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Sources Say Podcast

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KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country to break down all things Kentucky basketball and the latest in recruiting. In their weekly show, the duo will discuss the latest with the team, talk to high-level prospects, update listeners on the recruitments of UK's top targets, and analyze their respective games.
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Episodes

Will Oscar/Ugo return to Kentucky?

Kentucky basketball has announced that Cason Wallace & Jacob Toppin have decided to go to the NBA Draft. Sahvir Wheeler has chosen to transfer. What about Ugonna Onyenso and Oscar Tshiebwe? Will they return for another run in 2023-24? Jack Pilgrim and Shawn Smith break it all down for you and tell you what they're hearing in another jam packed episode of Sources Say

Apr 04, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 249

Early look at stay/go decisions for Kentucky basketball players

Kentucky basketball‘s offseason has officially begun, with players now turning their attention to what’s next in their respective journeys. Some will decide to enter the NBA Draft and others will return to Lexington, with the transfer portal and stepping away from basketball entirely being potential options for a select few, as well.

Mar 24, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 247

The strangest season of the Calipari era comes to an end

Kentucky basketball lost a heart breaker to Kansas State to end their season in the round of 32. Jack Pilgrim and KSR Videographer Steven Peake recorded on their way back from Greensboro, North Carolina trying to make sense of an ending to a weird season of Wildcat basketball.

Mar 21, 202357 minEp. 246

Kentucky-Kansas State Preview Show | Sources Say

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 247 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down Kentucky ‘s win over Providence in the NCAA Tournament and preview the Wildcats’ matchup vs. Kansas State in the Round of 32. How much pressure is lifted off the team’s shoulders? Is Jacob Toppin officially the team’s leader? What worked for Antonio Reeves in his March Madness debut? Thoughts on the Wildcats vs. Wildcats battle on Sunday? The Sources Say crew breaks it all ...

Mar 18, 202350 minEp. 245

Ashton Hagans interview; Providence Preview

Jack Pilgrim sat down with Ashton Hagans to talk about his final days as a Wildcat. Kentucky basketball takes on Providence tomorrow night at 7:10pm. Sources Say gets you ready for the game after checking out the open practices and locker rooms on Thursday afternoon.

Mar 17, 202333 minEp. 244

Kentucky got a favorable NCAA Tournament draw

Jack Pilgrim and Shawn Smith are live to discuss Kentucky basketball's loss to Vanderbilt, Selection Sunday, and the match-up with Bryce Hopkins' Providence Friars. Kentucky will hope to make a decent run in the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Games tip-off Thursday afternoon. If they win Kentucky will likely play against 3-seed Kansas State Sources Say is presented by our good friends at Justice Dental . Visit one of their two Lexington locations (Blazer Pkwy and Wellington Way) by scheduling an ap...

Mar 13, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 243

Kentucky pulls off the unimaginable at Arkansas, earns gutsy win to close out regular season

KSR's Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country to break down Kentucky's gutsy win at Arkansas to close out the regular season and what it means for the Wildcats as postseason play begins. Among the highlights: John Calipari's best coaching performance in recent memory Antonio Reeves explodes for a career-high 37 points Jacob Toppin deserves to take credit for the win after taking blame for the loss vs. Vanderbilt CJ Fredrick is tough as nails Eric Musselman's meltdown and emb...

Mar 05, 202357 minEp. 242

Kentucky basketball nightmare on Senior Night | Sources Say

Kentucky basketball took another tough loss last night to Vanderbilt. Jack Pilgrim and Shawn Smith break it down here on anther jampacked episode of Sources Say. The list of Topics Loss to Vandy Poor shooting of the basketball Cason Wallace Sahvir Wheeler Updated Resume Arkansas Kentucky's Sec Tournament seeding

Mar 02, 20231 hrEp. 241

Kentucky basketball hot at the right time again

Jack Pilgrim and Shawn Smith are back to talk with you about Kentucky basketball's blow-out win over the Auburn Tigers and what that will mean for seeding, and they get you ready for Wednesday's match-up with the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Feb 28, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 240

Kentucky basketball gets another sweep, prepares for Auburn

Kentucky basketball got it's third win in a row. Jack Pilgrim and Shawn Smith recap Kentucky's win over Florida, whether CJ or Wheeler will return, and what the tournament seeding is looking like heading into the final few games of college basketball's regular season.

