Chane Behanan Explains Why He Chose Louisville

I spoke with Bowling Green star Chane Behanan this afternoon about his commitment to Louisville and why he chose the Cardinals.

Behanan cited several reasons that ultimately led him to commit to U of L.

"My decision was more about how I will fit into the Louisville system," Behanan said. "They showed me film on my visit and pointed out how I would be used."

He added, "they compared me to Paul Pierce, Jamal Mashburn and Terrence Williams."

Behanan was also impressed with the attention he was given by Louisville head coach Rick Pitino.

"He came to see me over twenty times," the Bowling Green senior pointed out. "He liked me, respected me and respected my game. I like having a chance to play for a Hall of Fame coach."

Bowling Green head coach D.G. Sherrill gave his insight on Behanan's decision.

"He'd seen a bunch of places and in the end, U of L just felt like home," Sherrill stated. "The Louisville players and coaches really embraced Chane."

Sherrill noted that playing in the Big East Conference is really attractive to Behanan.

"The Big East really fits his game,"Sherrill noted.

Behanan is also very impressed with Louisville's facilities, including the new Yum! Center.

With the pressure of recruiting off his shoulders, Behanan plans to focus on his senior season at BGHS.

"I have some unfinished business," Behanan explained.

Bowling Green will certainly be picked by many to win Kentucky's 4th Region and Behanan has to be the preseason favorite to win Mr. Basketball.

Quincy Miller, Deuce Bello May Visit Baylor

According to ZagsBlog.com, both Quincy Miller and Deuce Bello may visit Baylor.

Here is an excerpt:

Quincy Miller and Deuce Bello may still visit Baylor but nothing has been set yet.

“I believe so but I’m not sure about that yet,” Bello, a 6-foot-3 shooting guard from Westchester (N.C.) Country Day, said Tuesday by phone. “I don’t have a date yet.”

Bello and the 6-9 Miller both tripped to Louisville this past weekend and enjoyed it.

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Turkish Team Claims It Paid Enes Kanter Over $100,000

Pete Thamel of The New York Times (believe it or not) reports tonight that he has interviewed Nedim Karakas, the general manager of Turkish club team Fenerbahce Ulker.

Karakas claims in the interview that Fenerbahce Ulker paid Kentucky freshman Enes Kanter over $100,000 in cash and benefits over three years when Kanter played for the club.

Here is an excerpt of Thamel's article:

The best recruit in Kentucky’s top-ranked recruiting class, the Turkish center Enes Kanter, received more than $100,000 in cash and benefits over three years from the professional team he played for here, according to the team’s general manager.

In an interview in his office here this week, the general manager of Fenerbahce Ulker, Nedim Karakas, said the club had given banking and housing records to the N.C.A.A. that show Kanter received benefits that could jeopardize his amateur status for college basketball.

“I am sorry for telling this for Enes, but we cannot lie if someone asks the whole story, we cannot hide,” Karakas said.

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Thamel adds "If he received the amount of money that Karakas says he did, it would cast serious doubt on his eligibility for the Wildcats."

An advisor for Kanter compares the money he received to expenses paid by prep schools.

My Thoughts: It is important to keep a few things in mind now that this article is out. First, Pete Thamel apparently has a problem with the University of Kentucky and John Calipari. He spends a great deal of his time being a thorn in Calipari's side and this article is filled with his highly motivated agenda.

Next, there was no proof given of any payment and no documentation was provided. It must be noted that the Turkish club team also has an agenda to not only close the pipeline to American, but also to keep Kanter on their roster.

Lastly, $100,000 during a year would be a considerable amount of money. However, $100,000 over three years is not that unacceptable - especially without documentation.

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UK and Turkey Wait Patiently as Kanter Decision is Expected in 10-14 Days

John Calipari stated at a book-signing earlier today that an NCAA decision on freshman Enes Kanter's eligibility is expected in 10-14 days.

Mike DeCourcy of SportingNews.com points out UK and its fans are not the only group that is waiting patiently for an NCAA decision. There is also a vested interest from those associated with basketball in Kanter's home country of Turkey.

Here is an excerpt:

Given that Kentucky fans are borderline hysterical regarding most issues involving the Wildcats -- not that there’s anything wrong with that -- many are eagerly awaiting the results of this probe.

But so are a lot of basketball people in Europe.

This is a big deal for them, as well.

Kanter’s circumstance is ominous not only for Fenerbahce, the club where he played in Turkey, but for every European club. If Kanter’s path to NCAA eligibility is not harrowing -- as it was under the old rules for Lucca Staiger at Iowa State or Deniz Kilicli at West Virginia -- more talented young prospects might find it appealing to cross the Atlantic and play here.

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Western Kentucky Releases 2010-11 Basketball Schedule

Western Kentucky University has announced its 2010-11 men's basketball schedule.

AUDIO: WKU Head Coach Ken McDonald Discusses the 2010-11 Schedule

2010-11 Men's Basketball Schedule:

Sun, Oct 31 Campbellsville (Exh.) Bowling Green, Ky. 3:00 PM
Thu, Nov 04 Xavier (La.) (Exh.) Bowling Green, Ky. 7:00 PM
Fri, Nov 12 St. Joseph's at Philadelphia, Pa. TBA
Mon, Nov 15 Alabama A&M Bowling Green, Ky. 7:00 PM

2010 Puerto Rico Tip-Off

Thu, Nov 18 Minnesota at San Juan, P.R. 6:30 PM
Fri, Nov 19 TBA at San Juan, P.R. TBA TBA / ESPNU
Sun, Nov 21 TBA at San Juan, P.R. TBA ESPNU / ESPN2

