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  • Final Rankings Have UK Signees High

    April 26, 2011 4:48 PM

    With the prep basketball season in the rear view mirror, recruiting services have finalized their rankings and several UK signees can be found at the top. Chicago native Anthony Davis is the top-ranked recruit in the country according to Scout.com and ESPNU recruiting. Michael Gilchrist, of Somerdale, N.J.,... more »
  • Future Wildcat Davis Steals The Show At Jordan Brand Classic

    April 17, 2011 3:56 PM

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - James McAdoo can't wait to move on from high school, North Carolina fans may be just as eager for his jump to the next level after his performance in Saturday night's Jordan Brand Classic. McAdoo had 26 points and 14 rebounds and hit the clinching free... more »
  • Kentucky's Fearsome Future Freshman Foursome Reunites At All-Star Game

    April 16, 2011 3:37 PM

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Austin Rivers insists he still loves North Carolina, even after the nation's most sought-after recruit shunned the Tar Heels for Duke. Rivers could change his mind once he's introduced to the fierce rivalry next season, but Saturday night he gets to be on the same team... more »
  • Michael Gilchrist Is Mr. Basketball USA

    April 15, 2011 1:18 PM

    UK freshman to be Michael Gilchrist is the Mr. Basketball USA. ESPN says he is the number one high school player. "I want people to remember me as a guy who had fun on the court and played hard all the time." Gilchrist told ESPN. "It's a great... more »
  • Future Cats Shine In Hoops Summit

    April 10, 2011 3:12 PM

    PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Austin Rivers, son of Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers, had 20 points to lead the U.S. Junior National Select Team to a 92-80 victory over its international counterpart in the Nike Hoop Summit on Saturday night. Kentucky-bound Anthony Davis and future Wildcats teammate Michael Gilchrist each... more »
  • UK's Class Is Number One In Final Rankings

    April 7, 2011 8:34 PM

    Anthony Davis is the number one player in the class of 2011 according to ESPNU's final rankings, which were released Thursday. As you might imagine because it's been that way for months, Kentucky has the top-ranked class in America. The three other Kentucky signees all finished in the... more »
  • Future Wildcat Named MVP Of McDonald's Game

    March 31, 2011 10:25 AM

    UK signee Michael Gilchrist earned co-MVP honors in Wednesday's McDonald's All-American game at the United Center in Chicago. The Elizabeth, N.J., St. Patrick High School senior and future Wildcat scored 16 points and pulled down 12 rebounds as East knocked off West 111-96. Gilchrist shared the MVP award with... more »
  • Duke Signee Beats Out UK Trio For High School Player Of The Year

    March 8, 2011 10:12 PM

    Make that one for Duke over Kentucky. Austin Rivers beat out UK signees Michael Gilchrist, Anthony Davis and Marquis Teague for the Naismith High School Player of the Year award. Rivers led Winter Park to its second straight 6A state title this year. The 6-4 guard averaged 25.5... more »
  • Parents Of UK Signee's Release Statement

    February 22, 2011 6:13 PM

    It's been the hope of those who organize the Derby Festival Classic basketball game to get signees from Kentucky, Louisville and Indiana. No surprise, but if kids have other options, you can't blame them for taking those. Such is the case with UK signees Anthony Davis, Michael Gilchrist, Marquis... more »
  • Davis, Gilchrist And Teague Named Naismith Finalists

    February 17, 2011 2:59 PM

    UK men's basketball 2011 signees Anthony Davis, Michael Gilchrist and Marquis Teague were all selected as finalists for the 2011 High School Naismith Award. The five finalists were chosen by leading basketball journalists from around the country who form the national voting academy and identify players and coaches under... more »
  • 4 Future Cats To Play In The Jordan Brand Classic

    February 15, 2011 1:48 PM

    Look for many True Blue Fans to fill up hotel rooms in Charlotte, North Carolina after they file their taxes. Cal's great recruiting class were all picked to play in the 2011 Jordan Brand Classic. UK men's basketball 2011 signees Anthony Davis, Michael Gilchrist, Marquis Teague and Kyle Wiltjer... more »
  • All Four UK Signees Named McDonald's All-Americans

