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Mar 14, 2024
La Familia looks to make Kentucky the gold standard in college basketball NIL

La Familia looks to make Kentucky the gold standard in college basketball NIL

Isamu Haynes-Sunayama - Sea of Blue The NIL initiative should be a win for all parties. The name, image, and likeness (NIL) legislation is changing the realm of college sports as we know it. Programs must keep pace with what they can offer to continue attracting top talent. Kentucky Basketball has one of the strongest fan bases in the nation and is a program that has been successful for ages. That said, they have opened a pathway for fans to get exclusive access to different content from players and coaches via a NIL initiative known as La Familia. John Calipari...
Mar 14, 2024
Jerry Stackhouse out at Vanderbilt, per report; buyout is “North of $15 million”

Jerry Stackhouse out at Vanderbilt, per report; buyout is “North of $15 million”

Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports The Commodores had their season end against Arkansas on Wednesday. The Vanderbilt Commodores’ season ended Wednesday after losing to Arkansas, 90-85. The game went to overtime after the first 40 minutes were tied at 78 each. Vanderbilt was outscored 12-7 in overtime, ending its season and abruptly ending the Jerry Stackhouse era. Per Jeff Borzello and Matt Norlander, Vanderbilt is set to part ways with Stackhouse. The school will reportedly owe him a contract buyout of over $15 million. Yikes. Vanderbilt is expected to move...
Mar 9, 2024
Reed Sheppard makes history in record-setting performance at Tennessee

Reed Sheppard makes history in record-setting performance at Tennessee

Drew Brown - A Sea Of Blue The freshman put on a show in Knoxville. The Kentucky Wildcats cemented a strong NCAA Tournament resume with a colossal win over the No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday. There were a plethora of Wildcats that had an immense impact on the team’s 85-81 victory, but none did more than Reed Sheppard, who scored 27 points, tied with Antonio Reeves for the most on the team while shooting 9/14 from the field and 7/10 from deep. Sheppard chipped in six rebounds and five of the Cats’ 12 assists. He was an all-around stud, and he continues to...
Mar 8, 2024
Chuck Martin shares high praise for Rob Dillingham

Chuck Martin shares high praise for Rob Dillingham

Dylan Ballard - A Sea Of Blue Martin previously coached NBA stars OG Anunoby and Derrick Rose. Rob Dillingham is hard to guard. If you had any second guesses about that statement, just ask SEC teams, because they haven’t done a great job at stopping the Kentucky Wildcats star this season. Dillingham, who was ESPN’s runner-up Freshman of the Year, is averaging 15.1 points per game. While his scoring has been needed at times, it is his quickness mixed with his efficiency that has made him such an elite three-level scorer. He is shooting 48.5% from the field, 77.6%...
Mar 7, 2024
ESPN dubs Reed Sheppard the Freshman of the Year with Rob Dillingham as runner-up

ESPN dubs Reed Sheppard the Freshman of the Year with Rob Dillingham as runner-up

Dylan Ballard - A Sea Of Blue Sheppard is a star in the making. Reed Sheppard was among five highly-touted recruits who joined the Kentucky Wildcats this season, and he was the lowest-ranked one among the five. That didn’t matter, though, as he clearly and quickly made his name known among BBN. Sheppard’s efficiency, control, and IQ immediately made him one of Cal’s top options. That said, Sheppard has been consistent, and his play has earned him ESPN’s Freshman of the Year honors. Rob Dillingham was the runner-up selection. “In a battle of Kentucky...
Mar 7, 2024
Karl-Anthony Towns reportedly suffers meniscus tear

Karl-Anthony Towns reportedly suffers meniscus tear

Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports A brutal injury for KAT and the Wolves, who are tied atop the Western Conference. The Minnesota Timberwolves have been among the best teams in the NBA this season, and while they didn’t add any significant pieces, the improvement is due to their style of play and internal growth. They sit atop the West, tied with the Thunder for the best record in the conference at 43-19. That’s why Karl-Anthony Towns injuring his meniscus is going to sting so greatly. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported on Thursday that KAT suffered a torn meniscus...
Mar 6, 2024
Tre Mitchell’s impact has continued through his injury struggles

