Reed Sheppard is beginning to figure out this whole NBA thing...  It's been a much-improved sophomore campaign for the former Kentucky Wildcat.

Apr 1, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) shoots the ball during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

KSR Cats in the NBA

Reed Sheppard nearly made Rockets history last night

The transfer portal doesn't officially open until Tuesday, April 7; however, one of Kentucky's rivals already has a transfer portal commitment. Huh?

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KSR Around the SEC

Tennessee already has a Transfer Portal commitment -- before the portal is open

KSR's morning radio show is back at KSBar from 10 a.m. to noon today, with Nick Roush making his second guest appearance this week. Nick is on to

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KSR Football

KSR Show, 4/2: Football talk with Nick Roush, moon talk with Ryan Lemond

Good morning, folks! The countdown to the opening of the transfer portal window continues. We're now just five days away from all hell officially

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KSR Today: The transfer portal and recruiting news keeps on coming

Kentucky is getting involved with a familiar name this offseason. San Francisco wing Tyrone Riley is expected to garner interest from Kentucky this

March 8, 2026; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Francisco Dons guard Tyrone Riley IV (5) dribbles the basketball against Oregon State Beavers center Noah Amenhauser (40) during the first half at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

KSR Basketball

Kentucky Expected to Be Involved With San Francisco SF Tyrone Riley

The nation's No. 1 center and the No. 2 overall prospect in 2027 hosted Mark Pope and two Kentucky assistants for an in-home visit on Wednesday, as

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KSR Basketball Recruiting

Mark Pope, Kentucky assistants visit nation's top-ranked center

Women's college basketball continues to gain popularity throughout the country -- and that's putting more and more eyes on Kenny Brooks' program.

Mar 28, 2026; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kenny Brooks and Kentucky Wildcats guard Tonie Morgan (5) discuss a play against the Texas Longhorns during the second half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

KSR Women's Basketball

Kentucky-Texas was one of the most-watched WBB Sweet 16 games ever

April Fool's Day has quickly turned into an easy way for big brands to post their way into pulling the wool over the eyes of the general public. The

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Kentucky football didn't shy away from the April Fool's Day jokes

One of the best linemen in all of high school football is considering Kentucky.   According to Rivals' Hayes Fawcett, interior offensive lineman

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KSR Football Recruiting

Top 100 football recruit Jatori Williams has Kentucky in his group of finalists

Bill Self isn't leaving Lawrence just yet.  According to On3's Pete Nakos and Brett McMurphy, the Kansas men's basketball head coach will return to

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Bill Self will return to Kansas next season amid retirement speculation

The Kentucky baseball program was hit with some more adversity over the weekend. Despite taking Friday's day, the Bat Cats dropped another winnable

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KSR Baseball

Pump It Up: How Kentucky fixes what went wrong against Ole Miss and LSU

Big Blue Nation is not known for their patience. The lack of a Class of 2026 recruiting class, especially paired with the struggles of the 2025-2026

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Film Room: Mason Williams

The transfer portal era has given players more power. There is constant unrestricted free agency in college football. That means programs can add

Nov 16, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Hardley Gilmore IV (17) carries the ball during the second quarter against the Murray State Racers at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky is excited to have Hardley Gilmore back in 2026

Good afternoon, KSR readers, and Happy April Fool's Day. You won't find any pranks here because, personally, I find April Fool's pranks to be lame

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KSR Baby Photos Want Afternoon Notes Without April Fool's Day Jokes

It's a full house at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility. Will Stein built a large coaching staff. He also created a front office apparatus, in

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Kentucky Football Adds Erynn Love as Director of Recruiting

We have reached the official midway point of Kentucky Football Spring Practice. Who is standing out amongst the pack? It's hard to pry away specifics

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11 Personnel E354: Kentucky Spring Practice Standouts

The debate over the best job in college basketball always involves three, maybe four schools: Kentucky, North Carolina, Duke, and Kansas. With the

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Is Kentucky slipping in the Best Job in College Basketball debate?

The final push for commitments in the 2027 high school cycle will begin this summer. June will be a monstrous month for the Kentucky football

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Kentucky target Jalaythan Mayfield has locked in commitment date

We're less than a week away from the transfer portal window officially opening. But some talented players are already getting the ball rolling early

March 10, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Francisco Dons guard Tyrone Riley IV (5) dunks the basketball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half in the semifinal of the West Coast Conference tournament at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Bio Blast: San Francisco guard Tyrone Riley IV

The city of Louisville is preparing for a traffic nightmare this summer when I-65 will shut down between the Watterson Expressway and Jefferson

Louisville leaders dream of digging a tunnel to install a light rail subway sysem, via Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

KSR Around Kentucky

A Louisville Subway? City Leaders Eye Underground Light Rail

As the college basketball world prepares to descend upon Indianapolis for the Final Four, the Wildcats are watching from afar. It's Mark Pope's job

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2 Kentucky Teams Ranked Among the 15 Best in College Basketball History

It's Billy Rutledge's turn to drive the KSR car. Today, he hosts KSR from KSBar and Grille in Lexington, alongside the usual cast of co-hosts. Matt

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KSR Show, 4/1: Billy takes the wheel from 10 a.m. to noon

The Madness of March is not officially over. There are still three games remaining in the NCAA Tournament, and as the calendar turns, one day full of

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KSR Today: Prepare for April Fool's Day ahead of the Transfer Portal

The McDonald's All-American Game wasn't the typical experience for Kentucky basketball fans. For years, the rosters were loaded with future Wildcats.

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Tyran Stokes Shines in 4th Quarter of McDonald's All-American Game

Midweek games are a roller coaster ride in college baseball. A top 25 team seemingly loses a home game to a mid-major opponent every week. Things get

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