Rating:

4.0 (7 votes)

If you are going to judge the three game exhibition series in Canada, we are going to give it an A plus. Sure there are plenty of things Calipari needs to work on with his young team, but when you look at improvement, and you look at how these players learn and grew a lot, what else could you ask for.

There is something else starting up with UK basketball. The debate of John Wall and this years freshman sensation Brandon Knight.

A plus would also be the grade True Blue fans would give John Wall in Lexington. Plus, Wall had the best start possible, hitting the game winning shot in his first game. It's the stuff movies are made of. With that in mind, even though Brandon Knight is a two time national player of the year, it's like he's been under hyped, if there is such a thing with a big prep star coming to town.

How could you top or equal John Wall? Is he just as fast as the lightning quick Wall? Who wouldn't want to see that race.

John Wall even called Calipari to tell him that Knight is doing really good, but that he's faster. All Cal could do is laugh.

Plus, Brandon Knight has it all between his ears.

"He's very smart," says UK Center Josh Harrellson.

"Like Coach Cal says, this might be one of the smartest teams he's ever coached. Brandon Knight just brings a different IQ to the game. He just sees everything. Even if you don't see it. He just gets the job done."

DeAndre Liggins, whose heart and hustle in Canada is a great example of how to play, knows how special the new point guard is.

"I just look up to him as a role model," says UK's guard. "He works very hard on and off the court. He's a good teammate to be around. He is always working on his game to get better."

Knight averaged 25 points and 8 assists over the games in Canada. Plus, making the right decision at speeds not known to most mortal men.

Ah yes, a debate that wasn't expected, might be starting. Who will end up being better with Kentucky across their chest, John Wall or Brandon Knight. Let the fun begin.