Rupp To No Good: Recent Episodes
Matt Sak
Matt Sak BBN, Wildcats Tongue, Bradley Smith 270, and Buddy are four friends who met online and spend way too much of our time sharing our terrible takes and spreading positivity on BBN Twitter!
From the people who brought you national trending hashtags such as #LanceWareLanceWare and #DaimionCollinsDay, we are now going podcast!
Your favorite BBN Twitter trendsetters are hear to talk about the highs, the lows, the hilarious, and the depressing of Kentucky Basketball, Kentucky Football, and BBN Twitter.
THE BAT CATS PUNCH THEIR TICKET TO THE COLLEGE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!!!
We discuss where this ranks amongst the top moments in UK Athletics recent history and why this team has united so much of BBN.
Kentucky Baseball star RYAN WALDSCHMIDT joins the show to talk his role as the leadoff hitter, the chemistry of the team, dugout rituals, and give superlatives to each of his teammates.
JAXSON ROBINSON (finally) COMMITS TO KENTUCKY! Coach Pope gets his offensive center piece for the upcoming season that Buddy says we "NEEDED" to have. We discuss his impact, who will be our best player, and the Bat Cats.
Daniel Hager of KSR and the infamous Daniel Hager youtube channel joins the show to talk the Bat Cats as they prepare for the Lexington Regional, as well as tell stories about the legendary Ray Surratt.
Would 4 2-foot Bradley's beat 8 squirrels if they were holding swords? Also, Kentucky Basketball including Chaz Lanier, Jaxson Robinson, and the current roster plan under Mark Pope.
Sak and Bradley talk the best players of the Cal era, the addition of Ansley Almonor, the potential additions of Chaz Lanier, Jaxson Robinson, and 2025 reclass optinos, and Kroger self check out lines.
Mark Pope picks up one more BOOM with in-state talent Trent Noah. We discuss final roster spots, the new era of Kentucky Basketball, and the all-time All-Coach Cal Kentucky teams.
Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio and Sources Say joins the show! We discuss how the offseason has gone so far, who will be the final pieces, Kendrick vs Drake, and IBS stories.
Cody Fueger tweeted out a BOOM gif 3 times and the 4 twitter best friends are here to talk about them. We discuss how we rate the offseason so far, what are the next pieces we need, and what are reasonable expectations for next year.
Alvin Brooks III and Lamont Butler and Otega Oweh and Andrew Carr are all CATS!!! We talk about all of them and cream.
Corey Price joins the Rupp To No Good Crew to discuss the first three assistants and first three players Coach Pope has brought into Kentucky. We talk about what is next in the portal, nerd stuff like math, and other general R2NG nonsense.
The Rupp To No Good crew is absolutely FIRED UP following Coach Pope's introductory press conference. We talk about our favorite moments, why we are excited about Coach Pope, and players we think would be an excellent fit under him.
The Rupp To No Good reacts to the news that John Calipari will be leaving Kentucky for the head coaching job of Arkansas. We reflect on our favorite Calipari era moments, things we would like to see changed moving forward, and who our top replacement candidates are.
It didn't end the way we wanted, but thank you for your service Coach Cal. See you in Rupp.
As the Rupp To No Good crew waits for Kentucky news to drop, we discuss Cal's roster management, go on long rants and arguments, and have a fun draft to wrap it all up.
Adou Thiero hitting the portal is a rough start to an offseason that can't have many slips. We discuss options to fill out our roster, mainly Liam McNeeley and portal options via Bradley. We also talk Women's Basketball, Kentucky Baseball, and Kentucky's "Superbowl".
Cal is back! The R2NG crew is skeptical, but excited, and read to support next year's Kentucky team. We discuss all the stay go decisions, who we expect to shine in next year's recruiting class, the ideal roster mold, and players we MUST reach out to in the portal.
Rising star in Oakland University media Giovanni Moceri joins the podcast to help BBN learn what they can expect in Kentucky's opening round matchup. We talk about who will be the random person to go nuclear from three, the Oakland version of Reed Sheppard, free throw distraction antics, and of course Rick Pitino and Katina Powell.
Kentucky drops another Friday SEC Tournament game leaving us all sad, but the NCAA committee gives us a break leaving us optimistic for a potential Final Four fun. What are the keys to getting the Cats back on track?
Kentucky just walked in yo grocery store and took over to grocery store. Reed Sheppard and Antonio Reeves proved to be stars, but Justin Edwards and Ugonna Onyenso played huge roles in this win as well. Kentucky is clicking at the right time, while simultaneously loading up for next season as well!
Kentucky closes out the home schedule with another win where (stop me if you heard this before) Rob went nuts, Antonio put up 20 points, and the defense struggled. How does this have us feeling heading into Tennessee, the SEC Tournament, and the NCAA Tournament? We discuss.
