Kentucky Sports Radio

Talking Season is just around the corner. Kentucky made a few big splashes on the recruiting trail, and there might be another big one on the horizon. 11 Personnel has spent the last month diving into the details behind these commitments. This week, Adam Luckett and I are receiving a little insight from another perspective, Justin Rowland’s. On 3 and Rivals have teamed up to give you the best of the best in college athletics. To celebrate the merger, we’re welcoming Cats Illustrated into the fold with a little 12 Personnel on 11 Personnel. Rowland will share some of his thoughts on the class and what it means for Mark Stoops’ Kentucky Wildcats. Highlights: — Flipping Denairius Gray gives the 2026 class star power. — L’Damian Washington has serious recruiting chops. — How motivated is Mark Stoops? — What a Matt Ponatoski addition could mean for Kentucky. — Where the Cats still have holes in the roster they need to plug.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

Jack Pilgrim and Shawn Smith talk to a new guest for today's show former Kentucky Equipment Manager and current Synergy Sports employee Spencer Smith to get his opinions on last years Kentucky team as well as the upcoming edition of Kentucky basketball.

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Adam Luckett and Nick Roush breakdown the most recent recruiting wins for Kentucky football and discuss the new ones they may get.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

One week of summer workouts down, seven more to go for the Kentucky Wildcats. The Joe Craft Center is the home of one of the deepest rosters in college basketball competing at the highest level ahead of the 2025-26 season, and now, intel is starting to roll in highlighting some of the early standouts. Who looks the part? Sources Say breaks it down while also rolling through USA Basketball leftovers from Colorado Springs, Tay Kinney’s official visit to Lexington, the practice gym redesign with denim and understanding the assignment, players donating $40K to tornado relief efforts, the SEC schedule release for the Cats, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cason Wallace winning the NBA Finals and previewing this week’s NBA Draft. Essentially, every major piece of news over the last week is covered in detail this week on Sources Say — and we have a great time doing it.

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In today’s episode of Sources Say, we dive into the standout performances of Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno at Team USA Camp. Kentucky fans, this one’s for you—Jamie Shaw joins us to offer expert insight on how these young Wildcats held their own against top-tier talent with Mark Pope in attendance.

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

Pour one up and join us for KSR Happy Hour presented by Country Boy Brewing where the crew is popping in and out with updates you don’t want to miss. Jack Pilgrim gives the latest from Kentucky’s training camp, Zack Geoghegan recaps today’s player interviews and breaks down the NBA Finals, and Steven Peake drops in with the latest on Murray State’s Cinderella run to Omaha. It’s laid-back, it’s informative, and someone will probably get caught saying something on a hot mic so you don't want to miss a second.

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Sources Say is LIVE! Camp season is in full swing, Kentucky’s heading to Arkansas, and Otega Oweh’s rocking a new haircut—and a new mindset for his senior year. We’re breaking down the father-child camps, the massive NCAA pay-for-play settlement, and Vince Marrow’s stunning move from Kentucky to Louisville. Buckle up.

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

Nick Roush, Tyler Thompson, and Jack Pilgrim were interrupted with breaking news about Vince Marrow. But we’ve also got updates from basketball and football camps and we tell the stories of our own ridiculous summer camp stories. Plus, Murray State baseball is on the brink of Omaha, a historic NCAA settlement changes the future of player pay, and yes… the runaway zebra in Nashville has finally been caught. You’re not going to want to miss this one.

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

Jack Pilgrim and Shawn Smith answer your questions from KSBoard.

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

The 11 Personnel crew is back—and while Kentucky football recruiting might feel quiet, there’s a lot to unpack. Nick and Luckett dive into why UK only has one commitment, what’s behind the slow start, and how the staff plans to flip the script. Plus, we talk schedule release strategies, Stoops' mindset this offseason, and try to inject a little fun into a summer that’s otherwise been… bleak. Buckle up, it’s recruiting season.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

Tyler Thompson, Drew Franklin, and Adam Luckett host another episode of KSR Happy Hour. Today's show will focus on Kentucky baseball's devastating loss to West Virginia last night, Kentucky football news, and Drew's 40th birthday!

