Words. Aron Phillips
It’s safe to say that in one year, John Calipari has turned Kentucky into NBA U. With five players slated to go in the first 20 picks of this year’s NBA Draft, and commitments last week from top-five players in the Class of 2010 (Brandon Knight) and Class of 2011 (Michael Gilchrist) - not to mention All-American senior Doron Lamb - you’d think Coach Cal would take a day off. Think again. While there are still some outstanding players who might commit to the Wildcats for next year, Calipari is focusing his attention on the Class of 2012. MORE >
Tags: Arizona, Bill Self, Brandon Knight, Doron Lamb, Frank Martin, John Calipari, JOHNNY DAWKINS, kansas, Kansas State, Kentucky, Louisville, Memphis, Michael Gilchrist, Oklahoma, ORLANDO ANTIGUA, Perry Ellis, Stanford, Texas A&M, TONY DELK, WICHITA STATE
Posted in Recruiting News |
Monday, April 19th, 2010
Words. Aron Phillips
If you missed it on National Signing Day, John Calipari is rebuilding another monster at Kentucky. Right after five of his underclassmen went pro, he immediately landed Brandon Knight, the top senior PG in the country, and Michael Gilchrist, maybe the top player period in the 2011 junior class. In addition to them, Calipari has two blue chip commits in swingman Stacey Poole and Turkish big man Enes Kanter. It’s time to add one more. While All-American senior shooting guard Doron Lamb is formally announcing his decision tomorrow at the Jordan Brand Classic, we already know what it’s going to be. Doron Lamb is headed to Kentucky. MORE >
Tags: Brandon Knight, Breaking News, Doron Lamb, Enes Kanter, John Calipari, Josh Selby, Kentucky, Michael Gilchrist, Oak Hill Academy, ORLANDO ANTIGUA, ROD STRICKLAND, Stacey Poole
Posted in Recruiting News |
Friday, April 16th, 2010
Words. Jason Jordan
Where will Josh Selby end up? Austin Rivers looking at more schools? Reggie Bullock comparisons? Jason Jordan has fielded all of your e-mails and tackles each of these questions and more in this installment of “Mail Day with JJ.”
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Austin Rivers opening the flood gates?
So I’m a little pissed because I’m a die-hard Duke fan and now I’m hearing that Austin Rivers (Winter Park, Fla.) is about to let UNC, Texas and Kentucky jump in on his recruitment! MORE >
Tags: Austin Rivers, billy donovan, Brandon Knight, Coach K, Doc Rivers, Eric Bledsoe, Harrison Barnes, Joe Forte, John Calipari, john wall, Josh Selby, Reggie Bullock, Roy Williams
Posted in Recruiting News |
Monday, March 29th, 2010
Words. Aron Phillips
Earlier this week, Pine Crest (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) point guard Brandon Knight became just the fourth player to win back-to-back Gatorade National Player of the Year awards. Knight, who is ranked No. 2 in the High School Hoop national top 50, joins LeBron James, Greg Oden and Candace Parker in the elite club. We came across some behind-the-scenes footage of Knight being surprised in his second period class by 1988 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year, Alonzo Mourning. Check it out after the jump. MORE >
Tags: Alonzo Mourning, Brandon Knight
Posted in Getting Up, Video |
Friday, March 26th, 2010
Words. Jason Jordan
Earlier this week, Pine Crest (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) point guard Brandon Knight became just the fourth player to win back-to-back Gatorade National Player of the Year awards. Knight, who is ranked No. 2 in the HSH national top 50, joins LeBron James, Greg Oden and Candace Parker in the elite club.
But that’s just half of the big news concerning Knight recently.
We also confirmed through a reliable source that Florida removed itself from contention in the recruiting battle for the 6-3 Knight, who averaged 31.9 points, 8.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists this season. MORE >
Tags: Brandon Knight, Candace Parker, Greg Oden, John Calipari, LeBron James
Posted in Recruiting News |
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Words. Jason Jordan
Twelve of the 50 players in the HSH national ranking took home the coveted Gatorade Player of the Year honor in their respective states. Here’s a look:
* FLORIDA — Brandon Knight, PG, Pine Crest H.S. (Ft. Lauderdale)
* GEORGIA — Ryan Harrow, PG, Walton (Marietta)
* IOWA — Harrison Barnes, SF, Ames MORE >
Tags: Brad Beal, Brandon Knight, Harrison Barnes, James McAdoo, Joe Jackson, Josh Hairston, kyrie irving, Perry Ellis, Ray McCallum, Reggie Bullock, Ryan Harrow, Tobias Harris
Posted in Recruiting News, The 2K Sports Summer All-Star Team |
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010