espn insiders: perkins article

[intlzncster]

I think Ater Majok was pursued by UK, and we won that one. They wined and dined him at the Kentucky Derby, if memory serves. Not that it worked out, but still.

 

[HooperScooper]

"Duke was inquiring but they told me earlier in the year I was the backup to Tyus Jones," Perkins said. "I don't really feel I'm anyone's backup."

So if you're Kevin Ollie aren't you pointing out to Perkins that you're Kentucky's backup to Jones and Mudiay and that you're UConn's number 1 recruit at the point guard spot? And selling Perkins that UConn has 2 more national championships since 1999 than Kentucky? And showing him the ESPN.com Path to the Draft feature where they ranked the top college programs in producing NBA players since 1999 and UConn was ranked 3rd and Kentucky 4th?

You don't want Perkins to feel he's "settling" for UConn. Hey Josh, we're UConn. We don't feel like we're anyone's back up school, damn it!

O.K., so when I can go out on the road recruiting to help out?

 

[aceboon]

I think Ater Majok was pursued by UK, and we won that one. They wined and dined him at the Kentucky Derby, if memory serves. Not that it worked out, but still.

That was Gillispe tho, Calipari is a whole different animal to go up against.

 

[intlzncster]

That was Gillispe tho, Calipari is a whole different animal to go up against.

Ahh, didn't remember that.