Sat, Nov 27 South Carolina Bowling Green, Ky. 6:00 PM
Wed, Dec 01 Vanderbilt at Nashville, Tenn. 7:00 PM
Sat, Dec 04 Memphis at Memphis, Tenn. TBA
Wed, Dec 08 Bowling Green State at Bowling Green, Ohio 6:00 PM
Sat, Dec 11 Southern Illinois Bowling Green, Ky. 1:00 PM
Sat, Dec 18 Murray State at Murray, Ky. TBA
Wed, Dec 22 Louisville Bowling Green, Ky. 7:00 PM
Sat, Jan 01 Arkansas State * at Jonesboro, Ark. 7:05 PM
Thu, Jan 06 Denver * Bowling Green, Ky. 7:00 PM
Thu, Jan 13 Troy * at Troy, Ala. TBA
Sat, Jan 15 Florida Atlantic * Bowling Green, Ky. 7:00 PM
Thu, Jan 20 South Alabama * at Mobile, Ala. TBA
Sat, Jan 22 Troy * Bowling Green, Ky. 7:00 PM
Thu, Jan 27 FIU * at Miami, Fla. TBA
Sat, Jan 29 Florida Atlantic * at Boca Raton, Fla. TBA
Thu, Feb 03 South Alabama * Bowling Green, Ky. 7:00 PM
Sat, Feb 05 ULM * Bowling Green, Ky. 3:30 PM
Thu, Feb 10 Middle Tennessee * Bowling Green, Ky. 7:00 PM
Sat, Feb 12 North Texas * Bowling Green, Ky. 3:00 PM ESPN / ESPN2
Mon, Feb 14 Florida Gulf Coast Bowling Green, Ky. 7:00 PM
Thu, Feb 17 UALR * at Little Rock, Ark. 7:00 PM
Sat, Feb 19 Louisiana-Lafayette * at Lafayette, La. TBA
Thu, Feb 24 FIU * Bowling Green, Ky. 7:00 PM
Sat, Feb 26 Middle Tennessee * at Murfreesboro, Tenn. 7:00 PM

Sun Belt Conference Tournament

Sat, Mar 05 - Tue, Mar 08 TBA at Hot Springs, Ark. TBA

* Conference Games

Tony Wroten Says He's Down to Five Schools

Tony Wroten Jr. stated during an interview on BlogTalkRadio.com’s Northwest Sports Radio that he has updated his final list of schools.

“I narrowed my schools down to five,” Wroten said. “Louisville, UW, UConn, Nova and UK.”

Wroten confirmed that the only official visit he has scheduled is to Louisville on Sept. 22.

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Wroten is ranked No. 30 on the Rivals150 List for 2011.

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Former Murray State Star Leaves NBA for China

Former Murray State star James Singleton has decided to give up an opportunity with the Washington Wizards for a more lucrative contract in China.

Singleton has signed to play next season for the Zinjiang Gyang Hui Flying Tigers.

Here is an excerpt from The Washington Post:

The Wizards had some interest in bringing back Singleton, an undersized but energetic, high-flying forward who averaged 6.1 points and 6.9 rebounds in 32 games -- including three starts -- after arriving in Washington. Singleton had seven games with at least 10 rebounds, including a career-high 21-rebounds in a loss to Indiana last March.

But Singleton said the Wizards were like several NBA teams that expressed interest in signing him to the league minimum. He wouldn't give the terms of the deal but hinted that his contract in China was much more lucrative.

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Daniel Orton Makes List of Possible Rookie Disappointments

Former Kentucky big man Daniel Orton makes Ross Geiger's list of 2010-11 NBA Rookie Disappointments.

He is joined by Evan Turner, Al-Farouq Aminu and Ekpe Udoh.

Here is an excerpt about Orton:

C: Daniel Orton, Orlando Magic

Now I understand he was the second-to-last pick in the first round, I understand he was given some attention being a member of the Kentucky Wildcats youth, but what I can’t grasp any understanding in deciding to take a gamble with Orton over Hassan Whiteside. Worst-case scenario for Whiteside is best case scenario for Orton, that’s how bad Orton is. I mean come on, the highlight of Orton’s Summer League in Orlando was him getting tossed for fighting with the Pacers’ Josh McRoberts. For Orton’s sake, I hope he can maybe learn a thing or two from fellow teammates Dwight Howard and Marcin Gortat, but I also hope he knows how to save his money. Outside of his rookie contract, I see him finding a tough time finding a job in the league.

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Brescia University Releases 2010-11 Basketball Schedule

Brescia University has released its 2010-11 basketball schedule.

2010-2011 Men's Basketball Schedule and Results

Date Opponent Location Time

11/1 Fisk University Owensboro, KY 7:30PM
11/5 Goshen College Tournament vs Concordia (MI) Goshen, IN 6:00PM
11/6 TBA Goshen, IN 2:00/4:00PM
11/11 University of Cincinnati Clermont Batavia, OH 7:00PM
11/12 OSU Lima Lima, OH 6:00PM
11/15 Bethel University (TN) Owensboro, KY 7:00PM
11/23 St Catharine College Bardstown, KY 7:00PM
11/27 Campbellsville University Campbellesville, KY 4:00PM
11/29 University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN 7:00PM
12/1 Fisk University Nashville, TN 7:30PM
12/2 Valor Christian College Columbus, OH 7:00PM
12/11 St Catharine College Owensboro, KY 3:30PM
12/14 Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY 7:30PM
12/17 Marian College Tournament vs Doane College Indianapolis, IN 8:00PM
12/18 TBA Indianapolis, IN TBA
12/28 Austin Peay University Clarksville, TN 7:00PM
12/30 Goshen College Owensboro, KY 6:00PM
1/4 IU East* Owensboro, KY 7:00PM
1/6 Valor Christian College Owensboro, KY 7:00PM
1/8 Alice Lloyd College* Owensboro, KY 6:00PM
1/11 IU Southeast* New Albany, IN 7:30PM
1/22 Asbury College Wilmore, KY 3:00PM
1/25 Cincinnati Christian University Cincinnati, OH 7:00PM
1/29 Berea College Berea, KY 4:00PM
2/1 Cincinnati Christian University Owensboro, KY 7:00PM
2/2 STLCOP St. Louis, MO 8:00PM
2/5 Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY TBA
2/9 IU East Richmond, IN 7:00PM
2/12 Asbury College Owensboro, KY 3:00PM
2/15 IU Southeast Owensboro, KY 7:00PM
2/19 Berea College Owensboro, KY 3:00PM
2/22 KIAC Tournament First Round TBA TBA

* - Denotes KIAC Conference Game
% - Bethel College (TN) Classic
# - Denotes Owensboro Classic with KWC
^ - Denotes Marion College Classic

Will DeMarcus Cousins Have Attitude Problems?

SacTownRoyalty.com, a Sacramento Kings blog, is in the process of asking 30 questions about the 2010-11 Kings. The latest question:

Will DeMarcus Cousins have attitude problems?

