Links archive, July 2010

Links from July 2010

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• Fox’s Jeff Goodman says Quincy Miller and Tony Wroten want too much attention.
• Video: Anthony Davis nearly dives into John Calipari while chasing a loose ball.
• New York Times: How will Worldwide Wes impact college basketball as an agent?
• Last year’s Cats are impressed with the members of UK’s incoming recruiting class.
• Patrick Patterson on Enes Kanter: He’s right up there with DeMarcus.
• A lengthy story on 2012 star Perry Ellis, who would like to be a one-and-done.
• Video highlights from 2012 star J.P. Tokoto’s solid showing in Las Vegas.
• Video highlights of 2013 guard Solomon Poole, the younger brother of Stacey Poole.
• Marquis Teague talks about his time in Germany and his hopes for this season.
• 2012 big man DaJuan Coleman is listing UK along with five other schools.
• ESPN Rise talks to coaches about what attributes they look for in a recruit.
• Johnny O’Bryant wants to narrow list soon; looking at U of L | Rivals story (pay site)
• Note: L.J. Rose goes down with an ankle sprain in Orlando, lists UK (pay site).
• John Wall’s advice to fans: Don’t put too much pressure on Brandon Knight.
• UK and U of L will be battling for several top recruits over the next three years.
• 2012 target DaJuan Coleman lets the game come to him.
• In Saturday’s Indy Star: Marquis Teague has unfinished business this season.
• Sports Illustrated writes about the UK-U of L battle for Quincy Miller.
• In-depth AOL feature on Austin Rivers and the comparisons to his father, Doc.
• Rick Pitino’s biggest recruiting problem is Coach Cal, not Karen Sypher (Nos. 4 and 5).
• No. 1 2012 recruit Andre Drummond is close to releasing a list of schools.
• Scout.com notes on 2012′s Andre Drummond, DaJuan Coleman and more.
• Defensive-minded PF Nerlens Noel is a name to remember for the class of 2013.
• Slam Online wraps up the Orlando event with observations on several recruits.
• Note: 2012 PF Bryce Johnson has Kentucky on his early list of schools.
• A look at 2012 target D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera (pay site) | Rivals profile
• Anthony Davis is apparently considering DePaul along with UK and two others.
• 2012 target Perry Ellis shows he can play all over the court.
• ESPN Vegas notes:2012 target J.P. Tokoto back to his old self.
• Possible 2011 target Nick Johnson and his “meeting” with Travis Ford.
• Austin Rivers and Trevor Lacey make Super Showcase All-Tourney Team.
• MaxPreps feature on Ohio State emerging as a recruiting powerhouse.
• Kyle Wiltjer has not cut UK from his list as has been reported by some outlets.
• Seth Davis looks at some of the best high school players he saw in Vegas.
• Video interview with 2012′s Brandon Ashley, who would fit well in UK’s system.
• Video interview and highlights of Tony Wroten out of Las Vegas.
• Wrap-up of the Super Showcase, which was won by Austin Rivers and Trevor Lacey.
• Austin Rivers will “slow it down and wait” with his recruitment.
• 2012 target Perry Ellis has been having a great summer (pay site).
• Ex-UK commitment K.C. Ross-Miller still trying to gain eligibility to play at LSU.
• More from ESPN on John Calipari’s NBA-first style of recruiting at UK.
• UK fans should expect a lot more dribble-drive with the incoming recruits.
• Austin Rivers (24 points), Trevor Lacey (22 points) mention UK after win on ESPNU.
• John Calipari: If you recruit four-year players, you’ll probably be in the NIT.
• Jody Demling has an update on the recruitment of Chane Behanan.
• Video highlights of 2012 star Brandon Ashley, who has an offer from UK.
• Jeff Goodman on Anthony Davis and his meteoric rise up the recruiting charts.
• Terrence Jones took some time today to answer fans’ questions via Twitter.
• New Peach Jam mixtape from Ball is Life features top 2011 and 2012 players.
• Another new Peach Jam mixtape features Gilchrist, Teague, Davis and more.
