Reruits visiting UK for Big Blue Madness

The John Calipari era will kick off Friday night with the biggest Big Blue Madness ever. UK fans can expect a live performance from an unnamed national recording artist (rumor has it that it is the Canadian rapper Drake), an unforgettable John Calipari entrance, a dunk contest featuring the Great John Wall, a short but highly motivational speech from Coach Cal, and an unbelievable scrimmage. Big Blue Madness serves two purposes: 1) Let UK fans get a first glimpse at the team and create excitement around the program and 2) Give the UK staff a first class opportunity to show visiting recruits how BIG Kentucky basketball is.

Thus far 6 big time recruits have confirmed that they will be in attendance for Big Blue Madness.

Tobias Harris
6-8 220 lbs

Class: 2010

Class Rankings: Rivals.com: #5 Scout.com: #2 PF ESPN.com: #7

Position: Power Forward

Kyrie Irving

6-2 175 lbs

Class: 2010

Class Rank: Rivals.com: #9 Scout.com: #2 PG ESPN.com: #6

Position: Point Guard

CJ Leslie

6-8 205 lbs

Class: 2010

Class Rank: Rivals.com: #14 Scout.com: #3 PF ESPN.com: #9

Position: Power Forward

Michael Gilchrist

6-6 190 lbs

Class: 2011

Class Rank: Rivals.com: #1 Scout.com: #1 SF ESPN.com: #1

Position: Small Forward

Quincy Miller

6-8 193 lbs

Class: 2011

Class Rank: Rivals.com: #3 Scout.com: #2 PF ESPN.com: #8

Position: Power Forward

Achraf Yacoubou

6-3 200 lbs

Class: 2011

Class Rank: Rivals.com: #76 Scout.com: SG #16 ESPN.com: #30

Position: Shooting Guard

As you can see there will be quite a bit of talented young players attending Big Blue Madness, and hopefully the rowdy crowd and the supersized event will be enough to help some of these young men decide that they want to wear the blue and white and help us begin another dynasty. I'll keep you updated if any additional recruits add their names to the VIP list. Go Cats!!!