The John Clay Podcast
1) Kentucky basketball's gold medal play in Canada
The Kentucky Wildcats went 4-0 in summer basketball's GLOBAL JAM 2023 from July 12-17 in Toronto, Canada. The Cats defeated Canada 89-72 in the gold medal game on Sunday night. Lexington Herald-Leader...Show More
2) Catching up with Kentucky basketball recruiting
Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Kentucky.com recruiting writer Cameron Drummond about Cam's trip to Peach Jam, about UK basketball recruiting in general and the Wildcats'...Show More
3) Sports gambling and gaming halls in Kentucky
Legalized sports gambling is set to launch in Kentucky this fall. Meanwhile, Historical Horse Racing and gaming halls continued to grow in popularity in the state. Lexington Herald-Leader sports colum...Show More
4) What does Kentucky basketball do now?
Kentucky basketball players Oscar Tshiebwe and Chris Livingston both announced on May 31, 2023 that they are staying in the NBA Draft. Meanwhile, Antonio Reeves withdrew from the draft, but says he wi...Show More
5) Betting strategies for the 2023 Kentucky Derby
The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby takes place Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Churchill Downs. Post time is scheduled for 6:57 p.m. on NBC. John Clay and Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader and ...Show More
6) Talking Kentucky Derby with the guys from the Pick 3 Pod
Kentucky Derby 149 is set for Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Patrick Botner, John Saunier and Clayton Stone from ...Show More
7) Catching up with Kentucky football
Kentucky football has wrapped up spring practice. Now the Wildcats are waiting to see where former quarterback Will Levis will be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27. Lexington Herald...Show More
8) After 2022-23 season, what's next for Kentucky basketball?
Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay and Kentucky basketball writer Ben Roberts of Kentucky.com look back at the Wildcats' 2022-23 season and look ahead to 2023-24 focusing on the incomi...Show More
9) Kentucky-Providence NCAA Basketball Tournament preview
As the No. 6 seed in the East Region of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, the Kentucky Wildcats face the No. 11 seed Providence Friars on Friday, March 17, 2023 in Greensboro, NC. Lexington Herald...Show More
10) Kentucky Boys' Sweet 16 preview
The Kentucky Boys' State Basketball Tournament begins Wednesday, March 15, 2023 and runs through Saturday, March 19, 2023 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. This year's Sweet 16 features defending champion G...Show More