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I don't think it changes anything, but MKG was up all night thinking and got up this morning, called Calipari, and told him he wants to stay at UK. Also heard, in the same phone call this morning, that DLamb may return and play a lot of PG to increase his draft spot for next year. Calipari DID tell MKG he needs to be smart and make a business decision and to come back is not the smart move.

In the end, most believe it's just the jitters/butterflies of a great kid that loves Caliapri like a dad .. and he'll announce for the draft today, but thought I'd share.

Can you keep us updated about this throughout the day? I know that I would enjoy it.
 
Can you keep us updated about this throughout the day? I know that I would enjoy it.

I suspect all will go quiet now until noon. The decision of the five guys is streaming live on wkyt.com at noon (MST).

EDIT: Oh, and for those not at work, it's also to be shown on ESPN.
 
I suspect all will go quiet now until noon. The decision of the five guys is streaming live on wkyt.com at noon (MST).

EDIT: Oh, and for those not at work, it's also to be shown on ESPN.

What about those of us that have the TV on at work?
 
I don't think it changes anything, but MKG was up all night thinking and got up this morning, called Calipari, and told him he wants to stay at UK. Also heard, in the same phone call this morning, that DLamb may return and play a lot of PG to increase his draft spot for next year. Calipari DID tell MKG he needs to be smart and make a business decision and to come back is not the smart move.

In the end, most believe it's just the jitters/butterflies of a great kid that loves Caliapri like a dad .. and he'll announce for the draft today, but thought I'd share.

More smoke ... Calipari is, right now, trying to talk sense into MKG .. threatening to tear up his scholarship papers .. I'm starting to believe MKG really does want to go back. I'd say it's 50/50 and even MKG won't know until the words come out of his mouth in 90 minutes.
 
To the MKG vs Barnes question: Barnes may be better for one season where we don't seem to have an outside shooting threat going into the 2012-13 season (and even then, relying on a rookie to be the threat isn't ideal......especially one that really only shot 'OK' in college), but long term MKG is the pick, and it isn't even close.
 
To the MKG vs Barnes question: Barnes may be better for one season where we don't seem to have an outside shooting threat going into the 2012-13 season (and even then, relying on a rookie to be the threat isn't ideal......especially one that really only shot 'OK' in college), but long term MKG is the pick, and it isn't even close.

Good and valid point, Bodhi.
 
Neither MKG or Barnes will be an All-Star. MKG could win (and probably will since he is already 3/4 of the way there with reputation) some All-team defensive awards.
 
More smoke ... Calipari is, right now, trying to talk sense into MKG .. threatening to tear up his scholarship papers .. I'm starting to believe MKG really does want to go back. I'd say it's 50/50 and even MKG won't know until the words come out of his mouth in 90 minutes.

I'm compelled to make a quip about his terrible speaking ability. But I can't find the right joke and it is in bad taste (which is commonly awesome).
 
I'm compelled to make a quip about his terrible speaking ability. But I can't find the right joke and it is in bad taste (which is commonly awesome).

There's a great feel-good story about his constant struggle with overcoming his stutter. I'll see if I can find the link and share for anyone that may care.

ALSO, the noon (MST) press conference (announcement) has been moved to 5pm (MST). Not sure yet whether it's still to be televised on ESPN. Apparently some parents were having trouble getting to the University in time, so they pushed it back.
 
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