A new name to watch for in the transfer portal Update: KSR’s Matt Jones says Reece Potter is likely to join UK very soon Hearing Potter is likely to be a Kentucky addition very soon UNC, Washington, Louisville and UConn among schools that have contacted https://t.co/MFN8cu8Unm The Kentucky Wildcats have a new transfer option for next season According to KSR’s Jacob Polacheck Kentucky has been in contact with Miami (OH) center Reece Potter Potter is a Lexington native who played for Lexington Catholic so he has significant ties to the Bluegrass state He’s primarily been a bench player for the Redhawks Potter appeared in 30 games while recording 6.5 points and 0.7 blocks per game in 17.1 minutes per contest He shot 36.7% from deep on 2.0 attempts per game Potter may not be someone who raises the ceiling of a top-25 team but he’d be a nice pickup following the loss of Travis Perry There are currently no 7-footers on the Kentucky basketball roster for next season Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for more Kentucky Wildcats news and Mark Pope has found a solid option via a player from close to home The Kentucky staff has reached out to 7'1 center Reece Potter who played his high school basketball at Lexington Catholic Potter has played his last two seasons at Miami of Ohio and 1.2 assists per game for the Red Hawks Potter shot 46.6% from the field and 36.7% from three so he is efficient from every spot on the floor Potter only played 17.1 minutes per game last season for Miami of Ohio and now he is looking for a new school to call home he would likely not play much for this team but he would be another seven-footer who could help the Wildcats prepare in practice If Potter came to Kentucky and spent a season in the system he could be a player who gets some minutes during the 2026-27 season for the Wildcats Potter is a great shooter for a seven-footer so there is a world where he could get into Mark Pope's system and find a way to make some shots down the road It is never a bad thing to add a seven-footer to the roster and Coach Pope will be looking to do that with the Lexington native Reece Potter The seven-footer has some other schools interested so it will be interesting to know what Kentucky's pitch is to him ANDREW STEFANIAKAndrew Stefaniak is the publisher of Kentucky Wildcats On SI and host of the Wildcats Today Podcast. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (LEX 18) — One juvenile has been injured and another juvenile has been arrested after a stabbing that occurred off Centre Parkway in Lexington on Sunday according to the Lexington Police Department Police say they were dispatched to the scene in the 1100 block of Centre Parkway at approximately 3:58 p.m LPD says the stabbing involved two juveniles One was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the other was arrested at the scene and charged with second-degree assault Report a typo 2025) — The University of Kentucky recognized exceptional faculty and graduate teaching assistants with the Outstanding Teaching Awards during the 2025 UK Faculty Awards Ceremony held Thursday There are two categories of faculty awards and a graduate teaching assistant award The winners of the 2025 Outstanding Teaching Awards are:  “It is critical that we continue to celebrate and render visible the scholarly and deeply human work that our winners today continue to do on a day-to-day basis,” said Trey Conatser assistant provost for teaching and learning “And we know from students—whose success is our north star for UK’s educational mission—just how much their teachers matter.”  The criteria for the award are comprehensive engaging and scholarly teaching practices; a positive impact on student learning and success; innovative creative or skillful approaches to curricula and pedagogy; reflective teaching grounded in an improvement-oriented mindset; significant educational contributions to the department university or discipline; and degree of experience breadth of teaching and peer or student recognition UKNow will highlight each of the winners of the Outstanding Teaching Awards The Graduate School also recognized the winners of the Albert D The Kirwan Memorial Prize was established in 1995 and recognizes its namesake's collaborative research efforts as well as Albert Kirwan's endeavors in creating an environment at UK that promotes high-quality research and scholarship the Sturgill Award is named in honor of alumnus William B who contributed to higher education through organizing and serving as president of the Hazard Independent College Foundation in addition to working with legislators to develop the community college system across the Commonwealth For more information about the awards, visit https://gradschool.uky.edu/faculty-awards the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education We pride ourselves on being a catalyst for breakthroughs and a force for healing It's all made possible by our people — visionaries disruptors and pioneers — who make up 200 academic programs a $476.5 million research and development enterprise and a world-class medical center 2025 at 8:18 AM EDT|Updated: 14 hours agoEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLEXINGTON (WKYT) - A vehicle overturned in a crash in Lexington Lexwrecks posted on X that the crash happened on Delong Road between Colliver Lane and Walnut Hill Road and that a car reportedly flipped Police say the vehicle left the roadway and the driver