Thats right it is official Patrick Patterson has decided to wear the blue and white for the Kentucky Wildcats, welcome aboard Patrick we are elated and grateful you will strut your stuff for the wildcats. Patrick is a 6ft 8 power forward from Huntington W.Va. Patterson averaged 18.8 points a game with 16 rebounds and six blocked shots. Among the schools Paterson was considering were Florida,Duke,West Virginia,Virginia Wake Forest and Kentucky. May the first Duke made a final push for... Read Full Story
So, Tubby has moved on to Minnesota and Billy Gillispie has taken the helm of the Wildcats and only time will tell if Gillispie lives up to his reputation. Gillispie has had quite a reputation spending his last years at Texas A&M; and brought A&M into serious contention. My take on Gillispie is that he is a hands on go getter in every sense of the word, Billy has said that the Wildcats will have "the absolute best staff in the country" hey, I like him already. One assistant being considered... Read Full Story
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Alex Legion might reconsider transferring from the University of Kentucky basketball program -- or he might consider Michigan. The freshman guard was reconsidering his decision last night and "may return" to UK, according to a report on Sports Illustrated's Web site that cited an unnamed source. Citing that same source, SI.com reported that UK coach Billy Gillispie would be "open" to Legion staying. It is still up in the air about Legion leaving U.K, but my guess is he... Read Full Story
Kenny Walker comments on Gillispie and his recruiting expertise even getting the early prospects and at least of all having Kentucky listed as one of their choices, also of Gillispie's good job of bringing in Legion and Patterson, jumping on to next season gaining the commitment of DeAndre Liggins, and his heavy involvement in Tyler Zeller and Darius Miller. A lot of things can be taken into account from when a sophomore or junior commits and when he is actually ready to play, however, I... Read Full Story
One of the big prospects for the Wildcats has signed with Florida, Jai Lucas the four star point guard has picked to play his basketball at Florida. Lucas made a visit to the bluegrass and was much coveted after by our coach Billy Gillispie and Florida's Billy Donovan. Another great prospect 7ft. Beas Hamga made his decision to play for UNLV, I wish these guys the best of luck in their season and know that in the game you have to weigh all your possibilities and pick the school where you can... Read Full Story
So far Billy Gillispie has been working his tail off on the recruiting road, a lot of good prospects have emerged including Patrick Patterson and Jai Lucas, 7ft. Beas Hamga is now waiting for eligibility to reclassify for 2007 and plans to visit the bluegrass. Gillispie also seems to be forming a relationship with Darius Miller, who is a 4 star prospect and up for Kentucky's "Mr. Basketball award in 2008, another candle is Tyler Zeller a 5 star center from Washington High School of Indiana... Read Full Story
Who woulda ever thought in December that we would be in the NCAA Tournament? Congrats, to the hometown hero's. Just wondering how many people out there are convinced that just maybe we have a shot at possibly "Final Four" "Elite Eight" . Can we, the Kentucky Wildcats play with anyone in the Nation? Lets get some conversation going on. What are all you fans thinking? Read Full Story
Alex had a good time visiting Kentucky and decided to wear the Blue & White , Alex will bring a lot to the game and . After reentering the recruiting circuit Legion became a sought after player due to his play style and execution. Alex visited the bluegrass last week and apparently made the decision to play for U.K soon after his visit here which was on the 19 & 20 of this month, Alex was said by coach Smith of Oak Hill Academy to have always liked Kentucky and is friends with one of the team... Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "kentucky basketball". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article... Read Full Story
