Drew Brown

St. John's

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writer. therapist-in-training. recovering journalist. ex academic. prodigal poster.

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SGA silences critics with 40-point explosion in Game 4 road win

1 week ago | aseaofblue.com | Drew Brown

Joshua Gateley - Getty Images If you’re a sports fan and have spent any time on the internet over the past weeks, you’ve all but certainly been exposed to the harsh criticism of former Kentucky Wildcats superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. SGA’s ability to draw fouls on defenders and get himself to the free-throw line has triggered basketball enthusiasts across the globe.
Mark Pope praises Brandon Garrison for taking on bigger leadership role this offseason

1 week ago | aseaofblue.com | Drew Brown

Big Blue Drew - A Sea of Blue. Brandon Garrison provided the Kentucky Wildcats with extraordinary benefits along with some much-needed front-court debt in his first season in Lexington. Despite all of his great qualities and undeniable likability, I’m not sure that many folks would describe him as a beacon of emotional maturity. Until now?
FanDuel releases win totals for SEC football teams

2 weeks ago | aseaofblue.com | Drew Brown

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Don’t kill the messenger with this one. You may have already seen that the popular betting website FanDuel has released their projected win/loss totals for Division I college football teams. It’s hard to believe that it’s nearly June, and we’ll be enjoying live-action on the gridiron before you know it.
Reece Potter thought UK’s recruiting text may have been a prank

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Drew Brown

After taking over the reins for the Kentucky Wildcats, Mark Pope immediately made mention of identifying players who want to be a part of the program’s decorated history. Many fans have found his desire to recruit and develop homegrown talent refreshing. Trent Noah, Jasper Johnson, and Malachi Moreno will all represent the Commonwealth on the 2025-2026 roster.
Reece Potter thought UK Basketball recruiting text may have been a prank

3 weeks ago | aseaofblue.com | Drew Brown

Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images After taking over the reins for the Kentucky Wildcats, Mark Pope immediately made mention of identifying players who want to be a part of the program’s decorated history. Many fans have found his desire to recruit and develop homegrown talent refreshing. Trent Noah, Jasper Johnson, and Malachi Moreno will all represent the Commonwealth on the 2025-2026 roster.
Andrew Carr receives NBA G League Elite Camp invite

4 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Drew Brown

Make that four Kentucky Wildcats who are now slated to attend the 2025 NBA G League Elite Camp. Andrew Carr has accepted an invitation to the pre-draft showcase, joining Lamont Butler, Amari Williams, and Jaland Lowe. AdvertisementThe camp will take place from May 9-11 in Chicago and is separate from the NBA Combine. Should players perform well at Elite Camp, they may be invited to participate in the official NBA Draft Combine. Otega Oweh and Koby Brea are already confirmed for the NBA combine.
Andrew Carr receives NBA G League Elite Camp invite

4 weeks ago | aseaofblue.com | Drew Brown

Big Blue Drew - A Sea of Blue Make that four Kentucky Wildcats who are now slated to attend the 2025 NBA G League Elite Camp. Andrew Carr has accepted an invitation to the pre-draft showcase, joining Lamont Butler, Amari Williams, and Jaland Lowe. The camp will take place from May 9-11 in Chicago and is separate from the NBA Combine. Should players perform well at Elite Camp, they may be invited to participate in the official NBA Draft Combine.
JJ Weaver will get his NFL shot with the Los Angeles Chargers

1 month ago | aseaofblue.com | Drew Brown

Big Blue Drew - A Sea of Blue The Big Blue Nation can rejoice in the news that three-time team captain JJ Weaver has signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Los Angeles Chargers. After all of the adversity that Weaver has faced in his career, everyone will be rooting for the former Kentucky Wildcats standout to claw his way onto an NFL roster this fall alongside fellow Wildcat Josh Allen. It’s hard to fathom that #13 saw action in an unbelievable 58 games, with 39 of those being starts.
Lamont Butler receives an NBA G League Elite Camp invite

1 month ago | aseaofblue.com | Drew Brown

Big Blue Drew - A Sea of Blue As Mark Pope begins winding down his offseason scramble to assemble a roster for next season, several of his former Kentucky Wildcats aim to scratch and claw their way onto an NBA roster this fall. Recently, the names of 45 invitees for the 2025 G League Elite Camp were released and Amari Williams and Jaland Lowe were both listed. On Monday evening, revisions were made after several prospects declined, opening the door for Lamont Butler to receive an invitation.
Kentucky Basketball in the top 5 of new preseason college hoops ranking

1 month ago | aseaofblue.com | Drew Brown

Big Blue Drew - A Sea of Blue You can tell that summer is just around the corner when your timeline begins to flood with “way-too-early” college basketball lists. Under normal circumstances, I would label this as a futile exercise. Still, with the ever-evolving transfer portal, I believe there is merit to evaluating and reevaluating each program as rosters begin to finalize. It’s also nice to see how high many analysts are on the 2025-26 Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team.