Feb 24, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 239

Miss State recap, Shaedon Sharpe talk, and UT preview

KSR Kentucky basketball beat writer Jack Pilgrim is joined by KSR Videographer Steven Peake as they discuss Kentucky's win over Mississippi State and what the Cats will have to do to beat Tennessee twice this season.

Feb 18, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 237

Kentucky torpedoes tournament chances

Jack Pilgrim and Steven Peake had a 7-hour drive back from Athens, Georgia to record this episode of Sources Say. Hear what went wrong in Athens and what it means for the future of Kentucky basketball. Jack and Steven also checked out Overtime Elite on Friday night in Atlanta to see Kentucky commit Rob Dillinger.

Feb 12, 202336 minEp. 236

Kentucky basketball loses important game vs Arkansas

KSR's Jack Pilgrim and Steven Peake discuss Kentucky basketball's 15-point loss to Arkansas, what that will mean for seeding, and where the Cats go from here. Also, some Kentucky recruiting news to get to as we will be headed to Atlanta on Friday to see Rob Dillngham at Overtime Elite.

Feb 09, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 235

A Missed Opportunity against Kansas

Jack Pilgrim and Shawn Smith return to break down the loss to Kansas and get you ready for tomorrow night's game between Kentucky and Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford, Mississippi.

Jan 30, 202359 minEp. 233

Four wins in a row -- can Kentucky make it five vs. No. 9 Kansas?

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 233 of the Sources Say Podcast to recap Kentucky’s four-game winning streak and preview the team's highly anticipated matchup vs. No. 9 Kansas. Can the Wildcats make it five in a row? Among the highlights: What you need to know about Kansas Oscar Tshiebwe could put up video game numbers again Antonio Reeves and CJ Fredrick need to keep hitting shots An opportunity for Sahvir Wheeler Understanding and embracing roles I...

Jan 28, 202339 minEp. 232

The Basketball Benny Lineup Works Again

Jack Pilgrim and Zack Geoghegan are back again this week to discuss how the Kentucky Wildcats basketball have started win basketball games again. They improved to 13-6 overall and 4-3 in the SEC after a 76-67 win over Texas A&M on Saturday. They will try to make it 4 straight with a win tomorrow versus Vanderbilt. Jack and Zack get you ready for the game with a new episode of Sources Say.

Jan 23, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 231

Kentucky has found its best lineup

Jack Pilgrim and Shawn Smith return to break down Kentucky basketball's win over Georgia and get you ready for Saturday's big game vs. Texas A&M. Highlights: - Oscar Tshiebwe makes history (again) - Cason Wallace takes over at point guard - Basketball Benny lineup - Looking ahead to Texas A&M - Ian Jackson commits to UNC (and other updates) Sources Say is presented by our good friends at Justice Dental . Visit one of their two Lexington locations (Blazer Pkwy and Wellington Way) by sched...

Jan 19, 202347 minEp. 230

Kentucky earns season-changing win at No. 5 Tennessee

KSR's Jack Pilgrim and Zack Geoghegan break down Kentucky's upset win in Knoxville and what it means for the Wildcats moving forward. Also, some basketball recruiting updates for 2024 and 2025. Sources Say is presented by our good friends at Justice Dental . Visit one of their two Lexington locations (Blazer Pkwy and Wellington Way) by scheduling an appointment online at justicedental.com or by calling (859) 543-0700. You can even send a text message to one of their friendly team members at the ...

Jan 16, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 229

WTF is going on with Kentucky basketball?

