... in 1993, UK assistant coach Billy Donovan told Marion County's own Anthony Epps that UK was "not ready to commit" to him for the 1994 season. The Cats had focused most of their efforts on Charles O'Bannon, who later committed to UCLA. Epps, eventually received a scholarship offer, ended up being the starting point guard for the most dominant team in my lifetime, the '96 Cats. Epps followed up the '96 campaign by leading his final team to the NCAA title game in 1997. On rosters full of Parade and McDonald's All-Americans, Anthony Epps was arguably the most vital part of these Championship teams. John Wall would be nice next year, but someone like Anthony Epps would be more than a serviceable leader for this upcoming team.
Monday, April 27, 2009
April 27: On this date...
... in 1993, UK assistant coach Billy Donovan told Marion County's own Anthony Epps that UK was "not ready to commit" to him for the 1994 season. The Cats had focused most of their efforts on Charles O'Bannon, who later committed to UCLA. Epps, eventually received a scholarship offer, ended up being the starting point guard for the most dominant team in my lifetime, the '96 Cats. Epps followed up the '96 campaign by leading his final team to the NCAA title game in 1997. On rosters full of Parade and McDonald's All-Americans, Anthony Epps was arguably the most vital part of these Championship teams. John Wall would be nice next year, but someone like Anthony Epps would be more than a serviceable leader for this upcoming team.
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I agree, maybe Bledsoe? I remember playing Marion Co at home during Epps senior year. Pitino had mentioned on his radio show that week that he might watch Epps play that Friday. Pitino did show up and it was an absolute circus, biggest crowd we've ever had in that gym and Pitino was mobbed for autographs at every time out. Oh, they killed us by the way.
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