The Kentucky 15: Recent Episodes
Matt Upchurch
Bringing you immediate reactions from all the University of Kentucky men's basketball and football programs
5 key takeaways from the Cats vs game in the Bahamas, against the Dominican Republic Select Team.
Is Calipari looking to the NBA to replace Jai Lucas on staff? Why is it taking so long to hire the next assistant, and why isn't BBN hearing more about it? The secret is with the NBA - let's take a look at who Coach Cal might be in talks with...
As always, each episode is 15 minutes or less. Follow me on Twitter @TheKentucky15
Jai Lucas left UK's staff today to become an assistant coach at Duke. Some names floating around about who should replace Lucas on UK's staff, but that's NOT what Cal's first priority should be. In this episode I break down exactly what Lucas's departure means AND how UK should proceed BEFORE deciding which assistant to hire next
Keion Brooks not coming back
NBA eligibility for Shaedon Sharpe
Antonio Reeves commits!
Baylor Scheireman next commit?
Sharpe announces his decision to hit the NBA, without ever playing a second of college hoops for the Wildcats. Lies, deception, shady handler - I discuss it all and I GET REAL! No holding back in this episode!
TyTy announced he's heading to the NBA and hiring an agent, so no return to UK. Bryce Hopkins announces he's entering the Transfer Portal, so no return to UK for Hopkins either. What does this mean for UK in the off-season? Are either of these making a mistake? Or is Kentucky making a mistake? Listen to find out, and be sure to follow me on Twitter @TheKentucky15
The college basketball Transfer Portal is a fluid, ever-changing dynamic. But as of today, March 30th, here are the 5 names that BBN needs to keep an eye on, because each of these COULD end up at UK and WOULD be a difference maker.
UK missed the NCAA tournament last season. Lost in 1st round this year to a #15 seed. Coach Cal MUST change something, and I can tell BBN exactly what Coach Cal needs to do in order to turn this around. Check it out, let me know your thoughts!
Most important aspect of SEC Tournament is to get automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. But this year, there's an underlying importance that BBN needs to pay attention to...
Who stays for another year at UK? Who's leaving - graduation or pro ball? Which players are tough to predict, or likely to take their decision down to the last possible minute?
The Kentucky Wildcats are more likely than not to MISS the NCAA Tournament this year, currently with a record of 5 wins and 9 losses. With Hall of Famer Coach Calipari STILL the head coach at UK, it's tough to believe Kentucky is bound for the NIT. What went wrong, how did this happen? Tune in to find out!
BJ Boston comes off the bench and has a great game, but that's about the only positive from Kentucky's ugly loss at Georgia. Listen to hear my breakdown of how UK lost this game, and what it means for the season...
Ugly, ugly, ugly loss for Kentucky. Was there a positive? Yes. Were there negatives? Yes. Was there a lot of confusion? Yes. Click and listen to find out what you need to know from this potential season-ending loss
Calipari ain't going anywhere soon. He's not on the hot seat. BUT, has this season knocked a year or 2 off his plans for how long he was going to keep coaching? I'm guessing yes, I'm guessing he'll be done sooner than he originally thought.
My breakdown on BJ Boston's struggles and his future with UK, and a quick recap of the Alabama loss
Another episode of BBN Reactions, another UK loss - this time to Notre Dame. Cats almost overcame a 22-point halftime deficit, Olivier Sarr's shot at the buzzer just missed, and the Cats fell short of an epic comeback.
This episode of BBN Reactions: UK's double-digit loss to Georgia Tech. One of the most disappointing losses of the Calipari era. As always, my reactions brought to you in 10 minutes or less!
My immediate reactions following UK's dominant victory against South Carolina, in 10 minutes or less!
5 immediate reactions from UK's 3-point loss to Kansas - stick around for a BONUS reaction again!
My 5 "rushed reactions" from UK's double-digit loss to Richmond. I include a BONUS reaction!