As some of you know, this weekend I got to travel to Kentucky to enjoy a weekend with Big Blue Nation. We got in late Friday night, attended a shoot around Saturday morning, toured the facilities and then attended the first half of the Arizona game. The practice facility was amazing and our team was in awe the entire time. As for Rupp Arena, it was essentially the same thing. Although, it doesn't top Allen Fieldhouse (obviously Rock Chalk lol), it was still an unforgettable experience. It actually was interesting the location of Rupp arena. I didn't know it was located in like a sort of mall. Then, we got to play. Seeing all the Kentucky fans swarming around Wenyen and cheering him on was an incredible sight to see. I know he will love it there and I'm really glad he made the choice. The most incredible part of my experience though was today in the airport. It seemed like everyone had blue on and was coming up to Wenyen to talk to him. It was just incredible to see how many people cared about him and cared about Kentucky basketball. Obviously, being a Kansas fan its a lot of the same, but I was never close with any KU players so I would have no idea what it is like for them. All the Kentucky fans, were really nice people, and showed Wenyen a lot of love. I really enjoyed my first trip to Kentucky nation, and although I'll always bleed KU blood, there is now a place in my heart that will have to bleed some UK blood!
First experience in Kentucky
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Glad you enjoyed your visit to the Bluegrass state. Come back when you are old enough to have some bourbon.
Just admit it, you are UK fan now.
It's not good for you to keep it inside.
It's not good for you to keep it inside.
Lol. they can never replace KU or even Wichita state but they are now my third team favorite. Unless they are playing KU or Wichita State then I'll definitely be cheering for them. Except for when Wenyen is there, then I'll be cheering for Kentucky over KU and Wichita state too.
Ya gotta love the blue blood programs. I hope to get to a KU game some time down the road. Glad you had a great experience.
Cross over from the dark side! I think ukbballfan23 looks a lot better. Jk, we're glad to have you op. Of course, if weynen doesn't have a 20/10 night every night some of our "fans" forget they are just kids
Great post. I'm glad you guys had a good trip and a positive experience.
Very nice comments young man and I'm thrilled you enjoyed Kentucky, UK, Rupp and the BBN so much. Visit often. You'll always be welcomed.
If i were you, i would walk on at UK. Help Wenyen become the best versatile SF in college next year. Become a UK fan! Support Big Blue.
You'll enjoy the greatest college program. You can't beat that bro, and then you can make a nice NBA friend. ;-)
Gabriel is the most versatile player I have seen in a long time, would not be surprised to see him break the triple double drought at UK...
I agree. He can do it all. For any of you that where at the game, now you see, what I've been seeing that I don't view him as a post player at all. He spends most of his time on the perimeter.
yes, I'd be glad to buy him a drink (when he's old enough, lol) if he's so inclined. I'm sure several on this board feel the same way.
Thank you! I'll make sure to try and come down a couple times next year.
Regardless of how you are connected to Gabriel, I know as a person who has posted on this board for a very long time, you are one of the guys we won't forget. There are a handful of names that the long time posters will always remember, and you will be one of them. I hope you keep dropping by from time to time. Also if you can find anything out about Marques Bolden, let us know.
Great to hear such kind and honest words from someone outside the UK family, especially someone who is connected so closely to a future UK star. Hope to continue to see you posting on here and, as another said, why not consider coming here as a walk on with Wenyen and sharing the experience, I'm sure it would be the experience of your life.
Lol I actually didn't post the video.. someone posted it and I said that was me. But yes, I thought everyone knew by now I was a teammate
thanks hon! I was going to ask you which number yours was
nice rebound btw
He will be a nice player for sure!! His game actually reminds me of current Kentucky player Derek willis a lot...
Reminded me of Ulis. Didn't let the contact on the other end stop you from getting the rebound. Perfect lob for the assist. Good hustle.
We shall adopt thee into BBN. Henceforth, ye shall be called kuukbballfan23.
Glad you had a nice time, and thanks for sharing.
Glad you had a nice time, and thanks for sharing.
I have to say, as someone who spends 8 hours per day trying to teach sophomores to write, I appreciate your sentence construction and storytelling. If for some reason you don't make it to hoop at a place like UK or KU, it seems like the academic side of things will still treat you just fine.
Lol, the good thing is I most likely will be attending a school for the academics/ basketball. Ironically, I am working on an AP Literature paper as I read this.
I almost did that...but he's so darned nice, I didn't have the heart to take away his first love. Even it is backwards.I like it, Lou - but I think it should be UKkubballfan23![[winking]](http://l.yimg.com/j/assets/img/emoticons/classic/wink.r191677.gif "Winking [winking]")
The problem is when I graduate Wenyen will hopefully be in the NBA.I'm going to join the crowd saying you should come play basketball for UK!![[cheers]](https://ct.yimg.com/mr/uploads/891/5628.gif "Cheers [cheers]")
And, if you choose another school, you will never play with Wenyen again, just saying.
Well don't forget we have an honors college that is second to none
I went through 30 years ago and I have NEVER felt intimidated or the lesser of many Harvard, Stanford, Penn and Dartmouth grads I have known
Sorry, if I offended. I didn't mean it like that. Although, Kentucky I am sure is a pretty good school, there is nothing that compares to an Ivy league education if you want to be a lawyer... Which is what I want to do!
I gotcha and you are absolutely correct and if you can swing that then go for it
I woulda' done the same
If it doesn't work out, then think about seeing Blue!
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