Kentucky Transfer Already

[polish]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=3140636 (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=3140636)


Kentucky freshman guard Alex Legion (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=36188) wants to transfer and informed coach Billy Gillispie of his decision on Monday night.
"It's unfortunate and not what I wanted to hear, but I understand," Gillispie said, according a statement released by the school.
"We met with Alex and his mother Friday, and she informed us of her desire to seek a release for her son. Shortly after that meeting, Alex told me that he still wanted to be a part of our program. He played in the game against North Carolina Saturday and seemed happy when I spoke with him Sunday."
On the way back from the funeral services for former Wildcats greats Ralph Beard and Tommy Kron, Gillispie learned that Legion had not attended Monday afternoon's practice. Legion told him of his decision later that evening.


http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=30871&Sport=2&SR=TSN (http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=30871&Sport=2&SR=TSN)
For reference

:wow:

[aggie1997]

Sounds like his mother is the one driving that decision.

[Vlyrock]

Why was Gillispie at a funeral for former Wildcat greats? Sure, show respect, but you don't know the guys and have no connection with them. Found that weird.

[aggie1997]

Why was Gillispie at a funeral for former Wildcat greats? Sure, show respect, but you don't know the guys and have no connection with them. Found that weird.

Damage control.

The first game he got blasted for not wearing blue. I am guessing he his trying to do the right thing so people don't complain.

[polish]

Sounds like his mother is the one driving that decision.
Nail meet head, the mom is a whack job


The Almighty steered him to prestigious Detroit Country Day, a private high school that has produced such basketball stars as Chris Webber and Shane Battier. Then the Holy Spirit let it be known that he should transfer to prep school powerhouse Oak Hill Academy for his senior year. Divine intervention brought him to UK, a college he had not been considering.
"I had no clue Kentucky was a basketball school. No clue," Annette Legion said. "But God knew."

When asked about God's interest in her son, she quietly, almost as an aside, made a startling claim.

"Me being a prophet, he has truly ordered my son's steps," she said matter-of-factly.
Prophet? Did you say prophet? Like Isaiah and Ezekiel of the Old Testament?

"I'm a prophet," she said, "someone who can prophesize about your future and what's going on in your life."

Although she has more important concerns, especially now as an evangelist for a Lexington church, Legion volunteered a look into the basketball future that's sure to please the Wildcat faithful.

Legion, who also speaks in tongues and says she has a gift for healing, has high hopes for her son. She said he's been blessed to attend fine schools. She expects him to play in the National Basketball Association, then become a prophet.

http://www.kentucky.com/158/story/189453.html (http://www.kentucky.com/158/story/189453.html)

[macduff93]

Damage control.

The first game he got blasted for not wearing blue. I am guessing he his trying to do the right thing so people don't complain.


Sounds like they aren't exactly welcoming him with unconditional open arms. :laugh:

[Pumchavas28]

I guess the grass isn't always bluer/greener on the other side.... :popcorn:

[Fxalaweed]

did billy open up (his wallet) to this kid?:huh:
http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=314563

[macduff93]

Maybe Billy stole his woman. ;)