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One moment, one stop, one viral clip — and just like that, Duke summer practice went from quiet development to must-watch intensity. The footage was raw, the camera shaky, and the clip barely 13 seconds long… but what happened inside the Duke practice facility that day sent a message that this year’s team has real fire. It all started with Caleb Foster. The junior guard from Harrisburg, NC read the offense like a book, jumped a pass intended for the wing, and immediately pushed the ball up the court. What made the play go viral wasn’t just the steal —…
It started like any other summer session at the Joe Craft Center. No media. No fans. Just a gym full of Wildcats grinding in silence — until one clip changed the entire vibe. A 12-second practice video found its way online — and it didn’t take long for Big Blue Nation to lose its mind. The play? Fast, fluid, and freakishly in sync. Denzel Aberdeen, the Florida transfer with a chip on his shoulder, initiated the break. One quick hesitation and boom — he split two defenders. Without even a glance, he fired a no-look dart to Otega Oweh on…
It started like any other drill — full-court scrimmage, high energy, coaches barking from the sidelines. But then it happened. One moment. One sequence. And suddenly, the gym went silent… then exploded. Kentucky’s summer practice had already been buzzing with intensity all week. Players battling for starting spots. Returners trying to prove they’ve leveled up. Newcomers looking to make their mark. But what unfolded mid-scrimmage was something even the coaches didn’t see coming — and no one in the gym will forget it. Here’s what we know: On a broken play, Jayden Quaintance tipped a loose ball to Denzel Aberdeen,…
Rising 4-star center Josh Irving, one of the top big men in the 2026 class, has officially scheduled his visit to Lexington for the weekend of October 10–12. The 6-foot-11 prospect from Pasadena, California, is the 19th player Kentucky has offered in the class and could be a cornerstone for the Wildcats’ future frontcourt. The visit isn’t just any weekend — it lines up with Big Blue Madness, the program’s annual basketball showcase, which often serves as a major recruiting accelerator. And Irving won’t be visiting alone. He’ll be joined by 5-star shooting guard Jordan Smith Jr., setting the stage…
Every summer has a turning point. For Duke, it came in the form of one play — a moment so raw, so electric, that the entire practice gym froze. Then erupted. It happened during a competitive drill that was supposed to test spacing and defensive rotations. But Isaiah Evans wasn’t in the mood for walkthrough energy. The sophomore wing — longer, stronger, and clearly more confident — caught a swing pass on the wing, hit a filthy jab-step, and exploded past his man. What came next? A one-handed dunk over two help defenders. The rim shook. So did the mood…
No one expected this kind of shakeup. Not in July. Not from him. But after a week of closed-door scrimmages and intense position battles, one thing is becoming crystal clear inside Kentucky’s summer practice facility: a new name has emerged in the starting lineup conversation — and it’s catching everyone off guard. Multiple sources inside the program say that Denzel Aberdeen, the Florida transfer, has been “a total revelation” over the past several practices. Originally thought to be a rotational piece or a spark off the bench, Aberdeen has reportedly taken control of the pace, the ball, and the entire…
Summer practice at Kentucky was rolling along like normal — drills, scrimmages, and quiet evaluation. But then one moment shattered the routine. And it came from someone no one saw coming. It was during a 5-on-5 transition drill when Braydon Hawthorne, the freshman from Florida, exploded for a putback dunk that nearly ripped the rim off. In a gym full of size and athleticism, he was the one who stole the spotlight. The gym erupted. Players were out of their seats. Coaches were stunned. Even Mark Pope reportedly stood and said, “Okay, now THAT’S a Wildcat.” Phones came out, and…
Summer practices at Duke are supposed to be developmental — a time for freshmen to adjust, vets to lead, and rotations to begin quietly forming. But every once in a while, something happens that resets the entire temperature of the gym. That moment came when Dame Sarr, the freshman Italian wing from FC Barcelona, delivered the sequence of the summer — and maybe the moment that just changed the rotation conversation in Durham. It began with a basic halfcourt set. Caleb Foster, the junior guard from Harrisburg, initiated the offense and swung it to Sarr on the right wing. What…
Nobody expected that from a freshman. Not this soon. Not with this much poise. But after just one summer session at Duke, Dame Sarr has everyone leaning in and asking the same question: “Is this guy for real?” Let’s be honest — Dame came in with the usual freshman expectations. Development piece. Show flashes. Learn behind the vets. But that script got shredded the minute he stepped on the floor. One practice was all it took for teammates, staffers, and even some surprised returners to realize: this isn’t your typical “wait-your-turn” freshman. Dame didn’t just hold his own — he…
When you talk about the blue bloods of college basketball, the University of Kentucky is always at the top of the food chain. With banners hanging in Rupp Arena and a long list of NBA stars, winning is the expectation — not the goal. But not every legendary season ends with a championship. And no season hurts more than the one where perfection was within reach… until it wasn’t. 2014–15: The Undefeated Dream That Turned Into a Nightmare Record: 38-1 Coach: John Calipari Stars: Karl-Anthony Towns, Devin Booker, Willie Cauley-Stein, the Harrison twins, Trey Lyles This team looked unbeatable. They…