Jacob Polacheck

[Jacob Polacheck @JacobPolacheck]

I’m saddened to announce that July 1 will be my final day at KSR, On3, and Rivals. I’m incredibly grateful for the past three and a half years and for the chance to work alongside some of the best people in this industry.

This was one of the most difficult decisions of my life, and I’ll miss working with everyone on staff and interacting with the one-of-a-kind fanbase that is Big Blue Nation. Thank you for everything.

[Jamie Shaw @JamieShaw5]

NEW: 5⭐️ Beckham Black dives into his recruitment.

Where things stand with Duke, UNC, Kentucky, Arkansas, Georgetown, Virginia, and Kentucky + what he values in his process right now 👀

Exclusive quotes inside.
[READ] 👉 https://t.co/JmgGUeL9ab

[Jamie Shaw @JamieShaw5]

NEW: NBA scouts weigh in from USA Basketball U17 camp.

Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje, CJ Rosser, and several top prospects evaluated in Colorado Springs 👀

How scouts viewed top players from camp:
[READ] 👉 https://t.co/u4CUcHp0Wj

[Jack Pilgrim @JackPilgrimKSR]

The latest on Kentucky's pursuit of Nikola Kusturica

INTEL: https://t.co/LHSa4phUiT
JOIN: https://t.co/yDpOSjrg7C

[Jamie Shaw @JamieShaw5]

NEW: Reese Alston, Rivals’ No. 1-ranked PG in 2027, outlines his recruitment.

Breaks down official visits.
Gives the latest with Kentucky, Louisville, Texas, Purdue & Houston 👀

Exclusive quotes included.
[READ] 👉 https://t.co/aWvCtN12dU

[Jamie Shaw @JamieShaw5]

NEW: USA Basketball U17 Training Camp started with 36 players.

Only 18 remain, and eventually just 12 will make the team.

These were the 10 overall Top Performers from what I saw in Colorado Springs 👀

[READ] 👉 https://t.co/37CEmfzMzS

[Jamie Shaw @JamieShaw5]

NEW: Top-15 Cayden Daughtry breaks down his recruitment.

Sets 1st official.
Talks future visits.
Where things stand with Kentucky, Iowa, Michigan, Louisville, Miami, Florida & UConn + what’s driving his process 👀

Exclusive quotes included.
[READ] 👉 https://t.co/KPc1sr6G69

[Jacob Polacheck @JacobPolacheck]

NEW: 2028 No. 1-ranked PG Brady Pettigrew tells KSR+ that he's hearing from the likes of Kentucky, Duke, Kansas, Villanova, Michigan State, and Texas Tech since the contact period began.

"They’re relentless. They’re going after me."

https://t.co/50GCGdZD8O

[Jamie Shaw @JamieShaw5]

NEW: No. 2-ranked CJ Rosser breaks down his recruitment.

Discusses visits.
Where things stand with UNC, Kentucky, Louisville, NC State, Miami, and Arkansas + what’s driving his process right now 👀

Exclusive quotes included.
[READ] 👉 https://t.co/w7QdG10VvU

[Jacob Polacheck @JacobPolacheck]

NEW: 2028 in-state forward Trey Hillerich is among the players Kentucky reached out to during the June 15 contact period.

"They’re a great program, especially with their bigs," Hillerich told KSR+.

https://t.co/HCSpsH54zz

[Transfer Portal @TransferPortal]

NEW: Kentucky is trending to flip a top college baseball transfer portal prospect in the near future👀

On3's @PeteNakos has the latest...

View: https://t.co/GcRoXK5GOu

[Jack Pilgrim @JackPilgrimKSR]

Who are the early standouts at the Joe Craft Center? What's the deal with Kam Williams? Any surprises?

KSR's first Kentucky basketball practice report of the summer is finally here 👀

INTEL: https://t.co/v6TntOz72j
JOIN: https://t.co/yDpOSjrg7C

[Jacob Polacheck @JacobPolacheck]

NEW: 2028 five-star center Erick Dampier earned an offer from Kentucky on Monday night.

Dampier caught up with KSR shortly after to talk about the offer.

"When I found out it was Kentucky, I was like, yeah," Dampier said. "I was excited."

FREE: https://t.co/sFLZzadJDu

[Jamie Shaw @JamieShaw5]

The field is down to 18, and separation is starting to happen 👀

These players stood out on Day 2 of USA Basketball U17 Training Camp.

Who helped themselves the most?

[READ] 👉 https://t.co/RL1QLnxTQa

[KSR @KSRonX]

Matt Jones was among the first media members to speak to J Batt, Kentucky's new CEO of Champions Blue LLC and Athletics Director.

You can see that conversation here ⬇️

https://t.co/0ovZuhJ2M3

[Jacob Polacheck @JacobPolacheck]

NEW: 3-Star DL Jaylen Mercer tells KSR+ that he's excited for his official visit to Kentucky this weekend following his commitment.

"We want to build something special."

https://t.co/36VURmU8zV

[KSR @KSRonX]

J Batt will succeed Mitch Barnhart as the UK Athletics Director and CEO of Champions Blue LLC.

“J has distinguished himself as a record-breaker in fundraising and as a leader who strategically invests in facilities to maximize resources and revenue.”

https://t.co/jblOAqJey8

[Pete Nakos @PeteNakos]

Kentucky is set to hire Michigan State's J Batt as its next athletic director, sources tell @On3. Emerged as the target of the search over the weekend.

https://t.co/DfhyAhtv1u

[Jamie Shaw @JamieShaw5]

36 players.
12 roster spots.

Day 1 at USA Basketball U17 Training Camp brought some separation 👀

Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje, CJ Rosser, and Cayden Daughtry commanded attention.

Breakdown: Day 1 top performers.

[READ] 👉 https://t.co/u4VkNxIerq

[Brandon Ramsey @BRamseyKSR]

Kentucky assistant coach Mikhail McLean is here at Lexington Catholic this morning watching 6’11” center Mason Grivna (Ballard H.S. 2029).

One of the top rising sophomores in the country.

@JackPilgrimKSR @PolacheckKSR