Tuesday, April 6, 2010


A bunch of rumors are floating around the University of Kentucky basketball program. Before everyone freaks out, ill set yea straight. First off its about who's going pro and who isn't. I would be surprised if any of the 5 players in question are on the team next year. Those 5 being Patterson, Cousins, Bledsoe, Orton and Wall. Player by player here, Ill start with Patterson. Patterson is the poster boy for the NCAA. He will be a top 15(or Better) pick. He graduated this year from school and only came back this year to win a title. So unless more than just him come back to give it another shot, he gone. Cousins and Wall are easy because they both will be top 5 picks. So I would be surprised if they are even entertaining the idea of returning. I know they haven't announced what they are doing yet, but don't read into it UK fans. Wall and Cousins are only delaying there decision because they enjoy college and want to enjoy the weeks they have left with there friend. Surprisingly Orton is the guy who has made his choice most public. Hes currently on the west coast training for work outs. He tweeted that "he hasn't made a decision" but his action speak louder. But it doesn't look like he will hire an agent so who knows.I will say I believe Orton was the one guy who wasn't a great fit off the court with Wall and co. There was little stuff throughout the season that hinted at it. Orton didn't dance before the game like the rest of the team as an example. So rumors coming out that he was jealous of Cousins don't seem that crazy to me. Theres a reason hes already off campus training and the rest of the team is just enjoying there time at UK. Cousins, Wall and Bledsoe were all hanging out at the McDonald's game without him too. Then theres Bledsoe who one would think should return for one more year and be the John Wall on next years team. The problem is all his freshman friends are leaving and this is a weak point guard draft so...hes gone. As a UK fan I would never blame a guy for striking while they are a hot commodity and getting paid. Getting paid means taking care of your family and the ones you love so I wish them all the best. Having said that, Orton and Bledsoe should come back for one more year. They both would be lotto picks next year. Anyone worried about next years team with all these players leaving, stop. If you watched the Mcd's game, there were 7 unsigned players. UK will get 4 if not more. Last thing, all these Coach Cal to the NBA rumors are dumb. I wont even address it because its so ridiculous. Weather they all come back or all leave. It was a great season and I thank these players for there play and wish them the best!

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