Sources Say Podcast

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2021 five-star guard Hunter Sallis joins the show! Oct 18, 2020

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 60 of the Sources Say Podcast, where the duo discuss Kentucky football's massive victory against the Tennessee Volunteers and the NCAA making two massive rulings this past week. Then, 2021 five-star guard Hunter Sallis and his head coach, Tim Cannon, join the show!

They start the show with a surprise topic, Kentucky football, before breaking down the NCAA's big decisions this past week.

Kentucky wins its first football game at Tennessee since 1984
How big is the win for the program?
Shawn breaks down his experience at Neyland Stadium
NCAA approves a blanket waiver for winter athletes
Olivier Sarr and Davion Mintz news
Options for John Calipari and UK basketball expand

Then, Hunter Sallis and Millard North head coach Tim Cannon join the show for back-to-back interviews to discuss the five-star guard's game, his recruitment, and where things stand with Kentucky.

How is the recruiting process going for the five-star guard?
Kentucky’s interest, offer, and contact
When is a decision expected?
Biggest factors in his decision
Breaking down the remaining finalists
Is the best player comparison Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Who's a better player, Hunter or his mom?

NBA Bubble Wrap-Up Oct 14, 2020

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim and Zack Geoghegan return for a bonus episode of the Sources Say Podcast to break down the NBA Bubble coming to a close and Anthony Davis earning a ring as the Los Angeles Lakers are crowned NBA champions.

Among the topics discussed:

A four-month journey in Orlando comes to a close
Does this feel like a "real" NBA championship?
John Calipari's first NBA champion. Is this the start of a long string of former Cats competing for titles?
Will other former Kentucky players follow AD's lead and demand trades?

They also break down two other big pieces of college basketball news that broke this week.

The NCAA is set to implement a one-time instant transfer rule starting in 2021
Why is this a game-changer for Kentucky?
NCAA also grants winter athletes a free year of eligibility this year.
Does this mean Olivier Sarr is eligible?

Five-star forward Daimion Collins joins the show! Oct 10, 2020

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by David Sisk of Cats Illustrated and Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 58 of the Sources Say Podcast, where the trio discuss UK requesting immediate eligibility for Jacob Toppin, where things stand with Olivier Sarr, and the latest with Kentucky's top recruiting targets. Then, 2021 five-star forward Daimion Collins and his head coach, Jarrod Boston, join the show!

They start the show talking about Toppin and Sarr and why next week's decision by the NCAA regarding free eligibility for winter student-athletes is a game-changer for both.

Diving into the official NCAA and SEC rulebooks
By definition, Sarr should be cleared if the NCAA implements a blanket waiver for free eligibility this year
Kentucky submits a waiver request for Toppin. Big news or no big deal?
Could UK use a player like Toppin this year?

The Sources Say crew then dives into the recruitments of Daimion Collins, Hunter Sallis, and Bryce Hopkins, specifically where Kentucky stands with each.

Previewing this episode's big interviews
Is it Kentucky vs. Oklahoma for Collins?
Momentum shifting in Kentucky's favor for Sallis...
Mixed signals on Hopkins' recruitment
How many commitments could Kentucky end up with in the early signing period?

They end the show with back-to-back interviews with Daimion Collins and his high school head coach.

How is the recruiting process going for the five-star forward?
Kentucky's interest and offer
When is a decision expected?
Biggest factors in his decision
Breaking down the finalists
Player comparisons
What is he like off the floor?
What does being a "good ole country boy" mean?

Olivier Sarr's waiver, Skyy Clark's commitment date, and Hunter Sallis' timeline Sep 25, 2020

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by David Sisk of Cats Illustrated for episode 57 of the Sources Say Podcast, where the duo discuss the NCAA approving Olivier Sarr's waiver, waiting on the SEC, Skyy Clark setting a commitment date, Hunter Sallis' decision timeline, and Bryce Hopkins cutting his list to five this weekend.

They start the show talking about Sarr's status and whether this week's news is good or bad regarding his eligibility.

The NCAA clears Sarr, but the wait continues with the SEC
Reading the official rules on the matter, do you feel better or worse about the situation?
Tying in Sarr's situation with college football

The Sources Say crew then dives into the Skyy Clark/Hunter Sallis dynamic and where Kentucky stands with both.

Clark sets a commitment date. What's the latest?
Who is the bigger priority?
Why things are complicated with Clark
Sallis is No. 6 in the nation for a reason...
Mixed signals on a decision timeline for Sallis
How good could a three-guard lineup of Askew, Sallis and Hickman be?

They end the show by discussing Bryce Hopkins' upcoming list cut.