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

11 Personnel did not make the trip to Destin to enjoy a little sand and suds with the SEC football coaches. Instead, we’re enjoying our popcorn from afar will chaos unfolds. The SEC Spring Meetings serve as the unofficial start to the college football season. This edition has had a flair for the dramatic in so many ways. It’s almost as though the league is trying to do Summer Radio, but instead of hypotheticals, they’re being 100% serious. It’s incredible. Where do we begin? — CFP Format Fights! — Where should we move the transfer portal? — Did Mark Stoops make the trip? — Is a Big Ten game going to replace Louisville? — Official visits kick off busy recruiting season for Kentucky football.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

It may not be the late-night Sources Say we were all hoping for — remember the Jaxson Robinson draft deadline special at midnight? — but it’s the news we all wanted. Otega Oweh is BACK, announcing his return to Kentucky at the withdrawal deadline, giving the Wildcats a title-contending roster in 2025-26. How did it all come together for UK? Was there ever any suspense regarding his return? Where do the Wildcats stack up nationally following some of the other big-time stay/go decisions across college basketball? We’re here to break it all down in this celebratory edition of Sources Say,

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Nick Roush and Adam Luckett are talking all things Kentucky football as well as -- Is there precedent for the Kentucky football Transfer Portal Era rebuild? - Coaching Carousel recap (We name our top three favorite hires) - Big Mess in House Settlement - CFB feuds - Naming 100 Kentucky football players

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

Jack Pilgrim and Shawn Smith break down the addition of Braydon Hawthorne to next years roster.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

Tyler Thompson returns from Ireland for our 4th episode of KSR Happy Hour presented by Country Boy. Today's hosts feature KSR Baseball writer Daniel Hager, Kentucky basketball beat writers Jack Pilgrim & Zack Geoghegan and KSR+'s Jacob Polacheck.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

11 Personnel is a show for the people and today it is also by the people. KSR’s resident football guys are taking any and all questions from our friends at KSBoard. Anything and everything is on the table. Up first, “How motivated is Mark Stoops?” In addition to Kentucky football talk, Mr. Luckett dove deep into the numbers to find you winners for this weekend’s PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. Mr. Roush got one week of horse racing reprieve and has combed through the past performances to forecast the second leg of the Triple Crown. It could be a profitable weekend for Big Blue Nation.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

Welcome to the third edition of KSR Happy Hour sponsored by Country Boy Brewing with today's hosts Drew Franklin, Zack Geoghegan, and Jack Pilgrim. The Woodford Legends Invitational 3rd annual tournament showcases the talents of some of the biggest names in the history of the LPGA Tour teeing it up alongside top female amateur golfers from the state of Kentucky. This unique two-woman team event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 7–8, 2025. The week of family-friendly events will begin on Tuesday, June 3, and culminate in the main tournament on the weekend. The event takes places at The Woodford Club in Versailles. To secure tickets, visit their website at: www.woodfordclubfoundation.org/tickets

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Kentucky Sports Radio's Tyler Thompson, Zack Geoghegan, & Nick Roush talk about the NBA Draft, the Kentucky Derby, the NBA Playoffs, and more in the second ever episode of KSR Happy Hour.

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Just when it appeared the offseason was over, Mark Pope decided to throw a nice little curveball by confirming Kentucky is, in fact, looking to add not one, but multiple pieces to close out the 2025-26 roster. The catch? None are expected to be difference-makers this season, the Wildcats pushing for a redshirt signing or two, maybe a portal player with one year of eligibility remaining looking to live out the dream in Lexington? One way or another, the UK head coach says he’s looking all over the world to find the perfect fits to wrap things up. Elsewhere, how about some Otega Oweh news? That’s included in the conversation, Pope sharing a BIG-TIME update on the star guard currently testing the draft waters. Also, Travis Perry is still portaling (and there is speculation he may be cashing out at his next stop, potentially earning starter-level minutes). How that makes Kentucky’s final roster push interesting.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

