Kentucky’s Open Practice & Rising Stars | Kentucky Wildcats Basketball News

Coach Mark Pope stunned fans by opening Kentucky’s final summer practice to the public with just an hour’s notice—hundreds showed up for a wild, unfiltered look at the team before they break for school. Injuries were mostly minor: Kam Williams in a boot, Trent Noah sidelined with a hamstring tweak, but Justin McBride and Reece Potter back full-go. Freshman Mason Williams stole the show as the hardest-working, most surprising player—winning a shooting contest and showing pro-level poise. The Wildcats are embracing a high-volume three-point attack, with shooters everywhere. Jerone Morton was a defensive anchor and sharp shooter, while Zoom Diallo led with energy and voice—even if turnovers remain a work-in-progress. This team is hungry, confident, and ready to shoot. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c235af17d6c5f3b9