Links archive, August 2010
Links from August 2010
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- Why did one-time UK target Kadeem Jack pick Rutgers over bigger schools?
- New mixtape features Anthony Davis, Kyle Wiltjer, Trevor Lacey and others.
- Latest news on Quinn Cook has him missing 3-4 months with an ACL injury.
- Chane Behanan’s coach says he could make a decision soon (pay site) | Visiting U of L
- Rivals.com releases an updated Top 150 for the class of 2012 | The list
- More buzz on a possible Quincy Miller commitment to U of L this weekend.
- Top recruits say “World Wide Wes” has no impact on their college decisions.
- Kyle Wiltjer says UK’s other top recruits helped make his decision easier.
- ESPN recruiting writer Eamon Brennan on Kyle Wiltjer’s UK decision.
- One-time UK target Quinn Cook could miss his entire senior season.
- Scout.com reports that one-time UK target Kadeem Jack will sign with Rutgers.
- MaxPreps notebook has more on Kyle Wiltjer and his decision to attend UK.
- Chane Behanan will skip West Virginia and visit U of L this weekend (pay site).
- Kentucky Ink checks in for a Q&A with Kyle Wiltjer (pay site).
- The High School Hoop 50 is out with UK commitments at Nos. 3, 4, 8 and 24.
- One-time UK target Maurice Harkless has committed to St. John’s.
- Chicago has been chosen to host the 2011 McDonald’s All-American Game.
- 2012 target DeJuan Marrero played at the IU elite camp Saturday (pay site).
- Evan Daniels says Quincy Miller is no longer consider Kentucky.
- SEC blog ranks Doron Lamb the No. 6 incoming league freshman.
- New Rivals.com video for 2011 big man Amir Williams.
- It looks like top Louisville recruit Justin Coleman will end up at Marshall.
- ESPN’s wrap-up notebook from the Boost Mobile Elite 24 event.
- Video interview with 2012 big man DaJuan Coleman, who likes Kentucky.
- Marquis Teague on John Calipari: “Everybody wants to play his style.”
- More on DeAndre Daniels and his decision to attend IMG Academy.
- Plenty of news and notes from NY2LA’s wrap-up from the Elite 24 game.
- Ball is Life video interviews from the Elite 24 dunk contest.
- AAU coach: DeAndre Daniels headed to IMG; his recruitment is “wide open” (pay site).
- Evan Daniels tells UK fans not to worry about Michael Gilchrist’s fall from No. 1.
- DeAndre Daniels scored 12 points to help his team win the Elite 24 event.
- Michael Gilchrist’s mother says the top recruit still plans to attend Kentucky.
- A Friday night tweet had some wondering if Michael Gilchrist was waffling on UK.
- Adonis Thomas has trimmed his list to six schools and UK isn’t among them.
- Jody Demling’s recruiting notebook includes items on Kyle Wiltjer, Chane Behanan.
- SEC blog ranks Stacey Poole the No. 8 incoming league freshman.
- Eloy Vargas has been officially cleared to play at UK this season.
- CHECK OUT THE NEW PLAYER PAGE FOR UK COMMITMENT KYLE WILTJER
- Wiltjer is a consensus Top 25 recruit from Portland, Ore.
- Video interview with Wiltjer after winning co-MVP at Elite 24 game.
- Video: Evan Daniels breaks down Wiltjer’s game and his decision.
- Wiltjer explains why he is coming to Kentucky.
- Nation of Blue has a great roundup of reaction from Saturday’s event.
- John Calipari is cleaning up with recruits in the Great Northwest.
- Ballin’ is a Habit says to pencil in UK as the preseason No. 1 for 2011-12.
- Latest video highlights of Wiltjer.
- Wiltjer was among the co-MVPs at Saturday night’s Elite game.
- ESPN’s Paul Biancardi: This is “icing on the cake” for UK.
- Evan Daniels says Wiltjer surprised the recruiting community.
- Wiltjer: “I wanted to surround myself with the best players.”
- 6-foot-9 forward says he can play on the wing or in the post.
- Wiltjer’s father: “Obviously Kentucky is Kentucky” (pay site).
- There was some confusion before Wiltjer’s official announcement.
- As expected, Deuce Bello flies away with the Elite 24 Dunk Contest | Video
- New Ball is Life mega-mixtape feat. Michael Gilchrist, Marquis Teague and more.
