The John Clay Podcast: UK basketball preview, plus Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year

John Clay
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Coming off an 80-71 loss at now No. 1-ranked Auburn, the Kentucky Wildcats play host to the Mississippi State Bulldogs in an SEC basketball clash Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at Rupp Arena. ESPN has the 9 p.m. telecast. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Andy Kostka of the Clarion-Ledger about Mississippi State. He also talked with fellow Herald-Leader sports columnist Mark Story about the UK-Auburn game, Tuesday’s game against the Bulldogs, and the Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year award announcement, scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday on Kentucky.com.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Keion Brooks Jr. (12) goes up against Auburn Tigers forward Jaylin Williams (2) during a game at Auburn Arena in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022.
Kentucky Wildcats forward Keion Brooks Jr. (12) goes up against Auburn Tigers forward Jaylin Williams (2) during a game at Auburn Arena in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022.

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