Kentucky Wildcats Quickies: Marvin Bagley Decision Day Edition

It’s decision time for Marvin Bagley, who will make his decision later tonight.

I would be surprised if it’s anyone other than Duke, but weirder things have happened in recruiting. Frankly, this has been one of the stranger recruitments in recent memory, so who knows what he’ll ultimately do tonight.

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Your Quickies

Marvin Bagley to make college decision tonight on ESPN - A Sea Of Blue
Bagley is one of the best players high school hoops has seen in recent memory. Assuming he picks Duke or USC, that team will instantly become a legitimate threat to win it all next season.

UKTF Alumna Kendra Harrison Fourth in World 100H Final | UK Wildcats News
Kentucky alumna Kendra Harrison missed out on a medal by .02 seconds, placing fourth in 12.74 (+0.1) IAAF World Championships final in the 100-meter hurdles at London Stadium.

Marvin Bagley III, top basketball recruit in class of 2018, to announce college decision on ESPN | News & Observer
Duke Blue Devils basketball target Marvin Bagley III, the top prospect in the country, will announce where he will be going to school and whether the NCAA cleared him for the 2017-18 season. Also on his list are Southern California, UCLA, Arizona, Kentucky and Kansas.

Marvin Bagley III's reclassification will have impact | SI.com
The school that lands the left-handed big man will get an upgrade of its title chances. And if Bagley ends up reclassifying, he could go on to be the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA draft. His move to the Class of 2017 is no lock, though, as he's played at three different high schools in Arizona and California, potentially complicating his transcripts.

Meet Marvin Bagley, The World’s Next Favorite Superstar - Drew League Drew League
Playing alongside James Harden, Chris Paul, Bobby Brown, Montrezl Harrell and Pooh Jeter, Bagley has gotten exposure to playing with star pros. Many of who have taken notice of the rising stars’ skill set, IQ and fluidity.

Kentucky Wildcats Football: Which true freshmen will see game action? - 247
Kentucky could rely on several true freshmen this season.

Hamperian Earns Silver on 3-Meter as Cats Wrap U.S. Nationals | UK Wildcats News
Recently graduated Kentucky diver Rebecca Hamperian finished second in the 3-meter diving finals at the USA Diving Senior National Championships.

UK fans prove Rupp Arena visionaries correct: If you build it, they will come | Lexington Herald Leader
UK’s president at the time, Otis Singletary, was initially skeptical that fans would fill the seats in Rupp Arena. That Kentucky led the nation in attendance again this past season (and for the 19th time in the last 22 years) further proves that fan interest is king-sized, or Rupp-sized.

Ohio recruiting insider picking UK target to Buckeyes » UK recruiting news
Blue Smith — a 6-foot-6, 210-pound prospect from the Dayton area — is expected to pick between UK and Ohio State, and he’s planning to make that announcement during the weekend of Aug. 25-27.

Murray talks to Sportsnet about trade rumors, his diet and more - Denver Stiffs
Jamal Murray has had a busy offseason as the sophomore guard has been traveling the world all while working to overcome the surgery to repair his core muscles while dealing with trade rumors.

Lynn Bowden starting to stand out | Lexington Herald Leader
After Kentucky football's first scrimmage of fall camp, head coach Mark Stoops was among those who said heralded freshman receiver Lynn Bowden is starting to show his talent.

Malik Monk expected Knicks to draft him - 247
Malik Monk wore different colors than he expected on NBA Draft night.

NBA free agency 2018: 4 factors will impact team spending, player paydays | Sporting News
2018’s elite free agents have a fascinating distribution that could wreak havoc with league-wide salary cap space including LeBron James, Paul George/Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, Isaiah Thomas and DeMarcus Cousins.

NBA: 2017 Summer Forecast, Team Turmoil - ESPN
Will the Cavs settle down after Kyrie's trade request? Freed from a triangular jail, will the Knicks ever free themselves from losing?

We asked you which college basketball recruits you wish your school got. Here's what you said. - SBNation.com
These recruiting misses in college basketball still sting. Malik Monk’s commitment to Kentucky over his hometown program of Arkansas — where his brother once starred as a wide receiver — endures as one of the most painful recruiting misses of the last few years.

NBA: 2017 Summer Forecast, Most Valuable Player - ESPN
Will Russell Westbrook deliver an encore performance? Will Kevin Durant, Steph Curry or LeBron James add another trophy to the mantle? The ESPN Forecast panel predicts the star most likely to win MVP in 2017-18.

WNBA players had a dance-off after roof leak caused game delay - SBNation.com
INCREDIBLE impromptu work.

5 Favorites I’m Begging Hollywood Not to Reboot | Kentucky Sports Radio
It feels like every day brings news of yet another reboot, remake, or reimagining of this or that beloved (or sometimes, not all that beloved) film or TV show. Stop the madness.

Jason Garrett discusses Ezekiel Elliott suspension - NFL.com
The Cowboys are bracing for Ezekiel Elliott's six-game suspension, with Jason Garrett saying after Dallas' preseason game on Saturday that the team would "focus on what we can control."

Usain Bolt lost his final career race, but he's still the GOAT - SBNation.com
Congratulations to a legend and good luck on what’s next.

History of the Kentucky Mr. Football award | Lexington Herald Leader
Background information about the Kentucky Mr. Football award, the highest individual honor a player can attain as a senior football player.

Raiders RB Marshawn Lynch sits during national anthem - NFL.com
Marshawn Lynch sat during the national anthem before the Raiders' preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night.

Kentucky high school football champions chance of repeating in 2017 | Lexington Herald Leader
A guess at how likely it is for each 2016 Kentucky high school football champion to repeat in 2017.