Author: Fisherman1

Michigan and its fans must trust the process with Bryce Underwood. Michigan fans have every reason to be excited about five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood. He’s arguably the best quarterback recruit to ever come through Ann Arbor, and his potential at the position seems almost limitless. While the expectations are lofty, it’s worth reminding ourselves that patience will be key in his development. As a true freshman adjusting to life in a loaded Big 10 conference, Underwood will likely face a steep learning curve during the 2025 season. Along with the speed and talent of collegiate football, Underwood will be…

New Blockbuster Trade Idea Sends Kevin Durant + A Center To The Lakers, Suns Get Picks and Players, Hawks Add Depth. The Lakers are always going to be among the most talked about teams in the league, but that is especially going to be true now that they have Luka Doncic. A lot of the talk is going to be around the Lakers trying to get a center to put around Doncic and LeBron James, which was a clear weakness for them in their postseason loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but what if they aim to get another star player…

The incoming freshman class is growing each day for Duke. Sebastian Wilkins announced his commitment to the Blue Devils on Friday afternoon. He’s a forward who has been in the Class of 2026 but will reclass to arrive at Duke this summer and become the fifth member of Duke’s incoming class. Duke entered the recruiting battle for Wilkins late in the process and obviously made up ground quickly; his final decision was down to Duke and Maryland. He visited Duke early this month. Wilkins is from the Boston area and has played at Brewster Academy in New…

Kentucky Unveils Five New Non-Conference Matchups for 2025-26 Season, Including Indiana Showdown LEXINGTON, KY – The Kentucky men’s basketball program continued to fill out its 2025-26 non-conference schedule today, officially announcing five new home games that promise to excite the Big Blue Nation. Head coach Mark Pope’s vision for a challenging slate is clearly taking shape, with the highlight being a highly anticipated showdown against long-time rival Indiana in Rupp Arena. The newly announced home contests, all set to be played in Lexington, are: * November 21 vs. Loyola University Maryland * November 26 vs. Tennessee Tech (coached by UK…

Italy’s Dame Sarr might be the start of (another) something big for the Duke Blue Devils. It took less than two minutes of the Nike Hoop Summit for Dame Sarr to conjure a moment that unveiled a substantial portion of his gifts as a basketball player to an American public that largely had not yet seen him play. And it happened so fast three of the nation’s top prospects could make no impact on the play. Defended by 6-10 Nate Ament, who will play at Tennessee, Sarr advanced the ball to the left wing, spun away instantly from a…

Unrealistic expectations fell upon the shoulders of the Miami Heat’s “Big 3” in July 2010 when LeBron James infamously predicted a record-setting number of incoming NBA championships for the league’s first super team. “Not one, not two, not three, not four, not five, not six, not seven … when I say this, I really believe it,” James said 14 years ago on a stage in Miami, flanked by fellow stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Dwyane Wade still regrets James’ declaration and the pressure it put on the franchise, but it’s all in good fun. “It’s just…

Alec Burks makes offseason intentions clear after up-and-down Heat season I had a great year. I had a great time. I love everybody here,” Burks told reporters. “And I learned a lot. Even though I’m in my 14th year, I still learned something. So I’m glad I was here. Hopefully, I can come back.” Alec Burks said he’d love to return to the Heat. Burks signed a one-year deal for the veteran minimum to join the Heat last summer. He was used sparingly for most of the season before emerging as a starter during the team’s final stretch. Burks…

No Hiding: Mark Pope Demands Marquee Matchups and Road Challenges for Kentuck LEXINGTON, KY – New Kentucky head coach Mark Pope isn’t shying away from the spotlight or the competition. In a clear and emphatic message, Pope has declared his intention to aggressively schedule marquee matchups and road trips for the Wildcats, signaling a dramatic shift in philosophy for the storied program. This isn’t about avoiding tough tests; it’s about actively seeking them out to prepare his team for the rigors of March. Pope, known for his passionate and direct approach, has made it clear that he wants Kentucky to…

Jaland Lowe Opts for Kentucky, Withdraws from NBA Draft Lexington, KY – The Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball program received a significant boost today with the official announcement that transfer guard Jaland Lowe will be suiting up for the Big Blue Nation this upcoming season. Lowe, a highly sought-after talent, confirmed his commitment by withdrawing his name from the 2025 NBA Draft, solidifying his path to Lexington. This decision comes after Lowe, who transferred to Kentucky from Pittsburgh, had been testing the NBA Draft waters. While he showcased his skills during the draft process, including a solid performance at the G…

Mark Pope wants to expand the college basketball season. Kentucky’s head coach has expressed the need for more games on the schedule, and the topic came up again in his one-on-one conversation with KSR’s Matt Jones. Next week, Pope plans to take the mission to the SEC’s spring meetings in Florida. “We’ve got to expand this over 31 games,” Pope stressed to KSR. “We have got to expand the season, guys… especially with the revenue share now. Like, the revenue share should change everything in terms of our opportunity to actually go share revenue, right?” With the immediate…