• Austin Rivers and Trevor Lacey will take on Florida commitment Brad Beal tonight at 7 p.m. on ESPNU | Rivers scored 21 points in a made-for-TV game on Monday | Video
• Adonis Thomas continues to impress in Las Vegas.
• Braxton Ogbueze is emerging as a top point guard recruit for 2012.
• The Cats’ Pause on how John Calipari has turned UK into Point Guard U (pay site).
• 2012 center Isaiah Austin listed John Calipari as one of his top two coaches.
• Highly touted 2012 center DaJuan Coleman has a “wide open” list that includes UK.
• More on Adonis Thomas and his good showing so far in AAU ball.
• Video preview of tonight’s ESPNU game featuring Austin Rivers and Trevor Lacey.
• ZagsBlog note: Tony Wroten claims he’s now considering 15 schools.
• West Coast point guard Josiah Turner doesn’t mention UK with his list (pay site).
• 2012 UK target Winston Shepard has quite the following among coaches.
• Top-ranked 2012 recruit Andre Drummond was unstoppable in Orlando on Sunday.
• Indiana is going after Michael Chandler “pretty hard” (pay site).
• J.P. Tokoto has a long way to go before picking a school (pay site).
• A team full of UK targets won the Fab 48 in front of LeBron James on Sunday.
• Possible UK target Jabari Brown was named MVP of the Fab 48 tournament.
• More notes from ESPN wrapping up the Fab 48 standouts.
• 2012 targets Khem Birch and Ricardo Ledo played well in Orlando on Sunday.
• ESPN notes on the U16 Super Showcase featuring top 2012 and 2013 players.
• Scout.com rounds up day four from Vegas (pay sites) | Part I | Part II
• Bowling Green paper has everything you would want to know about Chane Behanan.
• UK and Louisville are recruiting many of the same players for 2011.
• Possible UK target Nick Johnson is seeing his stock rise lately.
• Slam Online looks at the top West Coast players in Vegas over the weekend.
• Top players would like to be able to talk to the coaches recruiting them.
• Adonis Thomas notices when the big-name coaches show up for him (pay site).
• Michael Gilchrist won’t play in a nationally televised game on ESPNU Monday.
• 2012 target DaJuan Coleman dominated the Super Showcase in Orlando.
• Bruce Pearl and Josh Pastner have been hot on the trail of Adonis Thomas.
• Potential 2012 UK targets Damien Wilson and Jordan Adams excelled in Vegas.
• Here’s a look at some of the top junior-college players in the country.
• Can Austin Rivers become the No. 1 player in the class of 2011?
• Video: Two monster dunks from LeBryan Nash out of the Adidas Super 64.
• 2013 guard Rodney Purvis made an impression in the Super Showcase in Orlando.
• Possible UK point guard target Jahii Carson stood out in Vegas on Thursday.
• Gary Parrish likes Michael Gilchrist, Anthony Davis and Quincy Miller.
• A new NCAA recruiting rule keeps good coaches out of Division I basketball.
• Michael Gilchrist is taking a well-deserved break from basketball.
• Quincy Miller: “I want to be somebody that everybody hates.”
• Video: Adonis Thomas shares his list and talks about Kentucky.
• MaxPreps rounds up all of the happenings from the first day in Las Vegas.
• Michael Gilchrist talks about his hometown of Somerdale, N.J.
• Newly posted video highlights of Quincy Miller from Rivals.com.
• Scout.com recaps from Las Vegas day 1 (pay sites) | Part I | Part II
• Quincy Miller and Deuce Bello were among those in action on Thursday.
• A lengthy feature story on the “humble and down to earth” Michael Gilchrist.
• New video highlights and interview with Marquis Teague.
• USA Today summer recruiting roundup mentions Michael Gilchrist, John Calipari.
• Orlando Antigua was among those watching 2011 point guard Jahii Carson.
• Video: Anthony Davis talks about his new life as a top-10 recruit.
• Why playing for Team USA is better than AAU ball for top high school players.
• Add St. John’s to the long list of schools after LeBryan Nash (pay site).
