Terrence Jones completed one of the more stunning recruitments in recent memory Wednesday night when he signed with Kentucky after initially making a verbal commitment to Washington. “We chose Kentucky,” Linda Mashia-Jones, Terrence’s mother, wrote by text at 11:37 p.m. She later added that Terrence just signed financial aid papers, not an NLI. “Just fin[ancial]…
The commitment of Terrence Jones gives UK a blockbuster recruiting class
Scout.com says Marquis Teague will be playing for Kentucky
About one hour before Marquis Teague makes his final decision, Evan Daniels of Scout.com tweeted a link to an article that stated that Marquis Teague, one of the top recruits in the country, will play in the SEC for Kentucky. We’ll have Teague’s official announcement streaming live here at 1:30 pm. Note: I’m not a subscriber…
Brandon Knight named to USA TODAY’s 2010 All-USA team
Brandon Knight was named to the USA TODAY’s 2010 All-USA team today. Knight, a two-time Gatorade National Player of the Year, was joined on the first team by North Carolina signee Harrison Barnes – the Player of the Year by USA Today. Also on the first team was Duke signee Kyrie Irving, Ohio State signee Jared…
DimeMag.com confirms what we reported previously: Doron Lamb to Kentucky
From DimeMag.com: “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. Choosing Kentucky over finalists Kansas, UConn, Arizona and West Virginia, we have confirmation from multiple sources that Lamb’s decision came down…
Nation’s top 2011 recruit Michael Gilchrist picks Kentucky
Michael Gilchrist, a native of Somerdale who commutes to St. Patrick High School in Elizabeth, N.J., has given an oral commitment to play college basketball at Kentucky. The 6-foot-7 junior swingman cannot sign a binding national letter of intent until November. In Gilchrist, Kentucky will get a player who’s regarded as the top college prospect by both…
Brandon Knight has announced that he will play for Kentucky
In a scheduled televised press conference on ESPNU, Brandon Knight annnounced that will will play basketball for the University of Kentucky. “The place where I plan to play my college basketball is at the University of Kentucky,” Knight said. “I felt it was a place that had great players, a great environment and just a…
Kentucky commit Enes Kanter appears to be as good as advertised
He can handle the ball, rebound, pass and shoot. Kanter re-affirmed plans to sign with Kentucky on Wednesday and said he de-committed from Washington when other teams began showing interest. Kanter said he met John Calipari two months ago and quickly bonded with the Kentucky coach. Read full article here.
Kentucky recruit Terrence Jones named Oregon 5A player of the year
Heading into his senior season, what was left for Terrence Jones to do? Jones already had two Class 5A state championships and a player of the year honor from the 2008-09 season. As one of the country’s top-rated prospects in the class of 2010, Jones had every relevant college coach chasing him with a scholarship…
Kentucky recruit Brandon Knight named to Parade Magazine All-American team
Pine Crest’s two-time Gatorade National Player of the year Brandon Knight has been selected to the Parade Magazine All-American team. Knight, a 6-4 guard, was joined on the first team by Ohio State signee 6-9 Jared Sullinger (Parade Player of the Year and Naismith Player of the Year) and North Carolina recruit Harrison Barnes (Morgan Wootten Player…
Turkish sensation Enes Kanter commits to Kentucky
Enes Kanter, the 6-foot-10 Turkish sensation who played a year of high school ball in the United States, will play next season at the University of Kentucky. Kanter committed to the Wildcats on Tuesday, according to Evan Daniels of Scout.com. This comes via Jody Demling of the Courier-Journal.