When taken out of context, quotes can be a dangerous thing. And so it is with Daniel Orton. Recently, an article about DeMarcus Cousins quoted Daniel Orton as saying: “I’ve seen it get out of hand,” said Daniel Orton, one of DeMarcus Cousins’ college teammates last season. Out of hand? “It’s kinda like watching a [...]
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Blue Wednesday
From this day forth, I declare that Wednesday, April 7, 2010 be remembered as “Blue Wednesday.” Furthermore, every April 7 from this day shall be a state-wide day of remembrance and mourning. For it is today that John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, Patrick Patterson, Eric Bledsoe and Daniel Orton have declared their intentions to enter the [...]
Daniel Orton Done?
It looks like Daniel Orton could be on his way out. Sounds like what his dad was saying was true (well, maybe not the Cousins thing). Orton is apparently dropping his classes and heading out to California to prepare for the draft. John Clay had this tweet: RT @Chandrathan: @johnclayiv Daniel Orton just posted on [...]
And so it begins…
The other day Jody Demling had a report that several UK recruits were supposedly told quite a few UK players would be leaving after this season. C.J. Leslie said he was told 5 players are leaving: C.J. Leslie – a former teammate of UK freshman John Wall – actually corrected me when I asked him [...]
Links
Here are some articles to pass the time until the tournament starts at noon. Larry Vaught asks if Orton is thinking about going pro. Mike DeCourcy and Chris Dortch offer their views on the Cats. Mark Story brings up 2 areas of concern. Warning: Jerry Tipton link follows. Patrick Patterson is playing it safe. Calipari [...]
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Supposedly this is Daniel Orton. I’m inclined to believe that since he’s as tall as Demarcus Cousins. I don’t know what Cousins is going as, but I would give him the entire bowl of candy if he came to my door.
Calipari Recruiting Update
I am hearing from several places that Xavier and CJ Henry are going to announce their commitment to Kansas soon. This is not written in stone and could change, but as of now it looks like they are Kansas bound. Even though Calipari might be missing out on a top-notch player, it is important to [...]
Larry Orton Understands…
From Scout.com: “Imagine the bigs you could have with Patrick Patterson, Daniel, Matt Pilgrim and Perry Stevenson along with Cousins coming in. What an offense that would be,” Larry Orton said. “Then you would have Jodie Meeks and maybe throw in John Wall and Nolan Dennis, who is as good as Wall. You are talking [...]