Gillispie impresses Patterson

[The Bubba]

BUT RECRUIT WON'T SAY UK HAS AN EDGE

Kentucky Coach Billy Gillispie made a winning impression on heralded prospect Patrick Patterson during an in-home visit Monday night. Whether that translates into a signature on a national letter of intent remains to be seen.

Gillispie impressed Patterson by showing the player precisely how he would develop and nurture him.

"I would touch the ball a bunch of times in the game," Patterson said yesterday of the plan Gillispie presented. "I would average 16 to 20 shots a game. I'd get my minutes. ... I'd run the floor well, and he'd be able to develop me into a top-notch player on the court and off the court.

"And we'd win a championship."

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A very positive pitch to a popular power forward isn't it? UK has 3 starters returning and I don't feel as negative as some do about our big men, I think they will do well. I'm sure BG is going to scour the countryside looking at PF's in the meantime. There may be a JC PF out there?

[uk9698]

I dont feel horrible about our big guys. I just dont feel like we have near enough of them!

[trueblue]

I guess it doesn't hurt to stroke a player's ego just a little.
In my opinion, he would get a lot of playing time-if he earned it.
I have to say that I like the way that Gillispie is so positive. I hope that he remains that way, and that it oozes over to our players.

[The Bubba]

I hope his recruiting style rewards UK with as many good players as the praises he is getting for his efforts.