The Calendar has flipped... #ZvoniMarch is here! The Cats start off the month with an ugly but necessary come back win thanks to the play of all 6 freshmen led by Rob Dillingham.
We just witnessed the Reed Sheppard game and we are here to talk about it. But first, we discuss suitable punishments for the court stormers who are terrorizing college basketball. We also talk which 7 footer we trust the most to close a game, which player we trust the most to hit a game winning shot, and whether we think Reed should consider a sophomore season.
Happy #JEdwards day! Join the R2NG crew in leaving any narratives/agendas/bookmarks at the door and just celebrating an amazing game from Justin Edwards and Kentucky in a blowout win over 13th ranked Alabama. We also discuss great games from Antonio, Rob, Adou, and Zvonimir, what does DJ need to do to get back on track, and how does our front court rotation look like with the emergence of Justin at the 4.
Sak was on a plane and Buddy just didn't want to talk (can you blame him), so Bradley and WT do their best shorthanded to get BBN through another painful loss. I (Sak) was not there so I have no idea what they talked about, so I cannot give an actual description.
Kentucky proves that this team will just keep getting better and better with an impressive 11 point road win at Auburn. The R2NG crew discusses stand out performances from Adou, Ugo, Justin, Antonio, DJ, Reed... let's just say it was a team win.
Kentucky gets back on track with an impressive win highlighted by Ugo's 10 blocks, Justin's continued improvement, and the team's best defensive performance of the year. The crew discussed the win, looks forward to the Auburn game, and shares who they are most excited to see in TBT.
Kentucky drops another heartbreaker. Brandon Ramsey joins the 4 twitter best friends to vent their frustrations, but also find optimism moving forward. Will Cal go small ball, and will it work?
The R2NG crew meets Big Z (and Grant Darbyshire) after watching a dominant 32 point win at Vandy. The crew discusses best games they have ever witnessed, the breakout games from Justin and Jordan, Big Z's wild performance, and just how much can we take away from this win.
It is time to start #AllAmericanAntonio and WT has great statistical reasoning for why. We surprise Bradley with a blind draft, talk about the breakthrough of Ugonna Onyenso, discuss who should be our starting point guard, and discuss where Tre already ranks among the best Calipari power forwards.
This last Rupp To No Good episode was so bad, I refuse to accept it. I hope you all listen anyways!
Big Z is Big Free! And his first game ever produced one of the coolest moments in Rupp Arena history. The Rupp To No Good crew discusses their impact on the Big Z saga, Tre Mitchell's impact, what the rotation will look like, and upcoming challenges in the SEC.
The billboard is officially up! Is Oscar Tshiebwe good? What would MattSakBBN want a MattSakBBN statue made out of? Is it time to start talking about lineups, or are we still fine?
Is Liam Coen gone? Can the Kentucky Basketball defense be saved? What is the plot of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix?
Buddy gives the latest updates on the #FreeBigZ billboard, Bradley (who did not watch UK vs UF) tries to guess what DID NOT happen in the game, and the whole crew celebrates a gutsy win by the Cats to start league play off 1-0.
R2NG is finally back with a new episode to start the new year, talking Kentucky vs Clemson, Kentucky vs Illinois St, Big Z, SEC Predictions, and GoFundMe's.
WT called in from a car, Sak left for two different work calls, and Bradley read off means tweets from Loserville fans, all while the R2NG crew celebrated by throwing L's down once again.
Kentucky picks up a huge win over rival and 9th ranked North Carolina in a hard fought team win. The crew talks just how good will Aaron Bradshaw be, who is our most valuable player, and what Ugo's role should look like.
Cal and Bruiser quotes caused controversy across the BBN, but luckily the R2NG crew is here to tell you what to worry about and what not! We also talk about the football squad's portal additions and give a preview of the upcoming battle with North Carolina, including the most noteworthy matchups.
The R2NG crew talks about Kentucky's bounce back W, the Aaron Bradshaw breakout game, and why people feel the need to talk about long 2's every game.
Kentucky beats a top 10 team by 20+ then loses to a mid major at home. The guards dominate one of the best veteran backcourts in the country, then all collectively have their worst performances of the season. The Rupp To No Good crew discuss what to make of our team, where to go from here, and what to expect moving forward.
Kentucky Basketball has an all-time scoring performance, Kentucky Football beats #10 ranked Louisville, Mark Stoops reportedly goes to Texas A&M... and now is back! R2NG discusses all of that, the upcoming Miami game, and how much Kentucky fans would pay to start Dontaie Allen.
Reed Sheppard is Kentucky's best player, Mark Stoops needs to answer to Bradley, and there is a lot of fun Kentucky Basketball to look forward to.
