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Big Blue Brew 5/23: NBA MVP is a Wildcat!
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the NBA MVP.
Big Blue Brew Crew
May 23, 2025
🔵The Official Daily Newsletter For Kentucky Athletics
Good Morning, Cats. Big news for the men’s basketball team! A second exhibition game has been announced and a former player was named the NBA MVP!
What all do we have stirring in today’s Brew? Check It Out Below!
🏀 2nd exhibition game
🏀 NBA MVP
🔵 And much, much more!
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🔼 Anotha’ One. The men’s basketball team will host a second exhibition match in the 2025-26 season. The Wildcats play Georgetown on Oct. 30. The time and television designation will be announced at a later date. Don’t forget to also enter the season-ticket lottery.
🔼 Top Cat. Former men’s basketball player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the first Wildcat to earn NBA Most Valuable Player accolades. He led the league in scoring 32.7 points per game during the regular season. The 6’6” guard’s 72-game streak of 20 or more points is the longest in NBA history.
True or False.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 32.7 points per game was the most even in Oklahoma City Thunder History.
Got a guess? Check below for the answer!
🔵 ONE BIG THING
Signed! Former women’s soccer player Sophia Mattice signed her first professional deal. She will play for the National Women’s Soccer League club Angel City FC on a short-term contract. While at Kentucky in 2025, Mattice had 28 shots, two goals and one assist in 18 matches.
📅 THE DAYS AHEAD
Wednesday, May 28
👟 Track & Field NCAA East First Rounds | Live Stats
Thursday, May 29
👟 Track & Field NCAA East First Rounds | Live Stats
Saturday, May 31
👟 Track & Field NCAA East First Rounds | Live Stats
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Answer: True!
🔵 Have a great Friday, y’all!