Here is an excerpt:

Boogie is not a criminal -- he's never had so much as a slap on the wrist, something not all of his heralded University of Kentucky teammates could say. Boogie is not a diva -- no one has been more glowing in their review of Cousins than high school coach Otis Hughley and college coach John Calipari. Boogie is feisty, an attribute that lives on the Soft-Tough Scale, somewhere toward "spicy" but higher than "tame." He's not tame. If that's a bad sign, call me Susie.

An online poll follows the article and asks: Will DeMarcus Cousins be suspended by the NBA or Kings at any point this season for any reason?

Almost 400 people have voted so far and the answer is an overwhelming (84%) "No".

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Chane Behanan Commits to Louisville

Bowling Green's Chane Behanan just announced that he is committing to the University of Louisville.

Behanan, who is a top 30 player nationally in the 2011 recruiting class, is Kentucky's top-rated high school player.

He gives Louisville a talented big man in the paint and will be a big contributor of coach Rick Pitino's Cardinals. Behanan also has a valid chance to follow another Cardinal, Elisha Justice, as Kentucky's Mr. Basketball.

Behanan chose Louisville over a host of schools including Kentucky, North Carolina, Texas, Cincinnati, Ohio State, Purdue, West Virginia and Western Kentucky.

Tony Wroten Says He Will Decide in September or October

Tony Wroten, a 2011 point guard from Seattle, stated on Twitter recently that he will likely announce his college decision in "September of October."

Wroten has both Kentucky and Louisville on his list along with Washington and several others.

The 6-4 point guard has been tough to gauge with his comments on Twitter, but most seem to think Washington is in a good position.

Wroten noted on Twitter that Hikeem Stewart’s commitment to the University of Washington made him “more excited” to settle on his college destination.

He is planning to visit Louisville in September and has stated several times that he likes Kentucky, although it remains to be seen if Kentucky has a strong offer on the table for Wroten.

Enes Kanter is in The "Next Wave" of Elite Big Men

Hoopsworld.com includes Kentucky freshman Enes Kanter on their list of "The Next Wave of Elite Big Men."

The list includes Kanter, Fab Melo, Tobias Harris, Adreian Payne and Jared Sullinger.

Here is an excerpt about Kanter:

Enes Kanter - 6-9/240 - from Tarzana, CA and committed to Kentucky:

Leave it to John Calipari to sign the most controversial player in the freshman class. Kanter is considered one of the best all-around prospects in college basketball, mainly because he's already player professionally in Turkey. How is he eligible you ask? Well according to Kanter and his family while Enes was part of a club team in Turkey and played at least nine games in Turkey, he was never paid for his services. The NCAA is loosening the rules on international prospects and the club relationship which has opened the door for Kanter to play for Kentucky this season. Kanter is every bit of 6'9 and is fundamentally a well-rounded player. If he has a solid season in Lexington jumping to the NBA is possible, although his family urged him to turn down International professional contracts in order to pursue his college degree, so its possible he passes on the NBA.

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Video: Getting to Know Future Wildcat Kyle Wiltjer

Here is a great mixtape of 2011 power forward Kyle Wiltjer, who has already committed to the University of Kentucky:




* Video from Yayareasfinest2006 's YouTube Channel

Lakers to Derrick Caracter: Lose Weight and Get Paid

The Los Angeles Lakers are going to give former Louisville and UTEP big man Derrick Caracter a chance to play NBA basketball. If he wants guaranteed money, however, he'll need to do one thing - lose some weight and dedicate himself to physical fitness.

Caracter has a $473,000 contract this year with $250,000 guaranteed. If he weights 275 pounds or less on September 10, he will be guaranteed the other $223,000.

Here is an excerpt from NBCSports.com:

Conditioning -- and a commitment to it -- was the question about Caracter coming into the draft. Skills and body he had, but what about the work ethic and desire? The Lakers came up with a clever way to push him, as reported by Sham Sports:

Caracter has a $473,000 contract this year with $250,000 guaranteed. If Caracter weighs 275 pounds or less on Sept. 10, the contract becomes fully guaranteed.

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Chane Behanan to Announce Commitment Tomorrow

Evan Daniels of Scout.com reported on Twitter this afternoon that Chane Behanan from Bowling Green High School will announce his commitment tomorrow morning at his school.

Here is Daniels Tweet:

EvanDanielscout Chane Behanan is announcing his college decision tomorrow at 10 o'clock CT time at his high school.

Behanan confirmed his intentions on Facebook:

Chane Mygirlgottagirlfrien Behanan BIG DAY TOMARRO FINALLY CAME TO THE END OF THE RECRUITIN PROCESS .. EVERYBODY KNO N IF U DNT IM ANNOUNCING WAT COLLEGE IM GONE ATTEND TOMARRO !!!!

Behanan visited Louisville over the weekend and also has offers from a host of other high-major schools including Kentucky, Ohio State, Purdue, Cincinnati and West Virginia.

The prevailing thought seems to be that Behanan is headed to Louisville, but he also like his visit to Ohio State and presumably holds an offer from Kentucky - although the Wildcats accepted a commitment from Kyle Wiltjer last week.

2014 Guard James Blackmon Jr. Commits to Indiana

James Blackmon Jr., the 15-year old son of former Kentucky player James Blackmon (pictured), has committed to the Indiana Hoosiers.

Blackmon Jr. is currently the top-rated shooting guard and No. 6 overall in ESPN's 2014 rankings.

Here's an excerpt from IdsNews.com:

“I’ve been to Bloomington a couple of times for a couple of visits, and every time I went there it kept getting better and better,” Blackmon Jr. said. “I could go to another college in another state, but I’m from Indiana, and I grew up in Indiana. It was always one of my top places to go.”

Blackmon Jr. took an unofficial visit to Bloomington to meet with the IU coaching staff and see the Hoosier football team face Towson in its season opener. Shortly after the game, he told Crean IU was the perfect fit for him.

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Former Kentucky Star John Wall Turns 20 Today

Big Blue Nation, join me in wishing a Happy Birthday to former Kentucky star John Wall. Today is Wall's 20th birthday.

Let's celebrate:

Happy Birthday to a Pair of Former Kentucky Wildcats

A pair of former Kentucky stars are celebrating birthdays over the Labor Day Weekend.