• Early impressions of some top recruits at the Adidas Super 64.
• In a survey of 20 college coaches, the shadiness of recruiting is the No. 1 concern.
• Tony Wroten reflects on his time with Team USA and talks recruiting.
• ZagsBlog: Kentucky has to be considered a good bet to land Anthony Davis.
• Marquis Teague and Anthony Davis lead the group in Kansas City this week.
• Possible 2011 UK target Darius Nelson is looking to improve (pay site).
• Damien Leonard cuts his list to three and still doesn’t mention Kentucky.
• Georgia’s Tony Parker could become one of the biggest recruiting targets for 2012.
• Michael Gilchrist’s mom wants to wear his gold medal to every game.
• Austin Rivers talks about what he learned from LeBron about making a decision.
• AllKyHoops says Tubby Smith has his sights set on Chane Behanan.
• Possible 2012 UK recruit Nino Jackson lands an offer from Kansas.
• New video and interviews with Michael Gilchrist and Marquis Teague.
• Episode 3 of Quincy Miller TV featuring fellow recruit Deuce Bello.
• Cats’ Pause talks to 2012′s Archie Goodwin about his recent UK visit (pay site).
• MaxPreps sets up “AAU basketball’s biggest week” with several stories.
• College coaches are finding more ways to connect with recruits in the July period.
• North Carolina is showing a lot more interest in 2012 player Alex Murphy (pay site).
• Rivals.com profiles former Kentucky commitment Vinny Zollo (pay site).
• More praise for Michael Gilchrist and his classy handling of the No. 1 ranking.
• 2012 targets Ricardo Ledo and Daniel Ochefu impressed in the W.Va. Jam Fest.
• Slam Online’s recap of the recent King City Classic.
• Rivals looks at 10 unranked players who have been big in July (pay site).
• Another story on 2012 UK target Perry Ellis and his impressive list of suitors.
• Video highlights of Austin Rivers from last week’s Nike Peach Jam.
• Eloy Vargas won’t be making the trip to Canada with the rest of the team.
• Alex Kline’s W.Va. Jam Fest recap looks at several possible UK targets.
• Video interviews with Anthony Davis and Kyle Wiltjer.
• Austin Rivers will do a diary for Ball Is Life during his senior season.
• Duke appears to be zeroing in on Quinn Cook (pay site).
• Brandon Knight talks UK, John Calipari and hair in a Q&A with Slam Online.
• Five-star recruit Kentavious Caldwell commits to Georgia.
• UK is one of many suitors for 2012 prospect Alex Murphy.
• ESPN: Anthony Davis is making a case to be a top-3 player (with video interview).
• Jerry Meyer would be shocked if Austin Rivers doesn’t end up at Duke.
• NBA stars have made it cool for guys like Michael Gilchrist to play for the USA.
• Johnny O’Bryant plans to narrow his list in August (pay site).
• 2012 star Perry Ellis continues to expand his game (pay site).
• 2012′s Shabazz Muhammad, Winston Shepard played well at the Summer Jam (pay site).
• Marquis Teague talks UK and Team USA in a video interview with ESPN.
• Michael Gilchrist talks about his busy summer and praises UK fans.
• In-state star Chane Behanan picks up an offer from Ohio State (pay site).
• Could Michael Gilchrist lose his title as the consensus No. 1 player in 2011?
• Jeff Goodman says Kentucky is the leader for Anthony Davis.
• 2012 forward Kyle Anderson could be visiting UK in the fall.
• Gary Parrish touts Enes Kanter as a possible All-American; talks Royce White.
• Rivals.com recaps the Nike Peach Jam (with statistics).
• Kyle Wiltjer was one of several Canadians to shine in Ohio last week.
• Could Anthony Davis be emerging as the No. 1 player in the class of 2011? | John Calipari and his UK assistants had all eyes on Davis at the Peach Jam (pay site)
• Quincy Miller’s first diary entry for Slam Online.
• Quincy Miller and Tony Wroten have kept things interesting on Twitter lately.
• Marquis Teague was one of the top players at Peach Jam day 3 Wednesday.
• Michael Gilchirst: 26 points, 12 rebounds in Peach Jam semis loss.
• Marquis Teague: 9 points, 5 assists in Peach Jam semis loss.
• Jeff Goodman: If NCAA scholarship rule passes, it will be broken.
• 2012 center Daniel Ochefu is getting attention at the WVU JamFest.
• Perry Ellis had a good showing at the Summer Jamfest on Wednesday.
• Evan Daniels rounds up day 3 of the Peach Jam (pay site).
• 2012 guard Archie Goodwin is gaining the reputation of a hard worker (pay site).
• Duke is showing more and more interest in Quinn Cook (pay site).
• Rivals introduces 2012 forward Grant Jerrett, who recently heard from UK (pay site).
• Brandon Knight has been named the Gatorade Male Athlete of the Year | Past winners
• Peach Jam quarters: Gilchrist (27 pts, 15 rebs) | Teague (30 pts, 5 asts)
• John Calipari was in Tennessee to watch in-state star Chane Behanan on Tuesday.
• Deuce Bello says he is very interested in Louisville (pay site).
• Michael Gilchrist’s triumphant return highlighted day two of the Peach Jam.
• Austin Rivers says he’ll likely be in Rupp for Big Blue Madness (pay site).
• Anthony Davis dominated day two of the Peach Jam | Video highlights
• Austin Rivers played in front of Roy Williams, Coach K and Billy Donovan on Tuesday.
• Scout.com’s Peach Jam day two analysis (pay sites) | Part I | Part II.
• W.V. JamFest previews | Chane Behanan | DaJuan Coleman | Andre Drummond.
• Amir Williams has plenty of schools after him, including UK (pay site).
• Michael Gilchrist is showing no signs of fatigue at the Peach Jam.
• Trey Lyles — a 6-foot-9 “guard” — will be a freshman in high school this year.
• Kadeem Jack is apparently still considering Kentucky for 2011.
• Video interview with standout 2012 center Isaiah Austin.
• Michael Gilchrist talks about the U.S. team and traveling overseas for the first time.
• Michael Gilchrist is ready to recruit Anthony Davis to Kentucky.
• Royce White talks about picking Iowa State over Kentucky.
• Rivals rounds up day 1 of the Nike Peach Jam | Rivals on the Summer Jam.
• Video interviews from the Peach Jam | Trevor Lacey | Jabari Brown.
• Dave Telep’s Peach Jam analysis (pay sites) | Part I | Part II.
• Amir Williams doesn’t mind playing physical in the post (pay site).
• Anthony Davis made the play of the day at the Peach Jam on Monday.
• Scout.com’s Peach Jam day 1 rundown (John Calipari was there).
• Rivals overview of the recently completed Kentucky Hoopfest (pay site).
• One-time UK target Royce White picks Iowa State.
• Michael Gilchrist and Marquis Teague sacrificed stats for gold in Germany.
• Brandon Knight is up for the Gatorade Male Athlete of the Year.
• Kentucky is among many schools after 2012 shooter Ricky Ledo.
• Anthony Davis could add UNC to his list of three schools (pay site).
• Austin Rivers talks recruiting, says UK in the mix (pay site).
• Former UK commitment Michael Avery was impressive Monday (pay site).
• The Nike Peach Jam will anoint the nation’s best travel team.
• Adonis Thomas talks about winning U.S. gold in Germany.
• Chane Behanan speaks on area schools, says he won’t decide until spring (pay site).
• Some of the top rising sophomores in the country were in Cleveland this weekend.
• LeBryan Nash was one of several top recruits playing in Texas over the weekend.
• Michael Gilchrist (16 pts), Marquis Teague (8 asts) help U.S. win gold | Box score
• Notes: Royce White still likes UK, Iowa State and Baylor; will decide this week.
• A new video mixtape of 2011 power forward Johnny O’Bryant.
• Possible UK targets Andre Drummond, Alex Murphy are top New England targets.
• 2012 center DaJuan Coleman drew rave reviews at the LeBron camp (with video).
