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One man comes, another man leaves. Evan Daniels of Scout.com (who is killing it these last few days) is reporting that Daniel Orton has asked for his release from UK. That is the fall out from the Cousins commitment. He will still consider UK, but now is open to any and all comers….expect there to be lots.
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April 8th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Dudes afraid of a little competition?
come one man…..
April 8th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Don’t let this be true.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
they dont even play the same position!!!
April 8th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
supposed to be come ON man.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Not enough minutes available. I was wondering how we were getting it done if PPAt returns.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
This is very short sighted. Orton would be the center, Patterson the PF, and Cousins has the game of a SF. I would see all three in the starting line up.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
I am not that upset. I would trade the number 2 player in the country for a player with serious knee problems.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Does this decommitment mean it is more likely that PPatt will be headed out the door as well? I know they were close; Orton may be leaving because he knows PP won’t be around.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
shit happens!! can’t have them all
April 8th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
I wonder how feasible it would have been to have Patterson, Orton, and Cousins all playing at the same time. From what I can tell, they are all borderline PF/C.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
NOOOOOOO!! I guess he doesn’t have enough confidence in his abilities. I really like that kid
too but not if he’s going to be wearing something other than Kentucky. Cousins got him skerd.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
ouch, but pilgrim has to be feeling pretty good right now. patterson, cousins and pilgrim not a bad trio of big men for coach to work with.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
It’s fine guys. It sucks, but we have Calipari baby! If we didnt I would be freaking out.
In Calipari we trust !
April 8th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
dang it
April 8th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Orton is coming off a major knee injury- may be slowed this year. Would like both, but I think we got the better of the two. Also this frees up an obligation for a point guard…you would think we would get one of either Wall or Bledsoe.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Orton is leaving because he doesn’t feel he will get enough PT, plus he didn’t commit to Calipari. He missed all but 3 games this year and he probably wants to play 30-35 minutes per game. Also, may want to be closer to home because of death of his mother.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
lets hot Pat stays now…we could do with two of the three..orton cousins or pat..with one gone..dont think we can afford to lose pat also, hopefully
April 8th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
I hate to see him go but it basically tells me that he’s scared that he wont get his minutes. Kind of a me-first attitude and we don’t need that kinda attitude on the team so I wish him the best of luck.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
lets hope^
April 8th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
How reliable is this Evan Daniels? I checked scout.com last night, and they hadn’t updated any of their recruiting info.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
13 thats the spirit, couldnt agree more
April 8th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Oh well, I knew it was too good to be true having two of the best big men in the country coming to UK.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Pat and cousins could be a lot like Daniels and Hayes.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
20- i think he was also one of, if not the first to report cousins commitment last night
April 8th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Though he might be called a pantywaist, a drama queen, it’s just business and that’s understood….Hey, we got Cousins out of this deal. He fits the DDM scheme better and it’s not close.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Orton didn’t have the heart to play for UK.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Good luck to Orton, he seems to be a great kid and has had an extremely difficult year. I believe Cousins is the better player right now especially with Orton coming off knee surgery, but Pat, Cousins and Orton together could have been really special.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Sucks. Orton seemed like a really good kid.
Cousins has not even qualified yet. Hope all this works out.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Good luck to him. He’s went through a lot, and I hope he has a great career.
As for players who want to wear the Big Blue, my fingers are crossed this scholarship will go towards Wall, Henry or Dennis. I hope we get the entire Memphis class + Hood.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
This sucks, but its not so bad. I know he’s a 5 star Center, but with the latest commitment
from Cousins, this opens up the door for Wall or Bledsoe to come in. And if we some how get
Xavier(?) and Wall then we only have to get rid of one scholarship player instead of 2.
We still will have the best big men in the counrty next year if Pat stays. You cant complain
when your starting PF from last year (stevenson) wont even get off the bench this year
because of how much we have up graded at this spot. So its disappointing but iwould rather
have Cousins and Wall then Cousins and Orton.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Could still end up with us though. NOTE TO CRAZY FANS: Don’t give the kid hell at the Derby Classic Game. He loves our fans and that could be what makes him come back.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
31- good point
April 8th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Stop the insanity!