Everyone join me in wishing a happy birthday to Nazr Mohammed and Dale Brown.

Kentucky head coach John Calipari sent Mohammed birthday greetings via Twitter earlier today:

UKCoachCalipari Happy Birthday to @NazrMohammed. Would love to see you back at Rupp Arena this year!

Brown announced his birthday on Facebook, although he was reluctant to announce his age:

Downtown'Dale Brown DALE BROWN'S BIRTHDAY IS TOMMORROW LADIES AND GENTS,I CANT SHARE MY AGE WITH YOU GUYS....LOL....I THANK GOD FOR LETTING ME SEE ANOTHER..

Happy Birthday guys!

Hapy

Former EKU Star Mike Rose Headed to Belgium

According to a Belgian television station, former Eastern Kentucky star Mike Rose will be joining Optima Gent for the 2010-11 season.

Gent is a member of Belgium's top-level D1 league.

Following an outstanding Ohio Valley Conference career at EKU, Rose played briefly in Turkey and finished the season in New Zealand and Australia.

In New Zealand, Rose averaged 22.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.6 steals in 7 games.

Source: EuroBasket.com

Kentucky's John Calipari is on "Cloud 9"

Kentucky head coach John Calipari is "on Cloud 9"...

Click the photo to check out an "interesting" video of Coach Cal (link is a Facebook video).

Updated Rivals150 for the 2012 Recruiting Class

The Rivals150 for 2012 was updated last week and there are some changes in the rankings.

Andre Drummond, a 6-9 center who has Louisville on his list, is currently the top-rated 2012 recruit. He is followed by Isaiah Austin, Shabazz Muhammad, Khem Birch and Kentucky recruit Kyle Anderson.

Brandon Ashley, Ricardo Ledo, DaJuan Coleman, Jarnell Stokes and Hanner Perea round out the top 10.

There are no recruits from the state of Kentucky in the top 150.

Rivals150 for 2012 - Top 10:

1 Andre Drummond C Oakdale, CT St. Thomas More 5 stars 6'9" 251

2 Isaiah Austin C Arlington, TX Grace Prep 5 stars 7'0" 200 (Baylor)
3 Shabazz Muhammad G Las Vegas, NV Bishop Gorman 5 stars 6'5" 190
4 Khem Birch F Fitchburg, MA Notre Dame 5 stars 6'8" 180

5 Kyle Anderson G Jersey City, NJ St. Anthony 5 stars 6'8" 215

6 Brandon Ashley F Oakland, CA Bishop O'Dowd 5 stars 6'8" 225
7 Ricardo Ledo F Barrington, RI St Andrews 5 stars 6'5" 175
8 DaJuan Coleman C Dewitt, NY Jamesville-Dewitt 5 stars 6'8" 280
9 Jarnell Stokes F Memphis, TN Central 5 stars 6'7" 230
10 Hanner Perea F La Porte, IN La Lumiere School 5 stars 6'8" 210

Complete Rivals150 for 2012

2010-11 Wildcats Will Be "Different" and "Better Defensively"

Kentucky head coach John Calipari stated recently that there will be some differences between the his first and second Kentucky teams.

When comparing the two teams, Calipari stated, "It'll be different. We'll have to be more of an execution team."

Here is an excerpt from SportingNews.com:

Calipari told the fans his first UK team was big and talented enough to make execution less of a priority. "We just bowled you over," he said.

At the other end of the court, blocked shots erased whatever defensive mistakes occurred.

"This year,” he said, “we'll have to be a better team defensively."

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John Calipari Enjoys Kentucky's Football Win Over Louisville

Kentucky head coach John Calipari was a star on the sidelines during Kentucky football's 23-16 victory over arch rival Louisville.

Calipari posed for pictures with everyone from former UK quarterback Shane Boyd to "The Heavy Hitter" Darryl Isaacs.

He walked into a section of the field where some Louisville basketball assistants and a group of high profile basketball recruits, including Quincy Miller, Deuce Bello and Chane Behanan, happened to be standing. While no personal contact was made, Calipari's presence sent a powerful message to the U of L assistants and recruits. The television announcers described the looks on the faces of the recruits and assistants as "priceless" when Calipari came near.

The UK head coach tossed a football on the sidelines and even led the Wildcats football team onto the field.

Photos from Calipari's Twitter Page

Campbellsville Basketball to Appear on Wazoo Sports

Campbellsville University announced this week a television deal with the Wazoo Sports Network to broadcast two Tiger football games and four Tiger basketball games during the 2010-2011 season. CU will also have a weekly show on the network every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. from September to May, beginning this past week with the "Perry Thomas Show."

"We are pleased that Wazoo Sports will carry select football and basketball games this year. Wazoo does an exceptional job with their production and will help get the Campbellsville Tiger name in one million homes," CU Director of Athletics Rusty Hollingsworth said.

The live game contract with Wazoo begins Saturday, Sept. 25 when Campbellsville hosts rival Lindsey Wilson College at 1:30 p.m. ET. It will be the first-ever football meeting between the two schools. Wazoo will also televise the Homecoming game against Faulkner University at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23.

The four basketball games that the network will carry are men's and women's Mid-South Conference doubleheaders against Pikeville College on Thursday, Jan. 6 and St. Catharine College on Saturday, Feb. 19.

Source: Campbellsville University

2012 Star Perry Ellis to Visit Kentucky in November

Perry Ellis, one of the top players in the 2012 recruiting class, will visit Kentucky on November 11, according to Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger.

On the November visit, Ellis will watch the Wildcats open the regular season against East Tennessee State.

Here is an excerpt from Vaught's article:

He’s taking trips to Memphis on Oct. 15 for the Tigers’ Midnight Madness as well as Kansas this week.

“Perry really wanted to come back again for a visit when he can see a game, so that is why we are not coming until November,” his mother, Fonda Ellis, said. “The boys don’t have school on Nov. 11 or 12, so it makes it easier for us to travel and then spend Saturday there, too.”

Ellis came to Lexington last summer to tour the campus.

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SEC Tournament Venues Announced for Next Decade

The SEC has announced its venue schedule for the league's men's basketball tournament for the next decade. The prestigious event will be hosted in Nashville four times during the next ten years.

