Rare Error: Big Blue Nation Can't Always Brag About Blueblood Recruits
October 19th, 2012 - 20:33
Kentucky has had a series of regal recruiting classes, including one arriving in 2013-14. But the Wildcats' prize prospects don't always live up to billing. Following are six McDonald's All-Americans who averaged less than seven points per game in their UK careers:
| Year | McDonald's All-American | UK Career Scoring Average |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Chuck Verderber | 5.7 ppg |
| 1980 | Bret Bearup | 3.6 ppg |
| 1983 | James Blackmon | 6.8 ppg |
| 1984 | Cedric Jenkins | 2.5 ppg |
| 1984 | Richard Madison | 5.5 ppg |
| 1999 | Marvin Stone* | 5.3 ppg |
*Transferred to Louisville.