Will Kentucky be on the list?
Where is he leaning?

The latest with Kentucky's 2021 offers Sep 18, 2020

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Travis Graf and David Sisk of Cats Illustrated for episode 56 of the Sources Say Podcast, where the trio discuss the latest with Kentucky basketball's offers in the class of 2021 and who may be favoring the Wildcats.

One by one, Pilgrim, Graf and Sisk discuss the latest with Kentucky's top targets and where things stand with each.

Patrick Baldwin Jr.

Duke and Milwaukee are perceived favorites
Does Kentucky have any shot with him?

Jaden Hardy

Is Kentucky's momentum gone? Who's the favorite if he goes to school?
Will he commit to a school and leave in favor of the G League?

Hunter Sallis

Will he choose a blue blood or stay home?
Is Sallis a better fit for Kentucky than Hardy?
Sallis is No. 6 in the nation for a reason...

Daimion Collins

How close was he to committing to Texas?
Kentucky changes the outlook of his entire recruitment with an offer
Who else is in the picture?
Decision expected in the early signing period

Moussa Diabate

Silence/mystery surrounding his recruitment
Where did his Kentucky offer come from?
What kind of player is Diabate?

Bryce Hopkins

Hopkins and his family take a trip to Lexington. How'd it go?
Timeline for a decision?

Skyy Clark

Who leads currently?
Has Kentucky backed off or has North Carolina simply taken over? Why things are a bit complicated.
Sallis' situation and how it relates to Clark and Kentucky

Jaden Bradley

Is a reclassification expected?
Are Clark and Bradley a package deal?
How good can he be?

New Kentucky commit Nolan Hickman joins the show! Aug 26, 2020

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Travis Graf and David Sisk of Cats Illustrated for episode 55 of the Sources Say Podcast, where the trio discuss Nolan Hickman's commitment to Kentucky, UK cutting ties with Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, and the latest with other big-name UK targets.

Then, the brand new Kentucky commitment joins the show with his head coach to break down his surprise announcement, what he hopes to bring to the table in Lexington, and his desire to be the best point guard in the nation.

Before speaking with the special guests, the Sources Say crew starts the show by discussing Hickman's abrupt commitment and what it means to the program.

How big of a surprise was the commitment?
Where should he be ranked? Who is closer to being correct, 247Sports (No. 30) or Rivals (No. 76)? Neither?
Is Hickman the perfect John Calipari point guard?
How excited should Kentucky be for his addition?
Previewing the interviews

Pilgrim, Graf, and Sisk then discuss Kentucky cutting ties with Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, along with other recruiting notes.

Where did things fall through on both sides? What happened?
Outside factors leading to the decision
Frustration on Kentucky's end
Where does UK look from here?
Do they have other options lined up?
Bryce Hopkins, Hunter Sallis, Daimion Collins, and more

Nolan Hickman and his coach then join the show to discuss the major commitment.

How did the surprise commitment come to fruition? Who all was in on the surprise?
Why Kentucky?
Is Hickman prepared for the UK spotlight?
Hickman's coach compares his game to two former Kentucky stars
What is the newest Wildcat like off the court?
Who are his favorite characters from The Office?

Paolo Banchero to Duke, the latest with Jai Lucas, and Skyy Clark works out in Kentucky Aug 20, 2020

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Travis Graf of Cats Illustrated and Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 54 of the Sources Say Podcast, where the trio discuss Paolo Banchero's surprise commitment to Duke, UK pushing to hire Texas assistant Jai Lucas, and Kentucky's recruitment of Skyy Clark, Bryce Hopkins and Hunter Sallis.

The Sources Say crew starts the show by breaking down Banchero's commitment to the Blue Devils and how significant of a loss it is for Kentucky.

How big of a surprise was the commitment?
UK misses on an instant college star
Where did Kentucky's confidence from the fall go? Did the momentum shift when he opted to stay in the class of 2021?
What does it mean for Kentucky's recruiting efforts moving forward?
Does UK need to change their recruiting philosophy?

Pilgrim, Graf, and Smith then discuss Kentucky's push to add Jai Lucas to the coaching staff.

The circle of life with Kentucky basketball
What's the latest? Is it a done deal for UK?
How did we get to this point?
What kind of impact would he make on the staff, even as a special assistant to the head coach?

The trio ends the show by breaking down their trip this week to see Skyy Clark work out in Kentucky, along with other recruiting news.

What did we think about Clark's performance?
Sage Tolentino, a 7-foot center with recent Kentucky interest, also played. What did we think of his game?
Is UK going to pick up interest/contact?
Could Kentucky basketball turn the recent streak of bad news into positive over the next few weeks?
Are we on commitment watch for a recruit?
Who else is nearing a decision?