overcorrected The driver sustained minor injuries but was not taken by ambulance to the hospital The road was blocked while crews worked the scene The Golden Alert for the missing 10-year-old boy in Lexington has been canceled Police are searching for a 10-year-old boy who went missing in Lexington Anyone with information about Byaombe's whereabouts is asked to call 911 Officials said the former hotel will become St Andrews Village: a community of 31 transitional housing units complete with childcare services and a small market “We are thrilled to expand our programs to families in need in Lexington County This project would not be possible without support from Lexington County and United Way of the Midlands,” the organization said in a Facebook post schools and employment opportunities that Lila Anna Sauls said are necessary for families to succeed The project was conceptualized over two years ago and will be considered a hybrid housing development with the ultimate goal of moving families to affordable housing Andrews Village on the other side of the bridge." 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Click here vsNCAA Regional Championships Ting Lead Team and Individual Standings At Lexington Regional5/5/2025 3:36:00 PM | Women's Golf — Hundreds of bikers joined Firestorm Charities — a biker charity with members from Lexington to Blue Springs Missouri — on Sunday to raise money for the Cunningham family The Cunninghams were devastated by a deadly house explosion in Lexington in April Alistair Lamb, 5, died in the April 10 gas line explosion president and founder of Firestorm Charities said Cami continues to fight for her life in the hospital “It’s sad to see a family go through what they’re dealing with," he said At least one relative of the Cunningham family is a member of Firestorm Charities we're all there for each other," Harrison said Bikers lined up to pay — $20 per bike and $10 per passenger — to ride The group started at the Rathole in Knob Noster and planned to ride around Lafayette and Johnson counties Firestorm Charities paired with Mule Skinner Bar & Grill in Centerview to host an auction Sunday evening after the bike ride The goal is to raise $20,000, with 100% of the proceeds going to the family but they do more charity stuff than anybody I know," said Wayne Dilday and he said Sunday's charity ride is the largest he's been a part of and now their world’s changed upside down.” Firestorm Charities is made up of active and retired first responders and military members “After being on the fire for almost 30 years I felt there’s still a calling that needs to be done," said Harrison In addition to raising money, Harrison hopes Sunday's ride will raise awareness corrections or something so this doesn’t happen again," he said KSHB 41 reporter Lily O’Shea Becker covers Franklin and Douglas counties in Kansas. Share your story idea with Lily (WACH) — A Lexington County man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after the death of a 15-year-old girl pled guilty on April 23rd in Lexington County General Sessions Court to Distribution of Narcotics - 2nd offense This offense resulted in the death of 15-year-old Tara Sanderson on January 26 Rose was sentenced to 20 years for distributing fentanyl to the minor victim Rose also pled guilty to an additional charge of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor – 1st degree and received a sentence of 10 years Rose also has a prior conviction for narcotics possession purchased a quantity of what he believed to be heroin on January 26 Sanderson quickly became symptomatic and then lost consciousness A witness attempted to intervene and reported to law enforcement that Rose told her a third party called 911 and reported that Tara was unconscious EMS arrived and attempted life-saving measures but Sanderson was later pronounced dead of a fentanyl overdose Eleventh Circuit Solicitor Rick Hubbard stated the following: Sanderson's family has expressed the need for a law that is specifically designed to criminalize any narcotics distribution that results in the death of another person also addressed the Court and said the following: Department of Corrections to begin his sentence This case was prosecuted by Eleventh Circuit Deputy Solicitor Suzanne Mayes and investigated by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department A man has been charged with stabbing a 26-year-old Lexington woman multiple times in the head while she was holding a toddler on Thursday according to a release from the Lexington Police Department on May 1 to an assault call in the 200 block of Raeford Avenue in Lexington who was not named in the department’s release had been stabbed in the head and face multiple times Investigators said a fight occurred inside the residence between family members and acquaintances which led to the attack The toddler did not sustain any injuries during the attack The victim was taken to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital for medical treatment Police did not offer details on the medical status of the woman who was attacked Police identified the attacker as Shayla Robinson and is currently charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury and assault with a deadly weapon with a minor present The stabbing was an isolated domestic incident and there is no immediate threat to the public who had outstanding warrants for assault and failing to appear in court who lived at the