Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 at 1:11 am  |  119 responses

Breaking: Wall to Kentucky

The nation’s top high school PG picks his college.

by Aggrey Sam

WallSources tell SLAM that John Wall, the nation’s top high school point guard, committed to the University of Kentucky tonight. Wall picked Kentucky over Duke, Miami and Florida, among other schools. The 6-4 senior from Word of God in Raleigh, N.C., is viewed as the missing piece for new Wildcats coach John Calipari.

With forward Patrick Patterson recently deciding to return to school (and high-scoring guard Jodie Meeks rumored to also be considering pulling out of the NBA Draft) and recruits like Alabama big man DeMarcus Cousins, as well as a talented core group of returnees, Kentucky is likely to be one of the favorites to win a national championship in 2010. While Alabama point guard Eric Bledsoe signed up to play in Lexington recently, in Calipari’s dribble-drive motion offense, multiple ballhandlers can play together in the up-tempo style. In addition, the recent SLAM co-cover boy is viewed as a one-and-done prospect.

Aside from Patterson, Meeks, Cousins and Bledsoe, other future teammates who will benefit from Wall’s playmaking ability include sharpshooting juco recruit Darnell Dodson, incoming freshman big man Daniel Orton and athletic sophomore wings DeAndre Liggins and Darius Miller. Long story short, don’t be surprised if you catch a case of deja vu when you watch Big Blue play next season–Wall will remind you a lot of Derrick Rose and with him on the team, Calipari could have another team back in the chip.

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  • Boles

    This is getting out of hand

  • wilz

    thats just some man love

  • http://www.twitter.com/bfears bfears

    wow. uk is loaded. & this is coming from a UL fan

  • delgish

    From this point forward, the University of Kentucky will cease using the mascot ‘Wildcats.’ They will be referred to as the UK Manbearpigs.

  • Rick Stone

    Wow ,,just wow..I’m a KU fan ..We will be great ,but I don’t want to face UK

  • UK Media Relations

    This is false. John Wall has not committed to anyone at this time.

  • Wes

    Wow please tell me this is true..

  • Jeremy

    If this is true then this is huge. Is SLAM the first outlet to accurately break this HUGE story? Go Big Blue

  • clos1881

    Damn I was hoping he was going to Carolina I feel kinda bad for those returning Wildcats because some of them are gonna lose they’re scholarship

  • http://www.twitter.com/ande7563 Section 137

    Anyone that usually read this website, how legit do you think this story is?

  • Jlee

    Can UK be given the trophy now??? This is an AMAZING class!! WOW!! Think Cal is earning that huge paycheck?

  • Eric

    This is freaking awesome, UK is back baby!!!

  • Carolina fan

    This better be true or your going to have alot of pissed off KY Fans. If so WOW Calipari and Kentucky is a two headed monster that is going to dominate the basketball world.

  • jigger

    how reliable do think this source is? i mean this is a really, really big deal. this could change the landscape for college basketball next year.

  • Jose

    “Wall will remind you a lot of Derrick Rose and with him on the team, Calipari could have another team back in the chip.”

    That last sentence makes it sound too much like Calipari won the championship game against Kansas. Sorry.

  • http://www.twitter.com/ande7563 Section 137

    I hope this is legit!! Final Four with Wall.

  • timmy

    thats not true at all

  • phili5

    If this is true, and meeks returns, seriously just give us the championship.

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  • Kevin

    Don’t hate. Learn to appreciate.

  • UK is BACK !!!!!!

    this could be the greatest amount of talent ever put together………and in way less than 2 months

    “the best of the best” Coach Cal for prez

  • JaredUK7

    Get used to it College Bball fans UK is back, and the Great Wall of Kentucky has risen!!!

  • jigger

    Man, I really hope this is true. If it is, SLAM magazine is awesome.

  • jigger

    I really hope this is true. If it is then SLAM magazine is awesome. I’ll start subscribing!

  • NANERPUSS

    heh. i hope this is legit.

  • Brandon D

    Hopefully they are right. John Wall to Kentucky hopefully.

  • Keith

    UNC baby… dont count us out just yet!!!

  • j

    wow ill believe it when he puts the uk hat on at a presser no one has a source that says this all bs no other site is reporting no such thing might wanna delete dis gabaggge!!!!

  • http://slam topcity

    uk will still not win a championship next year

  • Jon harris

    With Coach Cal at the helm, Kentucky will not win a NC. Cal is a great recruiter but is a terrible bench coach. With the team he had at Memphis with D Rose and company, up by 9 points with two minutes to go and choked!!!

  • Jim Jones

    yeah says you. Who is your favorite team? I hope Kentucky plays them.

  • Ice

    Sounds like someone is GREEN.

  • Ben

    Tubby did it his 1st year. Why couldn’t Calipari.

  • OJ Miracle Whip

    ^ Does NOT matter.

    We are loaded “beotch”

  • CruiseControl

    Good hatin’ topcity.

  • CHAD

    CALIPARTY TIME BABY

  • Up way to Late

    If this is legit, the only thing that will STOP UK from a FF bid will be themselves. How freakin’ amazing is it that Cal pulls in the best recruiting class EVER in his first year at Kentucky? Its really mind boggling sh*t for a program that is still in a major transition period and fallen off so far the national radar.
    Loaded everywhere…and if Meeks comes back…pre-season #1 son (yes over KU). KY fans have been accused of setting expectations high before and this team will take time to gel, but I’m not buying Cal’s suggestions that the fan base needs to tone it down. My God, this is something special and this could be the CATalyst that changes the college basketball landscape for years to come. It’s going to be simply awesome and I’ve never been more optimistic about the chances of the greatest program ever climbing back to their rightful place atop the totem pole. Go Big Blue!!!

  • sixersforlife_85

    Blue chips…

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  • Daniel Ward

    Calipari was already ONE of the best recruiters in the country. Now that he has the Kentucky name he will be THE best recruiter in the country and he has shown that early and often.

    Kentucky will have the best recruiting class in the country next year too. Mark it down.

  • http://catspause.com Josh

    topcity, keep telling yourself that, buddy.

  • NANCY HUTCHINSON

    If you are incorrect the whole state of Kentucky will likely pass out.

  • random

    Yep that was a great movie I hope your not saying what I think you meant by that comment because I doubt it
    and I hope this is true about Wall

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  • Billy Gaylespie

    This is all bogus.

  • fcrum

    Man you guys just can’t stand the thoughts of “the big blue nation” going from a team that couldn’t be in the top 25 to a team that will be a top 5, you can flame me and say all sorts of stuff but in the end, Coach Cal and the Cats will be a force again.

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  • JF

    I think, for many UK fans, the return to even being in the discussion will be enough. ‘They expect a championship every season.’ Please. I’ve not heard a single one say that.

  • SLONER

    “uk will still not win a championship next year”

    Wow! That’s a real bold statement. You could say that about any team in the country (UNC, KU, Mich St any team) and have a really good shot at being right.

    You might end up being right (the odds are in your favor), but if you can put your Kentucky hating aside; you have to admit that Kentucky has as good a shot at the title as any team in the country barring any serious injuries or conflicts.

    Go BIG BLUE!

  • SLONER

    “uk will still not win a championship next year”

    Wow! That’s a real bold statement. You could say that about any team in the country (UNC, KU, Mich St any team) and have a really good shot at being right.

    You might end up being right (the odds are in your favor), but if you can put your Kentucky hating aside; you have to admit that Kentucky has as good a shot at the title as any team in the country barring any serious injuries or conflicts.

    Go BIG BLUE!

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