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WildcatRick

11-09-2006, 10:19 AM

By Victoria Sun

LEXINGTON, Ky. - At the request of his high school principal, A.J. Stewart took a step back in time and charged through a paper banner like he did when he used to play football.

The occasion that merited a gigantic "Congratulations, A.J.," sign, however, was a celebration of his accomplishment on the basketball court.

After the Arlington Country Day (Jacksonville, Fla.) senior forward burst through the sign cradling a basketball and wearing his practice jersey, he dunked the ball in the school's gym and then signed a national letter of intent Wednesday afternoon to attend the University of Kentucky next fall.

"It was pretty big," the 6-8 Stewart said of the pep rally in his honor. "It was cool, I wasn't going to do it at the school, but when everybody found out I was going to sign, they were like, you have to do it at the school.

"Everybody was going crazy after I dunked."

http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061109/SPT0104/611090320/1035/SPT

trublue4life

11-09-2006, 10:32 AM

What a great story! I love those kids who bleed blue before they ever step foot on campus. I'm excited about AJ being a Wildcat.

On a side note, this article paints a picture that could get really awesome soon. I know there's a lot of gloom and doom because a couple of recruits have not decided (very little patience among Wildcat fans in general) but, folks, we are on the edge of an AWESOME recruiting class! If Jai Lucas decides in our favor then the table is set for a Patterson decision in the spring and, oh yeah, there is still Marshall Moses out there. I'm a glass half full guy and I believe Tubby has done a solid job and am expecting it to get better soon.

RaleighCat

11-09-2006, 11:27 AM

Great story and congratulations again to both Steward and UK. Seems like a great kid who'll fit in with our new team. I hope he blows up in this coming HS season.

flacat22

11-09-2006, 11:29 AM

I can only imagine what that feels like...lucky kid.

Terry L. Wildcat

11-09-2006, 11:30 AM

:cool:Thank you for being a Wildcat and welcome to the family young man...best of luck to you.

poodoo

11-09-2006, 01:23 PM

trublue4life wrote: What a great story! I love those kids who bleed blue before they ever step foot on campus. I'm excited about AJ being a Wildcat.

On a side note, this article paints a picture that could get really awesome soon. I know there's a lot of gloom and doom because a couple of recruits have not decided (very little patience among Wildcat fans in general) but, folks, we are on the edge of an AWESOME recruiting class! If Jai Lucas decides in our favor then the table is set for a Patterson decision in the spring and, oh yeah, there is still Marshall Moses out there. I'm a glass half full guy and I believe Tubby has done a solid job and am expecting it to get better soon.

Nice post, trublue4life.

Too, thanks for the link, WildcatRick. The AJ story was GREAT! :)

reggis

11-09-2006, 01:47 PM

Thanks for choosing the UK wildcats, a wise choice.

OldCatFan

11-09-2006, 02:57 PM

What are the stats for A.J.? I have not been able to keep up on recruiting much.

Swimmer4uk

11-09-2006, 03:09 PM

what a freakin stud, he might be my favorite player b/c of that...

I had a similar experience when i told my highschool i was going to UK; they gave me a ticker tape parade including celebrity appearances and the mayor giving me a key to the city.

BigblueDrew

11-09-2006, 04:47 PM

Now if we can just get him some help at the power forward spot.