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By: LARRY VAUGHT



Sometimes pressure can overwhelm a player, even a star player. Andrew Harrison understands that, but the top-rated point guard in the 2013 recruiting class insists that won’t happen to him.

He knows the legacy of potent point guards Kentucky coach John Calipari has produced — Tyreke Evans, Derrick Rose, John Wall, Brandon Knight and Marquis Teague — before the string ended last year. However, he’s confident he’s more than equal to the challenge of once again giving Calipari a star point guard and ...

By: LARRY VAUGHT



Marcus Lee may appreciate the opportunity that lies ahead of him at Kentucky more than you might expect a player who was named a McDonald’s All-American in basketball and even had Division I offers in volleyball.

“I know how lucky and fortunate I am to be here,” Lee said.

He was considered a special education student in elementary school until it was diagnosed that he had dyslexia. Once that was determined, he found ...

By: LARRY VAUGHT



Dakari Johnson averaged 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4.3 blocked shots per game last season for Montverde (Fla.) Academy and led the team to a National High School Invitational championship by claiming most valuable player honors. He was a McDonald's All-American as well as a Jordan Brand Classic selection.

He also played for Team USA’s under-17 team in 2012 and averaged 20 points and five rebounds per game.
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By: LARRY VAUGHT



There was never any doubt in John Calipari’s mind that James Young could shoot the basketball. When it came to Young’s physical toughness, though, Calipari did have doubts.

“I'm watching him and I always questioned, 'OK, is he rough enough?' On this team, you don't really have to be rough because you've got three guys (Aaron Harrison, Andrew Harrison, Julius Randle) that are pit ...