- Rick Bozich on recruiting: Signing ‘em is only half the battle.
- Another Q&A with 2012 target Alex Murphy in which he doesn’t mention UK.
- Video of an 11-year-old basketball phenom who apparently “likes” Kentucky.
- New dunk video: Adonis Thomas on DeAndre Daniels | LeBryan Nash on Kyle Wiltjer
- Video: 2012 target DaJuan Coleman dunks it after a nice pass from Quinn Cook.
- Check out Slam Online’s live chat with Quincy Miller.
- ESPN says to expect more Enes Kanter and Will Barton situations in the future.
- U of L’s top incoming recruit Justin Coleman is not eligible to play this season.
- Notebook from Boost Mobile 24 practice.
- Gary Parrish on how Sonny Vaccaro’s return will change summer basketball.
- ZagsBlog note: DeAndre Daniels will play this season at IMG Academy.
- ESPN heaps praise on Austin Rivers after seeing him take John Wall off the dribble.
- Quincy Miller is eagerly awaiting his official visit to Louisville.
- NBADraft.net looks at some of the best high school players in America.
- NBADraft.net updates their high school rankings … 2. Gilchrist, 4. Davis, 6. Teague.
- Adonis Thomas will announce his final list of schools Friday or Saturday.
- More news on Shabazz Muhammad, who is definitely still considering UK.
- Video highlights and interview of top 2013 guard Rodney Purvis.
- Video: Austin Rivers takes John Wall off the dribble for a layup.
- UK’s newly released 2010-11 schedule brings a big test for the freshmen | Schedule
- Anthony Davis is scheduled to play near Dayton, Ohio in January | Event info
- Jerry Meyer reports that UK has officially offered 2012′s Kyle Anderson (pay site).
- Evan Daniels takes a closer look at Chane Behanan’s recruitment (pay site).
- Chane Behanan will visit West Virginia and UNC soon (pay site).
- Video: Elite 24 prospects take on John Wall and other NBA stars (no IDs).
- ESPN photo gallery from Elite 24 practice (feat. UK targets and more John Wall).
- UK will not be among the first visits of 2012 target Winston Shepard.
- 2012 target Alex Murphy talks up several schools, but not UK.
- UK has offered a scholarship to Chane Behanan (pay site) | More (pay site)
- DeAndre Daniels talks to ZagsBlog about his decision to attend prep school.
- LeBryan Nash eliminates UK from consideration; will decide Oct. 21.
- Quincy Miller wants to play with Deuce Bello, “but it probably won’t be best for us.”
- John Wall is featured in the latest Quincy Miller webisode.
- Nation of Blue asks the question: Who is Anthony Davis?
- Austin Rivers will visit North Carolina and Duke first; UK seems to be out.
- Former UK commitment K.C. Ross-Miller will play for Florida International.
- Add point guard Darrion Strong to the list of possible UK targets for 2013 (pay site).
- More on the possibility Quincy Miller and Deuce Bello will commit to U of L (pay site).
- 2012 target Shabazz Muhammad will be at North Carolina‘s midnight madness.
- “Five Burning Questions” regarding this weekend’s Boost Mobile Elite 24.
- Steve Lavin is laying the blueprint for recruiting success at St. John’s.
- Gary Parrish has the side-by-side Top 10 from the three top recruiting services.
- Anthony Davis is the No. 1 player in the new Scout.com rankings | Top 100
- Austin Rivers is the new Rivals No. 1 | 2. Teague; 3. Gilchrist; 6. Davis | Top 150
- MaxPreps releases its Top 100 rankings for the class of 2012
- West Virginia is going hard after 2012 UK target Daniel Ochefu.
- Quincy Miller and Deuce Bello have apparently canceled visits to Baylor.
- Kyle Wiltjer and Shabazz Muhammad set for Oregon tournament in December.
- Kentucky seems to be near the top of Kyle Wiltjer’s list (pay site).
- Ball is Life releases a summer mixtape for LeBryan Nash.
- JERRY TIPTON: DEANDRE DANIELS WILL ATTEND PREP SCHOOL IN 2010-11
- DeAndre Daniels says he didn’t visit UCLA or USC last weekend (pay site).
