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Behind Kentucky Basketball

UK Sports Networkwww.spreaker.com
Bringing you inside the Kentucky Men's Basketball program with interviews and information you can't get anywhere else.
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Episodes

Which shot was bigger? Scott Padgett on coaching and his time at Kentucky

Cameron Mills is joined by his teammate to discuss the run to 1998 title including that game against Duke! He also shares his coaching philosophy and describes what he took from his college coaches, Rick Pitino and Tubby Smith. Plus Padgett talks about what it means to him to be a Kentucky Basketball

Jan 18, 202426 min

Chuck Martin on the giving nature of this Kentucky team

Kentucky Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Chuck Martin joins Behind Kentucky Basketball and talks how this team is willing to share both on and off the court, including telling a story about Jordan Burks buying someone's groceries during the holidays. Martin also talks about his longtime relationship with Coach John Calipari, and shares how he got the name Chuck and tells what it was like growing up in New York with Puerto Rican roots. Plus find out how his job as a teacher impacted the way he c...

Dec 13, 202345 min

Antonio Reeves, Reed Sheppard and Brennan Canada on family lessons and shoes

Antonio Reeves tells what he worked on this off season and discusses team chemistry. Reed Sheppard shares some lessons he learned from his parents and talks about what he does off the court. Brennan Canada breaks down what this teams needs to do this year to accomplish their goals. Hosted by Cameron Mills.

Oct 09, 202329 min

DJ Wagner, Ugonna Onyenso and Kareem Watkins on family, pressure and confidence

Get to know this season's Kentucky Basketball team with one on on interviews recorded during the team's picture day. On this episode hear from freshman DJ Wagner and sophomore Ugonna Onyenso and senior Kareem Watkins. Find out how DJ Wagner deals with the pressure of having a Father and Grandfather play not only in college basketball but also the NBA. Ugonna Onyenso shares how his mindset helps his confidence. And Kareem Watkins shares what DJ is like as brother and tells us what he's learned du...

Oct 02, 202328 min

Adou Thiero, Aaron Bradshaw and Joey Hart on fishing, dancing and family

Get to know this season's Kentucky Basketball team with one on on interviews recorded during the team's picture day. On this episdoe hear from sophomore Adou Thiero and freshmen Aaron Bradshaw and Joey Hart. You won't believe the biggest adjustment Adou had to make to John Calipari's coaching style. Listen to how important family is to Aaron Bradshaw. Plus find out why Joey picked Kentucky. Bonus, some fishing smack talk. Hosted by two time Nation Champion Cameron Mills....

Sep 25, 202325 min

Coach John Welch on player development

New Kentucky Basketball Assistant Coach John Welch talks about his role in player development. He also shares all his connections to Kentucky. Plus find out what he learned from coaching Hall of Fame players. Presented by Thorntons. Hosted by Curtis Burch.

Jun 23, 202316 min

Wayne Turner on being a floor general

Wayne Turner joins Behind Kentucky Basketball to talke with Cameron Mills about the role of a point guard, share memories from their playing days including the comeback against Duke in 1998. Plus find out about Wayne's "broken shot" and how he improved it. Presented by Thorntons

Mar 11, 202327 min

Darius Miller on what it means to be a Kentucky kid playing or UK

Darius Miller talks to Cameron Mills about his decision to come to Kentucky, discusses everything that went into winning a national championship and shares why he likes having a player from Kentucky on the team. Plus he shares some advice for this year’s team. Behind Kentuky Basketball is Presented by Thorntons.

Feb 16, 202325 min

Kenny Walker shares why he always makes time for fans

Kenny Walker joins the podcast to share memories of playing pick up basketball at Kentucky after he went to the pros with Rex Chapman and Jamal Mashburn. He also tells what impressed him on his recruiting visit to UK. Plus find out why he always makes time for fans. Presented by Throntons Hosted by Cameron Mills.

Feb 13, 202328 min

Tyler Ulis on coming back to Kentucky and his future plans

Tyler Ulis joins Behind Kentucky Basketball to share what it has been like to come back and be a student assistant for Kentucky Men's Basketball and how he hopes to help this team. Ulis also talks about his time as a player at UK and gives an update on his recovery after a car accident last year. Hosted by Camerson Mills Presented by Thorntons

Jan 21, 202318 min

K.T. Turner on toughness and the holidays

Kentucky assistant basketball coach K.T. Turner joins Behind Kentucky Basketball to talk about the season including how the team is working to improve offensively. Plus learn his favorite Christmas song. Presented by Thorntons. Hosted by Curtis Burch.

Dec 21, 202215 min

'Tent City Live' with Kentucky Basketball players and coaches

Dave Baker, Darren Headrick and Cameron Mills were live from outside of Memorial Coliseum for 'Tent City Live' presented by Kinetic by Windstream. Head Coach Kyra Elzy and Kentucky Women's Basketball players; Jada Walker, Maddie Scherr and Nyah Leveretter joined the show to discuss starting practice and their upcoming season. From the Kentucky Men's Basketball we talk with Coach Orlando Antigua and players Oscar Tshiebwe and CJ Fredrick the share how the Bahamas helped them bond as a team....

Oct 03, 202257 min

Ugonna Onyenso and Adou Thiero on adjusting to college.

Ugonna Onyenso and Adou Thiero on adjusting to college. Onyenso also discussed going up against Oscar in practice and explained how the NBA Academy in Africa helped shape him as a player and person. Thiero talks about his Dad playing for Coach Calipari and shared what it was like getting a scholarship offer from Kentucky. Presented by Thorntons. Hosted by Curtis Burch.

Sep 21, 202220 min

Behind Kentucky Basketball Kyle Wiltjer

Wiltjer gives his reaction to Kentucky vs Gonzaga and updates where his playing career has taken him. Plus find out the differences between John Calipari and Mark Few.

Aug 30, 202219 min

Darius Miller on moving back to Kentucky, the upcoming season and Coach Calipari

National Champion Darius Miller updates us on what he is doing after his professional basketball career, talks about the upcoming Kentucky Basketball season and shares his favorite moment from his playing time at Kentucky. Plus hear the story of the first time he met Coach Calipari. Presented by Thorntons.

Aug 02, 202222 min

Oscar Tshiebwe on his decision to return to Kentucky for another season

On this edition of the show we share a conversation Keith Farmer had with Oscar after he announced he was coming back for another year at Kentucky. You can check out Keith on BBN Gameday Saturday morning and BBN Tonight weeknights on WLEX 18 in Lexington. We finish up the podcast with a few comments from Oscar's press conference about returning. We are presented by Thorntons.

May 13, 202214 min

Lance Ware on the importance of family and finding your role

Lance Ware talks about this Kentucky team improving during this season and shares how important finding his role has been on the court and in life. Plus he discusses interacting with the BBN which included signing some interesting items. Hosted by Curtis Burch. Presented by Thorntons.

Feb 11, 202217 min
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