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

Hear Texas Tech coach Chris Beard's pre-game promotion for students, which includes free beer, and his thoughts on UK. We dive into the Red Raiders' strengths and weaknesses and what to expect Saturday when UK visits Lubbock as part of the SEC-Big 12 Challenge. Tons of info to get you set for Saturday's Texas-sized showdown. We also discuss the rest of the matchups in the SEC-Big 12 Challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Memphis was supposed to be the new challenger after securing the nation's No. 1 recruiting class under Penny Hardaway. Following a 40-point loss to unranked Tulsa Wednesday, the shine on Penny is quickly fading. Former Kentucky Wildcat Walter McCarty, who led Evansville to a huge upset over UK in November, was fired as the Purple Aces head coach Tuesday. On Wednesday, his attorney released a letter in which McCarty claims innocence. Finally, some UK football nuggets from recruiting to Phil Hoskins returning to new contracts for coaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashton Hagans had another exceptional performance against his home-state school, and Kentucky beat Georgia Tuesday night to sweep the regular-season series with the Bulldogs. Immanuel Quickley locked down UGA's projected No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick, Anthony Edwards. Nick Richards continued his dominant play in the post. And the Wildcats got the most they have thus far in SEC play from the four spot with significant contributions from E.J. Montgomery and Keion Brooks. Johnny Juzang also provided a punch off the bench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kentucky proved against Arkansas it can rise to the challenge, but how will the team respond after that win when Georgia visits Rupp Arena Tuesday? Will the Wildcats play to their standards or play down to the competition? That's the test against the Bulldogs. Also, zone defense worked wonders against the Razorbacks. Why it should be an option more often for this team moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kentucky lets an 11-point second-half lead slip away, then John Calipari gets ejected, but the Wildcats respond with a run to pick up a resume-building win at Arkansas. Tyrese Maxey, Immanuel Quickley, Ashton Hagans, Nick Richards and Keion Brooks all came up big in the victory. Also, assistant coaches Kenny Payne and Tony Barbee gave the players a winning formula to finish the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kentucky visits a sold-out Bud Walton Arena Saturday. Arkansas has pulled out all the stops - including a new uniform just for this game. We discuss the Razorbacks' advantages in the this matchup and where the Wildcats have the edge. It was announced Thursday that Rupp Arena will now be known as Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. What the deal means for UK Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kentucky blew a 14-point second-half lead and lose to South Carolina in Columbia. We discuss what contributed to it and why it's such a bad loss for the Wildcats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss how we voted for the Lexington Herald-Leader's Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year and how much vitriol it inspires on social media. Another week of college basketball has brought us another upset of a highly-ranked team Tuesday night. UK assistant coach Kenny Payne provides insights into how the staff is managing the expectations and egos of Kahlil Whitney, E.J. Montgomery, Nick Richards and Ashton Hagans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We saw what a guy like Joe Burrow can do for a program, leading LSU to a national championship Monday night. Kentucky has Terry Wilson back at QB next season, and the future beyond Wilson is Beau Allen and/or Joey Gatewood. What kind of transformation could Kentucky see with those guys? Plus, the UK men's basketball team meets an offensively-challenged South Carolina squad Wednesday in Columbia. We explain why the Cats shouldn't struggle against the Gamecocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kentucky held Alabama to a season low in both three-point shooting percentage and total points. John Calipari explained, that was the plan. Immanuel Quickley is too hot to touch right now. Ashton Hagans nearly notches triple-double. Nick Richards posts another double-double. And is E.J. Montgomery starting to let himself play more freely? We also discuss the weekend that was in the SEC and college basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kentucky's Rhyne Howard scored a school-record tying 43 points in a road win over Alabama Thursday night. Former Wildcat Quade Green has been ruled ineligible at Washington. UK running back A.J. Rose announces he's returning for his senior season. UK football alum Anwar Stewart reportedly returning to fill the defensive line coach vacancy on Mark Stoops' staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kentucky's next opponent, Alabama, whipped Mississippi State Wednesday night. Former Covington Holmes standout James "Beetle" Bolden, who transferred from West Virginia to Alabama, chipped in 11 points for the Tide. We revisit the epic showdown between Bolden and former Wildcat Dominique Hawkins from the 2013 Sweet 16 state tournament. Also, Dan went to Indy to see the Heat and the Pacers, in which ex-Kentucky stars Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro put on a show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrese Maxey was impressive once again, outplaying fellow freshman and top NBA prospect Anthony Edwards, in Kentucky's win at Georgia Tuesday. Also, for the third straight game, Nick Richards and Immanuel Quickley contributed in a big way. And coming off a sprained ankle, Ashton Hagans returned to his home state and continued his consistent play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Ashton Hagans be ready to go against Georgia following a sprained ankle Saturday in Kentucky's win over Missouri? If Hagans goes but isn't 100 percent, does Tyrese Maxey guard Georgia freshman sensation Anthony Edwards? The Bulldogs are coming off the biggest win of the Tom Crean era and returning home to provide the Wildcats their first real road game of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explanation of why you didn't get a podcast from us last Thursday and Friday and why this one is so short. All will be right again this week. Three things from UK's win over Mizzou worth noting: Nick Richards, Immanuel Quickley and Ashton Hagans. Three things looking ahead to UK's trip to UGA Tuesday: Rayshawn Hammonds, Anthony Edwards and Dawgs have learned how to finish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices