Kentucky Wildcats WiretapMay 2012 Kentucky Wildcats Wiretap

Troy Williams Narrows List To Kentucky, North Carolina

Apr 29, 2012 11:03 PM

Troy Williams, a top-20 recruit, has cut his list of possible college destinations to Kentucky and North Carolina.

“They’re both good schools,” Williams said. “They’re like the top two programs out there right now, so it’s going to be a hard decision. But it will come down to which coach I like the best.”

Williams is the nephew of amateur-circuit basketball legend Boo Williams, who has ties to both finalists.

“Kentucky plays a fast pace and coach (Calipari) is a good friend of my uncle’s,” Williams said.

Williams said he gets along with North Carolina coach Roy Williams “and some of the players came from my uncle’s team. They get up and down, too, and have a lot of dunks.”

Louisville Courier Journal

Tags: North Carolina Tar Heels, Kentucky Wildcats, Atlantic Coast Conference, Southeastern Conference, High School, NCAA

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Amile Jefferson Hopes To Choose School Next Week

Apr 26, 2012 10:19 AM

Amile Jefferson hopes to make his final decision by next week.

“It’s been tough,” Jefferson said. “We’re trying to set a date now. Hopefully by next week, I can finally make a decision…I need that comfort level, when I just know.”

Jefferson is considering Kentucky, Duke, Ohio State, North Carolina State and Villanova.

DukeBasketballReport.com

Tags: Amile Jefferson, Duke Blue Devils, NC State Wolfpack, Villanova Wildcats, Ohio State Buckeyes, Kentucky Wildcats, Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten Conference, American Athletic Conference, Southeastern Conference, High School, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting

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Mislav Brzoja To Visit Kentucky

Apr 25, 2012 10:17 AM

Mislav Brzoja is expected to visit Kentucky this week.

Brzoja is being recruited by Ohio U., Vanderbilt, Northwestern, Rhode Island, Utah and Bradley.

The 6-foot-6 guard started for Croatia's U19 national team last summer, which upset the United States.

Louisville Courier Journal

Tags: Mislav Brzoja, Kentucky Wildcats, Southeastern Conference, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting, International

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James Young Holding Out Hope For Kentucky

Apr 23, 2012 10:14 PM

James Young, a top-10 prospect in the class of 2013, hopes to be recruited by Kentucky.

“Kentucky would be No. 1,” said Young, who is considering offers from Michigan State, Michigan and Providence, among others. “That’s where I want to go. They would be on top of my list right now. I’ve only talked to (John) Calipari one or two times, but I hope to talk to him a lot more in the future.”

Young believes his style of play is suited to the Wildcats.

“I could definitely see myself playing in that program,” Young said. “I like how they get up and down the floor and move the ball.”

Louisville Courier Journal

Tags: James Young, Kentucky Wildcats, Southeastern Conference, High School, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting

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Harrison Twins Considering Kentucky, Villanova, Maryland, Baylor

Apr 22, 2012 12:28 PM

Andrew and Aaron Harrison, top-5 prospects class of 2013, are considering Kentucky, Villanova, Maryland and Baylor.

“Our lists are still open,” Andrew said. “We have a top four, but that doesn’t mean another school can’t come up.”

Both will attend the same college.

“We’re definitely a package deal,” said Aaron. “One-hundred percent.”

NBCSports.com

Tags: Andrew Harrison, Aaron Harrison, Maryland Terrapins, Baylor Bears, Villanova Wildcats, Kentucky Wildcats, Southeastern Conference, High School, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting

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Nerlens Noel Aiming For POY Award, UK Record For Most Blocked Shots

Apr 20, 2012 11:11 AM

Nerlens Noel has high aspirations for his freshman season at Kentucky.

“My goals for next year are to win a national title first and foremost,” Noel wrote in his ESPN blog. “Then I want to beat Anthony Davis’ shot block record, and I want to win National Player of the Year. I definitely plan to put the work in to accomplish those goals.”

Noel recently received validation from Davis.

"I can’t block with my left hand like he blocks ’em," Davis said. "He can block with either hand. I kind of tip it with my left hand. The only difference is he likes to throw them into the crowd, and I like to keep it in play. But I’m pretty sure they’ll change that here, though."

Davis shattered the Kentucky mark for blocks in a single season, finishing with an NCAA freshman record 186.

ESPN.com

Tags: Nerlens Noel, Kentucky Wildcats, Southeastern Conference, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Jabari Parker Plans To Narrow List To Five

Apr 19, 2012 3:25 PM

Jabari Parker wants to narrow his extensive list to a final five later this spring. Parker is considering offers from Kentucky, Duke, Kansas, North Carolina and Illinois, among others.

