Eric Bledsoe

Point guard prospect Eric Bledsoe picks Kentucky over Memphis Tigers
Eric Bledsoe, the Tigers’ top point guard target, chose Kentucky this morning at a press conference in his hometown of Birmingham, Ala.Bledsoe had narrowed his choices to Memphis and Kentucky last week and visited both schools over the weekend before making up his mind.

The Tigers were hoping that Bledsoe, who is ranked as the nation’s No. 3 point guard by Rivals.com, would fill their hole in the backcourt next season. Instead, Bledsoe chose to play for former Memphis coach John Calipari, despite the possibility of sharing the position with top-ranked point guard John Wall, who is also favoring the Wildcats...


Eric Bledsoe commits to UK
The rich continue to get richer in the Bluegrass, especially in the world of college basketball recruiting.
Point guard Eric Bledsoe signed his letter of intent to play for UK men’s basketball head coach John Calipari and the Cats on Wednesday, UK Athletics confirmed. Bledsoe averaged 20.3 points per game, along with 9.4 rebounds and 11.5 assists in his senior year at Parker High School.
Bledsoe, the No. 3 point guard prospect in the country, according to Rivals.com, and the No. 23 player overall, chose the Cats over Calipari’s former school, Memphis.
The commitment of Bledsoe, a Birmingham, Ala., native, brings the Cats’ current recruiting class up to five. Bledsoe will join DeMarcus Cousins, Darnell Dodson, Jon Hood and Daniel Orton...



Tigers put the press on Eric Bledsoe


A year ago, only a few people outside of Birmingham knew about the ability of point guard Eric Bledsoe. Now, he's in the middle of a recruiting battle that could have a profound impact on the University of Memphis basketball program for years to come.

"I blew up overnight," Bledsoe said. "I was always good. I just needed the opportunity, and I took it."Opportunity could be the key word for Bledsoe, who arrived in Memphis on Thursday night for an official visit. The Tigers and new head coach Josh Pastner are hoping to convince the 6-foot Bledsoe, who is ranked among the top three point guards in the country, that his best opportunity to make an impact on a top program will be at Memphis...


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