- Coast2Coast Recruiting says it’s likely IMG Academy for DeAndre Daniels.
- A look at some possible matchups at this weekend’s Boost Mobile Elite 24.
- ESPN’s Best Case/Worst Case for UK is all about the freshman class.
- 2012 target Perry Ellis is enjoying a summer of success.
- Video: Scout.com’s Dave Telep talks about UK’s 2011 recruiting class.
- Video: Dave Telep talks about the top big men still available in the class of 2011.
- 2012 target D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera’s mother doesn’t mention UK in interview.
- 2012 guard L.J. Rose still hasn’t decided between UK and UNC for madness (pay site).
- AAU coach thinks LeBryan Nash could make his decision soon (pay site).
- Top 2013 guard Rodney Purvis talks about the recruiting process (pay site).
- In-depth story on Adonis Thomas, who praises two UK commitments (pay site).
- Chane Behanan talks about his visit to Ohio State (pay site).
- Part III of Nation of Blue’s look at UK’s prospects for the class of 2012.
- Jerry Tipton note on the recruiting process surrounding Chane Behanan.
- Tony Wroten and John Calipari don’t seem to be on the same page lately.
- UK target Amir Williams pays a visit to DePaul (pay site).
- New video highlights of in-state star Chane Behanan.
- Mike DeCourcy says Michael Gilchrist and Anthony Davis aren’t one-and-done players.
- TOP 10 RECRUIT DEANDRE DANIELS WANTS TO PLAY IN 2010; UK IN THE MIX.
- A Sea of Blue tries predicting Daniels’ future.
- Daniels will visit Southern Cal on Saturday and UCLA on Sunday.
- ESPN reiterates that UK is “the leader in the clubhouse.”
- Coast2Coast Recruiting says Daniels still has a lot of academic work to do.
- Cats’ Pause says Orlando Antigua called with an offer Thursday (pay site).
- Scout.com story also says Daniels has been cleared by the NCAA (pay site).
- Take a look at Daniels’ profile on Rivals.com | Video highlights
- Monday’s story on Daniels’ de-commitment from Texas.
- Gary Parrish reports the NCAA has ruled Will Barton eligible to play at Memphis.
- Yahoo’s Jason King calls Orlando Antigua one of the nation’s top recruiters.
- Auburn confirms that one-time UK target Luke Cothron did not qualify academically.
- A Sea of Blue sorts through the finger-pointing in college basketball.
- Newspaper’s look at Austin Rivers’ recruitment doesn’t mention UK.
- A closer look at 2012 guard target Archie Goodwin.
- Sporting News’ Mike DeCourcy says Anthony Davis will be a star freshman.
- Incoming freshman Jarrod Polson is now on scholarship at UK.
- Q&A with Scout recruiting analyst Evan Daniels, who talks up UK.
- Video highlights: Adonis Thomas vs. OSU commitment LaQuinton Ross.
- 2012 target Shabazz Muhammad talks bout his summer experience (pay site).
- Yet another Deuce Bello story where UK is not mentioned (pay site).
- Video highlights from earlier this summer of 2012 target Brandon Ashley.
- One-time UK and U of L target Nick Johnson commits to Arizona.
- Nation of Blue’s look at 2012 (Part II) features Brandon Ashley and Khem Birch.
- Kansas is the latest big school to offer 2012 UK target Archie Goodwin.
- 2012 UK target Alex Murphy talks about his style of play (pay site).
- The national Brandon Knight vs. John Wall comparisons have already begun.
- Fayetteville (N.C.) story doesn’t mention UK among Austin Rivers’ list of schools.
- One-time UK target Remi Barry lands at New Mexico State.
- UK target Amir Williams is in no rush to make a decision (pay site).
- 2012′s Alex Murphy doesn’t mention UK among those recruiting him hardest (pay site).
- MaxPreps releases new Top 100: 1. Gilchrist, 6. Davis, 9. Teague | Quick list
- Nation of Blue looks at 2012 targets DaJuan Coleman and Shabazz Muhammad.
- Q&A with Trevor Lacey, who lists UK along with six other schools.
- ESPN asks five top recruits what they look for in a college coach.
- Adonis Thomas will definitely visit Memphis and Tennessee (pay site).
- In-depth story on Andrew Wiggins, who could be the next great basketball prodigy.