same residence on Raeford Avenue and executed search warrants for evidence related to the stabbing and narcotics investigators said they found a quantity of marijuana and a stolen handgun In addition to charges from outstanding arrest warrants police also charged Martinez with possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana maintaining a dwelling for the purposes of selling a controlled substance possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a stolen firearm Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email Email notifications are only sent once a day Detectives received four cyber tips about computer files with images of teenage girls being naked and having sex who was formally charged before a Rockingham County magistrate on Wednesday also faces four counts of misdemeanor death by vehicle and communicating threats in the incid… Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLEXINGTON (WKYT) - Four people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Lexington The two-vehicle crash happened around 4 p.m on Friday on Man o’ War Boulevard at Rio Dosa One driver was taken to the hospital with reportedly life-threatening injuries  The other driver and two passengers were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries The inner loop of Man o’ War is currently shut down while crews work the scene With Saturday marking the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord the Americans are looking back to the country’s war of independence and asking where its legacy stands today British Regulars fire on New England colonial militia during a reenactment celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and start of the American Revolution stand in line while facing the British Regulars during a reenactment celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and start of the American Revolution A lone protestor sits in the “Free Speech Zone” during a reenactment celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and start of the American Revolution Acton Minutemen and British soldiers fire a ceremonial volley from the North Bridge after the re-enactment of the North Bridge fight marking the 241st anniversary of the start of the American Revolutionary War (John Walker/The Metro West Daily News via AP,File) watch a reenactment celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and start of the American Revolution British Regulars advance on New England colonial militia caresses the head of a baby prior to facing the British Regulars during a reenactment celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and start of the American Revolution British Regulars march past a fallen New England colonial militia British Regulars march past fallen New England colonial militia Thousands watch before sunrise during a reenactment celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and start of the American Revolution runs towards fellow troops before sunrise during a reenactment celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and start of the American Revolution fires a rifle before sunrise during a reenactment celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and start of the American Revolution Colonials embrace while gathering prior to facing the British Regulars during a reenactment celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and start of the American Revolution Colonials gather prior to facing the British Regulars during a reenactment celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and start of the American Revolution a British Regular stabs a New England colonial militia Colonial men carry the papers of John Hancock away from the advancing British Regulars during a reenactment celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and start of the American Revolution leaving Lexington militia dead or dying on Lexington Green during a reenactment of the Battle of Lexington (Ann Ringwood/The Metro West Daily News via AP,File) British re-enactors march past dead Colonial soldiers during the Patriots’ Day re-enactment during the Patriots’ Day reenactment of the battles of Lexington and Concord (Keith Viglione/The Boston Herald via AP,FIle) Colonial soldiers fire on the British during the Patriots’ Day reenactment of the battles of Lexington and Concord (Keith Viglione/The Boston Herald via AP,File) (AP) — Tens of thousands of people came to Lexington just before dawn on Saturday to witness a reenactment of how the American Revolution began 250 years ago with the blast of gunshot and a trail of colonial flair Starting with Saturday’s anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord the country will look back to its war of independence and ask where its legacy stands today Just after dawn on the Lexington Battle Green took on a much larger contingent of British regulars The battle ended with eight Americans killed and 10 wounded -- the dead scattered on the grounds as the British marched off The regulars would head to Concord but not before a horseman rode toward the North Bridge and warned communities along the way that the British were coming A lone horseman reenacted that ride Saturday followed by a parade through town and a ceremony at the bridge The day offers an opportunity to reflect on this seminal moment in history but also consider what this fight means today Organizers estimated that over 100,000 came out for events in the two towns Saturday “It’s truly momentous,” said