The offseason may be young, but Kentucky Basketball is already making headlines — and it’s all because of one transfer who lit up the court during his first summer practice in Lexington.
Koby Brea, the elite sharpshooter from Dayton, didn’t waste a second making his presence felt. Just minutes into the team’s open gym session, a leaked clip hit social media — and within hours, BBN was in full meltdown mode.
In the video, Brea casually steps into the gym, drills six straight NBA-range threes, then follows it up with a step-back fade that left defenders frozen.
The internet? Absolutely cooked.
> “This dude’s got Ray Allen form with Steph Curry confidence,” one fan tweeted.
“Koby Brea is HIM. This is not a drill,” another added.
Instant Impact, Instant Buzz
Mark Pope knew what he was getting in Brea — a career 44% shooter from beyond the arc with ice in his veins. But even Pope looked stunned when the transfer started hitting contested bombs from deep like it was nothing.
> “We needed someone who could stretch the floor, but Koby is bringing more than that,” one insider said. “His confidence is contagious.”
Multiple UK staff members have reportedly labeled Brea’s shooting as the best they’ve seen in years — and remember, this is Kentucky, a school that’s seen the likes of Jamal Murray, Devin Booker, and Malik Monk.
More Than Just a Shooter?
What’s got coaches buzzing even more than Brea’s range is his IQ and leadership. Despite being new to the program, he’s already pulling teammates aside, calling out defensive rotations, and helping younger guys adjust.
> “He’s got a pro’s brain,” one source said. “And that’s something you just can’t teach.”
With teammates like Lamont Butler, Otega Oweh, and Jayden Quaintance around him, Brea’s elite spacing could be the X-factor that unlocks Kentucky’s offense.
BBN Reaction? Off the Charts
The viral clip has already hit hundreds of thousands of views across TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter/X. Comment sections are filled with flame emojis, championship predictions, and comparisons to some of the best shooters in UK history.
Some fans are even calling him “Koby Buckets.” And honestly? They might be onto something.
