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Kentucky basketball's week in review: News stories from around the program

Kentucky basketball never sleeps—and this week’s headlines prove it.

ud83dudd25 Koby Brea Shining Bright in Phoenix

In his first pro game, second-round pick Koby Brea looked like anything but a rookie. The 6-6 sharpshooter exploded for 19 points on just 10 shots, nailing 4 of 5 from downtown and leading the Suns in scoring.

It was a quiet statement with loud implications: Brea might be playing his way into real minutes—and Grayson Allen’s $40 million contract might suddenly be on shaky ground. Welcome to the league.

ud83dudc40 Five-Star Alert: Deron Rippey Jr. Schedules Kentucky Visit

Mark Pope just scored a major win on the recruiting trail—elite 2026 point guard Deron Rippey Jr.