Richard Howell who portrayed Lexington Minute Man Samuel Tidd in the battle “This is one of the most sacred pieces of ground in the country how a small town of Lexington was a vortex of so much.” AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord Among those watching the Lexington reenactment was Brandon Mace a lieutenant colonel with the Army Reserve whose ancestor Moses Stone was in the Lexington militia He said watching the reenactment was “a little emotional.” “He made the choice just like I made and my brother made and my son is in the Army as well,” Mace said He did not know we would be celebrating him today He did not know that he was participating in the birth of the nation He just knew his friends and family were in danger.” Historians can confidently tell us that hundreds of British troops marched from Boston in the early morning of April 19 and gathered about 14 miles (23 kilometers) northwest Witnesses remembered some British officers yelled ye rebels!” and that a shot was heard amid the chaos followed by “scattered fire” from the British The battle turned so fierce that the area reeked of burning powder the fighting had moved to about 7 miles (11 kilometers) west to Concord and some 250 British and 95 colonists were killed or wounded And the revolt itself was initially less a revolution than a demand for better terms a professor of early American history at the University of South Carolina said most scholars agree that the rebels of April 1775 weren’t looking to leave the empire but to repair their relationship with King George III and go back to the days before the Stamp Act the Tea Act and other disputes of the previous decade “The colonists only wanted to turn back the clock to 1763,” he said a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian whose books include biographies of Benjamin Franklin and Samuel Adams said Lexington and Concord “galvanized opinion precisely as the Massachusetts men hoped it would though still it would be a long road to a vote for independence which Adams felt should have been declared on 20 April 1775.” “It did not seem possible that a mother country and her colony had actually come to blows.” The rebels already believed their cause was bigger than a disagreement between subjects and rulers Well before the turning points of 1776 — before the Declaration of Independence or Thomas Paine’s boast that “We have it in our power to begin the world over again” — they cast themselves in a drama for the ages drafted by civic leaders of Suffolk County unclogged with shackles,” a fight that would determine the “fate of this new world The revolution was an ongoing story of surprise and improvisation whose book “The Fate of the Day” is the second of a planned trilogy on the war called Lexington and Concord “a clear win for the home team,” if only because the British hadn’t expected such impassioned resistance from the colony’s militia ever underestimating those whom King George regarded as a “deluded and unhappy multitude,” would be knocked back again when the rebels promptly framed and transmitted a narrative blaming the royal forces Samuel Adams and Joseph Warren did all in their power to collect statements from witnesses and to circulate them quickly; it was essential that the colonies understand who had fired first,” Schiff said “Adams was convinced that the Lexington skirmish would be ‘famed in the history of this country.’ He knocked himself out to make clear who the aggressors had been.” Neither side imagined a war lasting eight years or had confidence in what kind of country would be born out of it The founders united in their quest for self-government but differed how to actually govern and whether self-government could even last Americans have never stopped debating the balance of powers the rules of enfranchisement or how widely to apply the exhortation That debate was very much on display Saturday — though mostly on the fringes and with anti-Trump protesters far outnumbered by flag-waving tourists Many protesters carried signs inspired by the American Revolution including “Resist Like Its 1775,” and one even brought a puppet featuring an orange-faced Trump “It’s a very appropriate place and date to make it clear that we want to take a stand against what we think is an encroaching autocracy,” Glenn Stark a retired physics professor who was holding a “No Kings” sign and watching the ceremony at the North Bridge also used the event to remind the cheering crowd that many of the ideals fought for during the Revolutionary War are again at risk “We see things that would be familiar to our Revolutionary predecessors — the silencing of critics demands for unquestioned fealty,” she said (WKYT) - A Kentucky mom was in for a surprise when she found 70,000 suckers on her front doorstep shared on Facebook that her son Liam ordered 30 cases of Dum-Dum suckers off of Amazon while playing on her phone this weekend She says she tried to stop the order before it came to her house “My suckers are here!” Liam said to LaFavers when they arrived Lliam has developmental delays and was born with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder She says the condition affects his decision-making “He told me that he wanted to have a carnival and he was ordering the Dum-Dums as prizes for his carnival he was being friendly and being kind to his friends but he’s just not able to think into the future and see what consequences would be,” said LaFavers LaFavers