The 6-foot-8 forward led Chicago Simeon High to 33-1 record and a third straight state championship this past season.

He has one more state title than Simeon alum Derrick Rose, with one season to go.

"He's good, a polished player to be so young," says Rose, who gets to keep an eye on Parker while he leads his hometown Chicago Bulls. "Has the will to win, and that's all you need."

Champaign-Urbana News Gazette

Tags: Jabari Parker, North Carolina Tar Heels, Illinois Fighting Illini, Duke Blue Devils, Kansas Jayhawks, Kentucky Wildcats, Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten Conference, Big 12 Conference, Southeastern Conference, High School, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting

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Anthony Bennett Cuts Washington From Final List

Apr 19, 2012 10:38 AM

Anthony Bennett, a top-10 recruit, cut his list of possible college destinations to Florida, Kentucky, Oregon and UNLV.

“He’s definitely taken Washington off the list,” Mike George of CIA Bounce confirmed. “He’s down to four.”

Bennett plans to soon eliminate another school from consideration.

“He’ll take another [school] off by next week,” George said. “He’s only gonna’ visit three schools.”

ZagsBlog.com

Tags: Anthony Bennett, UNLV Runnin' Rebels, Oregon Ducks, Florida Gators, Kentucky Wildcats, Mountain West Conference, Pacific-12 Conference, Southeastern Conference, High School, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting

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Troy Williams Narrows List To Kentucky, North Carolina

Apr 18, 2012 11:13 AM

Troy Williams has trimmed his list of schools to Kentucky and North Carolina.

Williams, one of the top 10 prospects in the class of 2013, elevated Georgetown from consideration.

“Georgetown was dropped because they didn’t play my style. They didn’t keep in touch as much as Kentucky and North Carolina,” Williams said.

The 6-foot-6 swingman plans to decide in the next month and a half.

“I have no clue as far as a decision yet, but I know it will be between now and May,” Williams said.

ZagsBlog.com

Tags: North Carolina Tar Heels, Kentucky Wildcats, Atlantic Coast Conference, Southeastern Conference, High School, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting

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Davis Gives Noel Edge As Shot-Blocker

Apr 18, 2012 10:45 AM

Anthony Davis believes Kentucky’s incoming class is talented enough to win a national championship.

"Most definitely,” said Davis, when asked if the future Wildcats could be as good as the reigning NCAA champs. “It's a great recruiting season."

Davis tipped his cap to No.1 recruit Nerlens Noel.

"A great shot blocker," said Davis, who led the country in blocks per game. "I think he's better than me."

Lexington Herald-Leader

Tags: Anthony Davis, Nerlens Noel, Kentucky Wildcats, Southeastern Conference, High School, NCAA

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Kentucky Starting Five Headed To NBA

Rivals.com

Five Kentucky Players Expected To Announce Tuesday

USA TODAY

Noel Not Set On Entering Draft After One Year At Kentucky

Charlotte Observer

Noel Still Has To Qualify Academically For Kentucky

New York Times

Nerlens Noel Commits To Kentucky

RealGM Staff Report

Shabazz Muhammad Commits To UCLA

Evan Daniels/Scout.com (via Twitter)

Oriakhi Trims List To Four

Hearst Connecticut Media Group

Muhammad Cites Comfort Level With Coach As Biggest Factor In Decision

Rivals.com

Nerlens Noel Tweets He's Going To 'Shock The World'

ESPN.com

Anthony Bennett Considering Five Schools, Plans To Choose Next Month

ZagsBlog.com

Davis Has No Plan To Shave Brow, Says It's Become His Trademark

Louisville Courier Journal

Anthony Bennett Growing Tired Of Recruiting Process, Anxious To Make Decision

Louisville Courier Journal

Muhammad: Kentucky's Title Increased Odds Of Signing

ZagsBlog.com

Knicks Targeting Calipari

Frank Isola/New York Daily News

Oriakhi Plans To Visit UNC, Duke, Kentucky, Missouri

Hearst Media Group

Noel Envisions Sliding Into Davis' Role At Kentucky

ESPN.com

Calipari Set To Visit Noel, Muhammad, Bennett

Louisville Courier Journal

Teague May Return For Sophomore Season

Louisville Courier Journal

NCAA Championship Game Rating Up Five Percent From 2011

USA TODAY

Calipari, Davis Not Concerned About NCAA Draft Deadline

Associated Press