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**Sources Say Podcast**

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country to break down all things Kentucky basketball and the latest in recruiting. In their weekly show, the duo will discuss the latest with the team, talk to high-level prospects, update listeners on the recruitments of UK’s top targets, and analyze their respective games.

Latest Episodes:

Kentucky’s schedule release and recruiting updates Oct 05, 2022

Show notes

Jack Pilgrim and Shawn Smith are joined by Western Missouri State coach and former UK manager Will Martin.

Among the highlights:

Western Missouri State added to Kentucky's exhibition schedule
Breaking down the rest of Kentucky's 2022-23 schedule
Will Kentucky restart series with Indiana?
Big Blue Madness Campout lacking this year?
What does Cal have planned for Big Blue Madness
Recruiting news
Who will be the starting five to start the season?

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Reed Sheppard joins the show! (and other recruiting updates) Sep 28, 2022

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Kentucky commit Reed Sheppard joins the Sources Say Podcast to break down his decision to become a Wildcat, thoughts on the team's other commitments, his recruiting efforts in 2023, his final summer playing travel ball and his parents' influence on his career.

Among the highlights:

How is life as a UK basketball commit?
Conversations with John Calipari and the coaching staff
What does a Coach Cal recruitment sound like?
Where does he see himself fitting in on the roster?
The impact of NIL
Will he play four years at Kentucky?
Who does he model his game after?
How did his parents' status as former UK basketball standouts impact his career?
Embracing the UK vs. UofL rivalry
State title dreams as a senior

Travis Branham brings the latest on Kentucky basketball recruiting Sep 21, 2022

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim and Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country are joined by 247Sports' Travis Branham for episode 208 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss the latest on Kentucky basketball's recruiting efforts in 2023 and beyond.

Among the highlights:

The latest on DJ Wagner
Why is Kentucky so confident?
Aaron Bradshaw remains patient (with visits coming soon)
Are the Wildcats sitting in fourth place for Ron Holland?
Any other 2023 options for UK?
Where do things stand with Ian Jackson and Tre Johnson in 2024?
Other juniors to keep a close eye on
Will high schoolers be able to go straight to the pros? How will that impact 2024 and future classes?
Big Blue Madness campout details are out
A few other current roster updates

Recruiting, BBM campout and schedule talk Sep 14, 2022

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 207 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down Kentucky basketball's schedule, Big Blue Madness campout and a busy recruiting week.

Among the highlights:

UK's SEC schedule has been released
Updates on the non-conference
Games vs. Georgia football, then Gonzaga basketball on back-to-back days
Big Blue Madness campout is back (and better than ever)
Thoughts on the new format
John Calipari's push to make BBM a must-see event
The staff hits the recruiting trail
Who have the coaches seen? And where do things stand with those recruits?
Ugonna Kingsley Onyenso makes his practice debut

Seth Greenberg joins the show, Kentucky releases new uniforms Sep 07, 2022

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim and Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country are joined by ESPN's Seth Greenberg for episode 206 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Kentucky's title chances and the team's new uniforms released this week.

Among the highlights:

How much did the Wildcats improve from last season to now?
What does Kentucky need Oscar Tshiebwe to be to make a run?
Any potential areas of weakness?
Greenberg's take on the ridiculous Basketball vs. Football School debate
Does Kentucky really need a new practice facility? (YES)
UK releases new uniforms for the first time since 2016-17
Are more alternate looks on the way?

Post-Bahamas Kentucky roster and recruiting updates Aug 31, 2022

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 205 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down the latest in Kentucky basketball recruiting and provide roster updates post-Bahamas.

Among the highlights;

John Calipari is very (VERY) high on his team
Are there any real holes on the roster?
Will Ugonna Kingsley Onyenso play?
What's the latest on DJ Wagner?
Where do things stand with Aaron Bradshaw and Ron Holland?
Will UK recruit anyone else in '23?
Kentucky offers '25 Darryn Peterson -- John Calipari's earliest offer ever
Pilgrim's Fantasy Camp experience

Kentucky makes statement in Bahamas with four wins Aug 16, 2022

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 204 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down Kentucky's 98-74 win over the Bahamas National Select Team and the conclusion of the Wildcats' four-game stretch in paradise.

Among the highlights:

Antonio Reeves catches fire from three in the second half
Sahvir Wheeler leads the charge at point guard with 21 points
Jacob Toppin shows star potential (again)
Another double-double for Oscar Tshiebwe
Kentucky finishes with an average margin of victory of 50 points
What did the Big Blue Bahamas Tour tell us about the Wildcats?
Is this truly a national title contender?

KSR is excited to partner with Condado Tacos at The Summit at Fritz Farm for our Bahamas basketball coverage. KSR will be on the scene at Baha Mar Resort as the Kentucky Basketball team plays four games to get an early start preparing for the season. The Bahamas trip won’t be all basketball so follow along for all the fun events at the resort as well.

Stop in to see our friends at Condado to try some of their summer features like the Mango Guacamole or Chicken Bacon Ranch taco. Yum! They’ve also got Happy Hour deals like $6 house margs Monday through Friday from 3-6pm. We love tacos at KSR so the partnership with Condado was perfect to fuel our crew for the big week of Bahamas coverage. Thanks Condado!

Jacob Toppin, Antonio Reeves lead Kentucky to blowout win over Carleton Aug 14, 2022

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 203 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down Kentucky's blowout win over Carleton in the Bahamas.

Among the highlights:

Jacob Toppin goes nuclear (and looks like a future first-round pick)
Antonio Reeves is a flame-thrower from three
Reeves' seamless transition from Illinois State to Kentucky
Sahvir Wheeler puts on a show off the bench
Cason Wallace is Mr. Consistent (and may win SEC Freshman of the Year)
Looking ahead to Sunday's matchup vs. the Bahamas

Kentucky dismantles Monterrey Tech, prepares for Carleton Aug 12, 2022

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 202 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down Kentucky's blowout win over Monterrey Tech in the Bahamas. Then, Carleton University head coach Taffe Charles joins the show to break down his team's upcoming matchup against the Wildcats.

Among the highlights:

Adou Thiero continues to make a statement
CJ Fredrick gets some shots to fall
How about Chris Livingston?
More of the same from Sahvir Wheeler and Oscar Tshiebwe
Seven players finish in double figures, four with double-doubles
What do you need to know about Carleton?
Biggest players to watch
How did this matchup come together?
How does a team prepare for a battle against Kentucky?

Kentucky blows out DR Select, prepares for Monterrey Aug 11, 2022

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 201 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down Kentucky's blowout win over the Dominican Republic National Select Team to open the team's trip to the Bahamas.

Among the highlights:

Defense, defense and more defense
Look out below, Daimion Collins!
CJ Fredrick impresses defensively, as a playmaker
Cason Wallace looks the part as a lead guard
Chris Livingston is a positionless basketball player
How about Adou Thiero?
A behind-the-scenes look at a John Calipari film session
Looking ahead to Tec de Monterrey (Mexico)

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