Kentucky women's basketball journey brings Jordan Obi to NCAA Sweet 16

Show Caption Hide Caption Kentucky’s Amelia Hassett previews Texas defense ahead of Sweet 16 Kentucky forward Amelia Hassett discusses the challenges of facing Texas’ defense before the Wildcats' Sweet 16 match at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Jordan Obi tore her Achilles in a 2024 summer practice, keeping her out the entire season. Her first game back was the 2025-26 opener, in which she notched a double-double.Obi transferred to UK from Penn, where she earned a communications degree. Outside hoops, she knows three languages, is a DJ, knits and reads.Obi's UK teammates marvel at her mental and physical strength. FORT WORTH, TX — Gabby Brooks was in the practice gym when Jordan Obi tore her...