April 8th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
I called this 2 weeks ago. The only thing yet to happen is a Wall commitment.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
everybody please lay off orton, the kid has lost his mom, suffured a tough season ending injury and lost the coach who recruited him in about a six month time frame. calipari did not recruit him, so he has no relationship with him. i have no qualms about him leaving. kid could be a good fit for capel or ford. good luck to him.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Good call #31. We need to show him some Love, that was one of the things that drew him to UK to begin with was the involvement of the fans and how much we supported him. Just because he wants to look at his options doesn’t mean he is still not going to come. The Derby Classic could easily be the persuasion he needs to suit up for UK.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
If we can get Pilgrim, Liggins, and Cousins ready to go for the fall we’ll be sitting in a pretty good position. Given of course that Meeks and Patterson are back. We have to get Wall or maybe Stephenson.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
31 - agreed, completely. Would rather hear some “good luck” calls out instead.
Other kids will be watching, too. Don’t need any toothless meth-heads yelling slurs because he decommitted.
These kids get a lot of input and are, in this case, dealing with deciding what positions them best for the next level.
I don’t hold any animosity at all, nor do I even have the right to. I wish him luck.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
26 - Come on…. Think be fore you type that kind of garbage. I guess you know Orton personally?? I feel that Orton is a great talent and a good kid, any program in the country would be lucky to have him.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Stop pissing on the kid! We’re doing well now, guys. If he doesn’t see himself excelling in the greased lightning that Calipari runs, wish him well. We have the best freshman center in the nation ready to tear Rupp up!
April 8th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Orton may still end up at UK but at this point I seriously doubt it. It is very strange to me that he ends up de-committing one day after Cousins commits. Remember, he chose UK just a day or two after Thomas Robinson committed to Kansas. Unfortunately it seems like a fear of playing time factored into his decision. If he doesn’t want to compete for playing time, then should we expect him to really compete against the other team? I hate this decision, I would have liked to see him at UK. But if he doesn’t want to earn playing time, it may be better that he looks elsewhere. On the flip side, I heard that some people don’t want to play with Cousins because he’s not a good teammate. I hope that’s not true.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
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April 8th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
We just lost a top-25 guy because we got a top-5 guy. The days of us recruiting and then losing players like Dan Werner and the dunce who went to prep school and then Notre Dame are over.
Best wishes to Big Orton. I’ll root for him unless he’s playing us.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
all these bitches sayin orton is scared or has no heart!!! get a clue and cut the guy some slack………don’t be mad!!
April 8th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Lets not use his knee injury as a way for us to cope with this loss. Any team would be lucky to him. The kid is talented and we could still end up with him. I still hope he comes but if not, its his choice and I wish him luck.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
We really need John Wall. I think Calipari can sell him on the fact that he will have great players around him and he can step in and start at the point from day one. As a competitive bunch of fans we don’t want to lose any top recruit, but we’ll be in fine shape.
Hey, I’m new to the site. I’m from Shelby County, KY but have been in St. Louis (job) since ‘99. People here have no clue about college basketball; it’s a pro sports town. I had to get a license plate frame that spells out “University of Kentucky” because I got tired of people confusing my “UK” chrome emblem on my SUV with Kansas! Hey Missourians, that is KU! You know, your rival! Geez.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Wow are you serious? What a pu$$y! He got SCARED because Cousins committed? O WELL GOOD RIDDENS! Cousins is better than you anyway, damn this is some bullshit.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Who is RIDDENS?? Has he verballed yet?
April 8th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
46 cut the kid some f**king slack. his mom has passed away, show some class
April 8th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
This news upsets me. I think Cousins is an obvious talent, but I liked Orton ALOT. I hope he still considers UK and comes to the Big Blue.
46. First, it is good riddance. Second, have some class. Can we agree as UK fans to up the level of class we have had the last 4 years?
April 8th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
46 = D bag
April 8th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Well that stinks. Daniel seemed like a really good kid from a great family. Good luck in your career Daniel.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
47 made me laugh
April 8th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Bill G. problay told him to decommit.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Unless Orton was a point guard, I’m not too worried about this news. I think it’s a mistake on his part. The competition would have made him a better player. And next season it would have been him and Pilgrim in the paint. I wish him the best and still hope he will accept the challenge and the gains that will come along with it.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
46= Reason we get bad rep.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Blown knee and the death of his mother in his senior year. This kid needs all the time he wants to make a decision, and maybe staying a little closer to home will be good for him. Good luck to him. I hope he still comes to UK, but if not, best of luck in his future career.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Can’t have enough skilled big men. Hate to see him go because I think he is a 2 or 3 year player.
Hope PPat stays or this will hurt a whole lot.
