Good morning, BBN! Happy weekend to you all.
Yesterday was a busy day in the world of UK Athletics and sports as a whole, so let’s catch you up on a few of the biggest news tidbits from yesterday, along with some of what’s going on today.
Kentucky football receives a commitment
The UK football program added another prospect to its 2021 recruiting class Friday, as junior college linebacker Joko Willis announced his commitment to Kentucky. The three-star prospect chose the Wildcats over offers from Mississippi State, Arkansas and Kansas State, among others.
Originally from UK’s former recruiting pipeline in Lagrange, GA, Willis has spent the 2019 season at Independence Community College in Kansas, a school that gained notoriety on Netflix’s Last Chance U.