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Georgia football’s annual Pro Day is set for Wednesday in Athens, giving NFL Draft prospects one last chance to impress scouts. For some, this is a chance to build on a strong Combine performance, while for others, it’s an opportunity to redeem themselves. Regardless, this workout could be the most important of their careers.   While every player needs to shine, three Bulldogs in particular have the most at stake.   DB Dan Jackson Dan Jackson, a former walk-on turned starter, has been a fan favorite due to his underdog story and solid production. In 2024, he recorded 64 tackles, one forced…

Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello addressed the media following the Volunteers’ midweek victory over West Georgia. He touched on several key topics, including player performances, team chemistry, and the upcoming SEC series against Florida.   Player Reactions to Alberto Osuna’s NCAA Letter Vitello acknowledged that he was traveling when former player Alberto Osuna’s letter was published, but he emphasized the strong sense of brotherhood within the Tennessee baseball program. He praised Osuna for quickly becoming part of the team’s culture and highlighted the ongoing support players show for one another.   Thomas Crabtree’s Performance Vitello was highly impressed with pitcher Thomas…

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel shared his thoughts on James Pearce’s NFL Draft stock and other Vols prospects following Tennessee’s Pro Day at the Anderson Training Center in Knoxville. Opening Statement Heupel expressed pride in his players, emphasizing their journey, development, and contributions to the program’s success. He highlighted Tennessee’s achievements over the past three years, including 30 wins and an Orange Bowl victory, and looked forward to their continued success at the professional level. James Pearce’s First-Round Potential   Heupel made a strong case for NFL teams to draft Pearce in the first round, praising his intelligence, pass-rushing skills, and…

The SEC had an outstanding season, with many calling it the best collection of college basketball teams in one conference. Now, 16 teams head to Nashville for the SEC Tournament, a historically dominant event for Kentucky. However, the Wildcats have struggled in recent years, going just 2-5 in the event since winning it all in 2018. With Mark Pope now at the helm, Kentucky hopes to change that narrative.   KSR Staff Predictions Nick Roush  –  Kentucky Finish: Semifinals   –  Champion: Florida   Roush believes Kentucky will overachieve, bouncing back from a tough regular-season finale. He predicts a key win over Alabama…

In front of a packed Lexington crowd, Great Crossing secured its second consecutive 11th Region championship, defeating Frederick Douglass 59-57 and earning a return to the Sweet 16 state tournament. The Warhawks leaned on their star player, Kentucky commit Malachi Moreno, who delivered a dominant triple-double performance with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 blocks on 8-10 shooting.   Despite holding a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter, Great Crossing (30-4) nearly let the game slip away. A series of turnovers gave Frederick Douglass (25-4) a chance to steal the win in the closing seconds, but the Broncos’ final three-point attempt…

Kentucky’s regular-season finale win over Missouri was anything but easy, and The Journey captures every thrilling moment. The UK Sports Video team delivers a cinematic deep dive into the Wildcats’ 70-62 victory, offering fans a high-definition look at the game’s intensity, momentum shifts, and emotional postgame celebration.   The Wildcats trailed early, falling behind 11-4 before finding their rhythm from beyond the arc. Missouri refused to back down, cutting Kentucky’s lead to just five in the second half. Mizzou Arena erupted as the Tigers seemed poised for a comeback, but Otega Oweh drained a clutch three-pointer to quiet the crowd and…

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope is calling on Big Blue Nation to come up with a new nickname for Nashville as the Wildcats head there for the SEC Tournament. While Kentucky fans have already coined terms like “Catlanta” for Atlanta and “LexVegas” for Lexington, there’s no clear go-to name for Nashville—despite the overwhelming Kentucky fan presence during tournament time. During his radio show with Tom Leach, Pope posed the question: “I know Catlanta, but what is our nickname for Nashville?” Leach admitted there wasn’t a widely accepted one, prompting Pope to issue a challenge to Kentucky fans: come up with…

Amari Williams was surprisingly left off the All-SEC postseason awards, an oversight that doesn’t sit right considering his impact at Kentucky. Across 18 conference games, Williams averaged 11.7 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and nearly a block per game while shooting 59% from the field. Despite his strong numbers and game-changing presence, the SEC coaches opted for mostly guards and scoring wings, with only four players over 6’7″ making the list.   Williams, a seven-footer who transferred from Drexel, quickly became a crucial part of Mark Pope’s offense. His breakout moments included a triple-double against Ole Miss and multiple dominant performances…

Mark Pope is preparing for his first postseason as Kentucky’s head coach, and he believes his time playing for Rick Pitino in the 1990s has helped him get ready for this moment. Despite his success in the regular season, Pope has yet to secure an NCAA Tournament win as a head coach. In nine seasons at Utah Valley and BYU, he earned two tournament bids (2021, 2024), but his teams suffered early exits. In conference tournaments, he holds a modest 8-9 record across three different leagues. When Pope was named Kentucky’s head coach, one of the biggest concerns was whether…

Kentucky is making a strong push for a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament as Selection Sunday approaches. Currently projected as a No. 3 seed, the Wildcats have climbed to the No. 9 overall spot in Joe Lunardi’s latest Bracketology update, putting them within striking distance of a higher seed. In this hypothetical bracket, Kentucky is placed in the West Region alongside No. 1 Florida, No. 2 Texas Tech, and No. 4 Purdue. They are set to open against No. 14 Utah Valley, Mark Pope’s former team, with a potential second-round matchup against either No. 6 UCLA or No.…