Sources Say Podcast

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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?

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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?

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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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The latest on Kentucky's pursuit of Adam Kunkel Jul 23, 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 50 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down the latest with Kentucky's pursuit of Belmont transfer Adam Kunkel.

Pilgrim, Sisk, and Smith start the show by breaking down the Hebron, KY native's recruitment and how we got to this point.

Yes, this is the potential transfer the Sources Say crew hinted at back in June
Pilgrim and Smith saw Kunkel train with Dontaie Allen last month. How did he look?
Who are the "early" favorites in the Belmont star's recruitment?
How much will he value proximity to home?
What is Kentucky's involvement?

Sisk then gives a detailed scouting report on Kunkel and why Kentucky fans should be excited about his potential addition.

What do OVC coaches think about Kunkel? Do they think he can play in the SEC?
A complete breakdown of the 6-foot-3 guard's game
Is it a good fit for Kentucky? How would he fit in with the current roster and UK's recruiting plans for 2021?

They close the show by talking about what fans should expect in the near future.

When is a commitment expected?
Could Kentucky's campus bubble play into how hard they recruit the in-state standout?
The trio predicts where Kunkel will land (as of today)

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2021-22 roster predictions, anonymous coaches, and recruiting updates Jul 16, 2020

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Travis Graf and David Sisk of Cats Illustrated for episode 49 of the Sources Say Podcast, where the trio of recruiting insiders predict the entire 2021-22 roster, talk about anonymous college coaches talking trash about Kentucky players, and other new recruiting updates for 2021 and 2022.

The Sources Say crew starts the show by discussing a few high-profile recruitments, along with a few new names to watch.

Top-15 prospect Jaden Bradley sits down for a Zoom call with the Kentucky staff
How did the conversation go? And more importantly, why was no offer extended?
Who is Sage Tolentino?
Is the 7-foot-1 center out of Hawaii a serious name to watch moving forward?
Moussa Cisse commits to Memphis
Did Dick Vitale single handedly change his final destination?

Pilgrim, Graf, and Sisk then debate a few topics, including a complete prediction of the 2021-22 roster.

The entire 2020-21 team is on campus. How are things going?
Did John Calipari's comments on Olivier Sarr make you feel better about the waiver process?
Who stays from the upcoming roster? Who goes?
Any surprises to look ahead to?
College coaches anonymously blast Ashton Hagans, among other Kentucky draft hopefuls.
Unfair criticism or an overreaction from the fanbase?
John Calipari and Joel Justus respond

They close the show by answering questions from listeners.

Who has a head coach opening first between Kentucky, Duke, and UNC?
Who will be the first commitment in the class of 2021?
What's the latest on Kentucky's chances with Peyton Watson?
If UK could only get one between Paolo Banchero and Jaden Hardy, who would that be?

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Skyy Clark joins the show to discuss Kentucky offer, break down recruitment Jul 03, 2020

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Travis Graf and David Sisk of Cats Illustrated for episode 48 of the Sources Say Podcast, where the trio of recruiting insiders speak with 2022 five-star guard Skyy Clark about receiving his highly anticipated offer from Kentucky.

The Sources Say crew starts the show by talking to Clark about his big offer and what it means moving forward.

How did the conversation go with John Calipari and the UK coaching staff?
Who was more excited about the offer, Skyy or his father?
What does it mean to be the first prospect Calipari has offered without seeing in person at this stage?
Is Kentucky recruiting him for the class of 2021 or 2022? Or either?

Pilgrim, Graf, and Sisk then talk to Clark about what's next in his recruitment, including a possible reclass decision.

When is he hoping to make a decision?
Clark breaks some news about his reclassification plans
What are the biggest factors in choosing a college and potentially making a jump to 2021?

They close the show by discussing Clark's recent work in participating in local protests and leading a city clean-up, along with answering some questions from the Big Blue Nation.

Makur Maker commits to Howard, making him the first five-star prospect to choose a HBCU. What are his thoughts on the decision?
Will he consider a similar route?
What does it mean for Clark to have such a prominent voice in activism and social justice at such a young age?
What number will he wear in college?
Who does he model his game after?
If he could play for any John Calipari team in his time at Kentucky, which year would it be?
Who does he want to play with at the next level?

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A trip to see Dontaie Allen with GBB Country's Shawn Smith Jun 24, 2020

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 47 of the Sources Say Podcast, where they recapped their trip to watch Dontaie Allen work out at Griffin Elite in Erlanger, Kentucky.

The two open the show by discussing what the Kentucky redshirt freshman showed them during a workout with his trainer Wednesday afternoon.

How did the in-state standout look after missing a full year due to injury?
What can fans expect from Allen this season?
What will be a realistic role for the former Pendleton County star?

From there, Pilgrim and Smith break down the roster from top to bottom and discuss the team's potential.

