Sources Say Podcast

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Peach Jam and NBPA Top 100 Camp recruiting updates Jul 29, 2021

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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

Kofi Cockburn returns to Illinois, the latest on Jalen Duren Jul 20, 2021

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country to discuss Kofi Cockburn's decision to return to Illinois and Kentucky's involvement throughout the star center's recruitment. Then, the Sources Say crew breaks down the latest on UK's chances to land Jalen Duren and why the staff remains confident despite growing skepticism among national sources.

Among the highlights:

Just how interested was UK in Kofi Cockburn?
Did the star center want Kentucky from the start?
The media leak and ensuing spin was one for the ages
Fit concerns were legitimate, but were they worth it?
On the (minor) pushback inside the locker room
Jalen Duren is John Calipari's top priority
Does UK actually have a shot?
Who is the current favorite?
Kentucky is taking a massive risk
Who is UK's next commitment in the class of 2022?
More recruiting notes from Peach Jam

Kofi Cockburn set to announce, the latest on CJ Fredrick's injury Jul 13, 2021

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country to discuss Illinois star center Kofi Cockburn's scheduled decision on Friday and the latest on Kentucky's chances. Then, the Sources Say crew breaks down the latest on CJ Fredrick's minor surgery that will keep him out the majority of the summer (but won't impact his eligibility when the season begins).

Among the highlights:

Kofi Cockburn set to announce on Friday. Who's the leader?
Is Kentucky confident?
Internal discussions on UK's side about Cockburn's fit alongside Oscar Tshiebwe and the need to add another standout big.
Why this is an easy decision for Kentucky
CJ Fredrick undergoes "minor procedure"
What's the timeline for return?
No reason to stress about the news
Reed Sheppard receives scholarship offer from UK
Is Kentucky the immediate favorite?

Davion Mintz is BACK! (And Kofi Cockburn enters the portal) Jul 01, 2021

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country to break down Davion Mintz's decision to return to Kentucky and what it means for the program. They also discuss Kofi Cockburn's decision to enter the transfer portal and the chances UK gets involved.

Jalen Duren visits Kentucky Jun 30, 2021

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 106 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss Jalen Duren's visit to Kentucky and UK's chances going into the final stretch of his recruitment.

Among the topics:

The No. 1 prospect in the nation visits Kentucky. Where do things stand?
What happened during the visit?
Handicapping the leaders
Miami poses a threat, but what about Memphis?
NIL will be a key factor
Is the pro route still a legitimate option?
Would Kentucky's frontcourt be too loaded with Duren?

Latest on Jalen Duren, NIL opportunities coming to Kentucky Jun 25, 2021

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 105 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss the latest with five-star center Jalen Duren and Gov. Andy Beshear issuing an executive order on name, image and likeness in the state of Kentucky. What does it all mean?

Among the highlights:

Student-athletes in Kentucky can now make money from their name, image and likeness (as they should)
Why NIL rules will be huge for UK Athletics, specifically with the basketball program
UK has been prepared for this moment
Kentucky now has the best pitch for No. 1 overall prospect Jalen Duren
Where do things stand with Duren?
Breaking down UK's roster and the loaded frontcourt (and why it doesn't matter with Duren)
Could NIL signal a return for Davion Mintz?
What would happen if Mintz returns and Duren commits?
Kentucky's title chances with one, both or neither
Mitch Barnhart needs to embrace and highlight importance of NIL, not show indifference

Reed Sheppard hears from UK; Sharpe, Livingston and Lively visit Jun 21, 2021

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country to discuss Reed Sheppard's impressive play this weekend at the Titans Rockets Summer Shootout in Shelbyville, Kentucky expressing early interest, coaches showing up to watch the four-star guard and why his recruitment may be the most polarizing of any during the John Calipari era in Lexington. Then, the Sources Say duo discusses Kentucky hosting three major official visitors this past weekend in Shaedon Sharpe, Chris Livingston and Dereck Lively II.

Jalen Duren, Dereck Lively and more from Pangos AA Camp Jun 10, 2021

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim and Zack Geoghegan discuss their trip to Las Vegas to watch some of Kentucky's top targets at the 2021 Pangos All-American Camp.

Among the highlights:

What's the deal with Jalen Duren?
Is he seriously considering his college options? Does UK have a shot?
Dereck Lively II is a future star (and a must-offer for Kentucky)
Keyonte George and Anthony Black are two of Texas' top stars, and they'd like to play together. Will that be at Kentucky?
Adem Bona likes UK and wants an offer
What would a frontcourt of Lively and Bona look like?
Two 2023 stars to keep a close eye on

Keion Brooks Jr. returns, Isaiah Jackson declares for the draft May 28, 2021

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country to discuss the return of Keion Brooks Jr. for a junior year and the official departure of Isaiah Jackson, who declared for the draft on Friday.

Among the highlights:

What does Brooks' return mean for Kentucky?
How did we get to this point?
Jackson leaves for the draft (as expected)
Is Davion Mintz coming back?
An update on the move-in process
Name, image and likeness rules set to go through in the near future

Sahvir Wheeler commits to KENTUCKY! May 17, 2021

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 101 to discuss Sahvir Wheeler's commitment to Kentucky and what it means for the program moving forward.

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