says eight of 30 cases were unaccounted for She had to go to the post office to rectify that situation were actually scanned in here as being rejected,” she said LaFavers says those eight cases were returned to sender and she hopes she can at least get that portion of her money back She says Amazon delivered the other 22 cases While initially she had trouble getting a refund Lafavers told WKYT that she has gotten her money back She told us she will change some settings on her phone so this doesn’t happen again After "a long day of working with the bank," Holly LaFavers son's order of 30 cases of Dum-Dums has been remedied LaFavers said that Amazon has now offered her a refund for the order Those who offered to purchase a case have been given the option to get what they 'ordered' or have the candies donated to a charity of their choice A kid in Lexington reportedly ordered 30 cases of Dum-Dums with 2,300 lollipops in each box according to a post from Holly LaFavers on Facebook The post read that "Liam ordered 30 cases of Dum Dums and Amazon will not let me return them." The sealed boxes were being sold for $130 each and "I contact Amazon as soon as I realized what had happened They originally told me to reject the delivery and they would refund my money The driver never knocked or rang the doorbell so now they will not take them back," the post concluded Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCOLUMBIA (WIS) - A Midlands man is set to spend decades behind bars after pleading guilty to charges linked to the death of a teenager The 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office said 27-year-old Brian Rose pleaded guilty to a narcotics distribution charge on April 23 The count was linked to the January 2022 death of 15-year-old Tara Sanderson bought what he believed was heroin in January 2022 before eventually providing it to Sanderson The drugs Rose purchased were later found to contain fentanyl leading to Sanderson becoming symptomatic and losing consciousness but Sanderson was pronounced dead after EMS arrived and attempted to save her Her cause of death was later ruled as a fentanyl overdose “It is impossible to overstate the dangers of fentanyl within our community and the risks that this drug poses to young people,” 11th Circuit Solicitor Rick Hubbard said in a statement “This case is a prime example of why law enforcement and prosecutors need a statute on drug-induced homicide There is a fentanyl-induced homicide bill currently pending at the Statehouse and we hope the legislature will provide us with the tools we need to fight this war.” The solicitor’s office also said Sanderson’s family is expressing the need for more legal protections designed to criminalize narcotics distribution that results in death “Tara was a beautiful girl who loved gymnastics and cheerleading she always knew how to light up a room,” Sanderson’s father “This man took the one thing in my life that meant the most to me She was just a baby … no father should have to bury their child at the age of 15.” Rose was transported to the South Carolina Department of Corrections to begin his sentence (LEX 18) — A Lexington man was reportedly indicted in Montgomery County Circuit Court on April 29 for "promoting human trafficking" and "procurement or promoting the use of a minor by electronic means." Officials reported that 39-year-old Russell Edward Miller was arrested on Friday by the United States Marshals Service and Montgomery County Sheriff's Department at a home in Lexington (LEX 18) — Lexwrecks on X is reporting that a single-vehicle has flipped on Delong Road between Colliver Lane and Walnut Hill Road in Lexington on Monday morning LEX 18 has a crew on its way to the scene and is working to learn more information Injury Collision:Delong Rd between Colliver Ln and Walnut Hill Rd -Single vehicle reportedly flipped. pic.twitter.com/4muiy9U1AX — The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary investigation Monday into the deadly gas line explosion in Lexington The April 9 explosion killed 5-year-old Alistair Lamb and injured his 10-year-old sister Cami and their custodial father LINK | 'It's a long road ahead': Lexington remembers boy killed, family members injured in explosion Monday’s report focused on outlining the facts and circumstances around the explosion The NTSB will follow up with a more comprehensive report detailing any changes or recommendations Monday’s report did establish the official timeline of events when workers with Alfra Communication called 811 to report damage to a gas line near 18th Street and Franklin Avenue Alfra was installing a fiber optic line for Sellenriek Construction at the time the gas line — operated by Liberty Utilities — was struck But some issues that led up to the gas line being struck and actions taken afterwards were identified did not properly mark an area where the gas line was hit It also states emergency personnel crews did not notify neighbors or residents despite being on scene for three hours Emergency crews only evacuated the funeral home on the block but notified no one else before the explosion around 7:42 p.m the mother of Jacob Cunningham and grandmother to Cami and Alistair I think there's a lot of system failure in place," Woods said "I don't think that everybody that was involved with that did their due diligence." Cunningham and his 10-year-old daughter Cami are now recovering from the unimaginable loss and five-year-old Alistair