The Rupp To No Good squad kicks off their Operation #RowdyRupp campaign, reviews the highs and the lows of the Kansas game, and talks 2024 recruiting following the commitment of Jayden Quaintance.
Travis Perry is a Cat, will Jayden Quaintance also be by the time you are listing to this? Turns out, we didn't want Bama. But the hoop squad is 2-0 and looking to take down #1 Kansas in the Champions Classic and we discuss how.
Kentucky wins by 40 in season opener, Rob Dillingham continues to shine, why Kentucky's backcourt is the best in the country, and WE WANT BAMA following an impressive win against the cowbell merchants.
Sak and WT drop a surprise late night R2NG to talk the latest controversy from the infamous Kyle Tucker article, the last exhibition game of Kentucky's preseason, and our outlook for the regular season that Kentucky begins next Monday.
Kentucky Wesleyan, another good game from Rob Dillingham, another loss to Tennessee, and Jayden Quaintance's cookie cake.
John Calipari steals Boogie Fland from Indiana, Dillingham and Adou shine in the Blue-White scrimmage, and Mark Stoops & Co look to get back on track against some low down, dirty, snitches.
For the second time as a podcast, the Rupp To No Good crew needs to talk about an embarrassing loss to Mizzou (thanks Kobe Brown). Kentucky Football leaves a lot to be desired with their lack of effort, but BBM gives us hope for a brighter tomorrow.
The R2NG cast has A LOT to talk about: #ZBigFree, IU series is back, Kentucky falls to UGA, Stoops makes some silly goose comments, and Kentucky looks to move on with a big game against Mizzou.
Kentucky extends their win streak over the Gators with a dominant performance at home, and the R2NG crew is joined by Van Hiles to talk about it! Van breaks down Kentucky's success to this point, the hidden truth of the "Big Blue Wall", and why Kentucky has a better chance than you think to upset the Dawgs this weekend.
The strange case of Week 5's in Kentucky football, Drake/UK merch, Kentucky looking improved at Vandy, and basketball recruiting buzz
R2NG's first ever live show at Vandy featuring some legendary listener's, Big Z talk, and football predictions ahead of the UK vs Vanderbilt game.
Who would be the Deion Sanders of Kentucky Basketball coaches? Is Big Z Free? Where is TJ going? Time to panic with the Football team?
Free Big Z until Z is Big Free. Kentucky starts the football season off 1-0 while the University and Athletic department continue to shoot themselves in the foot.
SHAWN SMITH JOINS THE POD! Why does this Kentucky team have "it"? Is Tyler Ulis the GOAT UK point guard? Who is Lt. Col. Arnold "Showboat" Boykin? How many records will Kentucky football break on Saturday?
Is one of the best players in program history OVERRATED? How do you rank the PG's of the Cal era? What trade could you make between Cal era teams to make them both champions?
R2NG is not just a basketball podcast, but an everything podcast. The crew drafts players from this year's basketball roster, gives their outlook for the upcoming anticipated football season, and gives their hottest takes for both sports this academic year.
Zvonimir Ivisic - what does it mean for the new Cats, how does he fit in with the team that played in Canada, and how do you pronounce his name? Has Cal been lucky or unluck? Where the heck has Buddy been?
The best Ale 8's, hottest takes from the Canada trip, the center conundrum, and the most important player to this roster.
We are going 44-0, every player is amazing, and 'Swaggy Cal' is back. We talk about this team's first 4 wins to take home the Globl Jam gold medal and why this is the greatest team of all time.
We preview the Canada trip, talk a lil hoops, and then somehow end up talking about Ernie Johnson, Livvy Dunne, Jim Boeheim, threads, and San Antonio women. Enjoy.
Jack Pilgrim of KSR/On3 joins the pod to talk roster scoop, expectations for the current roster, and to make fun of Matt Sak BBN.
Antonio Reeves is back, Tre Mitchell is allegedly on the way, and Cal proves the haters wrong again! The cast discusses new season outlooks, offseason grades, and favorite lineups for the upcoming roster.
LanceWareLanceWare joins the show! He shares his smelliest opponent, his Woodland Park pick up team, and his favorite Kentucky stories. The R2NG cast also talks the recent roster additions and roster outlook heading into the end of June.
Is John Calipari going fully Billy Bean? Can you win with 8 freshmen? Are the Bat Cats the greatest to ever do it? The R2NG cast has those answers for you.
Oscar is gone, so is Chris, maybe Antonio too, and WT-actual-F is going on with Bradshaw??? Kentucky finally gets to move on and focus on other players, but can they get it done?
The lovely R2NG listeners help our cast with the topics of our latest episode, including what is Cal up to, what are our options at center, does UK need a GM, and will Cal have to play small ball.
