Good morning, BBN!

It’s been an exciting time to be a Kentucky Wildcats basketball fan. The last two days, we’ve got an inside look at Coach Pope’s practices, drills, and playstyle, with Pro Day and Media Day occurring.

The first note is the speed at which these players are playing. Shots are going up pretty consistently within the first 12 seconds of the possession. More possessions, more opportunities to score, which is exciting.

The second note I’ve seen from reports and videos on Twitter is that the amount of passing this team does is like a breath of fresh air. No more one-on-one ball; this system is going to share the ball on every possession.

The final note is that BBN is going to love this team, not only for their play on the court, but for the person they are off of it. Media day was full of these Cats showing off how personable they all are, how mature, and how committed they are to this team and this state as a whole.

The women’s team also had an open practice and media day on Tuesday. This team is brand new just like the men’s team, and they should be a lot of fun as well. Brooks’ system looks exciting and it’s nice to have a new energy around the women’s team.

The fun doesn’t stop here, with Big Blue Madness this week, and the Blue-White scrimmage next Friday, the hype will only continue to increase.

Check out a full breakdown with videos and quotes from Mark Pope and Alvin Brooks at UK media day here.

Tweet of the Day

Fun recap of Media Day.

Headlines

Brown Hopes to Build on Big Play at Ole Miss – UK Athletics

Dane Key has taken a much bigger role this year, but Brown is still the most electric player on the team.

Ryan Jack Named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week – UK Athletics

Good stuff, Ryan!

Jets fire Robert Saleh after 2-3 start, tab Jeff Ulbrich interim – ESPN

Pretty surprising, but this does confirm all of the rumors we’ve been hearing.

Heated Padres-Dodgers series moves south with increased police presence after Game 2 fireworks, Dave Roberts-Manny Machado ball drama – Yahoo Sports

One of the most intense Playoff series I’ve seen in a long time.

Ranking NFL Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year candidates: Commanders’ Jayden Daniels heavy favorite – CBS Sports

It’s Jayden Daniels’ to lose until further notice.

Source: Patriots plan to start rookie QB Drake Maye against Texans – ESPN

Drake Maye season.

Mets beat Phillies 7-2 behind Alonso and Manaea to take 2-1 lead in NLDS – NBC Sports

New York Mets fans have no idea how to act right now.

With Russell Wilson cleared for full practice, Steelers QB door is ‘ajar’ per Mike Tomlin – Yahoo Sports

Seriously…

Saints’ Derek Carr expected to miss multiple games; rookie Spencer Rattler a candidate to start, per report – CBS Sports

Tough break for the Saints.

PFT’s Week 6 2024 NFL power rankings – NBC Sports

It has been quite the start to the season.