- YOUNG CATS IN CANADA: UK COMPLETES THREE-GAME SWEEP
- Brandon Knight scores 27 to lead Cats in final game | Game 3 box score
- Combined player statistics from the three games in Canada.
- Take a look back at John Clay’s game blog from the final outing.
- Doron Lamb leads Game 2 scoring with 24 points | Game 2 Box score
- Terrence Jones will be out until mid-September with stress fracture in rib.
- Universal praise for Brandon Knight | ESPN | Yahoo | AOL | College Hoops Journal
- John Calipari praises the play of walk-on Jarrod Polson.
- Brandon Knight led the way with 31 points in opener | Box score
- Canadian columnist says young Cats play with a passion.
- Herald-Leader photo gallery from opening game | Cats’ Pause photo gallery
- The UK freshmen will not be available to the media this week in Canada.
- South Carolina is the latest school to offer top 2013 target Rodney Purvis.
- 2012 target Negus Webster-Chan wants to visit UK this fall (pay site).
- ESPN looks at an unenforced law that would allow schools to sue wayward agents.
- Q&A with High School Hoop recruiting writer Jason Jordan.
- Top 10 recruit DeAndre Daniels de-commits from Texas; Daniels likely to land at UK?
- The Sporting News touts Adonis Thomas as the No. 1 player in the class of 2011.
- Commentary on Adonis Thomas’ upcoming time on MTV and ESPNU.
- Draft Express scouting reports for Michael Gilchrist, Marquis Teague and more.
- Evan Daniels talks about the No. 1 class UK is building for 2011.
- One-time Kentucky target LaQuinton Ross has committed to Ohio State.
- CONSENSUS TOP 10 RECRUIT ANTHONY DAVIS COMMITS TO UK | Davis player page.
- Jerry Tipton: Davis joins Michael Gilchrist and Marquis Teague for 2011.
- CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE BACKGROUND ON THE ANTHONY DAVIS SITUATION
- Rivals.com feature story on 2012 target Shabazz Muhammad (pay site).
- 2012 target Archie Goodwin attends John Pelphrey’s camp at Arkansas (pay site).
- The NY Post has a nice feature story on UK 2014 target Isaiah Whitehead.
- It looks like Tony Wroten will be visiting Louisville on Sept. 4.
- Top 2012 PG L.J. Rose must choose between attending madness at UK or UNC (pay site).
- Adonis Thomas will announce his final list of schools on Aug. 25 on ESPNU.
- In-state target Chane Behanan will be doing a recruiting diary for Nation of Blue.
- NBC Sports: Is UK’s 2011 class already among the best ever?
- One-time UK target Kadeem Jack narrows his list to four schools: UK’s not on it
- John Clay: John Calipari makes Kentucky basketball a 24/7/365 event.
- A Sea of Blue: Opponents may hate John Calipari, but recruits love him.
- Top 2013 in-state player Darryl Hicks is going from Shelby County to Trinity.
- Fox Sports’ Jeff Goodman takes on the NCAA rule prohibiting “package deals”.
- 2012 target Shabazz Muhammad talks recruiting with High School Hoop.
- 2012 guard L.J. Rose talks recruiting and basketball in general.
- John Calipari confirms that Enes Kanter will not be eligible for the Canada trip.
- An in-depth story focusing on Brandon Knight and what he brings to UK.
- Consensus says Baylor and Oklahoma State lead for LeBryan Nash (pay site).
- ESPN roundtable: What impressed the scouts this summer?
- Adonis Thomas’ high school team will be the subject of an MTV reality show.
- Adonis Thomas leads a group of recruits who improved their stock in July.
- UK shares secrets about the incoming players | New uniform numbers confirmed
- Kentucky makes the cut among Kyle Wiltjer’s final 7 schools.
- Coach says Chane Behanan enjoyed UK visit; mum on offer (pay site).
- A new video of Tony Wroten from the recent Fab 48 in Las Vegas.
- Coast 2 Coast Recruiting visits with 2013 guard Rodney Purvis.
- Lengthy Q&A with Quincy Miller, who is still listing Kentucky.
- Andre Drummond’s coach doubts the top 2012 player will reclassify into 2011.
- Recently posted video highlights and interview with 2012 target Khem Birch.
