The Derby Festival Adidas Classic

By: Brant Bond



above are the player introductions^

Well I had a great time at the Derby Classic and found myself watching the action taking place on the Jumbo screen where fans could text messages to be displayed for everyone in Freedom Hall to see. I was disappointed however that my message, "T-Will has a 14 word vocabulary," never appeared on the Jumbo Screen but I will live.

The basketball action was good as well, and I was very impressed with Ater Majok. This guy is the real deal, not only do you recognize his length, athleticism, and immense talent. But his work ethic and competitiveness was very apparent as well, this guy plays to win. I also was very happy to see him throw the famous Ramel Bradley Dynasty Sign, after scoring a bucket. Majok knocked down two 3's had several nice mid range jump shots and a couple of dunks, but it was also impressive to watch him handle the ball running the floor. I would love to see Ater Majok and Patrick Patterson in our front court.

Paul McCoy impressed as well, and I've heard that his parents have been in Lexington all day. And they, "Love Billy Gillispie." The word is that McCoy cant wait to sign. Paul would give us a Perimeter threat and a great athlete the guy has the ability to get to the rim and his defensive ability is great.

DeAndre Liggins and Darius Miller didnt get many touches on the ball, but they will be ready to play at UK from day 1. They have great size for young men and Liggins ability to create and dish the ball is very impressive.

Kevin Galloway

By: Brant Bond

I have been searching for ever of video footage of Galloway and finally found some, and man he is very impressive. The video also shows his JUCO teammate Juan Patillo, these guys are special.

Watch for yourself.

Travis Ford to Oklahoma State

By: Brant Bond


I've heard that our own T. Ford is heading to Oklahoma State, this would be great news.

Jasper......

By: Brant Bond

Rumors flying around, that Derrick Jasper is considering transferring and going back to California. I hope that this isn't true.

I would be in shock.

not again.....

Adidas Basketball Classic

By: Brant Bond




Saturday the Derby Classic basketball game will be held in Freedom "Cheat em" Hall.

The Derby Classic will give you a chance to see UK recruiting targets Ater Majok, Maurice Sutton, and Paul McCoy. As well as Kentucky signees DeAndre Liggins and Darius Miller. Our guys will be on the black team, while the gold team will feature Louisville recruits Terrance Jennings and Jared Swopshire. Tickets are still available and they are $11-$16. Should be a fun night. Also if you have tickets to the game you could go to Bellarmine University on Friday night, (But you wont because you will be on the Barnstorming tour.) To watch the "Night of the Stars event," featuring a Dunk Contest, 3point Shootout, and a 2 vs 2 tournament.


Here are the Rosters for the Derby Classic.

Black Team:
Larry Drew, Woodland Hills (Calif.)*5-11*G*North Carolina
Korie Luscious, Milwaukee (Wis.)*5-11*G*Michigan State
Paul McCoy, Portland (Ore.)*6-0*G*Undecided
Travis Releford, Shawnee Mission (Kan.)*6-5*G*Kansas
Jerime Anderson, Anaheim (Calif.)*6-2*G*UCLA
DeAndre Liggins, Henderson (Nev.)*6-5*G*Kentucky
Darius Miller, Mason County*6-7*F*Kentucky
Chris Singleton, Dunwoody (Ga.)*6-8*F*Florida State
Howard Thompkins, Norcross (Ga.)*6-9*F*Georgia
Ater Majok, Australia*6-0*C*Undecided
Tyler Zeller, Washington (Ind.)*6-0*C*North Carolina
Maurice Sutton, Upper Marlboro (Md.)*6-10*C*Undecided

Coaches: Chris O’Hearn, Mason County; Ed Smith, Australia.


Gold Team:
Dashan Harris, Montverde (Fla.)*6-1*G*Texas A&M
Terrell Holloway, Cincinnati*5-11*G*Undecided
Mike Rosario, Jersey City (N.J.)*6-2*G*Rutgers
Ray Shipman, Miami (Fla.)*6-5*G*Florida
Jared Swopshire, Bradenton (Fla.)*6-7*F*Louisville
Luke Babbitt, Reno (Nev.)*6-8*F*Nevada
Yancy Gates, Cincinnati*6-9*F*Cincinnati
Emmanuel Negedu, Wolfeboro (N.H.)*6-6*F*Arizona
Terrence Jennings, Fitchburg (Mass.)*6-10*C*Louisville
Jeff Withey, San Diego (Calif.)*7-1*C*Arizona
Kenneth Kadji, Bradenton (Fla.)*6-10*C

Coaches: Mark Lieberman, Miami Pace; Don Showalter, Wellman (Iowa) Mid-Prairie.

Kentucky Barnstorming Dates

By: Brant Bond

Here is the final list for the Barnstorming Event:

April 18 — Christian County High School, Hopkinsville, Kentucky

April 23 — Perry County Central High School, Hazard, Kentucky

April 24 — Paducah Tilghman High School, Paducah, Kentucky

April 26 — East Jessamine High School, Nicholasville, Kentucky

April 30 — Allen County High School, Scottsville, Kentucky

May 1 — Boyd County High School, Ashland, Kentucky

May 2 — Scott High School, Florence, Kentucky

May 3 — Knox Central High School, Barbourville, Kentucky

May 9 — Bowling Green High School, Bowling Green, Kentucky

May 10 — North Bullitt High School, Shepherdsville (outside Louisville), Kentucky



It will be the first time in 5 years since the Tradition of Barnstorming will be finally back. It has been a tradition in this state for some time now and because of lack in organization over the past couple of years it has kind of fallen of the back end. But there is a new Barnstorming group who are hoping to keep the Tradition alive for years to come. It gives folks who might not of had the chance to watch these guys play this year to see them before they go, or maybe those of us who were fortunate enough to watch them to see them again. Other Wildcats will be playing in this event as well such as, Bobby Perry, Scott Padgett, Jeff Sheppard, Lukaz Orbzut, and Randolph Morris. They will be great events so you must try and get out to see them.

At every event Joe and Ramel will be signing autographs and T-shirts and posters will be available as well as the infamous "Fear the WOO" T-shirt

One Shining Moment

By: Brant Bond


Thanks CBS for putting Mr. Wildcat in their, "One Shining Moment" highlight.