounding Acaden Lewis' recruitment. Lewis just finished a visit with Kentucky basketball and received an offer from the Cats. What could Lewis bring to next year's squad? Dawe also takes a look a four-star shooting guard Braylon Mullins, who is e...

Kentucky basketball is currently hosting 5-star Jasper Johnson on a visit. Can they secure a commitment? On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses Jasper Johnson's visit with the Kentucky Wildcats. Johnson is one of the best scorers in the 2025 class and could be a massive pickup for Mark Pope and the Wildcats. Darryn Peterson, another pure scorer and 5-star, is also expected...

Could five-star Nikola Bundalo be Kentucky basketball's next Anthony Davis? On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses the latest surrounding five-star prospect Nikola Bundalo. Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats recently offered the talented power forward - who tries to model his game after former Kentucky Wildcat Anthony Davis. The SEC/ACC Challenge is set, and Kentucky baske...

What will Kentucky basketball do with their shooting guard position? On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses what Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats will do with the shooting guard position this season. Will Koby Brea, who primarily played small forward during his time at Dayton, start for Kentucky? How much run will Collin Chandler get at the two? Dawe also answers a liste...

Kentucky basketball target Will Riley is close to committing to a school. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses the latest with five-star prospect Will Riley. According to reports, Riley, is choosing between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Illinois Fighting Illini. Can Mark Pope and the Cats secure Riley for this year's roster? Can they provide him a spot that will satisfy h...

Can Kentucky basketball land Will Riley as the final addition to their roster? On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses what the Kentucky Wildcats will do with their final roster spot - right now, all signs point to Mark Pope and the Cats going all in on five-star Will Riley. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These days every new potential hire can feel like a h...

Jaxson Robinson will be crucial to Mark Pope's success in his first season with Kentucky basketball. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe explains why the newest transfer portal commitment for the Kentucky Wildcats, Jaxson Robinson, is going to be crucial for the Wildcats' success in year one underneath Mark Pope. Kentucky has filled their roster with a ton of talented players - fr...

Are Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball ready to win a national championship in his first season? On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses the latest statements from Mark Pope now that the Kentucky Wildcats have landed Jaxson Robinson: The expectation is to win the NCAA Tournament. Can Pope and the Cats do that? Is it a realistic goal? How should the Kentucky basketball fan bas...

Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball have finally landed Jaxson Robinson. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses Jaxson Robinson committing to the Kentucky Wildcats. UK needed a proven volume scorer, and they got one after Robinson withdrew from the NBA Draft. Just how good and Robinson be in his final season of college basketball? Can he be the leading scorer the Kentucky bas...

Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball still have work to do even if Jaxson Robinson doesn't withdraw from the NBA Draft. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses the latest on BYU Cougars transfer Jaxson Robinson. He has yet to pull out of the NBA Draft. If he doesn't, the Kentucky Wildcats still have to pursue Will Riley and Wooga Poplar to round out the Kentucky basketball rost...

Will Jaxson Robinson withdraw from the NBA Draft? And if so, will he commit to Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball? On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses the latest on BYU Cougars transfer Jaxson Robinson. Robinson has until tomorrow to pull out of the 2024 NBA Draft. If he does, will he choose the Kentucky Wildcats or the BYU Cougars? 4-star center Malachi Moreno is schedul...

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats are currently very underrated. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe takes a look at the SEC basketball landscape and discusses where Kentucky basketball should rank compared to some of the other high profile teams. The Auburn Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide should be at the top, but how far down should the Wildcats be ranked against the likes...

Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball should feel good about where they stand with BYU transfer Jaxson Robinson if he returns to college basketball. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses the latest surrounding BYU Cougars transfer Jaxson Robinson. He still hasn't pulled out of the NBA Draft and very well may stay in it. If he doesn't, how likely is he to commit to the Kentucky...

Chaz Lanier has wrapped up visits with Kentucky basketball, BYU basketball, and Tennessee basketball. Which program will he choose? On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses the latest surrounding North Florida Ospreys transfer Chaz Lanier. There have been a number of rumors floating around online about whether or not Lanier is leaning towards picking a school, but official re...