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Walter’s Wildcat Dispatch — September 6, 2026

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WILDCAT
DISPATCH
VOL. 1 · NO. 19
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
SEPTEMBER 6, 2026
THE DAILY FIVE

Kentucky Sets Visit With In-State 2029 Big Man Mason Grivna

Kentucky is getting an early look at one of the Commonwealth’s most promising young prospects. Ballard High School center Mason Grivna, a 6-foot-10 member of the 2029 class, is scheduled to make an unofficial visit to Kentucky on Sept. 12, according to 247Sports’ Travis Branham. The visit coincides with Kentucky football’s home game against Alabama and gives ‘s staff an opportunity to begin building a relationship with the Louisville standout.

Why it matters: Keeping Kentucky’s best homegrown prospects engaged has long been important to the program, and Pope is getting involved with Grivna exceptionally early.
Source: sports.yahoo.com

Milan Momcilovic Avoids Fracture on Shooting Hand

Kentucky received encouraging news after injured the index finger on his shooting hand. What was initially feared to be a fracture has instead been described as a severe jam, with Momcilovic expected to resume shooting relatively soon rather than facing an extended absence. The Iowa State transfer arrives in Lexington after making 136 three-pointers at a 48.7-percent clip last season.

Why it matters: Momcilovic projects as Kentucky’s premier perimeter scorer, so avoiding a significant hand injury this close to preseason practice is an important development.
Source: ukathletics.com

Kam Williams Takes Another Step Forward in Foot Recovery

Kentucky wing is out of the walking boot he had been wearing during his recovery from offseason foot surgery. Williams battled foot trouble throughout 2025-26, appearing in 24 games and making seven starts, but his latest progress is another encouraging sign as Kentucky moves toward the start of formal preseason work.

Why it matters: Williams provides Kentucky with badly needed experience and perimeter depth, and a healthy preseason would give him a chance to establish a much larger role after an injury-disrupted first year in Lexington.
Source: ukathletics.com

John Wall Celebrates His 36th Birthday

Former Kentucky All-American turns 36 today. Born Sept. 6, 1990, Wall electrified Lexington during his lone season in 2009-10, earning Player of the Year honors before becoming the first Kentucky player selected No. 1 overall in the Draft. He went on to become a five-time NBA All-Star before formally retiring in August 2025.

Wildcat World angle: Few one-year Wildcats have made a greater impact on the program. Wall became the face of Kentucky’s immediate resurgence under and remains one of the defining players of the modern era.
Source: nba.com

Remembering Terrence Clarke on What Would Have Been His 25th Birthday

would have turned 25 today. Born Sept. 6, 2001, in Boston, Clarke arrived at Kentucky as a five-star guard and McDonald’s All-American, but injuries limited his freshman season to eight games before his death in an automobile accident on April 22, 2021. The NBA honored Clarke at the 2021 draft with a ceremonial selection and welcomed his family to the stage.

Wildcat World angle: Clarke’s Kentucky career was painfully brief, but his memory remains firmly connected to the program and the basketball family that continues to honor him.
Source: wildcatworld.com
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