April 25, 201412 yr Aaron: “I’m coming back for a second season in large part because last year’s title run was special, but we still have unfinished business."
April 25, 201412 yr Haha we already have almost 100 posts! No predictions from me. Just pumped! Love UK bball!
April 25, 201412 yr Quote from Aaron Harrison Sr.: "They wanted to stay in school,'' said their father, Aaron Harrison, by phone to ESPN. "They wanted to explore their options and see what's out there. They probably made up their mind last week. All the information they got from the (NBA) draft was that they were middle to late-first round. They had to weigh going back to back to school and improving and maturing. All the things added up to that.'' Think he's slightly exaggerating where they would've been drafted, but sounds like they've known for a while.
April 25, 201412 yr The University of Kentucky just confirmed the twins’ announcement: Freshman guards Aaron and Andrew Harrison will return to the Kentucky men’s basketball program for the 2014-15 season, they announced Friday. Aaron Harrison started all 40 games for the Wildcats during the 2013-14 season and averaged 13.7 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. He knocked down three of UK’s all-time most memorable shots in three consecutive games in helping UK past Louisville, Michigan and Wisconsin in the NCAA Tournament to reach the national championship contest. “I’m coming back for a second season in large part because last year’s title run was special, but we still have unfinished business,” Aaron Harrison said. Andrew Harrison started 39 games for UK and poured in 10.9 points and added 4.0 assists per game. He dished out three or more assists in seven of UK’s final nine games. His-20 point performance led all Wildcat scorers in an upset of No. 1 seed Wichita State in the NCAA Tournament. “I’m returning for my sophomore season because I want to win a national title.” Andrew Harrison said. “I’m excited about Aaron and Andrew’s decision to return for next season,” head coach John Calipari said. “Their postseason play was a result of the improvement they made all season and displayed what they’re capable of doing on the court. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with them during the summer and watch them lead next year’s team.” Sophomores Willie Cauley-Stein and Alex Poythress and fellow freshmen Dakari Johnson and Marcus Lee have already announced their intentions to return for the 2014-15 season. With the announcement of the Harrisons, Kentucky is set to return 67 percent of its assists (300), 65 percent of minutes played, 59 percent of its scoring (1,773) and 54 percent of its rebounds (872) produced from its Final Four squad. Additional returnees include freshmen Dominque Hawkins, Derek Willis and EJ Floreal, who all saw action this season. The Wildcats will also welcome the No. 2 rated recruiting class in the nation that sports four McDonald’s All-America and Jordan Brand Classic players in Devin Booker, Trey Lyles, Karl-Anthony Towns and Tyler Ulis. The official release from UK with quotes from Cal and the twins | Kentucky Sports Radio
April 25, 201412 yr No reason to doubt. Greatest team in NCAA history and it won't be close. Nine all-Americans. Nobody else will be close to that number. Just overwhelming talent. Kentucky was terribly disappointing last year; should have gone undefeated with that talent. With all that's arriving and all that's coming back, nobody should be within 15 points of them all season. If they are, it'll be a major disappointment...
April 25, 201412 yr How insane is it that UK really doesn't even need Julius/James... Two lottery picks...
April 25, 201412 yr Haha we already have almost 100 posts! No predictions from me. Just pumped! Love UK bball! Going to enjoy the journey they take us on next year. Bumps and all....hopefully not as many this year....:lol2:
April 25, 201412 yr I mean...wow. This right here could be the first step in breaking the "one and done" hype for all incoming freshman. Could very well be what puts UK in 3-4 final 4's in a row (counting this past season). Unreal...
April 25, 201412 yr Kentucky should start practicing in Rupp and sell tickets. I bet they would make a nice chunk of change on our nutty fans haha!
April 25, 201412 yr Something else to consider....The 2nd and 3rd round games are in Louisville next year. The regional is in Cleveland, and the Final Four in Indy....Never have to leave the tri-state? Insane.
April 25, 201412 yr They were texting and calling the returning players telling them to come back. They'll be fine. Ulis and Booker will still see solid minutes. Towns will likely start from day 1, and Lyles is too skilled not to play. They'll be fine. They're most likely going to have to come back anyway as the NBA is getting ever closer to a 20 year age rule. As much as this guarantees them the national championship and a 40-0 season, was looking forward to see Ulis,Towns and Lyles more than what we are going to see them next season and don't forget about the kid from Madison Central, I thought he played himself into maybe starting next year
April 25, 201412 yr Kentucky should start practicing in Rupp and sell tickets. I bet they would make a nice chunk of change on our nutty fans haha! They are going to need a bigger arena.
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