was taken too soon "[Jacob] will be in pain for the rest of his life," Wood said during the April 11 interview but emotionally from losing his son in this tragic accident." Liberty Utilities marked its underground gas lines two days before Alfra Construction contractors started digging crews did not identify or mark an uncapped gas main line That's the area where contractors hit the gas line on April 9th Missouri 811's executive director explained he still has questions regarding what a failed marking means and if a stub line impacted the line's location "When we find out the answers to those questions that will bring a lot more clarity to this," Randy Norden said "That's when we'll find out the likelihood of if this could have been prevented." The Lexington Fire Department arrived on scene around 4:20 p.m. Crews tried to squeeze off the leaking line "[The report] did not mention how the gas got into the house," Norden said The NTSB will now be working with Missouri 811 to look into Liberty Utility's previous 811 records "The National Transportation Safety Board's investigation is ongoing," investigators wrote in the report "Future investigative activity will focus on Liberty Utilities' responses to 811 requests emergency response and isolation procedures and public awareness program; state safety oversight; and local emergency response and evacuation procedures." LINK | An in-depth look at records before Lexington, Missouri, fatal home explosion KSHB 41's I-Team also obtained the fire department's incident report through a Missouri Sunshine Open Records Request In that report, it states the fire department and Liberty Utilities detected gas levels at 4% inside the funeral home garage two hours before the explosion happened. You can read that report at this link Less than two weeks after the deadly explosion, Cunningham filed a wrongful death lawsuit against four companies involved in the explosion A spokesperson with Liberty Utilities provided KSHB 41 News the following statement "The NTSB has asked Liberty to be a “Party” to its investigation Parties to NTSB investigations are severely limited by federal regulation about what they can disclose publicly Liberty is unable to provide any information beyond what the NTSB has provided in the Preliminary Report Our thoughts and prayers remain with the affected families whose lives have been devastated by this terrible tragedy We will continue to do our part to help those affected and support broader recovery efforts." The City of Lexington stated they could not comment on an active investigation Alfra Construction did not respond to our multiple requests for comment This is a developing story and may be updated Kentucky is bringing home a Lexington native with the Wildcats securing a nice pickup in the transfer portal On Monday, center Reece Potter committed to Mark Pope and Kentucky Potter is a 7-foot-1 big man who began his college career with 2 seasons at Miami (OH) NEWS: Miami (OH) transfer Reece Potter, a 7-foot-1 center and Lexington native, has committed to Kentucky, he tells @On3sports. https://t.co/GOALC24COT pic.twitter.com/cDaVTUygEN RELATED: Don’t miss out on all things UK! Grab the best KY sports betting apps around for all the action on the Wildcats Potter was an unranked prospect after starring for Lexington Catholic High School He appeared in 56 games for the RedHawks but made just 11 starts Potter flashed his versatility and production 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists across all contests He also shot just shy of 40% from 3-point range (39.8%) as a unique big man talent That type of versatility is similar to the skill set displayed by Zvonimir Ivisic as a true freshman before he transferred to Arkansas and then to Illinois this offseason The addition of Potter also brings Kentucky up to 6 incoming transfers for Mark Pope this offseason a group that ranks 4th nationally in transfer recruit classes The addition of Jayden Quaintance gives Kentucky a more traditional big man to go with Potter’s versatility while Denzel Aberdeen and Jaland Lowe have helped rebuild the backcourt We’ll see how the pieces gel on the court but it’s an impressive outfit on paper Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football 2025 at 3:37 PM EDT|Updated: 7 hours agoEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLEXINGTON (WKYT) - Three people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Lexington Police say the crash happened around 12:40 p.m We’re told three people were taken to the hospital for treatment Their injuries were described as non-life-threatening The inner loop of the New Circle at Boardwalk was down to one lane while crews worked the scene It was announced earlier in the week that both Koby Brea and Otega Oweh were invited to attend the NBA draft combine. Now, Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams has an invite of his own: to the G League Elite Camp per John Chepkevich of Draft Express The camp lets players show what they can do in front of NBA personnel and has resulted in late invites to the combine who would like to play his way into the NBA Williams definitely has the size that NBA teams covet He's also a terrific passer and facilitator There could be a team out there that sees potential in Williams and thinks they can develop his offensive game He'll try to show what he can become May 9th through the 11th (LEX 18) — Mill Ridge Farm in Lexington has established itself