Lance leaves us :( and Cal has a lot to do in the frontcourt. The R2NG cast explores our remaining options in at the 4 and 5 positions in the waning hours of the transfer portal, discusses whether a failed offseason is a possibility, and attempts to draft a Final Four squad worth of Kentucky bench players under Cal.
Buddy has a HUGE decision to make eye emojis! What does Levis's stock mean for the football squad, does Kentucky have room for more transfer guards, and what is up with Dickinson?
Brandon Ramsey of KSR joins the show to talk about what the potential role of Hunter Dickinson could be at Kentucky, if we can expect sophomore jumps from Ugonna Onyenso and Adou Thiero, and what Hogwarts Houses we all belong to.
John Calipari has the tough decision with Ugonna Onyenso, Oscar Tshiebwe, and Hunter Dickinson; who does he make his starting center, who is the backup, and who needs to start learning Chinese? The R2NG cast also picks who they want to start, bench, and cut in random Kentucky basketball categories. And if that doesn't sound interesting, Bradley tells a brief story of President George W Bush.
Friend of the program Anna Tarullo joins the show to talk our favorite all-time Cats, the return of Ugonna Onyenso, and the stay-or-go decisions of Oscar Tshiebwe, Chris Livingston, and Antonio Reeves. As always, Bradley gives us his portal update, but managed to break a different podcast tradition...
TJ Walker joins the show to talk UConn's Mickey Mouse blue blood title, Kentucky's offseason decisions, do we want Hunter Dickinson or not, and general R2NG nonsense.
Kentucky's McDonald's All American representatives show out, player comps and scouting reports for the incoming freshmen, and how to address the portal and other key decisions to be made in the offseason.
Kentucky hasn't won a tournament game since zero days ago. Toppin vs Hopkins, Oscar vs the entire Providence roster, Reeves vs crooked rims. Can Kentucky keep it going against Kansas State?
Kentucky earns a 6 seed in the North region on selection Sunday. Bradley & Big Blue Bud's Basketball Bracket Busters. Favorite first weekend memories. Can the Cats win six straight?
R2NG takes over Bud Walton Arena.
Anthony Black and Jordan Walsh have beef with Buddy.
Antonio Reeves has historical performance.
ToppinTuesday is announced.
Kentucky embarrasses Fraudburn, KD Johnson gets babysat, and Kentucky prepares for Senior Night. What are R2NG's all time favorite blowouts? Chris or the Benny lineup? Kentucky is top 2 in WHAT?
Kentucky completes the regular season sweep of Florida thanks to great play from Chris Livingston, Jacob Toppin, and Oscar Tshiebwe. How loaded can next year's roster be? Who are our biggest rivals? Who are the Blue Bloods? How many times can Kentucky beat Tennessee this season?
Kentucky completes the regular season sweep of Tennessee. Chris Livingston! STEPHANIE SCHOONOVER! Can the Cats keep it rolling? And the latest on Sahvir Wheeler and CJ Fredrick.
Kentucky gets back on track on the road against Mississippi State thanks to Antonio Reeves staying hot in the starting lineup, Jacob Toppin starting to shoot more threes, and Chris Livingston having a freshman breakthrough. What does Kentucky have to do get into the NCAA Tournament? And the R2NG cast picks the best All-Time UK lineup picking one player from each championship coach!
Who's BBN Jam squad was the best? #FreeDoug 'til it's backwards! Cason, Chris, and Daimion heat up while Oscar goes cold. The R2NG crew does their best to hypothetically fix the team!
The Cats drop a heartbreaker to Kansas, rebound nicely in Oxford, and Antonio Reeves gets hot. Who has the best NBA Jam duo? What's going on with the BHop drama? Can Kentucky stay hot in SEC play against Florida and Arkansas?
- Kentucky picks up their third and fourth straight wins over Texas A&M and Vanderbilt
- The Cats find new ways to win with new players stepping up every game
- Wheeler and Livingston in new roles
- Is Rupp To No Good the reason for Kentucky's current win streak?
- How to stop Wilson, Dick, and Kansas
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FirstFourLastFour
Oscar Tshiebwe's 37 and 24 gets him a holiday. UK gets back on track with wins over Tennessee and Georgia. "Basketball Benny" lineup shines. SUPPORT OUR PLAYERS ALWAYS!
They low down, they dirty, they some snitches. Fire Cal? Ditch Mitch? UK BASKETBALL WITH NO BASKETBALL PLAYERS?!?!?!?
Disappointing (yet defensively promising) Bowl Game, NIL problems, Ain't No Stoppin' Jacob Toppin, Kenny Payne Lost That Game, Core Four, Meme Team
Is banger hunting okay? What are the best available lineups? Can the season still be turned around? What does the Rupp To No Good cast still love about the UK Basketball team?
The Tweak
ChrisLivingstonDay is announced
Devin Leary is a Cat
New basketball uniform scoop