Wall would be huge but Orton down the road is very big too.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Riddens? I didn’t think he was part of the 2009 class.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
sorry…not next season, the season after next, it would have been him and Pilgrim…and hopefully Ferguson. Anyway, all you can do is wish the kid the best and support his decision whatever it may be. You can’t blame him for it, the circumstances have definitely changed. Maybe he’ll come to his senses.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
sorry…not next season, the season after next, it would have been him and Pilgrim…and hopefully Ferguson. Anyway, all you can do is wish the kid the best and support his decision whatever it may be. You can’t blame him for it, the circumstances have definitely changed. Maybe he’ll come to his senses.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
good luck danny boy! but for real, if we ever play you..im personally coming out on the court and crossing your ass over
April 8th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
49) yes she did and that sucks that it happened…But you cant use that as an excuse forever, this was a while ago, its not like it was yesterday.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
there is nothing on any web site showing that daniel orton is going to ask for his release
April 8th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Since everyone knows so much about Kentucky basketball and the recruits, why else would Orton decommit if he wasn’t SCARED of being outplayed by Cousins? Can’t be b/c of Coach Cal (one of the best coaches in the country), Can’t be b/c of Kentucky (one of the best schools in the country), and also I’m glad there are so many educators on here who can inform me of my grammatical errors…thanks guys!
April 8th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
they dont even play the same position orton is a center and cousins is a pf that can play sf
April 8th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
I love all the bozos that as soon as a kid decides for another school or asks for a release they start trashing the kid. Way to go idiots!!!!!
April 8th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
65 - You’re welcome. As UK fans are viewed, you are holding out as that 5% that resides in a single wide and finds that spousal abuse a mighty good past time rather than a’ pickin’ and a’ singin’.
Why else would Orton de-commit? He signed to play for BCG. He’s leaving here the same reason players are leaving Memphis. Could he play in a dribble drive offense? Do you know what a dribble drive offense consists of?
Go brush your tooth.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
65. He was waivering for some time. So it’s not just one thing in his decision….there’s the coaching change, the change to the DDM offense, staying near family…all to consider.
All the best Daniel Orton.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
I liked the kid before, and while I may not be a fan of where he ends up going to school that doesn’t make him a bad kid (unless he goes to duke) Best of luck to him and I hope that we can act less like he is a commodity and more like he is a kid trying to make an important decision.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
68. dude I don’t even understand your first sentence, can you break it down for me?
April 8th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
at the mcdonalds game the said henry would not come to ky because he didnt want to play with orton,stephenson didnt commit to kansas because he thought henry was going there,and bozich says orton is going to kajsas,so if orton does go to kasas that gives us a shot at henry. ill take henry,wall and cousins over orton and gj vilarino.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Make sure you cheer him on at the Derby Classic people!! He still could be a Wildcat so let’s show him we would love to see him wearing Kentucky Blue!
April 8th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
In Cal, I trust.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
68. Also, can you explain the dribble drive offense to all of us? You seem so well informed.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
ki is reporting larry orton said this is not true.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
$HIT!!!!
April 8th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
i seriously dont think wall will come here.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Matt - Demling said there will be more UK news today. Do you know what it is?
April 8th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Kentucky Ink just spoke with Larry Orton, father of Kentucky signee Daniel Orton, and contrary to reports, he said his son has not asked for a release…
April 8th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
76 source!?
April 8th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
What happens if Cousins doesn’t qualify and Orton goes elsewhere? How far or close is Cousins to qualifying? I’d hate to be without either one or both.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
I think Cal could win with the Elephant Man, Stephen Hawking and Wee man from Jack@ss. Or am I giving Cal too much credit? I’ve heard the Elephant Man was a baller in his time.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Per Jodie Demling at CJ… Reply
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In his post regarding Orton asking out of his LOI he says “Trust me…More UK news today”.
Any guesses on what this may be? I assume it has to do with recruiting since that’s what he covers. Could it be Henry committing? Wall? Dennis?
Link: http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/demling/blog.html
April 8th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
http://www.kentuckyink.com/
Kentucky Ink claims they talked to Larry Orton, and he denies that Daniel has asked for a release.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Add Svoboda and we have our 8th National Championship!
April 8th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
KI’s Chris Fischer just spoke with Orton’s father, and he is denying the report.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Has anyone considered that Orton can’t stand the thought of life without Dakota Euton?
