Friday Headlines: Trent Noah living the dream for Kentucky Basketball

Can’t get any better than this.

Kentucky Wildcats basketball head coach Mark Pope and his team blew out Kentucky Wesleyan, 123-52, on Wednesday night. The Wildcats had eight players in double-figures, with Jaxson Robinson leading the way with 19 and Otega Oweh falling just behind with 18 points.

Wednesday night’s win was a full display of just how lethal Kentucky can be from the outside as the Wildcats made 21 of their 42 three-point attempts.

One player who really stood out — especially from behind the arc — was Trent Noah. A Kentucky native who had always dreamed of wearing the Wildcats jersey, Noah is getting to live out that dream now as he carves out his own role in this high-powered offense. Noah made four out of five 3-pointers in less than 10 minutes of action.

Noah is joined this fall by Travis Perry, another Kentucky kid who was most recently recognized for leading Lyon County to a KHSAA state champion victory in boys’ basketball. Both are in the freshman class but are expected to make a significant impact later this fall, too.

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Headlines

Cutter Boley Might Need Some Playing Time – Vaught’s Views

If he is indeed the future.

Ex-Clippers staffer sues, says he was fired over Kawhi concerns – ESPN

More drama for the NBA.

Mark Pope Proud of All-Around Play of Otega Oweh – Vaught’s Views

A team full of grinders.

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch in World Series, Roberts says – ESPN

All he needs to do is bat.

Numbers Show how Impressive UK was in Exhibition Win – Vaught’s Views

The chemistry is through the roof.

Justin Jefferson makes potential catch of the year vs. Rams – CBS Sports

Incredible.

Jaxson Robinson ranked as one of CBB’s best players for 2024-25 – KSR

All-American potential?

Return of Kupp, Nacua propel LAR to pivotal win – CBS Sports

Huge win.