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Shaedon Sharpe and Oscar Tshiebwe notes from the Jordan Brand Classic Apr 18, 2022

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 180 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss the latest on Kentucky’s roster, including new rumors and speculation regarding Shaedon Sharpe and Oscar Tshiebwe.

Among the highlights:

Kentucky team notes from an NBA scout at the Jordan Brand Classic
What's going on with Shaedon Sharpe?
What do teams think about Sharpe's draft status?
Is he even eligible?
An important deadline coming
NBA teams are high on Oscar Tshiebwe
Does it change anything regarding his likely return to Kentucky?
Leonard Miller and Antonio Reeves visit Lexington
Will either (or both) be Wildcats?
CJ Fredrick returns to Kentucky
As many as three years of eligibility

Oscar Tshiebwe, Shaedon Sharpe and other roster updates Apr 13, 2022

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 179 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss the latest on Kentucky's roster, including updates on Oscar Tshiebwe and Shaedon Sharpe.

Among the highlights:

Oscar Tshiebwe is nearing a decision
Where is all of the optimism coming from?
What would his return mean to the program?
Shaedon Sharpe will enter the draft, but without an agent
A slight glimmer of hope if you're looking for one
Realistic expectations regarding his decision
Replacement options are tricky
Sahvir Wheeler is expected back
... but it's complicated
Jacob Toppin tests the draft waters
Why that's the best decision for his future
Dontaie Allen commits to Western Kentucky

TyTy Washington enters the draft, Bryce Hopkins hits the portal Apr 08, 2022

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 178 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss TyTy Washington’s decision to test the NBA Draft and Bryce Hopkins entering the transfer portal.

Among the highlights:

TyTy Washington is officially headed to the NBA
Why TyTy’s time at Kentucky should be viewed as a positive
Pre-injury TyTy vs. post-injury
How does he project as a pro?
Bryce Hopkins heads to the transfer portal (as expected)
Understanding frustration on both sides
Could things have been handled differently?
What could he be at his next stop?
Where could Hopkins wind up?

Keion Brooks enters draft, Kentucky contacts Johni Broome Apr 05, 2022

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 177 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Keion Brooks Jr.'s decision to test the NBA Draft waters and what comes next regarding Kentucky's other stay-or-go decisions.

Among the highlights:

Brooks enters the draft. What will he ultimately do?
Will both sides agree to move on?
How Brooks' decision impacts the rest of the roster
Bryce Hopkins weighs his options
Oscar Tshiebwe's much-anticipated decision
Will he stay or go? What does he want to do?
Internal optimism and external pessimism regarding Shaedon Sharpe's decision
Two extremes with Tshiebwe and Sharpe
Kentucky reaches out to Johni Broome
Taking a look at other portal options

McDonald's All-American Game report, draft notes Mar 30, 2022

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 176 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss the McDonald's All-American Game and how Kentucky's two signees performed in the prestigious event. The duo then closes the show by discussing new draft and transfer buzz.

Among the highlights:

Chris Livingston and Cason Wallace represent Kentucky
Stats from the Wildcat duo
How did they play?
Livingston is a mismatch nightmare
Wallace will be an instant fan-favorite
Areas of concern for both players
How do they project at the next level?
Positive Shaedon Sharpe news?

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Kentucky makes surprise offer to unranked senior guard Adou Thiero Mar 26, 2022

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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 of Thiero as a kid
Breaking down the impressive numbers from his senior season
A 10-inch growth spurt from freshman to senior year
Exactly what Kentucky fans have been asking for
Another name of interest for Kentucky in the class of 2022
Will Leonard Miller go pro or does UK have a shot?

Dontaie Allen enters the transfer portal Mar 24, 2022

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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 of ways was inevitable
Was he misused as a Wildcat?
Potential options for the Pendleton County product
Calipari will never hear the end of it if Allen becomes a star elsewhere

Sources Say: Daimion Collins returns, John Calipari speaks, draft/transfer talk Mar 23, 2022

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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 says Collins can be the best player in college basketball next season
Shaedon Sharpe's status remains up in the air
A difficult situation for UK to be in with Sharpe
Mitch Barnhart says Kentucky must return to "championship-level performance"
Early draft/transfer/return predictions
UK reaches out to another player in the portal

Kentucky crumbles in the NCAA Tournament, falls vs. Saint Peter's Mar 19, 2022

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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 miscues kill UK after weeks of declining play
Guards shoot Kentucky out of the tournament
The Shaedon Sharpe predicament
UK needs one of Sharpe or Oscar Tshiebwe to return
Hiring an offensive analyst
A new name in the transfer portal

Kentucky takes on Saint Peter's in the NCAA Tournament Mar 17, 2022

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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
Kellan Grady must find his groove
Could TyTy Washington's mother being in attendance help the standout freshman get hot?
An opportunity for Oscar Tshiebwe to put up ridiculous numbers
Does Kentucky live and die by Keion Brooks Jr.?
A look ahead to the Round of 32

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