April 8th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
72 - Interesting info. Thanks. I checked the C-J, but that piece must be from Bozich’s blog. I agree with you regarding the recruits we have and could get, but I seriously want Wall. We must have a top point guard to make the DDM offense go. Need a guy with serious handle to cut down on turnovers.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
80 chris fisher from kentucky ink
April 8th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
74 - So you’re going to be the guy that makes the argument of “well, you’re so….” that they most present everything in order to pass your test as knowledgable. Try something new.
I bet you don’t like a team that wears headbands either.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Orton’s knee surgery was a scare anyway, we DEFINITELY got the better player. Would’ve like both, but oh well. Now if we can get Wall, I won’t ask for anyone else. BTW, Pilgrim is overrated. He hasn’t really succeeded in a league with no competition. What can he do here? Plus the scouting on him is he’s lazy (plays hard 25% of time). Come on Wall!
April 8th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
MM: Just reported Porter is coming back and will have a bouncy seat
for his baby on the sideline.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Correction: My last post (88) was referenced to 71 not 72.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Would you guys rather have Orton, a player who would love to wear KENTUCKY across his chest, or Cousins, usins UK as a stepping-stone for his one-and-done college career? I just want to ask everyone that.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
don’t hate on a kid! this decision is one that affects the rest of his life. Embrace him at the derby classic and he may come and be apart of something special!
April 8th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Someone got thier infromation wrong about orton it seems.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
94. hmmmmmmmm
April 8th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
yeah looks like orton is still a cat guys FALSE ALARM
April 8th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
I have no problems taking a one and done.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Either way, I think he is a good kid and wish him the best.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I’m hoping Ortin still comes our way. He would be here
2years or more, cousins from what I’ve seen is a one and
done. I dont see a program with one and done players winning championships.
maybe they can prove me wrong. I hope!!!!!!!!!!
April 8th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=2&c=854777&ssf=1&RequestedURL=h ttp%3a%2f%2fscouthoops.scout.com%2f2%2f854777.html
Nolan Dennis asks out of his letter from memphis and is thinking about giving UK a try!!!!
April 8th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Good I can come down off the ledge now!
April 8th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
What? (98)
April 8th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Matt said…”expect there to be lots”
Jody Demling at CJ….”expect a lot more UK news today”
Guys prepare yourselves…we are getting hints from everyone that more news is on the way!
April 8th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
90. Why do you continue to talk like your sipping tea with your Harvard pals? Dude use some ’slang’ or just ease up a bit. Your probably one of those gents who sits directly at a 90 degree angle when typing on the computer to ensure the proper form while drinking a nice cold fresca. Chill out a little bit pal, try to be cool and ‘hip’ again, for old times sake. Later DUDE!
April 8th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
94. We need both..There is nothing wrong with having a one-and-done (ala Derrick Rose), a four year player (possibly Darius Miller) or even a ‘in-betweener’ (Pat Patterson maybe?)
April 8th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
nice to have ya back daniel.. even though you NEVER left.. he probly did that just to see what some of you people would say about him!!!!!!!
April 8th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
96 what do you mean?
April 8th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
94. If you think Orton was some Richie Farmer clone in that he bled blue, you’re delusional. I wish Orton all the best, but Demling says that Memphis is on his new list? How does that make any sense? Playing time, maybe, but that choice would be strange to say the least.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Would somebody please tell me why people are saying Orton isn’t leaving!!!
April 8th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
he is not leaving his dad just said he wasnt
April 8th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
where did you get that info?
April 8th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
111) vaught is reporting that he spoke to ortons father and that he said that the information about his son leaving is incorrect
April 8th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
True or not true, Orton is a big key to success next year - he reminds me of an Elton Brand kind of player. I think it would serve him best by playing along side of Patterson instead of the rumored Kansas big men. I don’t get - if he goes to Kansas they have more big men there than we do so that means playing is still going to be of concern, plus Kansas is already one scholy over (from what I hear) but it is true that they’ve already replaced their 2 seniors with 2 freshman so I don’t know. ORTON please STAY (if this is true!). I’ll be cheering you on at the Derby Classic, which by the way EVERYBODY NEEDS TO GO SO WE CAN HELP RECRUIT HIM BACK TO UK!! Let’s show what he’ll be missing! Get your tickets $12 or $17 at Freedom Hall or get them online at ticketmaster. Let’s sell this classic out with UK fans.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
110. Well, not that he bled blue, but Orton embraced the fans and the school and really looked/still looks forward to playing at UK. I am glad we have Cousins, but just saying would you rather have someone who really wants to play for UK, or someone who culdn’t give a crap and is just a year away from the big bucks?