• Marquis Teague and Michael Gilchrist impressed by John Calipari’s trip to Germany.
• A ZagsBlog feature story on the summer recruiting grind for college coaches.
• 2011 shooter Jabari Brown has been waiting to hear from Kentucky (pay site).
• Michael Gilchrist’s 30 points and 15 rebounds lead USA U17 to win | Box score
• A fun feature on the top 10 recruiting heartbreaks includes Marquis Teague, John Wall.
• Scout.com analyst Dave Telep’s final rundown from the King City Classic.
• Kyle Wiltjer, DaJuan Coleman named the “best big men” at the King City Classic.
• Frontcourt recruits say John Calipari can coach more than point guards.
• Video: Anthony Davis talks about his growth spurt, John Calipari and more.
• Video: Jerry Tipton talks to Amir Williams, who is being recruited hard by UK.
• Trevor Lacey says Kentucky is his favorite at the moment.
• 2012 stars L.J. Rose and DaJuan Coleman are high on UK (pay site).
• Paul Biancardi lauds Anthony Davis’ team-first attitude in his King City notes.
• Michael Gilchrist (5 pts, 3 rebs), Marquis Teague (10 pts, 8 asts) help U.S. to victory.
• Austin Rivers’ latest diary touches on his Duke wardrobe, the U.S. team and UK.
• Indian 7-footer Tanveer Bhullar was among the “Super Sophs” in Cleveland.
• LeBryan Nash dominated the Indy camp, according to ESPN’s recap.
• Quinn Cook talks about representing the U.S. in Germany.
• Video interview with Kyle Wiltjer from the King City Classic.
• Jerry Tipton talks to “The Next John Wall,” Rodney Purvis | Video
• Jerry Tipton’s King City Classic notebook begins with Kyle Wiltjer.
• 2012 UK target Kerwin Okoro is a sensation on the streetball circuit in New York City.
• Will LeBron James be an asset for University of Miami recruiting?
• LeBryan Nash led his team to the 17s title in Indianapolis on Thursday.
• Anthony Davis was one of the top attractions at the King City Classic on Thursday.
• Injured 2012 star D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera will not get to work out for UK (pay site).
• Video: Quincy Miller talks briefly about recruiting and Louisville.
• Feature story on Quinn Cook as he prepares to attend Oak Hill Academy.
• 2012 target Alex Polythress talks about his June visit to Georgia (pay site).
• Austin Rivers was wearing Duke garb after the USA U17 win Wednesday.
• Possible 2012 UK target Shabazz Muhammad stands out in Indy | Video
• Video: 2012 star Winston Shepard says UK is showing interest.
• More on in-state target Chane Behanan | Q&A with Behanan
• 2012 center DaJuan Coleman was one of the standouts at the LeBron camp.
• John Clay’s column on summer recruiting out of the Adidas Invitational in Indy.
• Amir Williams hasn’t narrowed down his list, but UK is definitely on it (pay site).
• Rick Pitino spent most of his Wednesday focusing on Chane Behanan (pay site).
• Michael Gilchrist (14 pts, 7 rebs) and Marquis Teague (5 pts, 3 stls) help the U.S.
• Doug Gottlieb ranks Enes Kanter as the No. 1 draft prospect for 2011 (pay site).
• Several top coaches are attending the Adidas Invitational in Indy.
• Trevor Lacey likes UK, but he’s going to take his time on a decision (pay site).
• Kyle Wiltjer draws Kevin McHale comparisons at the LeBron camp.
• Combo forward Wanaah Bail emerges in Indy as a top recruit for 2012.
• 2012 shooter Nino Jackson lists UK among his top three schools (pay site).
• Notes on Quincy Miller, Deuce Bello, Chane Behanan and Alex Murphy (pay site).
• Jerry Tipton talks to Quincy Miller about the possibility of coming to UK.
• Jerry Tipton’s notes from the Adidas Invitational center on Chane Behanan.
• Austin Rivers is still mentioning UK among the possibilities.
• Enes Kanter is among Dime Magazine’s top 5 players for the 2011 draft.
