Sturdy's Preview - Sweet Sixteen is On the Line

Brad Sturdy, Illini Insider & Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

March 23, 2025

For Orlando Antigua it’s a battle between his past 2 employers, but it’s not quite the same as a typical homecoming game. You see, Kentucky has no returning players outside of walk-ons and 1 player, guard Travis Perry who was recruited by Antigua. Other than that, it’s all new. The connection with administration, boosters, managers and Lexington neighbors is obviously there, but this college basketball world is different . . .

 

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