Here is the release from the SEC:

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Southeastern Conference has entered into a multi-year agreement with the Nashville Sports Council to play its men's basketball tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., SEC Commissioner Mike Slive announced Friday. With today's announcement the Music City will serve as host to the annual event four times in the coming decade, adding 2015, 2016 and 2019 to an already agreed upon 2013 tournament.

"We are excited about continuing our relationship with the city of Nashville," Slive said. "Nashville provides SEC teams and fans a great postseason experience. This past year's tournament at Bridgestone Arena was one of the most exciting in recent memory."

"We are thrilled that Music City will continue its partnership with the SEC as host for the men's tournament," Nashville Sports Council president & CEO Scott Ramsey said. "As we experienced this year, the Bridgestone Arena and downtown campus provides an exciting and electric atmosphere for players, fans and media. We are appreciative of the confidence the SEC has in Nashville as a host city and look forward to welcoming everyone back to Nashville on a regular basis over the next decade."

"The SEC Tournament back in March energized our entire downtown," Nashville Mayor Karl Dean said. "Our hotels, our restaurants, the entertainment district on Lower Broad all benefited from the thousands of visitors that the tournament drew. It is tremendous that the SEC has decided to return to Music City four more times in the coming years. Downtown is only going to get better, especially with the opening of our new downtown convention center campus in 2013. The tournaments are sure to be a great experience for the fans and a great win for our tourism industry."

Bridgestone Arena opened in 1996 and has hosted the SEC Basketball Tournament three times (2001, 2006 and 2010). The facility is Nashville's No. 1 venue for large-scale musical productions, as well as one of the nation's most highly acclaimed entertainment and sports venues. The 2010 SEC Tournament at the arena drew a total of 191,852 fans for an average of 17,441 per game.

Future SEC Tournament Sites

2011 Atlanta, Ga. (Georgia Dome)
2012 New Orleans, La. (New Orleans Arena)
2013 Nashville, Tenn. (Bridgestone Arena)
2014 Atlanta, Ga. (Georgia Dome)
2015 Nashville, Tenn. (Bridgestone Arena)
2016 Nashville, Tenn. (Bridgestone Arena)
2017 TBD
2018 TBD
2019 Nashville, Tenn. (Bridgestone Arena)

2011 Point Guard Tony Wroten Says He Will Visit Louisville

Tony Wroten, who never suffers from a shortage of words, stated on Twitter yesterday that he will be visiting Louisville on September 22.

Here are Wroten's posts on Twitter:

tonetone13 I wish I was n da ville wit me bros @JR_Swish, @qmillertime, @Chris_Smith5, an @TheRealTWill. Smh. Its all good. Ill b down there on da 22nd

tonetone13 Yea. RT @206PS3: @ToneTone13 u comin down the 22nd bro bro

Wroten is a 6-4 point guard from Seattle, Washington, He ranks No. 30 on the Rivals150 List for 2011. His list includes Kentucky.

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Legendary Coach Sanford T. Roach Passes Away

Sanford T. Roach '37 passed away Sept. 2 at the age of 94 in Lexington, Ky.

Roach studied education and played basketball for Kentucky State College and went on to work as a teacher, coach and principal in Danville and Lexington, Ky. He was a well-known and respected coach who served at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School for 23 years. He was a civil rights leader in Lexington, helping to integrate high school athletics and ensure African Americans had a chance to attend University of Kentucky basketball games.

He was inducted into the Kentucky State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1977, honored by the KSU National Alumni Association in 2007 at the Founder's Day Convocation and featured in a special university historical display at the 2007 Kentucky Folklife Festival, which was also exhibited in the KSU Welcome Center.

Source: Kentucky State University

Luke Cothron Finds a Home at Massachusetts

Luke Cothron, a 6-8 forward who was once mentioned in the same breath as Kentucky, has found a home at the University of Massachusetts.

Cothron was officially accepted at UMass yesterday. He originally signed with Auburn, but the Southeastern Conference does not accept academic nonqualifiers. He will pay his own way during the 2010-11 school year and will not play or practice with the Minutemen. He will be eligible in 2011-12 and will have a chance to earn back his lost eligibility if he's completed enough credits by the end of his fourth year in college.

Cothron chose the Minutemen over UTEP.

In other UMass news, one-time Western Kentucky commit David Laury will not play for the Minutemen. He will be attending junior college instead.

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Dimemag: Team USA Needs Rajon Rondo at World Championships

Dimemag.com states today that Team USA could have used the services of Rajon Rondo during the World Championships.

Here is an excerpt:

While no one knows the complete story surrounding Rondo’s departure from Team USA, we do know that they’re in need of him now. In retrospect, the knocks on Rondo during tryouts now seem silly. Under the assumption that Coach K understood the vast mysteries of “International Basketball” (after all, he somehow beat Spain with Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul, LeBron James and Dwight Howard on the court), many went along with the belief that Rondo was just not right for FIBA play. The common criticisms justifying his departure were that he couldn’t shoot and didn’t make free throws.

Under closer examination, these criticism don’t seem consequential. Aside from Chauncey Billups, the USA guards have only shot a combined 29 free throws over five games. And despite his lack of pure shooting ability, Rondo’s stroke is not significantly worse than that of Derrick Rose or Russell Westbrook, the two players he was competing against for a point guard spot. (Note: In 2010, Rose shot 27 percent, Westbrook 22 percent and Rondo 21 percent from three. I’m not sure you feel the need to fly out at any of these bricklayers). Incidentally, Rondo shot the higher percentage from the field than both Rose and Westbrook.

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The article adds:

Over the last week it’s become clear that the attributes Rondo has in excess – ball-handling, the ability to decipher defenses and floor leadership – are in short supply on Team USA. Regardless of the reason he was left off the team, it’s hard to justify his absence using his history as a player, or the play of his peers in Turkey.

My Thoughts: I agree 100% with this assessment and I felt that Rondo was the best option for Team USA. I'm not sure what went wrong, but if this team loses due to weak guard play, I'll be the first in line to question Coach K's decision-making.

Results of Eric Bledsoe Investigation Expected Next Week

The law firm investigating the high school academics of former Kentucky star Eric Bledsoe plans to release its findings next week, according to Birmingham Board of Education attorney Afrika Parchman.

Here is an excerpt from The Birmingham News:

The Birmingham News reported that the NCAA visited Birmingham in February asking questions about Bledsoe's academics and residency while in high school.