Jack Pilgrim and Shawn Smith return for another episode of Sources Say to discuss this monster of a roster that Mark Pope and his staff have put together. They also talk about the news of Travis Perry entering the transfer portal and who Kentucky may go after to replace him

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

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There’s been an abrupt shift in the Joe Craft Football Training Facility. Kentucky wrapped up spring practice with Saturday’s Spring Showcase. Now, Mark Stoops’ staff is back in roster-building mode as the transfer portal opened on Wednesday. 11 Personnel is here to take a closer look at the latest roster moves. Nick Roush and Adam Luckett will also share a few lingering thoughts from what they saw at the Spring Showcase. Highlights: — What do the transfer portal departures mean for Kentucky? — Does UK still have an offensive line problem? — What positions will Kentucky target? — Looking ahead at the NFL Draft.

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It’s still a bit chilly around the Bluegrass. Even though we have not yet completely transitioned to spring, Kentucky spring football practice is nearing its conclusion. The Wildcats will wrap up their offseason program on Saturday with a Spring Showcase at Kroger Field. The event begins at 10 AM EST and is free to the general public. You can watch the Wildcats play some football, then head over to Kentucky Proud Park to watch the Bat Cats take on Texas at Noon. Ahead of the busy day for BBN, Nick Roush and Adam Luckett are talking about what you should keep your eye on during the Kentucky football open practice. Topics on today’s edition of 11 Personnel… — New numbers Kentucky fans need to know. — Shane Beamer is fighting with the media. — Luckett’s Locks for The Masters

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

Jack Pilgrim and Shawn Smith return for another jam packed episode of the Sources Say Podcast. Kentucky has got a number of new players and Mark Pope is still searching for a final piece to cap off this already loaded roster.

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Jack Pilgrim and Steven Peake are on their way back from the cursed city of Indianapolis where the Kentucky Wildcats lost 78-65 to the Tennessee Volunteers in the Sweet 16. Use code KSR10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KSR10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2025

Jack Pilgrim is live from Indianapolis where he will be joined by Shawn Smith to talk about tomorrow's colossal showdown between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Tennessee Volunteers in the Sweet 16. SeatGeek's got you covered. Use code KSR10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KSR10. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

It’s time to do something that has never been done before in the HISTORY of the Sources Say Podcast: a Sweet 16 show! KSR is back from a crazy trip to Milwaukee, ready to break down the team’s massive wins over Troy and Illinois to advance to the second weekend for the first time since 2019. How did they get there? What are their chances in round three against the Tennessee Volunteers with a spot in the Elite Eight on the line? Use code KSR10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KSR10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

Kentucky basketball got it's first tournament win since 2023 after beating Troy on Friday, now they will get a shot at advancing to the Sweet 16 on Sunday. Jack Pilgrim, Tyler Thompson, and Steven Peake break down the game, talk Wilson Evo basketballs, and prepare you for the Cats and the Fighting Illinis on a jam packed episode of the Sources Say Podcast. Use code KSR10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KSR10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount

Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2025

Kentucky basketball begins their first NCAA Tournament journey under Mark Pope tonight at 7:10PM vs Troy. Jack Pilgrim and a plethora of guests breakdown the match-up from the media hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. SeatGeek's got you covered. Use code KSR10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KSR10. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

Nick Roush and Adam Luckett recap what they saw from Spring Practice last week and talk a little basketball as March Madness is set to tipoff tonight!

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

Jack and Shawn break down Kentucky's first SEC Tournament of the Mark Pope era, Selection Sunday, and get you ready for the first NCAA Tournament of the Mark Pope Era. All of that and more in another jam packed episode of the Sources Say Podcast. SeatGeek's got you covered. Use code KSR10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KSR10. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

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Jack Pilgrim and Zack Geoghegan recap the action from Nashville the morning after Otega Oweh rescued Kentucky with another game winner against the Oklahoma Sooners. Jack and Zack also talk about the Lamont Butler injury and preview the Quarterfinal matchup with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Use code KSR10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KSR10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

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