as one of the premier thoroughbred operations in the country and selling elite racehorses that have gone on to win at the highest levels of the sport but it's also really like dreamy," said Bell The 900-acre farm has developed a reputation for excellence producing 39 Grade One winners since 2000 – an impressive achievement in an industry where the odds of success are remarkably slim it has less than a one percent chance of winning a Grade One race," said Bell notes that their success rate of around three percent is exceptional in the thoroughbred industry I like to joke that if you want to play in the NBA then you go play basketball at the University of Kentucky for Coach Pope you start your day at Mill Ridge," said Bell The farm has raised champions like Seize the Grey These successes have cemented Mill Ridge's status as a premier thoroughbred operation "The dreams of what they are today and what they will become is what fills one's mind while on the farm," said Bell who grew up in Lexington on his family's farm "It's been a totally magical experience certainly since that time," said Bell Mill Ridge Farm has become a destination for horse enthusiasts welcoming 60 to 70 visitors on average during the busy season from March through November When asked about his favorite part of being on the farm Bell's answer was simple: "I love sharing it with people." The farm prides itself on creating connections between people and horses sometimes leading to powerful emotional experiences "To stand with someone and help encourage them to feed a mare a carrot and to watch them overcome that fear I've had a number of people crying overcoming that fear," said Bell This commitment to accessibility and education is central to Mill Ridge's mission "Mill Ridge is all about the horse and if you're curious about the horse or want to learn more want to get involved that Mill Ridge is a place that welcomes you," said Bell As the farm continues its legacy of breeding champions Bell hopes to inspire a broader connection to the thoroughbred industry "We hope that through our generation that more people feel like it's part of their story too," said Bell A huge June is right around the corner for the Kentucky football program. The Wildcats have just one commit in the 2026 high school class and must add some more soon. Some important prospects will be on campus soon. Jackson Samuels-Ford will be one of numerous key targets making his way through Lexington in June The Malvern (Pa.) Prep blue-chipper has locked in an official visit to Kentucky. The No. 242 overall recruit in the 2026 On3 Industry Ranking will be in Lexington from June 2-4 Ford will also make stops at Wisconsin (May 30-June 1) Top247 ATH @Jackson_S_Ford swaps out one Big Ten visit for another @247Sports @TomLoy247 @Bill_Kurelic https://t.co/WoJbrnjWR2 pic.twitter.com/hZXpzwJIlT Jackson Samuels-Ford released his top eight schools in April. Kentucky made the cut along with Ohio State, Rutgers, Wisconsin, Michigan, Stanford, Penn State, and USC. Five of those schools will get official visits from the defensive prospect. The trip to Fayette County will be a mid-week visit between weekend stops at Wisconsin and Penn State. EDGE is standing out as a position of need for Kentucky in the 2026 cycle. The Wildcats enter the 2025 season with six scholarship outside linebackers on the roster and three of those (Sam Greene, Kam Olds, and Lorenzo Cowan) were added to the roster via the transfer portal. Olds only has one season of eligibility remaining. Kentucky is looking for help at EDGE. Top 101Trump, SabanDuo's NIL order blasted Hot32026 NFL Mock DraftTodd McShay looks ahead By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms and use of my personal information described therein Defensive coordinator Brad White is running point on this blue-chip recruitment Kentucky faces some stiff competition but is very much in the hunt for Samuels-Ford Malvern (Pa.) Prep EDGE Jackson Samuels-Ford (4-star Marion (Mass.) Tabor Academy defensive lineman Marcus Almada (Unranked) Camden (N.J.) Eastside EDGE Elijah Satchell (Unranked) Richmond (Va.) Hermitage safety Andre Clarke Jr. (4-star Fort Pierce (Fla.) Westwood cornerback Jordan Crutchfield (4-star Bogart (Ga.) North Oconee wide receiver Dallas Dickerson (unranked) Evergreen (Ala.) Hillcrest defensive back J.T. Barlow (3-star Rome (Ga.) High wide receiver Darnell Collins (Unranked) Orlando (Fla.) Edgewater linebacker Justin Edwards (Unranked) Orlando (Fla.) Jones wide receiver Larry Miles (3-star San Antonio (Texas) Cornerstone Christian School wide receiver Davis McCray (Unranked) Venice (Fla.) EDGE Asharri Charles (4-star West Chester (Pa.) East tackle Tyler Duell (3-star Sarasota (Fla.) Cardinal Mooney offensive lineman Da’Ron Parks (4-star Louisville (Ky.) St. Xavier linebacker Karsten Busch (3-star Manchester (Ga.) High cornerback Jaedyn Terry (4-star Austin (Texas) Lake Travis EDGE Ben Duncum (Unranked) Greensboro (N.C.) Grimsley cornerback Kosci Barnes (Unranked) Join the conversation and talk about this article and all things Kentucky Sports in the new KSR Message Board. Lexington's own Reece Potter is a Kentucky Wildcat. 