April 8th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
From Demling, and Scout:
He said UK wasn’t totally out of the picture and other schools that are likely to be on his list include Kansas, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Memphis, UCLA and USC.
Is there a chance father and son are not communicating with each other on this?
April 8th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
113) http://www.kentuckyink.com/
April 8th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
116) The point is with Calipari that if you get a “1anddone” playmaker, he can be replaced the next year, so it doesn’t matter.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
I hope you stay Dan-O. You will have plenty of opportunities to shine at UK.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
not so fast….yet
April 8th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
The guys thaT said he was weak etc are hopefully feeling like dumb A’s now lol If the edited report of false info is true.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Daniel, UK is still the same place as when you visited. The new coach should even have you more excited about being a part of the Big Blue.
We hope you stay commited to your 1st choice of being a UK Wildcat.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
please stay Daniel Orton! Please! You will see the court long time. I trust Larry Orton if he says it is untrue.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
It’s amazing how some of you “fans” are all over a guy’s jock when he picks UK, then when a report says he’s decommitting you trash him. Classy.
April 8th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
To all of those that think Orton is scared of competition or that he doesnt think he can earn enough PT with Cousins here, I assume you go after jobs that are already filled or women that are already committed to other men. My guess is you saw a girl at the bar, thought she was hot, took a shot of courage to go talk to her, but then saw an engagement ring on her finger and suddenly told you buddy, ’she looks stuck up.’
April 8th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I dont like this at all ….. im happy we got cousins, but the kid is not qualified and we just lost Orton who was qualified and a stud…..this is a little scary….
April 8th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Per KentuckySTink.com they stated he spoke with Ortons father and he said it is NOT TRUE.
April 8th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
It’s official he is not leaving….yet….per the “frosted tipped” one.
April 8th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
126. That seems a bit to creative, are you sure these aren’t examples of what YOU have done?
April 8th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
We need Orton also, he is not a one and done player. PP will be a top ten pick IMO , so let’s root for Orton at the Derby Classic and start acting like we care about these kids , nomatter what they decide. The 10% of idiots on here should keep thier negative thoughts to themselves.
April 8th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
It was kinda funny they posted a blog saying he was gone because of Cousins as MM predicted last night. 20′ later there was an edit saying MM just talked to his dad Larry & it was not true until they hear it from hi(larry).
April 8th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Couple of thoughts come to mind regarding Orton asking out of his LOI.
1- His mother passed away and probably wants to be closer to his family.
2- He wants to play with Patterson (maybe Pat has told him he won’t be back?)
3- He didn’t commit to Coach Cal, the system might not be to his advantage.
4- Cousins might have him questioning his playing time
Fans going to the Derby Classic should cheer very loud for this young man and not be mean in any way shape or form. This young man’s mom recently passed away, he had a terrible knee injury, probably missed out some goals he had (McDonald’s AA), the coach who recruited him is no longer at UK…he has been dealing with a lot. Please show him how much UK fans can embrace him and let him know how much we want him at UK! He could still very well end up at UK, that is why Coach Cal went and visited him as one of the first things on his to do list. PLEASE SHOW THIS YOUNG MAN WHY WE ARE THE GREATEST FANS ON EARTH!
April 8th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
133) I bet your the type of person that thinks either EVERYONE gets a trophy even last place teams or no one gets one at all…am I right?
April 8th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
130, just stop already. You think you’re saving face by picking on others here? Seriously, did mommy let you out of the basement and give you access to a PC? You already came across as a giant D bag, and every post you make just verifies it. Your worst enemy is yourself. Just give it up already man, you’re embarassing yourself.
April 8th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
#91 You sir have no basketball knowledge if you think Piligrim is overrated. He’s better than PPat. Watch and see. As for Orton I called it this morning people. The dominoes are falling in place. BCG and Self were in his ear and Calipari said okay we’ll just take that higher rated player with no injuries. We don’t need an offensive liability and that’s what Orton will be. Don’t feel bad guys he was in love with the Gayhawks before he committed with us. Fickle biatch.