Since June 24, the Birmingham school system has spent $8,305 on the investigation, which is being conducted independently by the law firm White Arnold & Dowd, according to billing records obtained through an open-records request.

In a July 1 letter, retired federal judge U.W. Clemon, a partner at the law firm, wrote that the firm strives to be cost-effective and the school system's total bill would not exceed $10,000. The letter identified that the Alabama High School Athletic Association requested the investigation into Bledsoe.

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Faried, Mack Prove There's More To It Than Recruiting Stars

Morehead State's Kenneth Faried and Butler's Shelvin Mack are solid proof that there is more to college basketball success than recruiting stars from Rivals, Scout or other recruiting services.

The college accolades of Mack and Faried have landed them on FanHouse's "Two-Star or Less All-Star Team."

The team consists of the best players who were no 3-,4- or 5-star recruits out of high school.

Starting Lineup:

PG - Jimmer Fredette, BYU
SG - Shelvin Mack, Butler
SF - Tim Abromaitis, Notre Dame
PF - Kenneth Faried, Morehead State
C - Mike Davis, Illinois

Here are excerpts about Faried and Mack:

PF – Kenneth Faried, Morehead State -- That Kenneth Faried isn't a household name is just an indictment that households don't watch enough college basketball. The power forward with the kind of motor NASCAR would toss a restrictor plate on bullied his way to 16.9 points and 13 rebounds a game this season, the latter the second highest total in Division I. Faried was also the only player to finish in the top 10 in offensive and defensive rebounding percentage, and won both player of the year and the defensive player of the year awards in the Ohio Valley Conference. Even though he played high school basketball in Newark, N.J., Faried received no attention as a high-major prospect.

SG – Shelvin Mack, Butler -- Had Gordon Hayward remained in college and Willie Veasley been a year younger, the entire two-star team could've simply been Butler. The Bulldogs' 2008 five-man, all two-star high school class formed the backbone of last year's national runner-up squad. Three players from the '08 class were starters (Mack, point guard Ronald Nored and eventual NBA lottery pick Hayward.) The other starters were Veasley, a two-star recruit in 2006, and Matt Howard, a 2007 three-star (he presumably would've been docked to a two-star as well, had anyone been able to forsee his adventures in mustachery). Meanwhile, UCLA, the nation's top-ranked class of '08 has done much less with much more. Of the Bruins' vaunted five-man class, two left the program acrimoniously (J'Mison Morgan and Drew Gordon), one declared early for the NBA (Jrue Holiday), one developed into a good college player (Malcolm Lee) and the last is still trying to arrive in the college game (Jerime Anderson). UCLA's class has one NCAA tournament win, Butler has one Final Four.

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Marquis Teague: The Best Point Guard in 2011?

Hoopmixtape.com wonders if Marquis Teague is the best point guard in the 2011 class. After watching this video, I wonder if the future Kentucky Wildcat is the best player in the 2011 class:



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Can Louisville Compete with Kentucky in 2011?

Jerry Meyer of Rivals.com is asked that question in his "Mailbag" feature today and he thinks U of L has a strong chance to land a top 5 class in 2011.

Meyer actually feels that Pitino and company have a solid chance to land right behind Kentucky when all is said and done in 2011.

The Cardinals already have three four-star prospects: Wayne Blackshear, Zach Price and Ryan Taylor. They also have solid chances to land Quincy Miller, Josiah Turner, Chane Behanan and Deuce Bello.

Meyer thinks that Kentucky will likely land at least one more player for 2011 as well. He mentions Anthony Wroten and Trevor Lacey as two possibilities

Here is an excerpt:

Wroten, the No. 30-ranked prospect in the Rivals150, talks a lot about Kentucky but it is tough to get a gage on how hard Kentucky is pursuing Wroten. In fact, the only head coach who was tracking Wroten late in July was Lorenzo Romar of Washington. Most believe that at the end of the day, the opportunity to stay home and play for his father’s alma mater in a fast-paced system will make Wroten a Husky.

Kentucky, however, will likely have room for another recruit. After the success of John Wall and Eric Bledsoe playing together in the backcourt, Calipari might put on the full court press to put together a backcourt of Wroten and Marquis Teague.

Another possibility for Kentucky at the shooting guard position is four-star prospect Trevor Lacey. Along with Kentucky, Memphis and Auburn are at the top of Lacey’s list.

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John Calipari Appears on Mike & Mike in the Morning

Kentucky head coach John Calipari made an appearance on ESPN's Mike & Mike in the Morning this morning.

Here is a summary of the show and a link to listen:

Kentucky coach John Calipari talks about the rumors he was headed to the NBA to coach LeBron James. Calipari also talks about recruiting and having five Kentucky players selected in the first round of the NBA draft. John Calipari





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New York Knicks May Start Without Kelenna Azubuike

Howard Beck of The New York Times N.B.A. Blog reported recently that the New York Knicks may start training camp with former Kentucky star Kelenna Azubuike on the sideline.

Azubuike is recovering from a torn patellar tendon which team president Donnie Walsh labelled as “one of the worst injuries in the league.”

Here is an excerpt of Beck's article:

Azubuike spent most of the summer rehabilitating with a private trainer. He just began working with the Knicks’ staff this week, so team officials do not yet have a firm assessment. Azubuike is not yet running or jumping, which suggests that he is a long way from playing high-level basketball.

“I think it’s 50-50 whether he’ll be ready for training camp right now,” D’Antoni said. “He thinks he will be.”

When healthy, the 26-year-old Azubuike is probably the Knicks’ top candidate to start at shooting guard, because of his athleticism, his strength and his steady 3-point stroke. At 6 feet 5 inches and 220 pounds, Azubuike is built “like a brick,” D’Antoni said, and is an above-average defender.

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Calipari Mentions Nazr Mohammed as a Future Assistant

When speaking to University of Kentucky students last night, John Calipari mentioned the possibility of former Wildcat Narz Mohammed working with the basketball program in the future.

Here is an excerpt from Jerry Tipton's article:

Calipari said that Mohammed might play a few more seasons in the NBA. Then Mohammed would need one more year of academic work to get a degree.

With a degree, Mohammed would be in position to join the UK staff, Calipari said.

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Berea College Releases 2010-11 Basketball Schedule

Berea College has released its 2010-11 basketball schedule.

