Sources Say Podcast

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 175 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss unranked senior guard Adou Thiero earning a surprise offer from John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats. What does it mean? Among the highlights: Thiero's connection to Calipari through his dad, who played at Memphis from 2002-05 Digging up old tweets from Calipari with pictures...

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 174 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Kentucky guard Dontaie Allen's decision to enter the transfer portal. How did we get to this point and what comes next? Among the highlights: Dontaie Allen officially puts his name in the portal Allen met with John Calipari this week to discuss his future at Kentucky A parting o...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 173 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss the start of Kentucky's offseason, which includes the official return of Daimion Collins. What's next for the Wildcats? John Calipari makes first public comments since the loss Was it enough? Did it spark confidence moving forward? Daimion Collins returns to Kentucky Calipari sa...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 17 to talk through Kentucky's embarrassing loss in the NCAA Tournament to Saint Peter's and what comes next as the offseason unexpectedly begins. Among the highlights: Kentucky suffers its worst loss in school history Playing with fire finally gets the Wildcats burned Saint Peter's is who we thought they were Defensive...

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 171 of the Sources Say Podcast to preview Kentucky’s game vs. Saint Peter's to open the NCAA Tournament and discuss what the Wildcats need to do to win and advance. Among the highlights: Scouting report of the Peacocks An underwhelming open practice for Kentucky's opponent A potential feel-good game for the Wildcats Kel...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 170 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Kentucky's loss to Tennessee in the SEC Tournament and break down the Wildcats' draw in the NCAA Tournament. Can UK make a run to the Final Four? Among the highlights: UK falls in Tampa on a historically poor shooting night Panic meter levels Where did Kellan Grady's confidence...

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 169 of the Sources Say Podcast to recap  Kentucky’s  win over Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals and preview today's rubber match vs. Tennessee in the semifinals. Among the highlights: Vanderbilt fights hard, but Kentucky holds off the Commodores Scotty Pippen Jr. goes cold, Jordan Wright explodes TyTy Washi...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country to preview Kentucky's matchup against Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament, live from Amalie Arena in Tampa. Among the highlights: Vanderbilt upsets Alabama to advance NCAA Tournament picture A clear path to a No. 1 seed Limiting Scotty Pippen Jr. Keys to stopping the Commodores Time for TyTy Washington to find his shot Something about...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 167 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Kentucky's win at Florida, the SEC Tournament bracket and Skyy Clark's decommitment from Kentucky. Among the highlights: Another dominant performance for Oscar Tshiebwe Sahvir Wheeler playing his best basketball of the season Waiting for TyTy Washington to find his shot The SEC...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Skyy Clark and Kenny Clark for episode 166 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss the Kentucky signee's decision to decommit from the program and what comes next. Among the highlights: What led to Clark's decision to part ways with Kentucky? How did John Calipari react to the news? Is there still a chance he ends up at UK? Roster fit was a concern "The mental side of...

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 165 of the Sources Say Podcast to preview Kentucky’s regular-season finale at Florida and what's on the line regarding SEC and NCAA Tournament seeding. Among the highlights: A desperate Florida team looking to keep its postseason dreams alive How do the Wildcats stop Colin Castleton? Takeaways from the first head-to-hea...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 164 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down Kentucky's win over Ole Miss on Senior Night and answer questions about next year's roster and recruiting. Among the highlights: Davion Mintz and Kellan Grady honored on Senior Night Sahvir Wheeler and TyTy Washington return to full strength Oscar Tshiebwe continues to break...

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 163 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down  Kentucky’s  tough loss at Arkansas and where things stand in the SEC. Among the highlights: Sahvir Wheeler and TyTy Washington both play Arkansas is the hottest team in college basketball JD Notae is a star for the Razorbacks Oscar Tshiebwe is your National Player of the Yea...

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 162 of the Sources Say Podcast to preview  Kentucky’s  road trip to Arkansas and discuss what the Wildcats must do to head home with a victory. Among the highlights: Will Sahvir Wheeler and TyTy Washington be available? Covering Arkansas star guard JD Notae Will Kellan Grady and Davion Mintz provide enough in the backco...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 161 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Kentucky's comeback win vs. LSU, highlighted by Bryce Hopkins' surprise 13-point performance. Among the highlights: Kentucky plays without Sahvir Wheeler and TyTy Washington Kellan Grady and Davion Mintz lead the charge at point guard Bryce Hopkins explodes for a career-high Dra...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 160 of the Sources Say Podcast to answer mailbag questions on Kentucky's current season, the draft, next year's roster and the transfer portal. Among the highlights: Kentucky's title chances this season Who else is a threat in college basketball? Teams you want to avoid in the NCAA Tournament What the Wildcats have to d...

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 159 of the Sources Say Podcast to preview Kentucky's upcoming matchup against LSU and break down how the Wildcats can get revenge at Rupp Arena. Among the highlights: What went wrong in the first matchup? Limiting scoring droughts Will TyTy Washington and Sahvir Wheeler be back? Jacob Toppin could be the X-factor Oscar...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 158 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Kentucky's impressive shorthanded win against Alabama at Rupp Arena. Among the highlights: TyTy Washington and Sahvir Wheeler declared out before tip-off A ridiculous comeback to close out the first half Kellan Grady explodes from three Oscar Tshiebwe continues to dominate Kentu...

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 157 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down  Kentucky’s  loss at Tennessee and what comes next for the Wildcats to close out the regular season. Among the highlights: Volunteers earn their revenge vs. the Wildcats Giving credit where it's due TyTy Washington and Jacob Toppin make surprise returns Should Washington have...

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 156 of the Sources Say Podcast to preview Kentucky's trip to Knoxville to take on the Tennessee Volunteers. Among the highlights: Volunteers looking for revenge Tennessee opens as a one-point favorite What's different between now and then? Kentucky's injury issues Who replaces TyTy Washington and Jacob Toppin if they ar...

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by On3 basketball recruiting expert Jamie Shaw for episode 155 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down On3's newest recruiting rankings and Kentucky's signing class. Among the highlights: Joining On3 How the new rankings were created Discussing Kentucky's trio of signees Cason Wallace is a top-five prospect in the class Chris Livingston falls from No. 4 to No. 19 Skyy...

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 154 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down Kentucky’s blowout win over Florida, TyTy Washington's injury, and the team's upcoming trip to Knoxville. Among the highlights: TyTy Washington goes down with a leg injury The latest on his anticipated return Oscar Tshiebwe dominates matchup vs. Colin Castleton Sahvir Wheeler...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 153 of the Sources Say Podcast to preview Kentucky's matchup against the Florida Gators at it looks to earn a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Among the highlights: What do you need to know about the Gators? Four-game winning streak A hot 3-point shooting team Colin Castleton returns to the lineup On the bubble A desp...

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 152 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down  Kentucky’s  win at  South Carolina  and what comes next for the Wildcats. Among the highlights: Keion Brooks Jr. emerges as a consistent threat at the four Jacob Toppin goes down with an ankle injury Yet another dominant performance for Oscar Tshiebwe Kentucky moves up to No...

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 151 of the Sources Say Podcast to preview Kentucky's matchup at South Carolina and discuss what the Wildcats have to do to leave Columbia with a win. Among the highlights: What to know about the Gamecocks Kentucky's struggles in Columbia A rock fight or an entertaining head-to-head matchup? Names to keep an eye on UK's...