April 8th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
133) 1. have you spoke with Orton? Why make these assumptions? 2. Joey Dorsey, a guy with no offensive talent shined in Cal’s system so Orton could dominate
April 8th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
130. Not at all, I serve those people the shots. Need another shot of Jager?
April 8th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
No matter what Daniel decides, we wish him the best. Dont listen to the few pricks that like to call themselves true fans. These jackasses dont represent Big Blue.
April 8th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
61 = someone who obviously didn’t lose their mother at a young age. It is not something a person EVER gets over. If losing his mother is part of his reason for choosing a school, that is as valid an reason (not “excuse”) as any.
April 8th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
#26,
That’s a load of crap. By all accounts Orton seems like a great young man. I would like him to come to UK, but he needs to go where he feels most comfortable.
I know many other people have been standing up for Daniel here; I just wanted to back up Daniel in whatever he does.
April 8th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Also, who knows if is this true, and even if it is, Orton could still come to UK.
April 8th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
134- I am just stating my opinion, you can read it and agree or read it and disagree. Personally, I think they are all valid points. I don’t understand why you would say….”I bet your the type of person that thinks EVERYONE gets a trophy even last place teams or no gets one at all…am I right?”
You don’t know me so keep you comments to yourself unless you have something worth typing regarding UK basketball and want to give your percpective.
137- I have not spoken to Orton nor will I ever. I have read comments / quotes that Cal wanted to make sure UK was still a good fit with Orton. You are completly right..Orton could very well dominate in Cal’s system. Those assumptions I made above are one’s that come to mind when I hear he asked out of his LOI. Personally, I hope he comes to UK, apparently he thinks our fans are great. I just know there are some UK fans that won’t show the respect and act like asses (#134) and can turn him off just as much as it could turn him on.
Now with all of that said, I have read that Orton’s father said the reports of him asking out of his LOI are NOT True and that unless it comes from him…It’s not true. Scout ususally pretty good about breaking news.
April 8th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
And here I was about to believe everything Evan Daniels says lol Youd think I learned my lesson after the whole MM ” I’m 1000% sure ” Donovan !!! ” My sources !!!
LOL
April 8th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Would Someone please tell Danial that this team IS ?BIG enough for both the Stars. UK and its Fans love him and want him to be a part of the rebirth of greatness here. Nobody will love or take care of you like the BBN Dan. Please reconsider leaving. We want DeMarcus Cousins as a Power Forward but we want Danial Orton most as our Center because he chose UK First. Please know we love you ZDanial.
KyBluez
April 8th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
This sucks. Losing Orton is bad news.Cousins getting eligible is now huge. And, we need a PG.
April 8th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
[...] Daniel Orton Asks for Release [...]
April 8th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
How can anyone claim Pilgrim is better than Pat. That is ridiculous. Pat tears up the competition. Pilgrm scored about 10 per game for Hampton. HAMPTON!
I know Cyp wants to believe he is great, but Gillispie never said that during the year. On the contrary, Billy said the kid had potential, but was clear that he was wildly inconsistent.
April 8th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
I hate to hear this and I wish DO would have came to UK to enjoy the ride. I think UK will be VERY good and I wish he could have been a part of it.
April 8th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
OH, well, i’ll make that trade all day, if he doesn’t want to be here tell him to get the HELL ON! He knows Cousins is much better than he is and he won’t get any playing time, Hes a scared Weakling! Later!
April 8th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
149 - Pilgrim was miserable at Hampton. That has an impact on you. See Jodie Meeks the last 2-3 weeks of the season?
April 8th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Daniel did ask for a release ~ Larry didn’t!
April 8th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
According to Orton’s father this story is totally wrong.
http://vaughtsviews.com/?p=184 He says Orton has NOT ask for a release.
April 8th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
http://kentucky.scout.com/a.z?s=48&p=2&c=854817&ssf=1&RequestedURL=htt p%3a%2f%2fkentucky.scout.com%2f2%2f854817.html
Larry orton denies the asking for a release
April 8th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
I hate to see this, but if you’ll look back at my posts for the last week, I saw this coming. I just had a bad feeling. I hope that his decision is for good reasons and not based on any sort of jealosy or P.T. issues. I know he’s a kid and has been thru alot, so even if he doesn’t come I wish him the best. Make no mistake ladies and gents, we have a BEAST COMING ANYWAY!
April 8th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Apparently it IS NOT TRUE!! Larry Orton said he is not decommitted and to not believe anything you hear unless it comes from him.
April 8th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
This isn’t true per Vaught, he’s still on board need to pull this one for now, GO CATS!!!!