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Devin Askew transfers from Kentucky Apr 06, 2021

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country to discuss Devin Askew's decision to enter the transfer portal, potential replacements at the point guard position, and draft news, among other roster updates.

Among the highlights:

Is Askew's departure a surprise? How did we get to this point?
Was the freshman point guard recruited over?
Who are the potential replacement options? Any early favorites?
Buzz on Minnesota's Marcus Carr... Is he the right fit?
Kentucky made the right call by holding off on Justin Powell
Could Isaiah Jackson return for a sophomore campaign?
Does a Walker Kessler transfer make sense? Where would he fit?
Skyy Clark confirms he will stay in 2022 (and it's the right move)

KSR's KHSAA Sweet 16 Preview Show Mar 30, 2021

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Kentucky high school sports guru Troy Howell to break down this week's KHSAA Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena and who could be crowned champion.

Among the highlights:

A game-by-game breakdown of the opening round, which begins Wednesday. Who moves on?
Who are the biggest favorites?
Projected winners from both sides of the bracket
Who may be on upset alert? (It is March Madness, after all)
Are there any Cinderella teams to watch out for?
Predictions for most valuable player and coach of the Sweet 16?
Biggest storylines to watch out for

Davidson sharpshooter Kellan Grady commits to KENTUCKY! Mar 30, 2021

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country to break down Kellan Grady's commitment to Kentucky and what it means for the program moving forward.

Among the highlights:

Kentucky finds its shooter in the transfer portal
Grady has four years of experience, 17 PPG every season at Davidson. Shot 38.2% from three last year.
Where does the newest Wildcat fit into the rotation?
Kentucky continues to reach out to new players, specifically at the guard position. What does it mean?
Something's got to give in terms of scholarship numbers and the rotation next season
Will there be attrition?

Potential new transfers, draft decision updates Mar 23, 2021

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 87 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss new draft decisions, new returnees, and names popping up in the transfer portal, among other topics.

Some of the highlights:

Isaiah Jackson, Terrence Clarke and BJ Boston enter the draft
Why did Clarke and Boston enter without testing the waters, despite falling draft stock?
Almost nothing can change a one-year plan (unfortunately)
Dontaie Allen and Lance Ware return to Kentucky
Where does John Calipari need to look on the transfer market?
New names in the backcourt and frontcourt
How many new pieces does UK actually need?

Askew back, Fletcher gone to begin the biggest offseason of Calipari's career Mar 15, 2021

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country to discuss Kentucky's season-ending loss to Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament, draft/transfer decisions, and new names in the transfer portal to keep an eye on as John Calipari gets a head start on the most important offseason of his coaching career

BJ Boston coming back? Can UK win the SEC Tournament title? Mar 08, 2021

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country to discuss Kentucky's upcoming trip to Nashville for the SEC Tournament and whether the Wildcats can make a title run to keep their season alive. They also discuss the possibility of BJ Boston returning for a second season, along with Terrence Clarke's cryptic social media post hinting his season may not be over.

New draft rumors, recruiting updates Mar 05, 2021

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Jack Pilgrim is joined by Zack Geoghegan for episode 84 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss the latest regarding Kentucky's draft decisions and how John Calipari hopes to round out the 2021-22 roster, among other topics.

The KSR duo starts the show by giving a player-by-player breakdown of who's expected to stay and who's expected to go at this point in time.

Jimmy Dykes says UK could see as many as seven or eight new faces on next year's roster. Right or wrong?
Who could transfer out of the program this offseason?
A new positive development with Dontaie Allen
Sam Vecenie of The Athletic says BJ Boston could return for year two. Is that a possibility?

Pilgrim and Geoghegan end the show by talking over some potential additions at the high school level, along with names to watch out for in the NCAA Transfer Portal.

Will UK go after a high-profile point guard?
Two possible transfer names to keep an eye on
Where do things stand with the top available high school recruits?

Kentucky defeats Vandy for its second straight win; long-term optimism going into 2021-22 Feb 18, 2021

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country and David Sisk of Cats Illustrated for episode 83 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down Kentucky's win over Vanderbilt, momentum going into the SEC Tournament, and long-term optimism for 2021-22 and beyond.

Among the topics:

Kentucky is finally finding ways to win
Jacob Toppin is a future star while serving as a solid role player on the current roster
Could Davion Mintz return for a second year at Kentucky?
Confidence going into the SEC Tournament
UK could return as many as eight players in 2021-22
What would a depth chart look like? Who are the potential departures?
Kentucky needs one final star guard to round out next year's roster. Who could that be?

Kentucky overcomes past demons in desperate victory over Auburn Feb 14, 2021

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 82 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss how Kentucky overcame its past demons that haunted the Wildcats throughout the season to defeat Auburn 82-80.

Among the topics:

Between shooting struggles, turnover issues, inconsistent play throughout the roster, bad luck and an inability to close out games, UK overcame its past flaws
BJ Boston is finally becoming the star we thought he'd be
Isaiah Jackson is a monster
A nearly identical scenario to the Tennessee loss, but UK held on down the stretch
Davion Mintz is Mr. Big Shot
Optimism going into the SEC Tournament
Will Calipari use Oscar Tshiebwe as his "missing piece" to spark Kentucky down the stretch?

Kentucky falls to 5-11, Calipari hits rock bottom Feb 04, 2021

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 81 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down Kentucky’s loss at Missouri, the team's 5-11 start to the season, postseason hopes vanishing and potential long-term issues within the program, among other topics.

The Sources Say crew starts the show by discussing the team's current issues and why it may be best to start looking ahead to 2021-22:

The team's struggles are exhausting
Are there any bright spots right now?
Point guard play must improve, and it doesn't appear there's an easy answer
John Calipari has been a PR nightmare this year
This year's on- and off-court struggles could make an impact on next year's team (and for that reason, Calipari needs to be careful)

They close out the show by discussing roster management and recruiting:

Where does the optimism come for in 2021-22?
How does point guard play improve?
UK only has three signees right now, and the 2021 recruiting board doesn't favor the Wildcats...
An update on Kentucky's top targets
Is the transfer portal the only answer to round out the upcoming roster?
Kentucky cannot afford to lose anyone outside of BJ Boston, Terrence Clarke and Isaiah Jackson to the draft, nor can they lose players to the portal

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