NEWSSTAND (5/16): Huge commitment, Wall's tough loss, combine talk
Tuesday's CatsIllustrated.com Newsstand is heavy on content related to Jarren Williams' commitment to Kentucky. But you'll also find much more.
- John Wall's tough Game 7 loss
- NBA Combine interviews featuring De'Aaron Fox and Hamidou Diallo
- A lot more football and basketball recruiting
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RECRUITING: Shutting it Down: Williams will arrive at Kentucky with no regrets. New Kentucky commit Jarren Williams spoke with CatsIllustrated.com at the end of a long day, which began with his second announcement for the Cats.
VIDEO: Why is this commitment to Kentucky different for Williams? Rivals.com's Chad Simmons traveled to Central Gwinnett and interviewed Kentucky's new quarterback commitment.
VIDEO: Jarren Williams' recruitment was like any other his coach has seen. Central Gwinnett head coach Todd Wofford talks about his quarterback's decision and the crazy process that led to it (premium).
RECRUITING: Bridges talks connection to UK, visit to Lexington. Trikweze Bridges is one of the South's top safeties with offers from Alabama and Florida but he has a connection to the staff at UK and he was in the Commonwealth recently. CatsIllustrated.com spoke with him about recruiting.
RECRUITING: Tyreke Smith looking closer at his top 12. Rivals.com's Josh Helmholdt has the latest on the Rivals250 defensive end from Ohio.
RECRUITING: Tucky Update: CatsIllustrated.com has been in touch with sources familiar with the former BC linebacker's recruitment. Here's what we've learned about his visit to Kentucky, which began on Monday (premium).
RECRUITING: New Rivals 2017 basketball recruiting rankings released. Following Kevin Knox's commitment the Cats have a stranglehold on the No. 1 spot.
RECRUITING: DeAndre Square has top ten in place. The Michigan linebacker tells Rivals.com's Josh Helmholdt spoke with the Michigan outside linebacker, who says not to sleep on Kentucky's chances.
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RECRUITING: Kentucky offers Lexington quarterback. Darin Hinshaw landed one quarterback of the future on Monday. He offered still another, this one from Lexington Catholic.
BASEBALL: Zach Pop unlikely to return for Florida series. CatsIllustrated.com's Derek Terry has the latest on a developing bullpen situation before a pivotal series.
RECRUITING: Kentucky, Ohio State on Rivals250 tight end Leonard Taylor's mind. One of Vince Marrow's top targets in the Buckeye State goes on the record with Rivals.com.
RECRUITING: Jarren Williams sheds light on his son's recruiting saga. Anthony Williams spoke with CatsIllustrated.com about his son's runner ups, Vince Marrow's impact and more (premium).
RECRUITING: Five-star Bol Bol realizing vast potential. Kentucky's John Calipari is making the 2018 big man a priority.
BASKETBALL: Monday Insider Notes. What sources have told CatsIllustrated.com's T.J. Walker on Hamidou Diallo, Cam Johnson and Mo Bamba (premium).
FOOTBALL: Coach Speak: 'The most underrated player in America.' Jarren Williams' coach had strong words in support of his player when he spoke with CatsIllustrated.com on Monday (premium).
RECRUITING: TIMELINE: How Jarren Williams' recruitment played out. Look back over all the events that led to Monday's almost-unprecedented re-commitment of a big-time QB recruit.
RECRUITING: IMPACT ANALYSIS: What Williams (back to) Kentucky means. CatsIllustrated.com takes an every-angle look at what it means to have the Georgia quarterback back in the fold (premium).
BREAKING: Jarren Williams back on board with Kentucky. Our initial story on Williams' decision, which was made nearly two weeks ago.
BASEBALL: NOTEBOOK (5/15). Cats back up to No. 6. Kentucky's sweep of Tennessee has the Cats moving in the right direction again.
SOFTBALL: UK earns regional host. The Cats have made a regional for nine straight seasons.
Top discussion threads
House of Blue: Detroit linebacker speaks highly of UK
House of Blue: Hinshaw at Lexington Catholic
House of Blue: Jarren recommits!
House of Blue: Jarren Williams details decision here
House of Blue: Baseball Notebook
House of Blue: Duval commits to Duke
Rupp Rafters: Pelicans keeping Gentry, Demps
Rupp Rafters: Wizards/Celtics Gm 7
Rupp Rafters: Better accomplishment by Brad Stevens
Rupp Rafters: Trevon Duval to Duke per ESPN
Rupp Rafters: UK has top-ranked class again
Rupp Rafters: Tuesday is the deadline for UNC to respond to the NCAA's NOA
Rupp Rafters: At first I didn't believe it and I thought it was a joke
Top takes
"Coach Clink is on fire right now. The guy was catching heat on this board for his recruiting not long ago.Well, the worm has certainly turned on this issue. Kind of like Schlarman's development of the OL."
Link: Cazwheel1072 on Steven Clinkscale's recruiting (House of Blue)
"He's a pretty athletic kid, too. He will fill out just fine, he was the strongest kid we had despite being a bit wiry.Never threw any offspeed and always had him on a tight pitch count so his arm has been well-preserved. Great parents who are involved but not over the top."
Link: TheySoSensitive on 2020 QB Beau Allen, offered by UK on Monday (House of Blue)
"I think winning the series this weekend will be enough. Don't see it happening without a series win over UF."
Link: Derek Terry on what would be required for a national seed (House of Blue)
Around the web
ATHLETICS: UNC response to NCAA notice of allegations due Tuesday
FOOTBALL: Stoops likes idea of letting redshirt players play a few games early
BASEBALL: Still in contention for a national seed
BASKETBALL: John Wall says season wasn't "satisfying" after Game loss
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Lexington Catholic coach sees some Tim Couch in QB with fresh UK offer
BASKETBALL: Mock draft 1.0: Is Fultz or Ball the No. 1 pick?
BASKETBALL: John Wall got outplayed by Kelly Olynyk in Game 7 and it cost the Wizards the series
BASKETBALL: De'Aaron Fox wants to play for the Knicks?
BASKETBALL: Why Hamidou Diallo could be the splash the Bulls are looking for
BASKETBALL: Mock Draft 1.0 if all goes according to plan
BASKETBALL: Mock Draft, prospects' pre-lottery landing
BASKETBALL: After toughest semifinals loss yet, John Wall needs more help for Wizards
ATHLETICS: Kentucky lucky to have Mitch Barnhart and here's why
BASEBALL: Sweep of Tennessee keeps UK baseball in SEC title hunt
GOLF: Musselman's 68 paces Wildcats on Day One at NCAA Regionals
SOFTBALL: Cats to host NCAA regional this weekend
FOOTBALL: How important was the 2016 football season? How will the Cats do in 2017?