Locked On Kentucky - Daily Podcast On Kentucky Wildcats Football & Basketball

Michigan State has reportedly offered UK's Vince Marrow close to seven figures to join new Spartans coach Mel Tucker - and Kentucky has reportedly countered. Will it be enough to keep Marrow? What's Immanuel Quickley's NBA Draft stock look like right now? And Ole Miss visits Rupp Arena on a three-game win streak. We preview the Wildcats' meeting with the Rebels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss Kentucky's next opponent, Ole Miss. Also, if UK had shot free throws as well as it is this season in previous seasons under John Calipari, the Cats would likely have more titles. Plus, Alabama set an SEC record Wednesday in three-point makes and attempts, South Carolina continues to be trending up and Louisville's 10-game win streak ends at Georgia Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vanderbilt shot lights out from beyond the arc in the first half and got up by as many as 14 on Kentucky in Nashville. The Cats turned the tables in the second half, brought more energy, and Vandy's shots stopped falling. Tyrese Maxey led the way with 25 points and John Calipari finally had high praise for his freshman after the game. Several other Wildcats had big performances: Asthon Hagans, Immanuel Quickely, Nick Richards and EJ Montgomery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kentucky struggled a bit against Vanderbilt in Rupp Arena. What the Cats must do to avoid an upset against the Commodores in Nashville. Plus, what UK assistant Joel Justus had to say Monday, including addressing Ashton Hagans recent uptick in turnovers. We also look at Kentucky's standing in the NET rankings and KenPom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freshman Johnny Juzang hit three 3-pointers in a breakout performance to help Kentucky end a four-game losing streak to Tennessee in Knoxville. We discuss not only Juzang, but the contributions from Keion Brooks, Immanuel Quickley and Nick Richards. Plus, why John Calipari was not pleased with Tyrese Maxey and what Ashton Hagans needs to do to avoid his recent spike in turnovers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Knicks have hired John Calipari's longtime friend World Wide Wes along with agent Leon Rose. The NYC media has already started making the connection to Calipari as a potential head coach candidate for the Knicks. Kentucky takes on Tennessee in Knoxville Saturday, a place where the Cats haven't won since 2015. Kyle took a canvas of SEC beat writers to see who they believe is the SEC player of the year to this point. Where does Nick Richards stand in that race? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vanderbilt, which had lost 26 consecutive regular-season conference games, beat LSU, which was 8-0 in SEC play this season. Kentucky football adds four-star all-purpose back Michael Drennen on signing day. What do we make of talk that Mark Stoops is a candidate for Michigan State's opening? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kentucky beats Mississippi State thanks in part to a huge effort from E.J. Montgomery, who had maybe his best game as a Wildcat. Nick Richards scored 25 points in the second half. Nate Sestina completed UK's front-court contribution that was the difference against the Bulldogs and their bigs, including SEC player of the year candidate Reggie Perry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kentucky got pushed around in its loss at Auburn. Now, Mississippi State visits Rupp Arena Tuesday and is the most physical team in the SEC, according to UK assistant Kenny Payne. We discuss what Payne said Monday, including what it'll take for Nick Richards to bounce back from his subpar performance at Auburn. We look at what Miss State does well and the individual matchups in this game, as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beyond UK getting beat on the boards and at the free throw line in its loss to Auburn, what is the major take away? Now, a big, physical Mississippi State - with perhaps the SEC player of the year - visits Rupp Arena Tuesday. Our thoughts on the Kentucky football program's Super Bowl commercial. Also, a few insights into the reaction Kyle received from his revealing article on Immanuel Quickley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle has an in-depth story on Immanuel Quickley, which includes why Quickley's father has never seen his son play in person. We also look at Kentucky's next big opportunity for a resume builder - Saturday's game at Auburn. And Vince Marrow's interview with a TV station in Youngstown sounds like he's interested in the open head coach position at his hometown school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Richards recorded a double-double in the second half after being held scoreless in the first half, saddled with foul trouble, and Kentucky rallied from down 10 to top Vanderbilt. Tyrese Maxey responded after a rough go last time out at Texas Tech. E.J. Montgomery came up big in the second half, as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kentucky faces a Vanderbilt team Wednesday that will break the SEC record for most consecutive conference losses should the Commodores come up short at Rupp Arena. We don't see any reason to believe otherwise. And Auburn pulls off a crazy comeback to avoid a loss at lowly Ole Miss before Saturday's College Gameday showdown with UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keion Brooks missed Monday's practice due to illness, John Calipari said on his weekly radio show Monday. Why did Calipari "go at" Tyrese Maxey after UK had built a 10-point second-half lead against Texas Tech? What about all those unforced errors the Wildcats had against the Red Raiders? Johnny Juzang continues to provide a little boost off the bench. Could Vandy really beat UK Wednesday? Calipari's jab at Indiana. Vince Marrow wouldn't leave UK for Youngstown State, would he? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our thoughts on the passing of an icon, Kobe Bryant. We discuss the uniqueness of Kentucky's win over Texas Tech. Also, why Kahlil Whitney leaving the Kentucky program is sad and ill-advised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices