Behind Kentucky Basketball

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Bringing you inside the Kentucky Men's Basketball program with interviews and information you can't get anywhere else.

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Behind Kentucky Basketball episodes:

04.12.2024
Behind Kentucky Basketball with Cameron Mills, Jeff Sheppard, and Tony Delk
Cameron Mills, Jeff Sheppard, and Tony Delk go down memory lane to tell their favorite Mark Pope stories. They also endorse Mark Pope as the next Kentucky MBB coach.
03.21.2024
Kentucky Assistant Coaches breakdown NCAA Tournament game one
We got a chance to catch up with UK Assistant Coaches John Welch, Tyler Ulis, Chuck Martin and Chin Coleman. The coaches discuss the match up against Oakland and share how the team is doing going into the tournament.Hosted by...
03.12.2024
Travis Perry shares his excitement for Kentucky while Sam Malone & Shagari Alleyne reflect on their time at Kentucky
Travis Perry shares his excitement for Kentucky while Sam Malone & Shagari Alleyne reflect on their time at Kentucky.
01.31.2024
Walker, Master & Andrews share memories from the 1984 Final Four season
Cameron Mills talks with members of the 1984 Kentucky Men's Basketball Final Four Team during their reunion dinner the night before they were honored at Rupp Arena.Kenny Walker, Jim Master and Paul Andrews all share memories from their time at...
01.24.2024
Bowie, Bennet & Heitz share memories from the 1984 Final Four season
Cameron Mills talks with members of the 1984 Kentucky Men's Basketball Final Four Team during their reunion dinner the night before they were honored at Rupp Arena.Sam Bowie, Winston Bennett and Tom Heitz all share memories from their time at...
01.18.2024
Which shot was bigger? Scott Padgett on coaching and his time at Kentucky
Cameron Mills is joined by his teammate to discuss the run to 1998 title including that game against Duke! He also shares his coaching philosophy and describes what he took from his college coaches, Rick Pitino and Tubby Smith.Plus Padgett...
12.13.2023
Chuck Martin on the giving nature of this Kentucky team
Kentucky Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Chuck Martin joins Behind Kentucky Basketball and talks how this team is willing to share both on and off the court, including telling a story about Jordan Burks buying someone's groceries during the holidays. Martin...
10.24.2023
Zvonimir Ivisic shares why he wanted to come to Kentucky and talks harmonica
Zvonimir Ivisic shares why he wanted to come to Kentucky and talks harmonica. Hosted by Cameron Mills.
10.23.2023
Tre Mitchell, Rob Dillingham and Grant Darbyshire on improvement, motivation and bowling
Trey Mitchell, Rob Dillingham and Grant Darbyshire on improvement, motivation and bowling.Hosted by Cameron Mills.
10.16.2023
Justin Edwards, Jordan Burks and Walker Horn on nicknames and family
Justin Edwards shares what his Mom means to him and talks about this team's desire to win. Jordan Burks discusses what it could be like playing a new role on the court. Plus Walker Horn shares the best nicknames on...
10.09.2023
Antonio Reeves, Reed Sheppard and Brennan Canada on family lessons and shoes
Antonio Reeves tells what he worked on this off season and discusses team chemistry. Reed Sheppard shares some lessons he learned from his parents and talks about what he does off the court. Brennan Canada breaks down what this teams...
10.02.2023
DJ Wagner, Ugonna Onyenso and Kareem Watkins on family, pressure and confidence
Get to know this season's Kentucky Basketball team with one on on interviews recorded during the team's picture day. On this episode hear from freshman DJ Wagner and sophomore Ugonna Onyenso and senior Kareem Watkins. Find out how DJ Wagner...
09.25.2023
Adou Thiero, Aaron Bradshaw and Joey Hart on fishing, dancing and family
Get to know this season's Kentucky Basketball team with one on on interviews recorded during the team's picture day. On this episdoe hear from sophomore Adou Thiero and freshmen Aaron Bradshaw and Joey Hart. You won't believe the biggest adjustment...
06.23.2023
Coach John Welch on player development
New Kentucky Basketball Assistant Coach John Welch talks about his role in player development. He also shares all his connections to Kentucky. Plus find out what he learned from coaching Hall of Fame players. Presented by Thorntons. Hosted by Curtis...
03.11.2023
Wayne Turner on being a floor general
Wayne Turner joins Behind Kentucky Basketball to talke with Cameron Mills about the role of a point guard, share memories from their playing days including the comeback against Duke in 1998. Plus find out about Wayne's "broken shot" and how...
02.27.2023
Derek Anderson and Heshimu Evans on transferring to Kentucky and winning a title
Derek Anderson and Heshimu Evans on transferring to Kentucky and winning a title. Hosted by Cameron Mills. Presented by Thorntons.
02.16.2023
Darius Miller on what it means to be a Kentucky kid playing or UK
Darius Miller talks to Cameron Mills about his decision to come to Kentucky, discusses everything that went into winning a national championship and shares why he likes having a player from Kentucky on the team. Plus he shares some advice...
02.13.2023
Kenny Walker shares why he always makes time for fans
Kenny Walker joins the podcast to share memories of playing pick up basketball at Kentucky after he went to the pros with Rex Chapman and Jamal Mashburn. He also tells what impressed him on his recruiting visit to UK. Plus...
01.21.2023
Tyler Ulis on coming back to Kentucky and his future plans
Tyler Ulis joins Behind Kentucky Basketball to share what it has been like to come back and be a student assistant for Kentucky Men's Basketball and how he hopes to help this team. Ulis also talks about his time as...
12.21.2022
K.T. Turner on toughness and the holidays
Kentucky assistant basketball coach K.T. Turner joins Behind Kentucky Basketball to talk about the season including how the team is working to improve offensively. Plus learn his favorite Christmas song. Presented by Thorntons. Hosted by Curtis Burch.
12.09.2022
Antigua, Cole and Turner on Kentucky Basketball's 2023 signing class
Orlando Antigua, Chin Coleman and KT Turner break down the 2023 Kentucky Basketball signing class with Keith Farmer and Anna Tarullo of BBN Tonight.
11.03.2022
Lance Ware and Chris Livingston on interacting with the #BBN
*Recorded September 15th 2022 during UK Basketball's Photo day*Lance Ware and Chris Livingston discuss their summer and interacting with the BBN. Presented by Thorntons. Hosted by Curtis Burch.
10.20.2022
Oscar Tschiebwe and Walker Horn on their summers and what they want to do after basketball
*This was recorded September 15th during Kentucky Basketball's photo day*Oscar Tschiebwe and Walker Horn on their summers and what they want to do after basketball.Presented by Thorntons. Hosted by Curtis Burch
10.10.2022
Antonio Reeves and Cason Wallace discuss their summer and share why they picked Kentucky
Antonio Reeves and Cason Wallace discuss their summer and share why they picked Kentucky
10.03.2022
'Tent City Live' with Kentucky Basketball players and coaches
Dave Baker, Darren Headrick and Cameron Mills were live from outside of Memorial Coliseum for 'Tent City Live' presented by Kinetic by Windstream.Head Coach Kyra Elzy and Kentucky Women's Basketball players; Jada Walker, Maddie Scherr and Nyah Leveretter joined the...
09.21.2022
Ugonna Onyenso and Adou Thiero on adjusting to college.
Ugonna Onyenso and Adou Thiero on adjusting to college. Onyenso also discussed going up against Oscar in practice and explained how the NBA Academy in Africa helped shape him as a player and person. Thiero talks about his Dad playing...
08.30.2022
Behind Kentucky Basketball Kyle Wiltjer
Wiltjer gives his reaction to Kentucky vs Gonzaga and updates where his playing career has taken him. Plus find out the differences between John Calipari and Mark Few.
08.02.2022
Darius Miller on moving back to Kentucky, the upcoming season and Coach Calipari
National Champion Darius Miller updates us on what he is doing after his professional basketball career, talks about the upcoming Kentucky Basketball season and shares his favorite moment from his playing time at Kentucky. Plus hear the story of the...
05.13.2022
Oscar Tshiebwe on his decision to return to Kentucky for another season
On this edition of the show we share a conversation Keith Farmer had with Oscar after he announced he was coming back for another year at Kentucky. You can check out Keith on BBN Gameday Saturday morning and BBN Tonight...
02.25.2022
CJ Fredrick on coming back from injury, the importance of family and Bengals
Find out who CJ Fredrick gets mistaken for in public. CJ also talks about what he likes about this current Kentucky team and talks a little Bengals.Plus learn how his family has helped him navigate NIL. Hosted by Curtis Burch.Presented...
02.20.2022
Wildcat Chat with Tom Payne
Jack Givens talks with Tom Payne on this edition of Wildcat Chat
02.11.2022
Lance Ware on the importance of family and finding your role
Lance Ware talks about this Kentucky team improving during this season and shares how important finding his role has been on the court and in life. Plus he discusses interacting with the BBN which included signing some interesting items. Hosted...
02.01.2022
Shaedon Sharpe on adjusting to college life, what he's working on in practice & some Canada talk
Kentucky guard Shaedon Sharpe shares what it has been like joining the team midway through the year. Discusses what it has been like in practice. Plus we get to know about his family including his tie to the MLB. Presented...
01.28.2022
Forever A Wildcat, The Joe B. Hall Story with Jack Givens, Reggie Warford and Kenny Walker
Jack Givens, Reggie Warford and Kenny Walker remember their Coach Joe B. Hall. Special by BBN Tonight. Presented by Thorntons.
01.18.2022
Kyra Elzy Show January 17th 2022
Darren Headrick talks with Coach Elzy about the upcoming match up against Florida and the loss at Tennessee.
01.15.2022
Keion Brooks Jr. on family, his teammates and conference play
Keion Brooks Jr. joins Behind Kentucky Basketball to discuss family, his teammates and what the he wants to accomplish in conference play.Presented by Thorntons. Hosted by Curtis Burch.
01.05.2022
Tribute to Tubby Smith with Jack Givens and former players
Jack 'Given' talks to Tubby Smith and a bunch of former players about Coach Smith's legacy and what he meant to them. Recorded the night before his jersey retirement. Players; Saul Smith, Wayne Turner, Jeff Sheppard, Cameron Mills, Erik Daniels,...
12.20.2021
Wildcat Chat with Kyle Macy
Bonus episode!!Jack Givens and Dave Baker got a chance to catch up with Kyle Macy on the Wildcat Chat before Kentucky faced off against North Carolina. Podcasts are presented by Thorntons.
12.10.2021
Davion Mintz on returning from illness, road games, his dogs & Home Alone
Kentucky guard Davion Mintz discusses returning from illness, why he likes road games. Shares his love of dogs & breaks down Home Alone. Hosted by Curtis Burch.Presented by Thorntons.
12.04.2021
Jacob Toppin on returning from injury, his teammates and his philosophy on life
Jacob Toppin discusses what he learned while out with injury, shares how healthy he is now and he breaks his teammates' games. Plus he shares some of his philosophy on life. Hosted by Curtis Burch Presented by Thorntons
11.19.2021
Kellan Grady on Calipari's FaceTimes, rebounding and his TV watching habits.
Kentucky guard Kellan Grady joins the show to discuss the season to this point and share what he's seeing from his teammates. He also talks about his recruitment including John Calipari's FaceTimes.Plus find out his TV habits with some streaming...
11.04.2021
Oscar Tshiebwe on the key to success, his faith and advice from Serge Ibaka
Oscar Tshiebwe talks about what the team learned from the first exhibition game, discusses what the coaches are having him work on in practice. Plus he shares what Serge Ibaka gave him. Hosted by Curtis Burch.Presented by Thorntons.
10.26.2021
Daimion Collins on the importance of effort, shooting and improving in practice.
Behind Kentucky Basketball with Daimion Collins on Big Blue Madness, shooting, growing up in Atlanta, TX and the importance of effort. Presented by ThorntonsHosted by Curtis Burch
10.22.2021
Sahvir Wheeler and Lance Ware at Media Day
Sahvir Wheeler and Lance Ware at Media Day by UK Sports Network
10.14.2021
TyTy Washington on Big Blue Madness, his parents and playing football growing up
Kentucky freshman guard TyTy Washington shares how practice has been going for the team, including who has been playing well. He also talks about the importance of his parents and playing football growing up. Hosted by Curtis Burch. Presented by...
10.06.2021
Bryce Hopkins on summer practices, his parents, giving back and his mentality on the court
Kentucky freshman Bryce Hopkins joins the podcast to discuss what he accomplished during the summer, how his parents shaped him into the person he is today and the importance of giving back. Plus find out who on the team has...
09.19.2021
TJ Beisner on his role as Director of Player Development
TJ Beisner on his role as Director of Player Development by UK Sports Network
03.09.2021
Players First Podcast: Coach Cal sits down with Riley
As the Kentucky basketball team heads to the SEC Tournament, head coach John Calipari talks with senior guard Riley Welch about his hopes for the postseason and the challenges of a year unlike any other.
12.29.2020
Players First Podcast: Nick Richards and Tyrese Maxey
Riley Welch catches up with former teammates Tyrese Maxey and Nick Richards.
12.22.2020
Players First Podcast: Nick Richards and Tyrese Maxey
UK senior guard Riley Welch catches up with a pair of former teammates, Nick Richards (Charlotte Hornets) and Tyrese Maxey (76ers).

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Behind Kentucky Basketball episodes:

Behind Kentucky Basketball with Cameron Mills, Jeff Sheppard, and Tony Delk

Kentucky Assistant Coaches breakdown NCAA Tournament game one

Travis Perry shares his excitement for Kentucky while Sam Malone & Shagari Alleyne reflect on their time at Kentucky

Walker, Master & Andrews share memories from the 1984 Final Four season

Bowie, Bennet & Heitz share memories from the 1984 Final Four season

Which shot was bigger? Scott Padgett on coaching and his time at Kentucky

Chuck Martin on the giving nature of this Kentucky team

Zvonimir Ivisic shares why he wanted to come to Kentucky and talks harmonica

Tre Mitchell, Rob Dillingham and Grant Darbyshire on improvement, motivation and bowling

Justin Edwards, Jordan Burks and Walker Horn on nicknames and family

Antonio Reeves, Reed Sheppard and Brennan Canada on family lessons and shoes

DJ Wagner, Ugonna Onyenso and Kareem Watkins on family, pressure and confidence

Adou Thiero, Aaron Bradshaw and Joey Hart on fishing, dancing and family

Coach John Welch on player development

Wayne Turner on being a floor general

Derek Anderson and Heshimu Evans on transferring to Kentucky and winning a title

Darius Miller on what it means to be a Kentucky kid playing or UK

Kenny Walker shares why he always makes time for fans

Tyler Ulis on coming back to Kentucky and his future plans

K.T. Turner on toughness and the holidays

Antigua, Cole and Turner on Kentucky Basketball's 2023 signing class

Lance Ware and Chris Livingston on interacting with the #BBN

Oscar Tschiebwe and Walker Horn on their summers and what they want to do after basketball

Antonio Reeves and Cason Wallace discuss their summer and share why they picked Kentucky

'Tent City Live' with Kentucky Basketball players and coaches

Ugonna Onyenso and Adou Thiero on adjusting to college.

Behind Kentucky Basketball Kyle Wiltjer

Darius Miller on moving back to Kentucky, the upcoming season and Coach Calipari

Oscar Tshiebwe on his decision to return to Kentucky for another season

CJ Fredrick on coming back from injury, the importance of family and Bengals

Wildcat Chat with Tom Payne

Lance Ware on the importance of family and finding your role

Shaedon Sharpe on adjusting to college life, what he's working on in practice & some Canada talk

Forever A Wildcat, The Joe B. Hall Story with Jack Givens, Reggie Warford and Kenny Walker

Kyra Elzy Show January 17th 2022

Keion Brooks Jr. on family, his teammates and conference play

Tribute to Tubby Smith with Jack Givens and former players

Wildcat Chat with Kyle Macy

Davion Mintz on returning from illness, road games, his dogs & Home Alone

Jacob Toppin on returning from injury, his teammates and his philosophy on life

Kellan Grady on Calipari's FaceTimes, rebounding and his TV watching habits.

Oscar Tshiebwe on the key to success, his faith and advice from Serge Ibaka

Daimion Collins on the importance of effort, shooting and improving in practice.

Sahvir Wheeler and Lance Ware at Media Day

TyTy Washington on Big Blue Madness, his parents and playing football growing up

Bryce Hopkins on summer practices, his parents, giving back and his mentality on the court

TJ Beisner on his role as Director of Player Development

Players First Podcast: Coach Cal sits down with Riley

Players First Podcast: Nick Richards and Tyrese Maxey

Players First Podcast: Nick Richards and Tyrese Maxey