2016 Recruit Watch

[Joneslab]

Adam Zagoria ‏@AdamZagoria 59s59 seconds ago Marques Bolden said he heard from John Calipari yesterday. Had home visit with Duke Sunday. No timetable on decision.

[KCKUKFan]

I feel like this Bolden thing isn't close to being over.

Obviously, Cal hasn't given up on him.

[catfaninin]

Also, on that ESPNU show today, the three guests will be Giles, Tatum, and Bolden.

Um...

Not sure if ESPNU set that up intentionally or what, but that's kind of unusual that they'd all appear together when Bolden is undecided.

Bolden says that show is already taped.
You'll be on ESPNU later today with Harry Giles and Jayson Tatum. Any chance it could happen then? No, it's not going to be live. It's already recorded. We're not going to all be on together or anything.

http://kentucky.247sports.com/Article/Top-20-big-man-Marques-Bolden-updates-recruitment-at-JBC-44790622?utm_source=247Sports%20Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=160413_143303_Kentucky%20Wildcats&utm_content=Link

[Joneslab]

By listening to the video from today, you get a feeling he's probably going to make his decision during the Jordan game on Friday night. Definitely seems to want to do it on television, wants to do it before the 17th, keeps saying it's getting late...I think he makes the pick during that game.

[BBNalldayeveryday]

Adam Zagoria ‏@AdamZagoria 4h4 hours ago Bam Adebayo reiterated to me the UK guys are trying to get @MarquesB__ to Kentucky.

[BBNalldayeveryday]

Adam Zagoria ‏@AdamZagoria 21m21 minutes ago Manhattan, NY In talking to some NBA folks there today, Bam Adebayo stood out the most today at @JordanClassic practice. Was very impressive.

[GOCAT15]

One last chance for the UK boys to talk Bolden into joining them, him and Bam would sure be a good combo together in my opinion.

[BBNalldayeveryday]

When asked what will be the determining factor, Bolden said, “Playing style, relationships and how important I’m going to be to their team instead of just being another guy. …

“I see myself fitting in perfectly with both teams. I try not to look at the other guys coming in. There’s going to be competition everywhere. You’re not going to be the only guy there. I know I’m going to get better wherever I go, but the way Kentucky develops their guys is unbelievable and then the way Duke guys come out and are so successful. They’re both positives.”

[GOCAT15]

Kind of interesting article, I take it with a grain of salt, but it is interesting to see where these kids "almost" went. Looks like with Giles and Tatum we weren't even their second choice.

http://usatodayhss.com/2016/jordan-brand-classic-stars-reveal-which-school-harry-giles-jayson-tatum-frank-jackson-markelle-fultz-deaaron-fox-kentucky-duke-washington

[Joneslab]

Seems to be some pro-UK news regarding Bolden today, but I'm not sure how to take it. There's always some smoke going toward the other team 24-48 hours before the announcement.

And in other news, Thon Maker has been cleared for the NBA Draft. Some of the college basketball writers have mentioned Wenyen Gabriel as a player who's in the same boat age-wise as Maker, but I can't see Gabriel making a run at the draft. Physically he's way behind for that level. Still think he can be a contributor right away at UK.

[Joneslab]

Gabriel tells a Rivals writer that he remains committed to Kentucky and will not be entering the draft.

[GOCAT15]

Gabriel tells a Rivals writer that he remains committed to Kentucky and will not be entering the draft.

Good to hear, that is a kid I can really see progressing throughout the year.

[GOCAT15]

Jerry Meyer is implying it could be a good sign there is no news on the Allen front. Some think he may be waiting out the Bolden decision and if Bolden chooses Duke then UK may be right back into the thick of things.

[Joneslab]

Seems like the consensus with Bolden is that he will announce tomorrow during the Jordan game.

And some of the guys over on Rivals seem to believe he might pick UK, but again I'm always skeptical of the last-minute rumor mill. So often it's wrong.

[Pobilly]

Bolden is much like Noel. Hear stuff going both ways. Hope he chooses wisely. Royal blue is the only Blue to wear Mr. Bolden.