Berea College 2010-2011 Schedule

Date Opponent Place Time Score

Sat. Oct. 30 Kentucky Christian
Indiana Wesleyan Dimmich Memorial Tournament. Grayson, KY 3:00 PM
Fri. Nov. 5 Indiana Wesleyan Marion, IN 8:00 PM
Sat.Nov. 6 East-West(IL)/Ashford(IA) Marion, IN 1/3:00 PM
Tue. Nov. 9 Crown(TN) Berea, KY 7:00 PM
Sat. Nov. 13 Shawnee State(OH) Berea, KY 7:30 PM
Tue. Nov. 16 Lindsey Wilson(KY)
Marian KenElmendorf Memorial Tournament
Berea, KY 7:00 PM
Fri. Nov. 19 Mt. Vernon Nazarene(OH) Indianapolis, IN 8:00 PM
Mon.Nov. 29 Lindsey Wilson(KY) Columbia, KY 8:00 PM
Wed. Dec. 1 Tennessee Wesleyan
Wierwille Hoops Invitational
Athens, TN 6:00 PM
12/4 Wierwille Hoops Classic
Warren Wilson Berea, KY 8:00 PM
12/5 Wierwille Hoops Classic
Temple Baptist Berea, KY 4:00 PM
12/10 University of Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY 7:00 PM
12/12 Brescia University Owensboro, KY 3:00 PM
12/19 OSU Mansfield Mainsfield, OH
1/4 Milligan College Berea, KY 5:30 PM
1/5 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC 7:00 PM
1/8 Crown College Berea, KY 7:30 PM
1/12 Indiana University Southeast New Albany, IN 7:30 PM
1/16 St. Louis College of Pharmacy St. Louis, MO 2:00 PM CST
1/19 Asbury College Berea, KY 8:00 PM
1/21 Ky. Christian University Berea, KY 7:30 PM
1/23 Brescia University Berea, KY 2:00 PM
1/26 Alice Lloyd College Berea, KY 7:30 PM
1/30 Indiana University East Richmond, IN 2:00 PM
2/2 Cincinnati Christian University Cincinnati, OH 7:30 PM
2/9 Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY 7:30 PM
2/12 Indiana University East Berea, KY 7:30 PM
2/13 Cincinnati Christian University Berea, KY 7:30 PM
2/16 Asbury College Wilmore, KY 8:00 PM
2/18 Indiana University Southeast Berea, KY 7:30 PM
2/25 - 2/27 KIAC Tournament TBA TBA

DeMarcus Cousins, Others Put On a Show for Charity

Former Kentucky star DeMarcus Cousins and several other basketball stars put on a show recently at the Goodman League Charity event:

Anthony Davis Sends Love to Big Blue Nation

Anthony Davis Jr. sends love to Kentucky fans in an interview - says he wants to win a national championship and it's all about Big Blue Nation:



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Northern Kentucky Adds High-Scoring Bobby Shannon

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball head coach Dave Bezold has added former Maryland prep standout Bobby Shannon to the 2010-11 roster.

Shannon, a 6-foot-5 wing player, led all Washington, D.C., area players in scoring during his senior year at Potomac High School. Shannon averaged 27.1 points and led his team to a share of the Prince George's 3A/2A league title and the Maryland 2A South Region postseason championship.

Shannon played at the College of Southern Maryland last season and led the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference in scoring at 23.0 points per game. He also led the Hawks in field-goal percentage (.545) and rebounds per game (6.3) last season.

“Bobby is really an explosive offense player and a great athlete who can score the ball in a variety of ways,” Bezold said. “He was one of the top high school players in the D.C. area, and a number of schools were after him four years ago. Bobby is also a great leaper, and he has a chance to really help this team immediately.”

After attending The Patterson School in Lenoir, N.C., Shannon signed with Marshall University but never played for the Thundering Herd. Other schools that recruited Shannon included Arkansas, Georgetown, Maryland, Villanova, Memphis, UTEP, George Washington and Iowa State.

Shannon is the fourth transfer to join NKU for the upcoming season. The Norse also landed Division I transfers James Cotton (Maryland Eastern Shore), Malcolm Eleby (St. Bonaventure) and Josh Tabb (Tennessee) for the 2010-11 campaign.

Shannon joins an NKU program that posted a 17-13 record last season. The Norse also advanced to the semifinals of the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament.

NKU knocked off eventual regional champion Saint Joseph’s in the second round of the GLVC Tournament.

Source: NKUNorse.com

Young Wildcats Grace Cover of Sporting News Yearbook

Kentucky basketball freshmen Brandon Knight and Terrence Jones are on the cover of Sporting News Street & Smith's Region 5 College Basketball Yearbook.

Louisville's Jared Swopshire is on the inset.

Order your copy of the magazine here

Cover: Brandon Knight & Terrence Jones, Kentucky

Inset: Jared Swopshire, Louisville

Richie Farmer Announces Candidacy for Lieutenant Governor

Former UK basketball player Richie Farmer has announced his candidacy for the position of lieutenant governor in Kentucky.

Farmer will be running on the ticket with David Williams, the President of the Kentucky Senate.

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Louisville Fire and Police Departments to Battle on Basketball Court

The Louisville fire and police departments will do battle on the basketball court on Thursday, September 9.

The annual Patriot Games will be held at the Kentucky International Convention Center and the doors open at 3:30 p.m.

There will be youth activities on site, including a free basketball clinic conducted by the Bellarmine University basketball staff and team.

Proceeds from the event will be used to help The Healing Place, a charity that helps the addicted and homeless.

Patriot Game VIII

A Basketball Classic Event!

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Louisville Metro Police Department v. Louisville Fire Department

KENTUCKY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER
(DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE)

Patriot Game VIII will:

- Honor the men and women of our local police and fire departments and other first responders;
- Commemorate the anniversary and fallen heroes of September 11, 2001;
- Raise awareness and needed funds for The Healing Place, Kentucky’s leading homeless shelter/addiction recovery program.

Patriot Game VIII features:

- Terrific basketball between our Police and Firefighters!
- A tribute to the 9/11 heroes, and to our local heroes as well
- A positive experience for more than 1,500 youth in attendance
- Free tickets and T-shirts to all youth! (ages 17 and under)
- A strong message about the great future available to those who say no to drugs and alcohol
- Fun for all ages!
- Basketball Clinic – details below!
- Inflatables for kids!
- Dance Teams and Step Teams!
- VIPs and Celebrity Players signing autographs!
- Concessions available!
- And more!
- Doors open: 3:30 p.m.

