LEAD STORY
Kentucky Women's Basketball Reaches Historic Milestone
Kentucky women's basketball achieved a program milestone Monday night that signals the Kenny Brooks era has truly arrived. Four Wildcats were selected in the 2026 WNBA Draft, setting a new program record and marking the most successful draft night in school history. The historic haul began with Teonni Key being selected 22nd overall by expansion franchise Toronto Tempo, making her part of the new team's inaugural roster.
The Wildcats' draft success continued throughout the night with Tonie Morgan (32nd overall, Chicago Sky), Amelia Hassett (35th overall, Los Angeles Sparks), and Jordan Obi (44th overall, Las Vegas Aces) all hearing their names called. This marks the culmination of a remarkable season that saw Kentucky reach the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016. The senior class that helped restore the program's momentum didn't just change the win column – they elevated the entire standard for what it means to play women's basketball in Lexington.
QUICK HITS
• Missouri Basketball Lands SEC Experience: The Tigers secured their first transfer portal commitment as Tennessee forward Jaylen Carey announced his decision to join Dennis Gates' program. The 6-foot-8 forward brings valuable SEC experience after averaging 7.4 PPG and 6.0 RPG this past season with the Volunteers, who reached the Elite Eight.
• SEC Stars Shine in WNBA Draft: Beyond Kentucky's historic night, several other SEC players found professional homes. Alabama's Jessica Timmons was selected by the Indiana Fever, while Ole Miss made program history with Cotie McMahon and Latasha Lattimore both being drafted – the first time in school history a duo was selected in the same WNBA Draft.
• Texas Rori Harmon Drafted: Longhorns point guard Rori Harmon was selected 34th overall by the Washington Mystics, becoming the 14th Texas women's basketball player taken in the WNBA Draft and adding to the strong SEC representation in this year's class.
• Tennessee Baseball Dominates Kentucky: The ninth-ranked Volunteers completed a series sweep over Kentucky with a commanding 10-3 victory Monday night at John Cropp Stadium. The win extended Tennessee's dominance in the series to 10 straight victories over the Wildcats and 20 wins in the last 22 meetings dating back to 2015.
• Muschamp Throws Shade at Academic Standards: Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp made pointed comments about the Longhorns' academic culture, claiming "our players go to school here at Texas. We actually go to class. Not like some other places" – apparent shots at his former stops including Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida.
PORTAL WATCH
Activity Remains Steady Across the SEC
Missouri made the biggest splash in Monday's portal activity, landing Tennessee transfer Jaylen Carey as their first significant addition of the offseason. The Tigers are also reportedly pursuing Providence transfer Jamier Jones and Kansas transfer Bryson Tiller, both of whom have visited Columbia and have connections to assistant coach Tim Fuller.
Texas basketball continues building an impressive transfer haul, recently adding Colorado transfer Isaiah Johnson to join David Punch in what's shaping up to be an elite incoming class alongside returning players like Matas Volkietaitis.
RECRUITING BUZZ
No Major Commitments Monday
While the transfer portal dominated headlines, traditional recruiting remained relatively quiet across the SEC. Programs are focusing heavily on portal additions as coaches look to fill immediate needs for the upcoming season.
GAMES TO WATCH
Tuesday Action
No. 17 Mississippi State travels to face Samford on Tuesday night as the Bulldogs look to regain the dominant form that characterized their early-season success. The Bulldogs will be seeking to reassert themselves after a recent stretch that hasn't matched their early-season standards.
Alabama men's golf sits in fourth place after 36 holes at the Mossy Oak Collegiate in West Point, Mississippi, with the 17th-ranked Crimson Tide posting a team score of 4-over par 576 through two rounds of play.