Jordan Adams

Lexington

Sports Reporter at WDKY-TV (Lexington, KY)

Sports Reporter @FOX56News and @VCU Alum

Articles

Mark Pope talks 'hungry' UK basketball roster, Otega Oweh's NBA Draft prospects

1 day ago | fox56news.com | Matthew Duckworth |Jordan Adams

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — “I think the guys that have chosen to be here are guys that are just starving to come test themselves every day in practice. To come get better,” Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope said during a news conference on Tuesday, May 13. Pope’s 2025-2026 Kentucky squad can best be described as hungry. “I’ve got hungry, hungry guys. I have guys that have really unique, distinguishable skill sets that fit us really well. I’m excited about this group.
Former Lexington Catholic star Reece Potter commits to Kentucky

1 week ago | fox56news.com | Jordan Adams

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Lexington native and former University of Miami basketball player Reece Potter is returning home to suit up for the Kentucky Wildcats in 2025-26. The 7-foot-1 center averaged 6.5 points and 3.7 rebounds this past season for the Redhawks in 17 minutes per game. Potter played high school basketball at Lexington Catholic, putting up 17.9 points and 8.7 rebounds in his senior season with the Knights.
Former Lexington Catholic star Reece Potter commits to Kentucky

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jordan Adams

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Lexington native and former University of Miami basketball player Reece Potter is returning home to suit up for the Kentucky Wildcats in 2025-26. The 7-foot-1 center averaged 6.5 points and 3.7 rebounds this past season for the Redhawks in 17 minutes per game. Potter played high school basketball at Lexington Catholic, putting up 17.9 points and 8.7 rebounds in his senior season with the Knights.
Horse named after Kentucky Wildcat eyes Churchill after Keeneland debut in Lexington KY

1 week ago | fox56news.com | Jordan Adams

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — When you think of Kentucky, three things tend to pop into your mind: bourbon, basketball, and horse racing. Two of those worlds collided in a local two-year-old colt named “Brea From Three.”“Koby has been my favorite player all year long,” owner Kelly Colliver said.
Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame announces class of 2025

2 weeks ago | fox56news.com | Jordan Adams

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame presented its class of 2025 on Saturday. “It’s important that we celebrate our own, and I’m not just talking about, African-American. I’m talking about our sports legends,” event MC Murray Garvin said. “Far too often and for many years, this group was neglected, by some Hall of Fame recognitions.”The 23 local sports heroes include former professional athletes, coaches, officials, media members, and more.
Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame announces class of 2025

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jordan Adams

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame presented its class of 2025 on Saturday. “It’s important that we celebrate our own, and I’m not just talking about, African-American. I’m talking about our sports legends,” event MC Murray Garvin said. “Far too often and for many years, this group was neglected, by some Hall of Fame recognitions.”The 23 local sports heroes include former professional athletes, coaches, officials, media members, and more.
Travis Perry enters the transfer portal

3 weeks ago | fox56news.com | Jordan Adams

Lexington, Ky. (FOX 56) — Travis Perry entered his name just before the college basketball transfer portal closed on Tuesday night. The Eddyville native had been a fan favorite of Big Blue Nation, along with fellow freshman and Kentuckian Trent Noah. Perry had a storied career at Lyon County High School. He led Lyons to their first-ever state championship in 2024, and for his efforts, he was named Mr. Kentucky Basketball.
Travis Perry enters the transfer portal

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jordan Adams

Lexington, Ky. (FOX 56) — Travis Perry entered his name just before the college basketball transfer portal closed on Tuesday night. The Eddyville native had been a fan favorite of Big Blue Nation, along with fellow freshman and Kentuckian Trent Noah. Perry had a storied career at Lyon County High School. He led Lyons to their first-ever state championship in 2024, and for his efforts, he was named Mr. Kentucky Basketball.
Sean Woods introduced as new head boys' basketball coach at Scott County KY

3 weeks ago | fox56news.com | Jordan Adams

Georgetown, Ky. (FOX 56) — Scott County High School introduced its brand-new boys’ basketball head coach, Sean Woods, on Tuesday. “This situation right here at this time in my life couldn’t be any better,” Woods said. “Perfect timing, with perfect people, in a perfect situation, with great tradition. Something that I’m used to.”Woods has 14 years of head coaching experience at the collegiate level, where he has spent time at Mississippi Valley State, Morehead State, and most recently Southern.
Sean Woods introduced as new head boys’ basketball coach at Scott County

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jordan Adams

Georgetown, Ky. (FOX 56) — Scott County High School introduced its brand-new boys’ basketball head coach, Sean Woods, on Tuesday. “This situation right here at this time in my life couldn’t be any better,” Woods said. “Perfect timing, with perfect people, in a perfect situation, with great tradition.

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