Episodes
The Final Four is set and the NCAA Tournament field is down to the UConn Huskies, the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Purdue Boilermakers, and the NC State Wolfpack. Join the Locked On College Basketball experts as they preview the Final Four teams entering the weekend.
Published 04/02/24
The Kentucky Wildcats are going after some solid players in the transfer portal. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses the transfer portal players Kentucky basketball has reached out to, starting with South Carolina Gamecocks guard Meechie Johnson. John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats have also contacted Milwaukee transfer BJ Freeman as well as Virginia Tech Hokies transfer Tyler Nickel. How would each of these players fit into the Kentucky basketball 2024-25...
Published 04/01/24
The Kentucky Wildcats are bringing John Calipari back for another season. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses the announcement from Mitch Barnhart that Kentucky basketball head coach John Calipari will be returning for another season with the program following his disappointing loss to the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in the NCAA Tournament.
Published 03/28/24
Unless something changes, it seems like John Calipari's future with Kentucky basketball has been decided. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses John Calipari's current situation with the Kentucky Wildcats. It seems like university has almost made a decision as to whether or not Kentucky fires Coach Cal following his loss in Kentucky vs Oakland in the NCAA tournament.
Published 03/26/24
John Calipari almost said the right things to the Kentucky basketball fanbase in his final radio show of the season. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses Coach John Calipari's comments about his status with the Kentucky Wildcats in his final postgame radio show. Calipari said some positive things about change, needing to get back to what Kentucky basketball used to be - physical, experienced, and winning.
Published 03/26/24
It's time for the Kentucky Wildcats and John Calipari to part ways. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe explains why he believes Coach Calipari should leave Kentucky basketball. Over the last five seasons, UK has failed to win at the level the fanbase expects it to. Not only has UK not won, but they've lost some historically embarrassing games. John Calipari has to leave after his first-round loss to the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in the NCAA tournament.
Published 03/23/24
Kentucky basketball has been upset again in the NCAA tournament. This time at the hands of Jack Gohlke and the Oakland Golden Grizzlies. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe recaps the Kentucky Wildcats vs the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in March Madness. UK struggled to create separation early on in the game thanks to the insane shooting of Jack Gohlke, and could not close down the stretch. Dawe discusses the struggles of Reed Sheppard, Rob Dillingham, and the overall lack of...
Published 03/22/24
John Calipari wants to make a "tweak" to Kentucky basketball heading into the NCAA tournament. It's not the tweak he should be making. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses Coach Cal's recent comments about the Kentucky Wildcats and what tweaks they could make before the NCAA tournament. Instead of Calipari's tweaks, Dawe believes that the Kentucky Wildcats should be starting a completely different backcourt: Rob Dillingham and Reed Sheppard.
Published 03/19/24
Will UConn, Houston, Purdue and North Carolina hold true to their number-one seed in the NCAA Tournament? Can Iowa State, Tennessee, Marquette or Arizona break into the Final Four? Cinderellas, upsets, betting favorites and those 5/12 matchups. Locked On College Basketball hosts, Andy Patton and Isaac Schade join Tenitra Batiste to help walk you through your bracket step by step to help you win your pool.
Published 03/18/24
The Kentucky Wildcats got an interesting draw in the NCAA tournament bracket. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe previews Kentucky basketball and their draw in the March Madness bracket. The Wildcats will play the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in the first round of the tournament before potentially embarking on a journey against an interesting South Region.
Published 03/17/24
Kentucky basketball played some of their worst defense of the season against the Texas A&M Aggies in the SEC tournament. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe recaps the Kentucky Wildcats 97-87 loss to Texas A&M basketball in the quarterfinals of the SEC tournament. John Calipari had no adjustments since the first loss to the Aggies earlier this season. Wade Taylor and Tyrece Radford went off again, and Kentucky basketball had absolutely no answers on defense.
Published 03/16/24
Kentucky basketball has a great shot to win the SEC Tournament. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe predicts the entire SEC Tournament bracket. We go through every single matchup, and share our predictions on each game. Can the Kentucky Wildcats, led by John Calipari's elite guards Rob Dillingham, Reed Sheppard and Antonio Reeves win it all for UK?
Published 03/13/24
The Kentucky Wildcats have a better shot at winning March Madness than most people think. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses whether or not Kentucky basketball has the ability to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. John Calipari's Wildcats have guards like Rob Dillingham, Antonio Reeves, and Reed Sheppard that can aid them against any type of defense.
Published 03/13/24