- Video highlights and interview with Kyle Wiltjer, who has settled on a top 7.
- Kyle Wiltjer’s decision to play for Team Canada has raised his recruiting profile.
- Ball is Life releases Austin Rivers’ summer mixtape.
- Top 2013 guard Rodney Purvis talks about his criteria for picking a school (pay site).
- Michael Gilchrist talks about drawing inspiration from his late father.
- Q&A with Jerry Meyer touches on Michael Gilchrist, Marquis Teague and others.
- Top 2012 player Andre Drummond could reclassify into the the class of 2011.
- 2012 UK target D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera talks about missing summer ball (pay site).
- Slam Online offers a final analysis of the recent Adidas Nations event | Rivals notes
- Evan Daniels evaluates 2012 and 2013 recruits from the Adidas event (pay site).
- Scout.com posts new video of 2012 target J.P. Tokoto (pay site).
- Top target Johnny O’Bryant has apparently cut UK from his list of schools.
- Chane Behanan is set to visit UK’s campus on Wednesday (pay site).
- Quincy Miller says he’s not leaning toward Louisville or any other school.
- Evan Daniels evaluates the 2011 prospects at the Adidas Nations (pay site).
- The complete roster for the Boost Mobile Elite 24 has been released.
- Coach K talks about the Isiah Thomas situation and NCAA recruiting rules.
- UK targets Shabazz Muhammad and Rodney Purvis looked good in Chicago on Monday.
- 2012 star Alex Murphy got a phone call from Roy Williams recently (pay site).
- John Clay evaluates each of the UK freshman after watching practice Monday.
- The Courier-Journal’s Brett Dawson offers analysis on UK’s incoming freshmen.
- The Cats’ Pause’s Matt May weighs in with his observations of the newest Cats.
- As expected, 2012 star Isaiah Austin picks Baylor over UK and others.
- Hoops Weiss talks about John Calipari and some of UK’s incoming freshmen.
- Slam Online’s Adidas Nations evaluations include several Kentucky targets.
- Video: Dave Telep talks to Jeff Goodman about the abundance of big men in 2012.
- The New York Times questions Isiah Thomas’ new job as it relates to recruiting.
- Michael Chandler brought a greatly improved game to the Adidas event in Chicago.
- Portland Tribune source: Kyle Wiltjer leaning toward Kansas or Gonzaga.
- Adonis Thomas was on the winning team at the Nike Global Challenge.
- A recap of day three of the Nike Global Challenge | NBADraft.net recap | ESPN notes
- 2011 guard Nick Johnson isn’t committed to visiting UK just yet.
- Several players at the Adidas Nationals had UK on their lists (pay site).
- Another call for the NCAA to nix Isiah Thomas’ job as a recruiting conflict of interest.
- Video: Quincy Miller with a crazy dunk from the Adidas Nations in Chicago.
- 2012 target Alex Murphy with a great and-one dunk at Adidas Nationals.
- Adonis Thomas was one of the top standouts at day two of the Nike Global Challenge.
- Quincy Miller and LeBryan Nash had another big day in Chicago on Saturday.
- Hoop Scoop: Michael Gilchrist, Anthony Davis tied for No. 1 spot in 2011.
- More buzz that Quincy Miller is leaning toward Louisville.
- How the NCAA recruiting proposal could actually lengthen the process for kids.
- Video highlights of possible 2012 targets | Winston Shepard | Nino Jackson
- 2011 forward Angel Nunez doesn’t include UK after cutting list to 10.
- Gary Parrish discusses Josh Selby and NCAA amateurism rules in general.
- UK targets Kyle Wiltjer and Khem Birch have huge games at the Nike Global Challenge.
- A complete recap of day one of the Nike Global Challenge | Box scores
- Quincy Miller and LeBryan Nash star at the Nations Global Challenge.
- Nation of Blue note: UK-Chane Behanan ties getting stronger.
- Newly posted video highlights of Tony Wroten.
- Jerry Meyer’s latest mailbag: Marquis Teague still the top 2011 point guard.
- Why Isiah Thomas’ new NBA job is a major conflict-of-interest in recruiting.
- Tennessee is taking a look at former Kentucky target Kiel Turpin.
- One Entertainment Hoops posts a new mixtape of Austin Rivers.
