Kentucky basketball legend Dan Issel recently made waves with his appearance on the show "Run It Back," alongside Lou Williams, Michelle Beadle, and Chandler Parsons. As the Wildcats' all-time leading scorer, Issel's perspective carries weight, especially when he addressed a hot-button topic: why Kentucky hasn't won an NCAA title since 2012.

In a moment that blended humor with honesty, Issel quipped, "With NIL, we can't cheat like we used to… we need Boogie to kick in more NIL money." While delivered with a grin, the comment touched on a deeper reality—college athletes have been compensated in various forms long before NIL became legal. It's a conversation that continues to shape the landscape of college sports.

On the recruiting front, Malachi Moreno's recent rise on NBA Draft boards has sparked interest, though it's largely attributed to attrition. Sources suggest Moreno is using the process to gather feedback and understand what it takes to become a first-round or lottery pick next year. The deadline to withdraw is May 27, so all eyes are on his impending decision.

Elsewhere in Kentucky sports news: UK Football's weight room is undergoing significant renovations, and new projections from CBS Sports have the football team heading to a bowl game. Could another matchup with East Carolina be on the horizon? Meanwhile, Sivka has delayed her WNBA debut to sign with Kentucky, adding depth to the Wildcats' roster. Derby winner Golden Tempo will skip the Preakness, as reported by ESPN.

In other headlines, a former UNC quarterback took shots at Bill Belichick and North Carolina, while Billy Donovan emerges as a potential front-runner for the Orlando Magic coaching job. The NFL's biggest post-draft questions remain, and fallout from the Vrabel-Russini scandal could continue. Lastly, Quaintance is projected 12th to the Thunder in a new mock draft—a landing spot that could be a great fit. And imagine LeBron James facing Cleveland in the Finals—now that would be must-watch basketball.