Events:

Free Basketball Clinic with Coach Davenport & Bellarmine U. Teams!
4:15 – 4:45 p.m. Sign-in and warm up
4:45 – 6:15 p.m. Free Basketball Clinic
6:15 p.m. Patriot Game pre-game ceremonies, teams warm up
6:45 p.m. Tip-off for Patriot Game VIII – Louisville Metro Police Dept. vs. Louisville Fire Dept.

Free Basketball Clinic for Kids!

- For kids in 1st grade through 8th grade only
- Clinic run by Bellarmine University Men’s Head Coach Scott Davenport and his team players and women’s team players
- Clinic will consist of 8 goal stations, with different skills being taught at each station
- Firefighter and Police volunteers will also help coach at various stations
- All participants receive a free Patriot Game T-shirt!

To print Sign-up form CLICK HERE, or call 212-2425 to request the Sign-up Form!
This is a family event – everyone welcome! Come on out and support the teams!

Video: Interview with Former UK Star John Wall

YouBeenBlinded.com caught up with former Kentucky point guard John Wall at the Elite 24 game:



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Former Racer Tony Easley Signs in Poland

Former Murray State student-athlete Tony Easley is now a professional basketball player after signing recently to play the coming season in the Polish A-league with Polina Azbud Warszawa.

“You bet, I am excited to get this opportunity,” Easley said while taking a break from a pick-up game at the Regional Special Events Center. “You never think that you’ll get the chance to play pro ball, but you always hope.”
“This is a blessing and I’m excited to start a new chapter in my life,” Easley added.

When Easley arrived at Murray State from Auburn, Ala., in 2005, he was a slight center that only needed some time to grow into a college basketball player.

“My time at Murray State means so much to me, Easley said. “Look, I was cut in the 9th grade, so to get the chance to come to MSU and have the career I’ve had, it’s amazing.”

Easley helped the Racers to a 31-5 season in 2009-10, which included their first NCAA Tournament win since 1988 over Vanderbilt and a near miss against eventual national runner-up Butler.

He hasn’t let up since the season ended, with daily workouts to increase his value as a professional.

“I’ve haven’t take much time off,” Easley said. “I was a post player for MSU, but in the pros I believe I’ll play some at small forward. Since the season ended, I’ve worked on my ball handling and perimeter shooting, because I’ll have to do that because I won’t be playing with my back to the basket as much.”

Easley played with tons of enthusiasm and was a Murray State fan favorite.

“So many people influenced me, so I owe Murray State and I’ll keep working hard, but I’m going to miss the place very much.”

When Murray State Head Coach Billy Kennedy arrived in 2006, he quickly saw Easley as a potential impact player.

“Tony has been a cornerstone for our program for four years,” Kennedy said. “He developed into a special player.”

Kennedy also enjoyed having Easley’s leadership in the Racer program.

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Calipari Thinks Enes Kanter Decision is Coming Soon

Kentucky head coach John Calipari stated at a book-signing last night that he feels a decision on freshman Enes Kanter is coming soon.

Here is an excerpt from LEX18.com:

"Still going through the process," Calipari said of Kanter, who has been cleared by the NCAA Clearinghouse but did not travel with the team to Canada. "The process with the foreign student will take a little longer, but I think in the next couple of weeks we'll know," he said.

Calipari also discusses recruiting a bit and seemed to allude to the most recent commitment - Kyle Wiltjer. Coaches are not permitted to comment on unsigned recruits, but he did give a blanket statement:

"When young men say they want to play with other great players, that's what you want to hear."

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Greater Louisville UK Alumni Association to Host 2010 Wildcat Tip-Off Dinner with Coach John Calipari

Louisville, Kentucky (September 1, 2010) – The Greater Louisville UK Alumni Club, in Corporate Partnership with Central Bank, will host the 2010 Wildcat Tip-off Dinner on Thursday, September 23rd at the Kentucky International Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2D, 221 South Fourth Street. Doors will open at 5:30pm and the program will begin at 7:00pm. The evening will be emceed by Matt Jones, Kentucky Sports Radio, and Tom Leach, the “Voice of the Wildcats”, and include cocktails, live music, a silent auction, dinner and a presentation and book signing by UK men’s basketball coach John Calipari.

All proceeds from this event will benefit the University of Kentucky Alumni Scholarship Endowment fund. Tickets are $50 for members and $55 for non-members and tables of 8 can be purchased for $400. Reservations can be made by calling Central Bank at 502-456-3830.

For more information or questions about tables sponsorships, contact Kim Livesay at 502-445-1680 or kim.livesay@ukalumni-louisville.net .

**News Media Advisory***

The news media will be invited to a 30-minute press conference with Coach Calipari prior to the dinner at 5:30pm in Room 101 at the Kentucky International Convention Center.

This event is sponsored by DMLO (Deming, Malone, Livesay and Ostroff), with special thanks to 84 WHAS, Fox 41/WDRB and Big Blue Sports Marketing.

About the UK Alumni Association

With approximately 30,000 University of Kentucky Alumni living in the Greater Louisville area, the Greater Louisville UK Alumni Association is one of the largest clubs in the country. http://www.ukalumni-louisville.net/

The UK Alumni Association fosters lifelong engagement among alumni, friends and the association and supports the mission and goals of the university. The Association traces its history to 1889, when Joseph H. "Little Joe" Kastle, a graduate of UK and a nationally-known chemist, returned to his alma mater as professor of chemistry. He persuaded a few of his fellow faculty members/UK graduates to establish an alumni club, organizing the first group of alumni with the purpose of joining together in support of the university in association together. For more information about the UK Alumni Association, visit http://www.ukalumni.net/.

Quincy Miller Interview; Will He Commit to Louisville?

Evan Daniels of Scout.com stated recently that Quincy Miller "could" commit to Louisville this weekend when he visits with good friend Deuce Bello.

DukeHoopBlog interviewed Miller at the Elite 24 game. Miller stated in the interview that he will stay in college four years if he feels his team has a shot at the national championship. The interviewer also asked a Brian Clifton question that was interesting:



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