Kenny Payne, Bruiser Flint, CBB bubbles, and Bryce Hopkins Aug 13, 2020

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Travis Graf and David Sisk of Cats Illustrated for episode 53 of the Sources Say Podcast, where the trio of recruiting insiders discuss Kenny Payne taking the Knicks job, UK hiring Bruiser Flint as his replacement, the NCAA confirming college basketball bubbles are on the table, and Kentucky's interest in former Louisville commit Bryce Hopkins.

The Sources Say crew starts the show by breaking down Kenny Payne's decision to leave Kentucky for the New York Knicks, along with UK's anticipated hiring of veteran coach Bruiser Flint.

How bad does Payne's departure hurt Kentucky?
Could he return to Lexington one day?
What do Kentucky fans need to know about Bruiser Flint?
Is it a good or bad hire for UK?
A breakdown of the updated Kentucky coaching staff

Pilgrim, Graf, and Sisk then discuss the NCAA's announcement that college basketball will be played, and it could include bubbles.

"As long as basketball is being played safely anywhere in the world this season, we’ll be playing college basketball."
Mitch Barnhart speaks up, says "we're going to find a way to play"
What would a college basketball bubble look like? Could Kentucky host it?
Should fans feel confident about seeing this impressive UK squad?

The trio then breaks down UK's new interest in former Louisville commit Bryce Hopkins, followed by an interview with his head coach, Staunton Peck, to close out the show:

What do Kentucky fans need to know about UK's newest target?
Just how good can he be?
How high could he have shot up in the rankings if summer basketball was played?
Why did Hopkins decommit from Louisville? What is he looking for in his recruitment?
When is a decision expected?

Kentucky temporarily pops the bubble, summer workouts, and player comparisons Aug 06, 2020

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Travis Graf and David Sisk of Cats Illustrated for episode 51 of the Sources Say Podcast, where the trio of recruiting insiders discuss Kentucky basketball’s decision to send players home for a week, UK’s summer workouts, new recruiting developments, and debate player comparisons for the 2020-21 roster.

The Sources Say crew starts the show by breaking down Kentucky's decision to temporarily pop the on-campus bubble for a one-week hiatus, along with some more scuttlebutt about the team's summer workouts.

How did the break come to fruition? Why did John Calipari send players home?
Was it a good idea to pop the bubble?
When will players be back? What will the process be like then?
Who has stood out in workouts over the last week?
One player continues to pick up praise...

Pilgrim, Graf, and Sisk then discuss the NCAA's announcement that they plan to start college basketball on time.

"As long as basketball is being played safely anywhere in the world this season, we’ll be playing college basketball."
Does the confidence give you hope that we'll be able to see this talented team?
With how great the NBA is doing with its setup, could we see a college basketball bubble?

They close the show by debating player comparisons for Kentucky's upcoming roster, along with a few recruiting notes.

Who are the best pro comparisons for this roster?
Former UK player comparisons?
Skyy Clark says he's announcing a commitment soon. What's the latest?
UK reaches out to a new prospect
Is Kentucky trending toward a small recruiting class?

UK Summer Workouts, Kenny Payne, Adam Kunkel, and the NBA Combine Jul 30, 2020

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Travis Graf and David Sisk of Cats Illustrated for episode 51 of the Sources Say Podcast, where the trio of recruiting insiders discuss the latest with Kentucky basketball’s summer workouts, the New York Knicks potentially having interest in Kenny Payne, Adam Kunkel’s commitment to Xavier, among several other topics.

The Sources Say crew starts the show by breaking down the early standouts of UK basketball's summer workouts.

What was the initial reaction to players arriving on campus?
Who is looking good in the early workouts?
Who needs to separate themselves leading into the season?

Pilgrim, Graf, and Sisk then discuss the New York Knicks' interest in Kenny Payne and the chances Kentucky will need to find a new assistant coach.

Why are the Knicks interested with Payne?
Has contact been made between the two parties?
What do you need to know about KP's side of things?
How significant of a loss would it be?
Who would UK look at to replace Payne if he were to leave?

They close the show by discussing Adam Kunkel's commitment to Xavier and where things fell through with Kentucky. Then, they discuss the list of 105 names being considered for the NBA Draft Combine and why EJ Montgomery was the only former Wildcat left out.

A behind the scenes look at Kunkel's recruitment
The back-and-forth on Kentucky's side of things
Why did UK not take the next step forward?
Five Kentucky players make the initial list of potential invitees to the NBA Draft Combine
Why did EJ Montgomery not make the cut?
Will he look back and regret his decision to enter the draft?

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