Shawn Smith

Shawn Smith, a credentialed UK Athletics media member, is the founder of Go Big Blue Country. The Go Big Blue Country brand was launched in November 2016. In August 2020, Smith helped launch the Kentucky Daily podcast, a show on the Blue Wire Podcast Network covering the daily beat of Kentucky men’s basketball and football. Kentucky Daily consistently charts inside the Top 50 of the basketball category in the United States. In addition to Kentucky Daily, Smith also co-hosts the Sources Say podcast, the top team specific college basketball podcast in the country, on the Kentucky Sports Radio Network. He has been covering the University of Kentucky beat since 2017. You can follow him on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @gbbcountry or reach him via email gobigbluecountry@gmail.com

Stories By Shawn Smith

Men's Basketball
/ 2 months ago

Look: Kentucky’s New Blue Away Basketball Uniforms

The Kentucky men’s basketball program will rock new jerseys for the 2022-23 season. The program unveiled its home white jerseys last...

By Shawn Smith
Men's Basketball
/ 2 months ago

CJ Fredrick Injures Ankle in Practice

Kentucky basketball will host a Pro Day Sunday but it’s not televised. John Calipari announced the news Sunday morning on social...

By Shawn Smith
Men's Basketball
/ 2 months ago

John Calipari, Mark Few Comment on Kentucky-Gonzaga Series

Kentucky and Gonzaga have agreed to a six-year series on the hardwood, beginning with the matchup on November 20 this season...

By Shawn Smith
Men's Basketball
/ 2 months ago

Kentucky-Gonzaga Agree to Six Year Series

John Calipari announced exciting news regarding the future of the Kentucky men’s basketball schedule. Kentucky’s series with Gonzaga will be a...

By Shawn Smith
Men's Basketball
/ 2 months ago

Here is the Kentucky Men’s Basketball Schedule

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The 2022-23 Kentucky men’s basketball schedule has been set. Along with the 18-game Southeastern Conference schedule announced last...

By Shawn Smith
Men's Basketball
/ 2 months ago

John Calipari Hints at Exciting News with Kentucky’s Future Schedule

The Kentucky men’s basketball schedule for the 2022-23 season will be released later today. Kentucky coach John Calipari shared the news...

By Shawn Smith
Football
/ 2 months ago

Barion Brown earns another SEC Freshman of the Week honor

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Once might be considered an accident, twice a coincidence but three times is a pattern. Kentucky freshman Barion...

By Shawn Smith
Football
/ 2 months ago

Game Time and TV Info Set for Kentucky-Mississippi State

The Southeastern Conference announced time and TV designations for the slate of games on Saturday, October 15. Kentucky will play another...

By Shawn Smith
Football
/ 2 months ago

Kentucky Down Six Spots in Updated AP Poll

The Kentucky Wildcats dropped a heartbreaker at Ole Miss Saturday afternoon, suffering their first loss of the 2022 season. With the...

By Shawn Smith
Football
/ 2 months ago

Watch: Kentucky-Ole Miss Hype Video

The Kentucky Wildcats have a huge opportunity on the road at Ole Miss Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats are 4-0 (1-0 SEC)...

By Shawn Smith