Amelia Hassett has been great addition to UK WBB | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 24 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught When Kentucky junior Amelia Hassett shoots, UK fans almost expect every shot to go in. “She does, too, and that’s what makes her dangerous,” Kentucky assistant coach Josh Petersen said. “Mellie is an unbelievably gifted kid in that she can wipe... Read More.

Amari Williams might care more about UK success than anyone | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky coach Mark Pope likes that centers Amari Williams and Brandon Garrison both want to play 40 minutes but also both understand they have roles that will not let that happen. “They are both starving to play and they both cheer... Read More.

Emma Grome reflects on UK Volleyball career | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 10 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Senior setter Emma Grome has had a historic career at Kentucky that includes being named Southeastern Conference Player of the Year as a sophomore, multiple-time All-American and part of four straight SEC championships. “My time here has been awesome. It’s a... Read More.

Jack Givens says UK players understand responsibility to Big Blue Nation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 3 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky Radio Network analyst Jack Givens knew Kentucky players likely knew next to nothing about him when coach Mark Pope introduced him to the team earlier this season. “I am an old man,” Givens, the 1978 Final Four MVP on UK’s... Read More.

UK Football recruiting still in solid shape | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, November 29 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky’s record has not had a devastating impact on football recruiting with national signing day almost here. On3’s recruiting rankings have Kentucky No. 23 in the 2025 recruiting race. Last year UK’s signing class ranked 25th. Kentucky does not have a... Read More.

UK Volleyball getting healthy headed into postseason | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, November 26 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky volleyball coach Craig Skinner has a terrific problem as his team prepares to start postseason play. For the first time since mid-September, he has both senior Erin Lamb and freshman Asia Thigpen healthy and able to play. “It’s a beautiful... Read More.

UK signee Acaden Lewis was ready to cut UK and pick UConn before Pope visit | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 18 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky coach Mark Pope had no idea he was so close to losing top 40 recruit Acaden Lewis to Connecticut. The 6-2, 170-pound point guard from Washington, D.C., averaged 14.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.5 steals last year for... Read More.

UK Women’s Basketball has definite international blend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 30 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky has a definite international blend on its women’s basketball team led by All-American guard Georgia Amoore of Australia along with Clara Silva of Portugal, Tanah Becker of Canada, Dominka Paurova of the Czech Republic and Amelia Hassett of Australia. “I... Read More.

UK Volleyball’s Garrison Saylors says Kentucky was dream school | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, October 9 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Junior middle hitter Garrison Saylors of Calhoun, Ga., said it was not a hard decision to make when she verbally committed to play for coach Craig Skinner at Kentucky. “It was always my dream school. I love the coaching staff and... Read More.

UK freshman Asia Thigpen talks volleyball with her father, a football coach at UNC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Tommy Thigpen was a three-time all-ACC linebacker at North Carolina and was on the coaching staff at Auburn during the national championship season. Currently he is the co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at North Carolina where he’s been on staff since... Read More.

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Amelia Hassett has been great addition to UK WBB | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Amari Williams might care more about UK success than anyone | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Emma Grome reflects on UK Volleyball career | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jack Givens says UK players understand responsibility to Big Blue Nation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Football recruiting still in solid shape | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Volleyball getting healthy headed into postseason | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK signee Acaden Lewis was ready to cut UK and pick UConn before Pope visit | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Women’s Basketball has definite international blend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Volleyball’s Garrison Saylors says Kentucky was dream school | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK freshman Asia Thigpen talks volleyball with her father, a football coach at UNC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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