Jayden Quaintance says UK has a lot of tremendous defensive players this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, July 15 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Sophomore Jayden Quaintance is still recovering from a knee injury suffered late in his freshman season at Arizona State last season but he’s making his presence felt at Kentucky. He averaged 2.6 blocked shots per game last year despite being only... Read More.

Genuine UK coaches impressed 5-star Savvy Swords | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, July 14 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Savvy Swords had her choice of where she wanted to play her college basketball but ultimately picked Kentucky and coach Kenny Brooks over UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame and Michigan (her sister, Syla, was Michigan’s leading scorer last season as a... Read More.

Amelia Hassett will be more comfortable in 2nd year at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 11 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Amelia Hassett finished her first season at Kentucky averaging 8.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.3 blocks, 1.0 steals and 33.1 minutes per game. She also made 55 3-pointers, the third best total on the team. She started all 31 games... Read More.

La Familia opens TBT play in one week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 11 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Sean Woods has a lot of experience as a college basketball player and coach. However, he knows coaching La Familia, UK’s alumni team, in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) that starts next week is a bit different. “They are pros. So instead... Read More.

Darius Miller loves what Mark Pope has brought to UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 10 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Former University of Kentucky player Darius Miller played for coaches Billy Gillispie and John Calipari, two very different types of coaches, at UK. Now he’s enjoying what former Wildcat Mark Pope is doing as Kentucky’s coach. “I love his approach to... Read More.

Kentucky stood out to versatile Alabama defensive lineman | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, July 7 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Garrett Witherspoon believes his versatility is one of his best strengths but he also knows to play on the defensive line in the Southeastern Conference that he has to improve his size, speed and strength. The 6-foot-5, 290-pound defensive lineman from... Read More.

Kenny Brooks likes returning core for UK WBB | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 3 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky women's basketball coach Kenny Brooks knows with the turnover in college basketball now via the transfer portal that returning experience gives a team even a bigger advantage. “There’s a lot of movement in college basketball and although we did add... Read More.

Trent Noah has the support of teammates and coaches | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 2 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT He is not being mentioned as one of the prominent players on next year’s Kentucky team but sophomore guard Trent Noah of Harlan County certainly has the support of teammates and coaches. “I think the expectations for Trent are very high,... Read More.

Hometown Favorites – Fruit Market | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, July 1 by Riley Coffey

If you wanna eat local, The Fruit Market on US-127 in Russell Springs is one of those spots that’s just part of the routine. Known for its fresh produce, hot lunch specials, salad bar, and hand-dipped ice cream, it’s a place people around here... Read More.

Challenging freshman season helped UK golfer C.A. Carter | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT C.A. Carter had an illustrious high school golf career at Lexington Christian as well as on various junior golf circuits. Still, she was not exactly sure what to expect during her freshman season at Kentucky when she averaged 75.6 strokes per... Read More.

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Jayden Quaintance says UK has a lot of tremendous defensive players this season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Genuine UK coaches impressed 5-star Savvy Swords | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Amelia Hassett will be more comfortable in 2nd year at Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

La Familia opens TBT play in one week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Darius Miller loves what Mark Pope has brought to UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky stood out to versatile Alabama defensive lineman | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kenny Brooks likes returning core for UK WBB | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Trent Noah has the support of teammates and coaches | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Hometown Favorites – Fruit Market | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Challenging freshman season helped UK golfer C.A. Carter | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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