Five-star basketball recruit Kahlil Whitney has been committed to Kentucky — his self-described “dream school” — since early August, so when the Chicago native declined to officially sign with the Wildcats in November’s early period, it gave some fans pause.
That type of move — at least since John Calipari has been the coach in Lexington — is unheard of among UK recruits.
Despite Whitney’s repeated explanations of how he plans to sign — and his unwavering support of the UK program as a senior at Roselle Catholic (N.J.) this season — rumors persisted.