Jeff Sheppard spent a little time this week describing Reed Sheppard to the media in Houston. “He’s a pretty simple guy,” Jeff said. “He loves the south. He loves country music. He loves to fish. He loves to hunt. He loves to be outside. He loves people. He loves kids.” Check out Jeff talking about his son: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jeff … [Read more...] about WATCH: Jeff Sheppard describes Reed Sheppard to the Houston media
New York Knicks extend two-way qualifying offer to Jacob Toppin
The New York Knicks have decided to keep former Kentucky forward Jacob Toppin on the roster for 2024-25. The Knicks recently extended a $1.87 million two-way qualifying offer to Toppin. Toppin averaged 19.8 points and 8.5 rebounds for the Westchester Knicks in the G League last season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Knicks have extended the … [Read more...] about New York Knicks extend two-way qualifying offer to Jacob Toppin
Eloy Vargas makes final roster for Dominican Republic National Team
Former Kentucky big man Eloy Vargas made the final cut for the Dominican Republic National Team that will compete in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament this week. Vargas and the Dominicans will play Egypt today and Greece tomorrow in Group B of the qualifying tournament in Piraeus, Greece. Here’s a look at the roster: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || … [Read more...] about Eloy Vargas makes final roster for Dominican Republic National Team
Aaron Harrison commits to La Familia Kentucky alumni team for TBT
The Harrison twins will be teaming up in Rupp Arena once again! Aaron Harrison has committed to play for the La Familia Kentucky alumni team in The Basketball Tournament later this month (July 19-23). Aaron joins brother Andrew on a loaded roster that also includes: Daniel Orton, Nate Sestina, James Young, Willie Cauley-Stein, Marquis Teague, Kellan Grady, Tyler Ulis, Doron … [Read more...] about Aaron Harrison commits to La Familia Kentucky alumni team for TBT
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks world record, Masai Russell wins gold on final day of U.S. Olympic Trials
The final night of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials saw former Kentucky Wildcats Masai Russell (’23) and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (UKTF 2017-18) win gold medals in the 100-meter hurdles and 400-meter hurdles respectively. McLaughlin-Levrone easily rolled to victory with a world record time of 50.65 seconds. Russell captured gold with a world-leading time of 12.25 seconds. Here are … [Read more...] about Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks world record, Masai Russell wins gold on final day of U.S. Olympic Trials