• Gary Parrish previews the “recruiting whirlwind” that is the month of July.
• Scout.com’s overview of the summer recruiting scene | Top July events.
• Quincy Miller considering Louisville after the Tim Fuller hire (pay site).
• Up-and-coming 2011 center Kevin Johnson has UK’s attention (pay site).
• Michael Gilchrist (18 pts, 7 rebs), Marquis Teague (12 pts, 8 asts) lead USA team.
• Steve Jones with early observations from the LeBron camp (pay site).
• ESPN’s Dana O’Neill takes as long look at the NCAA’s proposed recruiting changes.
• N.Y. Daily News: NCAA rules don’t give colleges enough time to evaluate recruits.
• UK target Anthony Davis will be recruited hard by a recent OSU commitment.
• Scout.com updates its 2011 rankings … 1. Gilchrist, 6. Teague | List
• Bruce Pearl has been watching Adonis Thomas and Johnny O’Bryant in Germany.
• Tony Wroten has been playing solid defense for the USA U17 team.
• L.A. Times story on proposed NCAA recruiting changes quotes Michael Avery’s dad.
• New mixtape video showcases Quincy Miller’s defensive skills.
• Anthony Davis will visit UK and Syracuse before making a decision in August.
• Quinn Cook is the top incoming player as Oak Hill reloads yet again.
• Marquis Teague talks about recruiting some fellow 2011 standouts.
• Big men lead the way in the new Rivals.com 2012 rankings | List
• Michael Gilchrist (9 pts) and Marquis Teague (7 asts) help U17 team | Box score
• One of the country’s top freshmen is the son of ex-Cat James Blackmon (pay site) | More on Blackmon Jr. and some of the other stars of the 2014 class.
• DraftExpress evaluates Austin Rivers and Quincy Miller after the U18 tourney.
• ESPN compares the UK recruiting budget to the Butler recruiting budget.
• The full roster for the LeBon James Skills Academy has been released.
• Tony Wroten obviously likes Kentucky, but he’s “not in a big hurry.”
• 2012 guard Archie Goodwin: “Kentucky was amazing.” (pay site).
• Royce White likely headed for Iowa State after UK cools on the transfer.
• Marquis Teague (6 pts) Michael Gilchrist (4 pts) help USA U17 rout Lithuania | Box
• 2012 shooting guard Archie Goodwin visits UK, Baylor and Memphis (pay site).
• Tony Wroten down to UK and Washington, needles Terrence Jones | Radio interview
• Michael Gilchrist’s 24 points and 15 rebounds lead the USA U17 team | Box score
• MaxPreps looks at all of the big recruiting events in the month of July.
• Story on 2012 star Winston Shepard, who counts UK among his top schools (pay site).
• Scout.com releases its Top 75 for class of 2012 | List.
• New video of 2011 guard Quinn Cook from BallisLife.com.
• New video mixtape of 2012 7-footer Isaiah Austin, A UK target.
• Report: Iowa State now the front-runner to land Royce White.
• 2011 forward Adonis Thomas intent on winning gold for the U17 team.
• 2011 center Rakeem Christmas opens his recruitment with no apparent list.
• 2013 guard Rodney Purvis adds Louisville to his list of possible schools.
• Rivals.com updates its Top 150 for 2011 … 1. Gilchrist, 5. Teague | Story
• 2011 forward Johnny O’Bryant’s coach talks about the USA U17 team.
• Hoopmixtape video of star 2013 point guard Rodney Purvis.
• 2011 target LeBryan Nash: I want Kentucky fans to keep being excited about me.
• Slam Online has skills academy notes on Enes Kanter and Trevor Lacey.
• Andy Katz looks at how UK’s new recruits will replace the departing lottery picks.
• The Sporting News dubs Quincy Miller an “American Hero” after his three.
• Anthony Davis reiterates that he’ll make a decision this summer (pay site).
• 2011 guard Deuce Bello talks about what he’s learned from John Wall (pay site).
• New video featuring 2011 power forward Johnny O’Bryant.
• Quincy Miller hits the game-winning three to give USA U18 the title.