Friday Quickies: Who’s Next Edition

John Calipari has been hard at work on his 2019 class this summer. He’s got two commits secured in five-star guard Tyrese Maxey and four-star small forward DJ Jeffries, and his third commit likely isn’t far away.

Calipari has extended eight other offers: Bryan Antoine, Scottie Lewis, Keion Brooks, Kahlil Whitney, Vernon Carey, Matthew Hurt, James Wiseman and Jalen Lecque.

All signs seem to point toward Whitney, a five-star small forward, being the next commit, as UK has surged in his recruitment. Kentucky also has good odds with Wiseman, a five-star center and the No. 1 player in the class, who’s essentially down to Kentucky and Memphis.

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CatsIllustrated.com - Ultimate Roster Breakdown — 2018 Offensive Edition
With camp beginning very soon and with Kentucky's coaches starting to discuss their 2018 team with the media in various settings, it's the perfect time to present the second annual edition of what turned out to be a popular piece.

UK football: Kentucky has changed its practice plan in hunt for next quarterback | Lexington Herald Leader
Kentucky Coach Mark Stoops and offensive coordinator Eddie Gran discussed what they’re looking for in a new quarterback and how having experience around that player will help ease the transition.

Ranking 50 greatest UK basketball wins of all time: Nos. 20-11 | Lexington Herald Leader
Counting down the 50 greatest men’s basketball victories in Kentucky Wildcats history. This is numbers 20 through 11.

Eddie Gran Loves Benny Snell's Confidence | Kentucky Sports Radio
Keep talking, Benny.

Kentucky football: Wildcats have plenty of receivers on roster, need more players to step up - Cats' Pause
Kentucky has a few proven receivers, but the Wildcats will need young players to step up this season.

Lynn Bowden Jr. Named to Paul Hornung Award Preseason Watch List - University of Kentucky
Kentucky sophomore wide receiver/return man Lynn Bowden, Jr. has been named to the Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse Preseason Watch List, it was announced today. The Hornung Award recognizes the most versatile player in college football.

C.J. Conrad Named to 2018 Wuerffel Trophy Watch List - University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky senior tight end C.J. Conrad is one of 106 candidates for the 2018 The Wuerffel Trophy, known as "College Football's Premier Award for Community Service." Named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Danny Wuerffel from the University of Florida, the Wuerffel Trophy is awarded to the FBS player that best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement. The 2017 Wuerffel Trophy winner was former UK linebacker Courtney Love.

Conor McGregor pleads guilty to disorderly conduct violation as part of deal - ESPN
As part of a plea deal, UFC star Conor McGregor is guilty only of disorderly conduct, which is a violation in New York and results in no criminal record.

Paul George says he 'fell in love' with Oklahoma, is happy with decision to sign with Thunder - NewsOK
The questions were inevitable. Paul George, returning to the Thunder for four seasons, had to be asked about why he spurred the allure of Los Angeles and the Lakers.

2018 NFL Training Camp: Aaron Donald reportedly 'will not play another down' on current deal - CBSSports.com
Donald is still angling for a contract extension that the Rams have thus far been unwilling to give him.

WATCH: Giants' Odell Beckham shines in return to full-team drills at training camp | NJ.com
Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. reached another milestone in his rehab from a fractured ankle that cost him the final 11 games of the 2017 season, returning to full-team drills in practice for the first time this offseason during Thursday's opening practice of training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, N.J.

Jameis Winston gives first interview since being suspended three games by NFL - CBSSports.com
The Buccaneers quarterback held his first interview since being suspended

J.A. Happ to Yankees, Joakim Soria to Brewers: Trade Grades | SI.com
J.A Happ, Joakim Soria and Seunghwan Oh all changed teams in advance of the MLB trade deadline. Which club made the best deal?