NEWSSTAND (5/7): Kevin Knox steals the show on Derby day

Saturday was Derby day in Kentucky but for Wildcat basketball fans a huge part of the day was five-star forward Kevin Knox's surprise commitment. Not surprisingly, the CatsIllustrated.com Newsstand is heavy on Knox content with the site's stories, the forum's discussion topics, the top takes and links breaking down the significance.

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RECRUITING: Commitment Analysis: Kevin Knox. CatsIllustrated.com's T.J. Walker and Rivals.com's Eric Bossi and Corey Evans all break down the significance of the five-star forward picking Kentucky (premium).

RECRUITING: Scouting Timeline: A history of what scouts have said about Kevin Knox. Track the five-star's development and rise with a chronological look back at his scouting history.

RECRUITING: CatsIllustrated.com Q&A with Kevin Knox Sr. T.J. Walker touched base with the player's father after his commitment.

RECRUITING: HIGHLIGHTS: Watch Rivals.com video of Kevin Knox to get a feel for his game. Clips of the five-star spanning months and several events.

RECRUITING: Knox to Kentucky: Surprise get for Kentucky. Our initial commitment story.

Top takes

"Paired alongside Jarred Vanderbilt, the duo can switch between either forward position on both ends where Knox is an elite open floor producer and major impact on the offensive glass."

Link: Part of Corey Evans' analysis following Knox's commitment

"I think his best matchup early on is as a small ball four who can beat guys on the dribble and get to his deadly pull up jumper. I also like that he can outrun bigs in transition and that he is more than adequate rebounder."

Link: Part of Eric Bossi's analysis following Knox's commitment

"So ... this ranks where in terms of most shocking recruiting wins for UK under Cal?

This tops Nerlens Noel for me."

Link: That MGH Guy on Knox's surprise choice (House of Blue)

"I don't know if it helps but Knox SR said they talk every other day and are good friends. Can't hurt."

Link: zstep01 on whether Knox helps UK with Bamba (House of Blue)

"Tough hurdle for Boom, but the good thing is it is just the rookies and UFA mini-camp, not the main camp later in the summer. He should be okay by the time the team camp starts in several month."

Link: mjdotson on Boom Williams' injury (House of Blue)

"After not landing an elite small forward since MKG, let's put 3 in small forwards; Knox, Vanderbilt, & Washington; to make up for lost time."

Link: jpross on starting lineup possibilities (Rupp Rafters)

"I'd still have to go with Terrence Jones. I mean he did actually commit to another school and changed his mind minutes later. Hard to beat that for unexpected."

Link: TBCat on biggest Calipari recruiting surprises (Rupp Rafters)

"We could use Diallo but Bamba is a must need to be the hands down best team by March. Richards is a lotto pick and a little better on O then Bamba but Bamba is another level defender then anyone is college for going to be in college next season."

Link: caneintally on UK's team next year (Rupp Rafters)