A few talking points:

The magnitude of Olivier Sarr’s waiver
Why BJ Boston and Terrence Clarke will live up to expectations.
Parents support for players returning to campus on June 28
Why campus is the safest place for the team to be during this time
Way-too-early predictions for the 2020-21 Kentucky Wildcats

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Skyy Clark, Cade Cunningham, Olivier Sarr, and more Jun 18, 2020

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Travis Graf and David Sisk of Cats Illustrated for episode 46 of the Sources Say Podcast, where the trio of recruiting insiders breaks down their most recent trip to see Skyy Clark play, the latest with Cade Cunningham, Kentucky's interest in Makur Maker, and confidence in Olivier Sarr receiving his waiver from the NCAA..

The Sources Say crew starts the show by discussing their trip to Brentwood, TN to see 2022 five-star guard Skyy Clark, along with the recruiting restrictions being lifted on upcoming juniors.

How did Skyy Clark play against college and professional talent?
The difference between day one (pros) and day two (high school and college) of competition
Another five-star standout that was in attendance to keep an eye on
The recruiting floodgates opened on Monday morning. Who received a phone call from the UK coaching staff?
Were there any surprises?

Then, Pilgrim, Graf, and Sisk break down the latest with Cade Cunningham and whether or not Kentucky will add another piece to close out the 2020-21 roster.

Does Cade Cunningham explore his options?
Is Kentucky optimistic they can land the nation's No. 1 recruit?
Who is UK keeping a close eye on? Could they make a splash signing to close out the roster?

The Sources Say trio closes out the show by discussing the latest with Olivier Sarr and the chances he receives his wavier from the NCAA.

Does Kentucky feel confident in the NCAA doing the right thing?
Is there a specific date fans need to keep an eye on regarding a potential decision?
What would happen if Sarr does not receive his waiver? Are there any other options on the table?

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Cade Cunningham, NCAA sanctions, Moussa Cisse, and more Jun 10, 2020

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Travis Graf and David Sisk of Cats Illustrated for episode 45 of the Sources Say Podcast, where the trio of recruiting insiders breaks down Cade Cunningham potentially backing out of his commitment to Oklahoma State, other upcoming NCAA sanctions, Moussa Cisse pushing back his decision, and plenty more.

The Sources Say crew starts the show by breaking down the NCAA's decision to throw the book at Oklahoma State and whether or not Cade Cunningham will land elsewhere as a result.

The NCAA hits OSU with a one-year postseason ban, among other sanctions
Does Cade Cunningham explore his options?
Where could the top-ranked guard land? College or the pros?
Most importantly, would Kentucky reach out again?
What other schools will be hit? And how hard?

Then, Pilgrim, Graf, and Sisk discuss the latest with Moussa Cisse and Jonathan Kuminga to close out the 2020 class, along with Kentucky's other options moving forward.

Moussa Cisse pushes back his decision. What does it mean?
Is LSU still the runaway favorite?
Jonathan Kuminga reclassifies to 2020. Where will he land?
Kentucky expects some upcoming battles on the recruiting trail in 2021 and beyond. Reason for concern?

The Sources Say trio closes out the show breaking down Graf's recent trip to Nashville to see Skyy Clark compete against Alex Poythress, among other professional standouts.

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Five-star guard Jaden Bradley joins the show! Also, the latest on virtual visits, Moussa Cisse, and Dontaie Allen May 28, 2020

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Travis Graf and David Sisk of Cats Illustrated for episode 44 of the Sources Say Podcast, where the trio of recruiting insiders breaks down Kentucky’s recent run of virtual visits, Moussa Cisse’s reclass decision, Johnny Juzang's waiver being approved, and Dontaie Allen's workout footage.

Then, 2022 five-star guard and major Kentucky target Jaden Bradley joins the show to update fans on his recruitment.

Among the topics to start the show:

Kentucky hosts five-star prospects Brandon Huntley-Hatfield and Kennedy Chandler on virtual visit
What did Huntley-Hatfield's mother say about the visit?
Will he be reclassifying to 2021?
Where does Kentucky stand?
Graf updates fans on Chandler's visit
What does UK's consistent contact with the five-star point guard mean?
Handicapping Chandler's finalists

Then, Pilgrim, Graf, and Sisk discuss Moussa Cisse's reclassification to 2020, along with Johnny Juzang's waiver approval and Dontaie Allen's latest workout footage.

Cisse makes the jump to 2020. Does Kentucky have a chance?
Breaking down the finalists
Juzang's waiver is approved. What does this mean for Olivier Sarr's waiver fight? Should UK fans feel good?
Allen's trainer sends KSR the latest footage of the UK guard's most recent workouts
How does he look?

To close out the show, five-star guard Jaden Bradley joins the show to update fans on his recruitment.

What do fans need to know about his game?
Does he want to play with Skyy Clark? Could that be at Kentucky?
What is UK's pitch? How is Joel Justus doing in his recruitment?
Is a reclassification on the table?
What are his biggest strengths and weaknesses?
What is Bradley like off the floor?

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