    February 10, 2011 5:33 PM

    As expected, the McDonald's All-American rosters were announced today and all four of John Calipari's signees for the class of 2011 are on it. Anthony Davis, Michael Gilchrist, Marquis Teague and Kyle Wiltjer are all on the rosters. It's only the second time in history the four McDonald's... more »
  • Three UK Signees Named To Naismith Player Of The Year Watchlist

    December 16, 2010 3:03 PM

    The top 10 senior boys and girls playing high school basketball throughout the county have been named to the Naismith Trophy High School Player of the Year watch lists, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today. Three of the top ten boys are Kentucky signees. The watch list was... more »
  • Three Of Cal's Signees Named First-Team All-Americans

    November 18, 2010 4:06 PM

    Three of the four players signed last week by University of Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari have been named to the first-team preseason All-American team by High Potential Scouting Service. Chicago forward Anthony Davis, Indianapolis guard Marquis Teague (photo) and New Jersey forward Michael Gilchrist were joined on the... more »
  • UK Announces Great Recruiting Class

    November 10, 2010 7:01 PM

    UK head coach John Calipari is well on his way to a third-straight top-ranked recruiting class after announcing the signings of Anthony Davis, Michael Gilchrist, Marquis Teague and Kyle Wiltjer to National Letters of Intent. "These are not just terrific basketball players, but they're terrific students and terrific people... more »
  • All Of Cal's Top Recruits Expected To Sign Wednesday

    November 9, 2010 8:47 PM

    John Calipari will be a very happy man on Wednesday. Again. For the third straight year, Cal will have the number one recruiting class in America. All four commitments from the class of 2011 are expected to sign national letters of intent tomorrow, not scholarship agreements like some... more »
  • Kentucky has #2 And #3 In Rivals New Rankings Play Video

    August 24, 2010 3:34 PM

    Rivals.com released it's new rankings for the class of 2011 today, the same day Scout.com released its rankings. Scout has Anthony Davis at number one, while Rivals puts Austin Rivers there. Rivals, however, lists Marquis Teague and Michael Gilchrist at two and three respectively, where Scout has them five and... more »
  • Calipari Has 3 Of The Top 6 Recruits For 2011 Play Video

    August 24, 2010 1:22 PM

    UK has a commitment from the new number one player in the country. Overall, John Calipari has three of the top six players saying they want to play for UK. Scout.com has Anthony Davis, who last year very few knew about, as the number one player in America.... more »
  • UK Recruit Still Misses His Father

    August 11, 2010 9:55 AM

    We often forget that great players are like the rest of us. They have families. They deal with pain. Michael Gilchrist who is going to be an instant star for UK is hurting. When he needs to feel better, he watches "The Lion King." Most know the story... more »
  • UK's Top Recruit Takes Break From Basketball

    July 23, 2010 10:24 AM

    UK's top recruit for 2011 doesn't want to pick up a basketball. "I just want to have fun with my friends now," Michael Gilchrist told the Philadelphia Enquirer. You can love the game and at times need a break. That's what the best high school player in America... more »
  • 2011 Commit Gilchrist Leads US U-17 Team To Finals

    July 10, 2010 5:20 PM

    2011 Kentucky commit Michael Gilchrist led the United States National Team past Canada and in to the finals of the FIBA Under-17 World Championship in Germany. Gilchrist scored 30 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, a game high in both categories, in the 103-83 victory. The US needed everything he... more »
  • Two Future Cats Lead National Team

    July 3, 2010 6:43 PM

    Two future Kentucky players are getting some international seasoning playing in the FIBA Under-17 World Championships in Germany. Michael Gilchrist and Marquis Teague helped the US team improve to 2-0 in the tournament with a 102-66 win over Lithuania on Saturday. Both players came off the bench. Gilchrist... more »
  • Cats Clean Up, Land Two Of Nation's Best Recruits

    April 14, 2010 6:56 PM

    LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - John Calipari's rebuilding project at Kentucky is well under way. The Wildcats signed center Enes Kanter, received commitments from guard Brandon Knight and 2011 forward Michael Gilchrist on Wednesday, players Calipari hopes can step in and fill some of the holes left by the defection of... more »
  • Cats Get Commit From No. 1 Junior, Michael Gilchrist

    April 14, 2010 4:31 PM

    On the first day of the late signing period - a time usually reserved for seniors announcing their plans for the following year - Kentucky got a commitment from the top junior in the country. Michael Gilchrist, the consensus No. 1 player in the class of 2011, committed to... more »