Zanesville Times Recorder what sold him to Kentucky, Tate Leavitt credited his trust in Coach Stoops and Coach Marrow and the opportunity to play early.
“The number one thing that I’ve said from day one is that I had to go somewhere where I could play. Comfort level was number two,” said Leavitt. “I thought I had a good idea on my unofficial visit there. I sat in the car in a parking lot with my dad, my brother, and my grandpa for about 40 to 45 minutes. I said then that I really like the place, and I was only there for five hours.