Rivals Expert: "Sources Close to the Situation" Say 5 star Bledsoe to UK

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Of course the decision is not until tomorrow... but with lack of something to talk about I thought I would post this over here. We all know how recruiting is, for all I know he could end up in Alaska. Rivals Link Below:

http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=942994


Obviously if your not a member of Rivals, you cannot see the part of the article that mentions this. Here is a small portion.

"Eric Bledsoe is planning to announce his decision between Kentucky and Memphis on Wednesday. Sources close to the situation are expecting the five-star point guard to opt with Kentucky.

If Bledsoe does indeed go with Kentucky, it begs the question, "What about Wall?"

It is not inconceivable that Bledsoe and No. 1 overall prospect John Wall could play together, and Wall will only play college basketball for one year. But the primary position for each is point guard, and conventional thinking had the two prospects ending up at different schools."


This is also something else from one of the Memphis Boards.


Brooks Hansen
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Keep your heads up...
listen, as of this moment, I don't know of a "final decision". I just got off the phone with a tertiary source who told me that "it looks like it's going to be Kentucky." This is from someone who has spoken with Maurice Ford, Eric's high school coach, since Eric returned from his two visits. I am NOT saying this is gospel and there is a lot to be determined, but early signs do not look positive.
 
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So is UK giving up on Wall? or is Cal going to get ride of a couple players to make room for scholarships?
 
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Hardwood,

What are your own feelings on what Wall might do at this point?

Well, trying to predict this kid is like UK trying to win a Football game in Knoxville. Damn near impossible.

My gut feeling is that Calipari WANTS and NEEDS a high profile point guard to run the dribble drive. Holding out for Wall and not offering Bledsoe, could be disastrous if Wall does not come. I think Calipari is employing this strategy... " Lock up one and HOPE for the other".

I think Bledsoe coming does not affect Walls decision that much, because the kid knows that no matter where he goes he is the starting PG with the majority of the minutes.

However, this is my reasoning... which is something thats not present in Walls recruitment process.

my GUT (which is full of beer) says that he will land at Florida or maybe even UK. UNC and Duke may pull back after the breakinig and entering charge, but that won't stop Donovan or Calipari... I think. Its all up in the air. :ermm:
 
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Nah - Cal knew he had no shot at bringing Wall to UK... obviously Bledsoe would be a nice consolation.
 
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So is UK giving up on Wall? or is Cal going to get ride of a couple players to make room for scholarships?

Its hard to say. Rumors are that Patrick stays in the draft if he is a guaranteed 1st rounder, opening up another scholly. There are rumours of Liggins not qualifying academically for this semester as well. Possible transfers by liggins and maybe Stewart.

This is one of the biggest cluster____ I have seen in a while. :blink:
 
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Its hard to say. Rumors are that Patrick stays in the draft if he is a guaranteed 1st rounder, opening up another scholly. There are rumours of Liggins not qualifying academically for this semester as well. Possible transfers by liggins and maybe Stewart.

This is one of the biggest cluster____ I have seen in a while. :blink:

Is liggins really having trouble or just going to be in trouble to be redshirted to work on his game ?

I agree but it is something to talk about! lol. My brother lives in lexington and is a UK fan and he is tired of all the RUMORS. lol
 
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Is liggins really having trouble or just going to be in trouble to be redshirted to work on his game ?

I agree but it is something to talk about! lol. My brother lives in lexington and is a UK fan and he is tired of all the RUMORS. lol


Word is he has been excelling in the DDM in the limited spring practices, I don't foresee a redshirt, but I could totally off the mark.

However, I have heard the academic rumor SO many times it starts to hold weight a little more. I can say 100% that I have no idea who's going where. lol
 
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No proof or any expert info here - but it was a long shot to begin with.

Very true. Longshot is an understatement for Wall with BCG at UK. Cal showing up and the momentum of Cousins coming and Henry ALMOST coming caused the pandemonium in the bluegrass. I still believe he would like to play for Cal, but I ultimately believe the kid goes where he is going to be THE man. Which could be UK.... hard to tell.
 
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Word is he has been excelling in the DDM in the limited spring practices, I don't foresee a redshirt, but I could totally off the mark.

However, I have heard the academic rumor SO many times it starts to hold weight a little more. I can say 100% that I have no idea who's going where. lol

Matt Jones started it and sometimes he is good but of late he has been like a little school girl in love with coach Cal.
 
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Its hard to say. Rumors are that Patrick stays in the draft if he is a guaranteed 1st rounder, opening up another scholly. There are rumours of Liggins not qualifying academically for this semester as well. Possible transfers by liggins and maybe Stewart.

This is one of the biggest cluster____ I have seen in a while. :blink:

On a couple of big blue websites they are saying Bledsoe might not qualify. What are you hearing about that?
 
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Well, trying to predict this kid is like UK trying to win a Football game in Knoxville. Damn near impossible.

My gut feeling is that Calipari WANTS and NEEDS a high profile point guard to run the dribble drive. Holding out for Wall and not offering Bledsoe, could be disastrous if Wall does not come. I think Calipari is employing this strategy... " Lock up one and HOPE for the other".

I think Bledsoe coming does not affect Walls decision that much, because the kid knows that no matter where he goes he is the starting PG with the majority of the minutes.

However, this is my reasoning... which is something thats not present in Walls recruitment process.

my GUT (which is full of beer) says that he will land at Florida or maybe even UK. UNC and Duke may pull back after the breakinig and entering charge, but that won't stop Donovan or Calipari... I think. Its all up in the air. :ermm:

UNC pulled back weeks ago -- unless you want to believe they're running a stealth campaign. All indications are that Duke is not pulling back.
 
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From what I've heard, he's down to Miami and UK with a slight lean to UK. I don't know how good the info is though. Just some rumors
 
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Hopefully he screws UK - because they already have enough 5 stars for this class and Orton and Cousins will be lame w/o a PG.
 
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UK gets both........in a perfect world. UK basketball is moving back towards the top,and UT doing the same in football.
 
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UK gets both........in a perfect world. UK basketball is moving back towards the top,and UT doing the same in football.

I am perfectly content with that scenario. The planets are back in normal orbits, the reccession goes away and we go back to not giving a rats A#% about peace in the middle east. UK cuts down the nets and UT runs the grid-iron in the SEC. Then we all get together and talk about it. :dance2:
 
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Announcement/press conference at 11:00am from Birgingham on Bledsoes decision.

EDIT: Bledsoe officially announces to University of Kentucky.
 
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Listening to Bledsoe talk reminds me of the old cartoon "Two Little Indians"......"What him say?" UK #1 recruiting class,when is the last time that happened?
 
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Listening to Bledsoe talk reminds me of the old cartoon "Two Little Indians"......"What him say?" UK #1 recruiting class,when is the last time that happened?

Don't remember the year but I would say they were in the top 5 the year Rondo, Morris, Bradley, Crawford and who ever else came the same year. But I might be wrong.
 

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