As Michael Scott famously said, “Well, well, well. How the turntables.”

Just a couple of weeks ago, some Kentucky fans were ready to run Mark Pope out of Lexington. The transfer portal was not going the Wildcats’ way, and the social media panic button had been smashed repeatedly.

Then Pope delivered.

Kentucky landed the biggest transfer available when Milan Momcilovic announced Monday night that he would leave Iowa State for the Bluegrass state.

The “Fire Pope” mob dimmed their torches, hid their pitchforks, and began slipping into the darkness.

Momcilovic, a 6-foot-8, 225-pound forward, is one of the most dangerous shooters in college basketball. Last season, he averaged 16.9 points per game and led the nation by shooting 48.7% from 3-point range. He also knocked down nearly 88% of his free throws.

If those numbers sound appealing, it is because Kentucky desperately needed shooting.

Even better, Cats fans have already seen what Momcilovic can do firsthand. This is the guy who dropped a 20-piece against us in the NCAA tournament and sent us packing.

Now he will be wearing blue instead of breaking blue hearts.

Momcilovic chose Kentucky over Louisville and Arizona. I can hear Pat Kelsey’s tears hitting the U of L hardwood all the way in eastern Kentucky.

His commitment pushed Kentucky’s recruiting class into the national top 10 and gives Pope another perfect fit for his system. With one scholarship still available, the Wildcats may not be finished making noise.

Last month, fans questioned whether Pope could build a championship-caliber roster.

Today, the conversation feels a lot different.

Speaking of people who build top programs, Martin County received some news this week.

Robin Newsome announced her retirement.

For those of us who grew up around basketball in Martin County, it is hard to imagine the game without her.

My connection to Robin goes back further than my days covering sports. My aunt, Debbie McCoy, played on the inaugural Lady Cardinals basketball team alongside Robin. Years later, as a middle school player, I had the opportunity to play up on the high school team and spent one season under Robin before she moved into a different role.

I learned something quickly.

Robin Newsome is a cold-blooded killer when the ball goes up.

Her teams were tough, disciplined and expected to compete every single night. She demanded excellence because she believed her players were capable of it.

But over the last several years, I have gotten to know another side of Robin.

This woman truly cares about your kids.

I have had conversations with her at 3 a.m. after games because she wanted to make sure her players received recognition in the Wednesday paper. I have watched her raise money to give teams opportunities they might not have had otherwise. I have seen how much time, energy and emotion she has invested in generations of young athletes.

Robin is not just one of the greatest basketball figures Martin County has ever produced. She is one of the county’s biggest supporters.

She lived the dream that so many young girls have when they first pick up a basketball. She became a great player. She became a great coach.

But most importantly, she helped countless others chase their own dreams.

Robin, thank you for being a pioneer, for fighting for girls basketball and for everything you have poured into this community.

I am proud to know you.

Brittni McCoy is the sports editor at the Mountain Citizen.