Tre Mitchell’s impact has continued through his injury struggles

Dylan Ballard - A Sea Of Blue Being on the bench helped give Mitchell a new perspective on this team. The Kentucky Wildcats have been able to stay afloat without Tre Mitchell on the court. Although the impact of the fifth-year transfer forward cannot be understated, the Cats have one of their deepest teams in recent history. Mitchell has struggled with a slew of injuries over the last several months, the most notable being back and shoulder issues. Those kept him sidelined for six games before returning this past Saturday. He never let those setbacks destroy his will...
Mar 5, 2024
Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham are top-5 prospects in ESPN NBA Draft rankings

Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham are top-5 prospects in ESPN NBA Draft rankings

Dylan Ballard - A Sea Of Blue Sheppard and Dillingham are making waves, and looking like elite prospects while doing that The Kentucky Wildcats have had a roller coaster of a season, and it’s far from over. While they’ve taken some bad losses, the Cats also have a slew of impressive wins over teams like North Carolina and Auburn. They have been able to thrive due to the impressive play of a few rising stars, namely Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham, who’ve both been playing terrific basketball and sit third and second respectively in scoring for the Cats. Sheppard...
Mar 3, 2024
John Calipari sends a firm message on losing: “I want to suffer”

John Calipari sends a firm message on losing: “I want to suffer”

Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK Like the BBN, Coach Cal passionately hates losing. The Kentucky Wildcats pulled out a win in front of their home crowd Saturday, sweeping the Arkansas Razorbacks in the season series. It wasn’t the strongest win, but they came out on top, winning 111-102 after trailing by nine with under nine minutes left. In March, winning is all that matters. However, it was far from the prettiest game, and some may have had their doubts about if Kentucky could pull it out. After all, the Cats have a slew of bad losses on the season,...
Mar 2, 2024
John Calipari on Antonio Reeves: “He’s a First-Team All-American”

John Calipari on Antonio Reeves: “He’s a First-Team All-American”

Dylan Ballard - A Sea Of Blue Reeves has been on a tear as of late. While Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham have rightfully garnered much of the national attention surrounding the No. 16 Kentucky Wildcats, Antonio Reeves has played a huge role in the team’s success. Through 29 games, Reeves is now averaging 20 points on 50.9% shooting from the field, 44.2% shooting from deep, and 87.6% shooting from the free-throw line to go with 4.1 rebounds per contest. The senior guard almost didn’t return to Lexington, but his play may be the only reason this team is still...
Mar 1, 2024
Rob Dillingham’s latest late-game heroics helped Kentucky win in Starkville

Rob Dillingham’s latest late-game heroics helped Kentucky win in Starkville

Photo by Michael Chang/ Sheppard stole the show, but Dillingham had a massive impact in three straight late-game offensive possessions. A career-high 32 points and a game-winning shot was what Tuesday evening gave Reed Sheppard. He was the star of the show down the stretch, nailing multiple shots and free throws to help the Kentucky Wildcats beat Mississippi State at the buzzer. However, to put them in that position, Kentucky needed fellow freshman star Rob Dillingham to do his late-game heroics yet again. Dillingham has been among the Cats’ best players this season,...
Feb 27, 2024
Reed Sheppard makes Kentucky history and gets a shoutout from Rick Pitino

Reed Sheppard makes Kentucky history and gets a shoutout from Rick Pitino

Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports Plus the radio call of Sheppard’s buzzer-beater. The Kentucky Wildcats found a way to win on the road against Mississippi State, while Reed Sheppard has continued to prove he’s among the best players in the class of 2023. Sheppard has had a tremendous season, but he took it to another level as the No. 17 Cats spoiled the Bulldogs' evening. Kentucky allowed 43 in the first half to Mississippi State, but they scored 56. Who scored most of that? None other than Sheppard, who totaled 32 points on just 14 field goals. 23 of those points...

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