Good morning, BBN!

Well, we’ve reached the point in the offseason where all there is to talk about is next year, which means it’s time for a way-too-early Bracketology!

ESPN just dropped theirs, and you can see the full bracket here.

Joe Lunardi has the Kentucky Wildcats as a No. 2 seed in the Midwest (Chicago) with Purdue as the No. 1 seed.

Other notable teams include No. 4 seed Auburn and No. 5 seed Louisville. That would be fun to see in the Elite 8. Here’s the rest of Kentucky’s side:

The Cats have had, arguably, the best offseason of any program in the country. They’ve had elite portal additions and a very strong freshman class led by Jasper Johnson coming in.

Mark Pope’s first year ended with a Sweet 16, but with a roster he had time to construct himself, I think BBN should be confident he’ll go even further next season.

Tweet of the Day

Headlines

Mark Pope Announces Father/Son and Father/Daughter Camps – UK Athletics

Sign your kids up today!

2025 SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championship Tickets on Sale Now – UK Athletics

Go support your Cats!

2025 Kentucky Derby predictions, odds, date, horses, post positions: Surprising picks by horse racing expert – CBS Sports

Who do you have winning the race this Saturday?

With Damian Lillard out, it’s time for the Bucks to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo – Yahoo Sports

Giannis’ next move will be the focus of the entire NBA offseason.

Lakers’ Luka Doncic covers cost to restore vandalized Kobe mural – ESPN

You love to see it.

Texas, Clemson among eight college football teams entering upcoming season boasting most 2026 NFL Draft talent – CBS Sports

Some familiar names on this list.

NBA considering replacing All-Star Game with international competition: ‘U.S. versus rest of the world – Yahoo Sports

PLEASE.

QB J.J. McCarthy: ‘I know I’m ready to start’ for Vikings – ESPN

I love the confidence.

From five-star to undrafted: D.J. Uiagalelei signs with Chargers after winding road from Clemson, FSU – CBS Sports

Pretty surprised anyone picked him up.

Dembélé gives PSG edge over Arsenal in Champions League semifinal – ESPN

A thriller!