- Top 10 recruit Rakeem Christmas commits to Syracuse.
- No. 1 recruit and Kansas signee Josh Selby has not been cleared by the NCAA.
- UK’s games in Canada will be on TV, giving fans a first look at the freshmen.
- National fans already excited for a possible UK freshmen vs. Washington matchup.
- A PDF of the Maui Invitational bracket including dates, times and TV stations | Story
- John Calipari talks about his freshmen and expectations for the Canada trip.
- Rivals.com previews this weekend’s Nike Global Challenge | Rosters | Bracket
- Kyle Wiltjer is excited for the opportunity to play in the Nike Global Challenge.
- 2012 star Perry Ellis continues to get impressive scholarship offers.
- ESPN announces first 12 Boost Mobile invitees, including several UK targets.
- Terrence Jones posts a picture of his injured ankle from two weeks ago (not pretty).
- One Entertainment Hoops releases Episode 4 of QTV with Quincy Miller.
- Austin Rivers’ first diary entry for Ball is Life has been posted.
- UK has shown interest in 2012 shooter Nkereuwem Okoro (pay site).
- NBC Sports releases first NCAA bracket for 2010-11: UK gets a No. 1 seed.
- Jerry Meyer asks: Who should be the No. 1 player in the class of 2011?
- One Entertainment Hoops releases new mixtape video of Michael Gilchrist.
- UK confirms that Eloy Vargas will not be playing on the Canada trip.
- Possible 2011 target Nick Johnson has chosen Louisville as his first visit.
- The finalized 2011 Adidas U.S. National Team includes several UK recruits.
- Austin Rivers talks about the recruiting process in new video interview.
- Incoming top 15 recruit Will Barton may be ineligible to play for Memphis.
- Jeff Goodman: The NCAA needs to change the recruiting calendar.
- Hundreds of tickets still available to see UK’s incoming freshmen play in Canada.
- ESPN: Anthony Davis wants to make you sweat.
- Top 25 recruit Branden Dawson commits to Michigan State, forgets to tell Tom Izzo.
- Quincy Miller and Deuce Bello will visit U of L in September (pay site) | More (pay site)
- Possible 2012 target Shabazz Muhammad is visiting Memphis (pay site) | Video
- Anthony Davis’ dad to ZagsBlog: “It’s the LeBron wait and see time.”
- Cats’ Pause: Anthony Davis has made his decision (pay site) | Scout story (pay site)
- Jerry Meyer: Anthony Davis is UK’s to lose; Quincy Miller cools on Cats (pay site).
- A Peach Jam mixtape featuring Anthony Davis, Austin Rivers as others.
- A complete list of rosters for the upcoming Nike Global Challenge.
- Enes Kanter has not yet been cleared to go on the Canada trip.
- New drive-and-dunk video highlight of LeBryan Nash | Another Nash video
- Video interview with Adonis Thomas, who will make his first official visit to Memphis.
- Top recruits talk about how AAU ball creates bonds among players.
- A brand new summer highlights mixtape of Marquis Teague is out.
- Anthony Davis’ father talks more about Sunday’s UK visit (pay site).
- Terrence Jones’ ankle injury might keep him from playing on Canada trip.
- More from Marquis Teague on leadership and what he learned in Germany.
- A day after visiting Kentucky, Anthony Davis takes in DePaul (pay site).
- Austin Rivers plans to make a decision before the high school season starts (pay site).
- ESPN Q&A with Johnny O’Bryant touches on summer ball, recruiting (pay site).
- 2012 target Alex Murphy has all of the big schools coming after him.
- A partial list of participants for this weekend’s Nike Global Challenge.
- ESPN video interview with 2013 target Rodney Purvis.
- A look at what Louisville has been up to lately in recruiting (pay site).
- Dave Telep previews the month of August, which should be a big one for recruiting.
- Anthony Davis visited Kentucky on Sunday and met with John Calipari (pay site).
- Hardwood Elite releases its post-July Elite 100 rankings | The list
- Ballin’ is a Habit breaks down the consensus Top 100 for the class of 2011.
- 2012 point guard L.J. Rose talks Kentucky and confirms he has an offer.
- The class of 2012 is chock full of talented big men | Andre Drummond interview
- 2012 target J.P. Tokoto ended July on a high note (pay site).