Rob Dillingham knows he is “blessed” to be joining Minnesota | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 3 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Often a top 10 draft pick will be on a rebuilding team that could be years away from contending for a championship. Former Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham went eighth in the recent NBA draft but he went to Minnesota — the... Read More.

Senior Demie Sumo-Karngbaye has the “juice and dog mentality” that SEC Network/ESPN analyst Cole Cubelic loves | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, July 2 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Veteran ESPN/SEC Network college football analyst Cole Cubelic didn’t need long to become a fan of Ohio State transfer running back Chip Trayanum after he got to Kentucky. “He’s a downhill thumper of a running back,” Cubelic said on his podcast.... Read More.

Nate Sestina glad to have another chance to play in Rupp Arena | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, July 1 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Nate Sestina is glad he’ll get a chance to play again in Rupp Arena with La Familia, Kentucky’s alumni team that will play The Basketball Tournament (TBT) in hopes of taking the $1 million prize that goes to the winning team.... Read More.

UK Baseball players believe Wildcats ‘broke the barrier’ this year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 28 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky baseball did things this season it has never done by not only hosting a Super Regional but winning to make its first College World Series after sharing the SEC regular-season championship. Pitcher Ryan Hagenow believes there’s no reason UK cannot... Read More.

Coach Craig Skinner believes Emma Grome has some Tyler Ulis in her | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 27 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky coach Craig Skinner readily admits he was very concerned with how Emma Grome of Loveland, Ohio, would handle following national player of the year Madison Lilley as UK’s setter. “She is a super confident kid. She is undersized for her... Read More.

Brad White understands he might have tried to expand the UK defensive playbook too much last year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, June 26 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky defensive coordinator Brad White believes in “fundamental football” to try and force offenses into bad decisions. “It is hard on offenses to stay patient and it is hard to stay patient at times defensively,” White said. “There are times to... Read More.

Ansley Almonor believes he fits perfectly into what coach Mark Pope wants to do | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 25 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Fairleigh Dickinson transfer Ansley Almonor had already thought about how he might fit into coach Mark Pope’s plans this season even before UK started summer practice last week. “I see myself fitting in perfectly, especially after the way the coaching staff... Read More.

Travis Perry loves the crazy journey Reed Sheppard has had | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 24 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught It was not that long ago that Kentucky freshman guard Travis Perry of Lyon County was playing against Reed Sheppard of North Laurel in high school. Now Sheppard is positioned to likely be a top five pick in the NBA draft... Read More.

UK OC Bush Hamdan feels good about team’s running back situation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 21 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan spent spring practice evaluating the personnel he would have to work with this season and despite a lack of proven depth feels good about the running backs he has starting with Ohio State transfer Chip Trayanum. “Chip is a... Read More.

Kellan Grady excited to meet and play with former UK stars | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 20 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky believes its LaFamilia roster of Kellan Grady, Marquis Teague, James Young, Willie Cauley-Stein, Doron Lamb, Eric Bledsoe, Andrew Harrison, Daniel Orton, Nate Sestina and Reid Travis has a great chance to win the $1 million purse that goes to winning team in the... Read More.

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Rob Dillingham knows he is “blessed” to be joining Minnesota | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Senior Demie Sumo-Karngbaye has the “juice and dog mentality” that SEC Network/ESPN analyst Cole Cubelic loves | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Nate Sestina glad to have another chance to play in Rupp Arena | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK Baseball players believe Wildcats ‘broke the barrier’ this year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Coach Craig Skinner believes Emma Grome has some Tyler Ulis in her | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Brad White understands he might have tried to expand the UK defensive playbook too much last year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Ansley Almonor believes he fits perfectly into what coach Mark Pope wants to do | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Travis Perry loves the crazy journey Reed Sheppard has had | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

UK OC Bush Hamdan feels good about team’s running back situation | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kellan Grady excited to meet and play with former UK stars | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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