Sources close to Calapari not only state that the coach will accept the offer, but also claim that Calapari will not be coming to Lexington alone. Two current players, Wesley Witherspoon and Robert Sallie will be coming with him. While neither of these are expected to necessarily be impact players, they will add depth to UKs bench.
However this is not where the biggest impact is expected. Sources also report that two of Calipari's recruits are expected to follow him, including the number 1 and 2 recruits according to Rivals.com. These are forward DeMarcus Cousins and point guard John Wall.
Filling the gap in the PG position would instantly improve this Kentucky team, but if UK holds on to Patrick Patterson and Jodie Meeks as well as top recruit Daniel Orton, UK could become an instant top 10 team.
The potential line-up
PG- John Wall (#1 recruit on Rivals)
SG- Jodie Meeks -------------(Top Scoring duo in UK history)
PF- Patrick Patterson-----------(Top Scoring duo in UK history)
SF- DeMarcus Cousins (#2 recruit on rivals)
C- Daniel Orton (#22 recruit on rivals)
Bench:
Perry Stevenson
Darius Miller
Ramon Harris
John Hood
GJ Vilarino
Josh Harrelson
Wesley Witherspoon
Matt Pilgrim
Robert Sallie
Deandre Liggins?
and more....
Three 5 star recruits added to the top scoring duo in UK history mixed with Sports Illustrated's coach of the year makes for one hell of a basketball team. Yes, I understand that there is a lot of ifs in that mix, but regardless if certain pieces fall out, this team will be much improved. The depth would be oustanding.
Local news reports Hands on Originals (local t-shirt store) is on stand-by to run thousands of shirts reading: ENVY our PAST. FEAR our FUTURE. Enter the Calapari Era. I will be in line.
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It's done and signed apparently, and I couldn't be happier for you. This is a huge step in the right direction for UK.
And a step back for everyone else.
I am definitely excited, but there are still a lot of pieces to fall into place before UK becomes an actual threat. Either way, I'm hopeful that in time Cal will have it all put together.
Man, Pat Forde - who I generally think is an ass - really doesn't like this hiring.
wv: expom - the colorful pile of plastic left behind when the saboteur's explosives went off at the cheerleader convention
I know, I read that. On the other hand Andy Katz really did like it. I just think Forde thinks its a big risk for the program at this time. But Calipari has ONE true violation and it is really Camby's fault. I agree its a risk, but the reward is something UK really needs right now.
and pat forde is an ass and really has zero credibility. pay no attention to him.
this is the guy with the wonderful "notre dame is irrelevant" article. apparently his employer, and even the left side of his brain, hasn't gotten the message... both are still on the irish like sweatflies on my nuts in august, annoying and constantly buzzing just waiting to die
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