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A Lexington native is coming back to the Bluegrass State. On Monday, 7-foot-1 Miami (OH) transfer center Reece Potter committed to the Kentucky... On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media Kentucky has been in the wide receiver market during the spring transfer portal. However, the return of Hardley Gilmore IV to the lineup has been the only addition to the room while the Cats officially lost Louisiana Tech transfer Tru Edwards to the NFL Another name came off the board on Sunday evening. Jackson State transfer Isaiah Spencer is headed to the ACC 🦃 @CoachPryVT @Coach_Mines pic.twitter.com/6PH9Gi04dB Kentucky had hosted the Madison (Miss.) Central product for an official visit. Baylor was also involved in this recruitment. That battle officially ended when Isaiah Spencer committed to the Hokies. The FCS transfer appeared in 14 games (522 snaps) as a sophomore and finished the season with 35 receptions (47 targets) for 660 yards and four touchdowns. This commitment comes just a week after target Keelan Marion picked Miami Kentucky currently has 12 scholarship wideouts on the roster Five have transferred into the program this offseason and five others were 2024 high school recruits That room will look much different this fall Gilmore, Lorenzo Cowan (EDGE, USC), and Seth McGowan (RB New Mexico State) have been the only roster additions for Kentucky since the spring transfer portal opened Covington (Ky.) Catholic has long been a football powerhouse in the Bluegrass State The Northern Kentucky high school near Cincinnati has seen the University of Kentucky football staff on campus frequently in recent years to recruit some tight end prospects Covington (Ky.) Catholic tight end/linebacker Owen Pitzer received a scholarship offer from Vince Marrow on Thursday Blessed to receive my first offer from the University of Kentucky @vincemarrow @UKFootball @CovCathFootball @CovCathFBAlumni pic.twitter.com/9dqjhF9S8J Owen Pitzer looks like another Covington Catholic tight end headed towards power conference football. As a sophomore, Pitzer recorded 57 tackles, 1.5 sacks, four receptions for 45 yards, and rushed for 65 yards. The young player scored six total touchdowns and should be a top player for the Colonels in 2025. The 2026 high school class will come into focus over the next couple of months as Kentucky hosts prospects for official visits and looks to add some commitments to the class. Paducah (Ky.) Tilghman offensive tackle Jarvis Strickland is currently the only commit in the class important relationship-building in the 2027 class is being done now UK could be set to host Pitzer on an official visit KSR has been delivering UK Sports news in the most ridiculous manner for almost two decades you can get even more coverage of the Cats with KSR+ Now is the perfect time to join our online community our message board featuring thousands of Kentucky fans around the globe JOIN HERE A huge June is right around the corner for the Kentucky football program. The Wildcats have just one commit in the 2026 high school class and must add some more soon. Some important prospects will be on campus soon. Bogart (Ga.) North Oconee wide receiver Dallas Dickerson is one of those prospects The three-star recruit received an offer from Kentucky wide receivers coach L’Damian Washington on March 12 and quickly scheduled an official visit to UK Dickerson will be in Lexington from June 6-8 for his official visit The wideout also has an official visits stop scheduled with Kansas State (May 30-June 1) and South Florida are other schools also expected to get a visit Dickerson took an official visit to Indiana in April But now some SEC schools have entered the chat for the 2026 wideout who clocked 10.36 in the 100 meters Florida and Oklahoma have both entered the chat. Georgia Tech also issued a scholarship offer to Dallas Dickerson this week. “It’s SEC ball. You can’t get a whole lot better than that and to play in the SEC. I know the history at Florida is awesome too,” Dallas Dickerson told On3 The new offers could change this recruitment but Kentucky currently sits in a good spot Wide receiver is standing out as a position of need for the Wildcats in the 2026 cycle Dallas Dickerson is one of many targets that UK is in good position for but they will have to now beat out some SEC schools for the speedster who recorded 24 catches for 507 yards and six touchdowns on a state championship team in 2024 Kentucky defensive lineman Darrion Henry-Young entered the transfer portal for the second time in his career this spring After taking visits to Virginia Tech and Oklahoma State the former blue-chip recruit out of Cincinnati (Ohio) Princeton has decided to finish his college football career in the Sun Belt The class of 2020 product is headed to Coastal Carolina PORTAL NEWS: Per @APSportsAgency Former 4-star DL and Kentucky transfer Darrion Henry-Young commits to Coastal Carolina. 💥He also took visits to Oklahoma State and Virginia Tech but goes with the CHANTS. @wmbfnews @wmbfsports pic.twitter.com/oL255JYSkv Darrion Henry-Young started his career at Ohio State and spent two seasons in Ryan Day‘s program before transferring to Kentucky Henry-Young appeared in five games and played 34 snaps for Kentucky That playing time increased to eight games and 113 snaps in 2023 when the defensive lineman recorded 10 tackles and two tackles for loss Henry-Young’s year ended early after suffering a season-ending knee injury in SEC play Henry-Young would then take a redshirt year in 2024 The transfer could get an additional year of eligibility if he applies for a medical redshirt Darrion Henry-Young is the 11th UK transfer to sign with a Group of Five program this offseason