Jack Pilgrim and Zack Geoghegan talk about the disaster that is now Kentucky basketball and ask the question: what in the f**k is going on? Kentucky lost to South Carolina at home in basketball for just the third time in school history.

Jan 12, 202347 minEp. 228

Kentucky pummeled in Tuscaloosa, NCAA Tournament concerns are valid

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 228 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down Kentucky basketball 's embarrassing loss at Alabama and what it means for the Wildcats moving forward. Among the highlights: What is wrong with Oscar Tshiebwe? A no-show from Kentucky's best players The Wildcats are no longer feared on the road Do the pieces simply not fit? Searching for optimism the second half of the season Kentucky's recent performance against Quad 1 com...

Jan 08, 202353 minEp. 227

Kentucky blows out Louisville, prepares for test vs. LSU

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 227 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down Kentucky's blowout win vs. Louisville. What went right for the Wildcats in the win? Does it erase how bad things went at Missouri? (SPOILER: It doesn’t, but it’s at least a step in the right direction) Sources Say is presented by our good friends at Justice Dental . Visit one of their two Lexington locations (Blazer Pkwy and Wellington Way) by scheduling an appointment onli...

Jan 03, 202347 minEp. 226

SEC Play Begins! Kentucky vs Missouri Preview

Kentucky basketball starts their SEC schedule tonight in Columbia, Missouri and Jack Pilgrim and KSR's Steven Peake took the six hour drive west to see the Cats take on the Tigers. On the way there Jack and Steven shared their thoughts on the matchup, what lineup Kentucky should use, and what a win or a loss would mean going forward for John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats.

Dec 28, 202239 minEp. 225

Kentucky crumbles vs. UCLA in the CBS Sports Classic

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 225 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down Kentucky's frustrating loss to UCLA in the CBS Sports Classic and what's next for the Wildcats moving forward. Among the highlights: Zero points in the last 4:31 0-11 FG to close out the game No offensive identity What's wrong with the shooting? A very real problem at the four Is Chris Livingston the answer? Adou Thiero's time is coming How does it all get fixed? Opportunit...

Dec 20, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 224

Kentucky basketball recruiting scoop

Jack Pilgrim is joined by fellow KSR basketball reporter Zack Geoghegan to talk about what is going on in the world of Kentucky basketball recruiting, the Cats' 10-point win over Yale, and preview Saturday's top-25 showdown in Madison Square Garden. They will also take your questions and comments throughout the show.

Dec 14, 202249 minEp. 223

Kentucky defeats Michigan in London

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country for episode 223 of the Sources Say Podcast to break down Kentucky's victory over Michigan in London and what it means for the Wildcats moving forward. Among the highlights: The big-game monkey is now off Kentucky's back Cason Wallace comes through in the clutch Sahvir Wheeler and Jacob Toppin emerge in the second half Oscar Tshiebwe vs. Hunter Dickinson How about Ugonna Onyenso? Chris Livingston needs to play the four What's next...

Dec 05, 202248 minEp. 222

Kentucky signee Justin Edwards joins the show!

KSR’s Jack Pilgrim and Zack Geoghegan are joined by Justin Edwards for episode 222 of the Sources Say Podcast to discuss the five-star wing's decision to sign with Kentucky and preview his matchup vs. Reed Sheppard in the Play-By-Play Matchup at Freedom Hall. Among the highlights: Why did he choose Kentucky over Tennessee? Forming a dream team in Lexington National championship dreams Playing Reed Sheppard in Louisville What is UK getting in the versatile wing? The KSR duo also breaks down Kentu...

Dec 02, 202257 minEp. 221

Sources Say: Where was the energy versus Gonzaga?

Jack and Shawn return to breakdown the Gonzaga loss and provide a preview of where the Cats go from here. Highlights Trip to Washington - Shooting struggles - Oscar Tshiebwe vs. Drew Timme - Missed opportunities to build resume - Looking ahead in the schedule

Nov 23, 202242 minEp. 220
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