It's the first Thursday of June, and news is slowing down, so grab a Country Boy brew and let's get silly on a new KSR Happy Hour.   Today, Nick

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KSR Happy Hour: Kentucky Basketball roster talk, NBA Finals, FB Recruiting, Big Blue Roulette

It's been six years since Karl-Anthony Towns lost his mother, Jacqueline Cruz-Towns; however, the former Cat still felt her presence during one of

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Karl-Anthony Towns felt his late mother's presence during Game 1 of the NBA Finals

The New York Knicks have a 1-0 lead in the 2026 NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson will deservedly command the headlines, but Karl-Anthony Towns deserves his

Jun 3, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) controls the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the third quarter during game one of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

BBNBA Playoffs: Karl-Anthony Towns gets the best of Wemby in Game 1 Finals win

Jay Wright and the Nova Knicks will soak up plenty of the spotlight as Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart try to bring a Larry O'Brien

Karl-Anthony Towns and De'Aaron Fox will face off in the NBA Finals

Kentucky Wildcats are the X-Factors in the NBA Finals

For the eighth straight season, we'll have a different franchise crowned champions of the NBA -- extending the league's longest-ever streak. No

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BBNBA Finals Preview: 3 former Wildcats make up a must-watch series between Knicks and Spurs

Earlier in the 2025-26 season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became just the 16th player in the NBA's long history to win multiple MVP awards. The former

May 20, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts to a play during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs during game two of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says his second MVP season was a failure

The stage for the NBA Finals has been set. And it'll include a trio of former Kentucky Wildcats, too.   Technically, we were going to see a pair of

May 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates with guard De'aaron Fox (4) after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in game seven of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

BBNBA Playoffs: De'Aaron Fox and Keldon Johnson are going to the NBA Finals

The NBA Draft withdrawal deadline saw dozens of potential professional hoopers return to college. NIL and revenue sharing have made it easier for the

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The NBA Draft withdrawal deadline helped boost Otega Oweh's stock

In the wise words of Zaza Pachulia... "NOTHING EASY! NOTHING EASY! WE'RE GOING TO GAME SEVEN BABY! GAME SEVEN! GAME SEVENNNNNNNN!!!!!"   Yes, that's

May 28, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball against San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) in the first half during game six of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

BBNBA Playoffs: We've got a Game 7 in the Western Conference Finals!

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been the subject of online criticism during the Oklahoma City Thunder's run in the Western Conference Finals. It's now to

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's lawyers send cease and desist to Underdog Sports over fake board game

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looked into the camera after Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals and said, ", I might have had the worst start to a

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BBNBA Playoffs: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops 32, Thunder take Game 5

Karl-Anthony Towns is going to his first-ever NBA Finals.   Towns, now in year 10 as a professional, helped the New York Knicks cap off a sweep

May 25, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) holds the trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

BBNBA Playoffs: Karl-Anthony Towns is going to the NBA Finals

Malachi Moreno is coming back. Mark Pope's "No. 1 priority" for next year's roster announced on Sunday evening that he will return for a sophomore

Oct 24, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) reacts after scoring a basket during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Thank you, Malachi Moreno, for sparing BBN the anxiety this week

In Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, the San Antonio Spurs opened the gate with a 15-0 lead before losing by 15 points. They refused to cough

May 24, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (4) moves the ball up court in the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game four of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

BBNBA Playoffs: De'Aaron Fox's double-double helps Spurs tie WCF at 2-2

A group of former Kentucky guards was recognized as three of the world's top basketball players.  On Sunday night, the NBA announced its three

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Three former Wildcats named to 2025-26 All-NBA Teams

Happy Memorial Day, friends. Are you enjoying the three-day weekend? Maybe a little grilling, time in the sun, or watching the closest Indy 500

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KSR Today: Malachi is back and Selection Monday is here

The Milwaukee Bucks are going to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer. Like so many other NBA superstars over the years, the Greek Freak's

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Tyler Herro rumored to be in trade proposal for Giannis Antetokounmpo

New York Knicks fans are one win away from becoming the most obnoxious people on Earth. You thought the Philly fans were bad when the Eagles won the

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BBNBA Playoffs: Towns and the Knicks cruise to a 3-0 series lead

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is accustomed to going an entire quarter without scoring. Usually, he does that in the 4th quarter after bowing out on the

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BBNBA Playoffs: Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder overcome 15-0 hole to win Game 3

A pair of former Wildcats have been recognized as two of the best defenders in basketball.  On Friday night ahead of Game 3 of the Western Conference

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Bam Adebayo, Cason Wallace named to NBA All-Defensive Teams

NBA mock drafts. We can't quit them. They seem to be part of the internet's daily routine since the draft lottery nearly two weeks ago. Today, we

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view after the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Let's check in on another NBA mock draft because why not

Karl-Anthony Towns is only two wins away from making his first-ever NBA Finals appearance.  Behind 18 points and 13 rebounds from Towns on Thursday

May 21, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (2) runs up the court during the second quarter of game two of the eastern conference finals of the 2026 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

BBNBA Playoffs: KAT's double-double powers Knicks to blowout Game 2 win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has his squad back on the right path.  After dropping Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals in a double-overtime instant

BBNBA Playoffs: SGA goes for 30 as Thunder even series with Spurs

Keep Zack Geoghegan in your thoughts and prayers right now. The KSR writer and Cleveland Cavaliers superfan just got back from vacation, but after

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BBNBA Playoffs: Cavs blow a 22-point 4th quarter lead to the Knicks

We're inching closer and closer to the May 27th NBA Draft withdrawal deadline for college players. And the mock drafts are flying off shelves because

Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24), guard Jasper Johnson (2) and forward Braydon Hawthorne (right) celebrate from the bench during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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