Sunday, January 9, 2011

Recruiting update on UK recruit Perry Ellis

I just had a conversation with Fonda Ellis mother of 2012 UK target Perry Ellis about his recruitment. I asked some question and here are her answers: Q: What schools are currently involved with Perry at this time? A: " Perry has cut his list to 6 schools in no order they are Kentucky, Kansas, Kansas State, Memphis, Oklahoma & Wichita State." Q: Is there a leader in his recruitment? A: "All 6 are recruiting hard and have been for a long time since he was 8th-9th grade." Q: is he going to take anymore visits if so where will they be? A: " He has already visited and has trimmed his list already this fall and plans to attend Wichita State's game tonight against Missouri State. It will be on ESPN. We will also be attending the Kansas vs. Kansas State game on the 29th. That is all we have scheduled at this time. It is tough to travel when his season has started. We did most of the visits before his season started." Q: What will be the deciding factor in picking a school? A: " He just wants to feel comfortable." Q: Will distance from home be any kind of a factor? A: " No not at this time, it isn't an issue." Q: What school or schools has been recruiting Perry the hardest? A:" I think Kansas and KState recruited him the hardest this summer, but I think Kentucky, Memphis, Oklahoma, and Wichita State have really stepped it up lately. Coach Cal has been to Wichita State twice, once in November to watch a practice and once in December for a game." Q: Finally, what does Perry like most about UK and Head coach John Calipari? A:" He likes the fan base, the atmosphere at the game, and likes how Coach Cal let's his freshman play, and the way they play." Perry's team Wichita Heights is 7-0 right now. They are ranked #1 in the state and ESPN Rise has them at # 16 and Rivals has them at #7. Perry is averaging 21 ppg. If Mrs. Ellis is reading this I want to thank her for giving me the chance to conduct my first interview. She was great. Thanks Again. Now it's going to be hard for Kentucky to pull Perry Ellis out of Kansas but if anyone can do it Coach Cal can. And he would be a HUGE get for coach cal in 2012! I mean a 6'8 forward who can run the floor and finish around the rim the way he does is something hard to find.

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