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While Kentucky is fully in NCAA Tournament mode planning for its Sweet 16 matchup with Houston on Friday, two future Wildcats (and hopefully a couple more) are participating in the McDonald’s All-American Game festivities in Atlanta this week.
The game, which takes place tonight, will feature Kentucky signee Tyrese Maxey and Kahlil Whitney, who has committed to John Calipari and Kentucky. Additionally, Kentucky’s two top targets in the 2019 class, Matthew Hurt and Jaden McDaniels, will also be playing.
The actual game usually doesn’t reveal a whole lot since it is an exhibition, but the practices usually draw quite a bit of attention and reports have been positive out of practices about how Maxey and Whitney have looked. Whitney participated in the Powerade Jam Fest on Monday night in the dunk contest, and he and Maxey have been working together on the court quite a bit.
Go figure, Tyrese Maxey and Kahlil Whitney have been paired up in every drill thus far. pic.twitter.com/yC0VGyxKQa
— Jack Pilgrim (@JackPilgrimKSR) March 26, 2019
Hopefully Maxey and Whitney have developed even more chemistry playing together this week and are able to sway Hurt and McDaniels to join what is setting up to be a really fun and exciting team in Lexington next year.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. on ESPN2 or the WatchESPN app. Make sure to tune in to see some future Cats in action.
Tweets of the Day
Kentucky signee Tyrese Maxey showed up at McDonald’s in the best shape I’ve seen him. Has scored off a bunch of runners & high glass finishes. pic.twitter.com/l7hFsmKsSI
— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) March 26, 2019
Maxey has been turning heads in Atlanta.
A quick note on UK career of Maci Morris. In all of Kentucky Wildcats history, men’s & women’s, only 4 native Kentuckians have scored more points in a UK uniform: 1. Jack Givens 2,038; 2. Adia Mathies 2,014; 3. Leslie Nichols 1,797; 4. Makayla Epps 1,790; 5. Maci Morris 1,692
— Mark Story (@markcstory) March 27, 2019
What a career for Maci Morris.
Quickies
Who Kentucky fans should keep an eye on at the McDonald’s game - Herald Leader
Not only Whitney and Maxey, but keep an eye on Matthew Hurt and Jaden McDaniels.
Maxey and Whitney recruiting Jaden McDaniels in Atlanta - KSR
McDaniels is being quiet on the recruiting front, but he hears from the future Cats.
Tyrese Maxey shines during second open practice - Cats Pause
Maxey has the ability to be a leader from Day 1.
Fan forecast looks strong for Big Blue Nation - Herald Leader
The BBN should show up at full force in Kansas City.
Five things to know about Houston - Courier Journal
The Cougars’ defensive strength will be a major test for Kentucky.
Power rankings have Kentucky 8th of Sweet 16 teams - Bleacher Report
It’s better than some other rankings have placed the Wildcats.
Reid Travis making the most of postseason - Cats Pause
In his senior year, Travis is relishing the opportunity and has been a key piece for Kentucky.
Three things learned from UK spring football practice - KSR
Tight end Keaton Upshaw has been turning some heads.
Nebraska basketball eyeing Fred Hoiberg after firing Tim Miles - ESPN
Will Hoiberg return to the college ranks to go to Lincoln?
Eight questions about the college basketball coaching carousel? - Yahoo
There are a lot of SEC openings and a high level of intrigue with which coaches will fill them.
Jamal Murray talks about his reputation as an irritant - Yahoo
A nice feature on the former Cat.
How important is Eric Bledsoe to Milwaukee’s title hopes? - The Ringer
Bledsoe has a key role on a Bucks team that will likely win the East.
Pass interference now reviewable in the NFL - ESPN
For at least the 2019 season, pass interference -- both offensive and defensive -- will be reviewable.
Jon Gruden says he cried for three days after Kahlil Mack trade - Bleacher Report
Ummm... okay...?