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 Mintz is finally playing the role he was signed to play in Lexington What about the frontcourt outside of Oscar Tshiebwe? How does Kentucky match up against Duke? Adem Bona commits to UCLA Why can't Kentucky land its top frontcourt targets? Cason Wallace commits Sunday Robert Dillingham to Kentucky? Then, Jeff Goodman joins the show to break down his thoughts on the Wildcats and expectations going into the Champions Classic. The top takeaways: Thoughts from his time in Lexington at Media Day and the Blue-White Game Early standouts for the Wildcats Goodman has Kentucky ranked No. 4 in his preseason rankings Why he believes the UK has the perfect mix of shooting, scoring and veteran leadership Why does he expect Kentucky to beat Duke? Shaedon Sharpe will be better than Zion Williamson? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Looking ahead to the Champions Classic, title chances with Jeff Goodman

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 starters. Who are the final two? Davion Mintz is playing the role he was brought in to play Oscar Tshiebwe is a monster on the glass TyTy Washington is as good as advertised Shaedon Sharpe set to enroll early? What would his early addition mean for the program? Will he play immediately? Adem Bona is set to decide soon. What's the latest? UCLA's visit this past weekend Calipari visits Bona in California Does UK still have a chance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blue-White Game takeaways, latest on Shaedon Sharpe and Adem Bona

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 Breaking down the details of what that would mean How did we get to this point? Why is Sharpe wanting to enroll early? Could this mean a none-and-done draft jump for Sharpe? Best-case and worst-case scenarios What does Kentucky expect to happen? How could this help the 2021-22 roster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaedon Sharpe to enroll early at Kentucky? Good news or bad news?

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 the season John Calipari gets too comfortable with the whistle Any real takeaways from the open practice scrimmage? Injury updates Player-by-player breakdown Mailbag questions Adem Bona and Cason Wallace "updates" 2023 targets to keep an eye on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pro Day and open practice report, recruiting updates

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 to Bona's visit to Lexington Questions needed to be answered. Were they? The five-star center's itinerary Bona missed Kentucky storming the field vs. Florida because he got hungry The biggest highlight of the trip Where do things stand now? How much of a threat is UCLA? An update on his commitment date CJ Fredrick and Jacob Toppin return to practice How did we get to this point? What does it mean for the team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adem Bona visits Kentucky. Where do things stand in his recruitment?

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 recruiting momentum What's next for Kentucky? The latest with Adem Bona UK has some work to do with the five-star center... ... but don't sweat it too much "John Calipari's got something up his sleeve." What about Cason Wallace? UK's updated dream class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dereck Lively commits to Duke. Adem Bona to Kentucky?

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 a day Does anyone know where Lively is going? Where does Adem Bona fit into things? Is it one or the other? How soon could we hear of a Bona decision if Lively goes elsewhere? Could Bona come off the board first? Why UK will be a winner no matter how it unfolds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dereck Lively sets a commitment date... Will it be Kentucky or Duke? Adem Bona?

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 Georgetown, Memphis, Tennessee State, and the G League What does the five-star forward bring to the table? John Calipari gave his pitch to Livingston publicly last week The idea of Livingston as a small-ball four is intriguing How will he fit alongside Skyy Clark, Shaedon Sharpe and (potentially) Cason Wallace What's next for Kentucky? Could UK have four top-15 prospects signed by Thanksgiving? Dereck Lively II or Adem Bona? Or both? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Livingston commits to KENTUCKY!

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 is picking up in a major way The latest with Chris Livingston First pro, then Memphis, then Kentucky. Is this thing "over" or could we see another shift? Those close to the five-star guard want him to go to UK Breaking down Livingston's game How does he fit with the other 2022 recruits? Why you should listen closely to John Calipari's recruiting comments What could UK's offense look like in 2022-23? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Livingston to Kentucky? "It's over"

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 Sharpe as a player? Just how good can he be in Lexington? Player comparisons Some key moments from Sharpe's recruitment Kentucky struck gold early How does he fit alongside UK's other top targets in the backcourt? What's next for Kentucky? Are we on the cusp of another commitment? What does UK's updated dream class look like as of today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No. 1 recruit Shaedon Sharpe commits to KENTUCKY

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 Cason Wallace trends toward UK Will the backcourt be finalized by the early signing period? Kentucky is picking up steam with Livingston. How? Is the five-star forward going to be UK's small-ball four? What's going on with Adem Bona? Kentucky is going to make Dereck Lively II tell them no UK's dream class vs. the Sources Say dream class How fast could John Calipari wrap up the entire class? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UK gaining momentum with Chris Livingston, Shaedon Sharpe set to commit

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 scheduled official visitor in Wallace, then adds a late surprise in Sharpe How did the visits go? Some behind-the-scenes notes from Players First Fantasy Camp Kentucky is trending for Wallace Commitment timelines for both Should we expect big news soon? What's the latest with UK's other top targets? A look at Kentucky's non-conference schedule Is it good enough? What's up with the Michigan game getting canceled? Tubby Smith is headed back to Rupp Arena Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cason Wallace and Shaedon Sharpe visit Kentucky. Is good news coming?

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 Lively, but UK holding on strong Skyy Clark health update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022 basketball recruiting updates

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 111 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Jalen Duren's commitment to Memphis and whether John Calipari made the right decision in passing on Kofi Cockburn, among other topics. Among the highlights: Duren commits to Memphis. Did UK make the right choice making a push for the five-star center? Kentucky's risk to turn down Cockburn for a chance at Duren What actually happened with the Illinois transfer target? Team chemistry is extremely high Last season's nightmare scenario Was there not a way to fit Cockburn into the lineup? "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jalen Duren commits to Memphis; Kentucky's 2021-22 roster is set

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Zack Geoghegan to discuss the latest in Kentucky's recruiting efforts in 2022 from Peach Jam and this week's NBPA Top 100 Camp. Who are UK's top targets? Is there a dream class in mind for the program? Could we see a commitment in the near future? Among the highlights: Top performers at Peach Jam and NBPA Top 100 Shaedon Sharpe is on commitment watch Cason Wallace and Nick Smith Jr. get offers Is it one or the other? Or both? Wallace and Adem Bona planning visits to Lexington Is the Kyle Filipowski dream real? UK's dream class Weighing Jalen Duren's final options going down the home stretch of his recruitment Other recruiting notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peach Jam and NBPA Top 100 Camp recruiting updates

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Travis Graf and David Sisk of Cats Illustrated to break down all things Kentucky basketball recruiting. In their weekly show, the trio of recruiting insiders will talk to high-level prospects, update listeners on the recruitments of all the top targets, and analyze their respective games.

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