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Roster roulette: The new reality
Mo Dioubate, Brandon Garrison, Jasper Johnson and Jaland Lowe have all entered the transfer portal as of this writing. Malachi Moreno announced he will test the NBA Draft waters but plans to return to Kentucky if he does not hear what he wants, and I am about 99% sure he will be back. That is
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Kentucky’s identity: The Inconsistents
Kentucky basketball has been searching for its identity all season. We have seen the highs and we have seen the lows. And just when we think this team is finally starting to mesh, it feels like it all starts falling apart at the seams again. If I had to describe this team in one simple
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After the Whistle: Stein back in his Old Kentucky Home
Another Christmas has come and gone. With record highs, we had sandal weather instead of sweater weather. Is this what it feels like to live in Florida during the winter? Sports teams are away for tournaments during the two-week break. As a teenager, I loved playing in the holiday tournaments. As an adult, I believe
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Stein back in his Old Kentucky Home
Kentucky football officially announced the departure of Mark Stoops on Monday morning. In less than 24 hours, the position was filled. Will Stein returns to his Old Kentucky Home and has become the head coach of the Wildcats as of late Monday night, per UK Athletics. After an impressive stint as the offensive coordinator at
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Kentucky steps into Pope’s second season
Sports are back in high gear in Martin County. With fall just around the corner, sweater weather is knocking on our door. It also means Kentucky basketball begins its official practice next month. I feel like I am supposed to talk about Mark Stoops and football right now. But honestly, I have not had a
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After the Whistle: Pause, play and the portal
With the heat wave continuing, summer is well underway. Sports have carried on in Martin County, but now the KHSAA dead period has begun. Personally, I am a big fan of the dead period and believe we should make it a month instead of two weeks. The kids have 11 other months to grind. I
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NBA draft withdrawal approaching
Before we dig into UK news, I want to thank the parents and coaches who help in keeping this newspaper rolling. It is tough to be in two places at once. I appreciate those who send me information and photos to recognize our student-athletes. It is crucial to get these kids’ names out there and
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After the Whistle: Transfer portal news
Mark Pope has dug deep into the transfer portal to remold this year’s roster and Kentucky has spent the cash money for NIL deals. Supposedly the Cats are spending over $10 million, with a rumor of almost $20 million. This would put Kentucky at the top of the totem pole in NIL collectives. Our roster
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After the Whistle: Time to dance
It’s the best time of the year, folks. March Madness is upon us. We finally won an SEC tournament game, and boy, did Otega Oweh make staying up till 1 a.m. on a weeknight worth it. We’ll try not to talk about the fact we blew a 14-point lead. But if Butler doesn’t go out,
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After the Whistle: Resilience, relief and the Wildcats
Martin County has been ravaged by flooding and heavy snowfall, causing widespread devastation throughout the area last week. A big thank you to first responders, the National Guard, emergency and rescue services, churches and those helping with cleanup. The community has come together in a way that I have never seen before. Response has been
