Good morning, BBN!
Former Kentucky Basketball big man Brandon Garrison is preparing for his first season at Alabama, but he still looks back fondly on his two years in Lexington.
Speaking at SEC Media Days, Garrison thanked the program, its fans, and the coaches who helped him develop on and off the court.
“(That experience) meant a lot, you know? With the fans, all the coaches who supported me, just everything,” Garrison told KSR. “Kentucky is obviously the Mecca of basketball.”
Despite inconsistent
performances during his Kentucky career, Garrison credited Mark Pope with helping him grow as a player. He also noted differences between Pope and Alabama coach Nate Oats, describing Pope as more focused on Xs and Os and Oats as more analytics-driven.
Garrison will return to Rupp Arena on February 6 when Alabama faces Kentucky, a matchup he is eagerly anticipating.
“It’s going to be an exciting time, and it will be a special moment for me,” Garrison said.
Although his career continues elsewhere, I’m still cheering for BG’s success, just not on February 6th!
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Headlines
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Officially official.
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I agree; the crazy part is we haven’t really seen a complete game from these Cats yet.
2026 College Football Playoff bracket projection: UCLA just misses cut, Notre Dame into top four – CBS Sports
Kentucky getting national love.
WNBA Finals Games 3, 4 move to State Farm Arena to accommodate more fans – ESPN
Love to see it.
Micah Parsons: “Jayden Daniels probably cost Dan Quinn his job” – NBC Sports
I’m surprised Micah still has his podcast.
Who can win Super Bowl 61? Identifying contenders outside of top tier that can hoist Lombardi Trophy – CBS Sports
Pretty open this year.
Sources: Rams release kicker Mevis after miscues in loss, sign Grupe from Jets – ESPN
Tough business.
Celtics reportedly reach contract extension with Payton Pritchard for two years, $44.2 million – NBC Sports
Well-deserved.
David vs. Goliath MLB playoffs won’t prove anything about a salary cap — even if both sides will say they do – CBS Sports
I think I disagree with this take.
Saints owner Gayle Benson rips 1-4 start, says fans ‘deserve better’ – ESPN
Completely agree with the public callout.
