John Calipari landed not only a top guard for 2019 with the commitment of Tyrese Maxey, but also a top salesman.
Tyrese has been selling UK to other uncommitted recruits in his class since he committed to the school himself. At last weekend’s USA Basketball Junior National Team minicamp, he stepped up the intensity of his recruitment pitches.
“Usually, I’d just joke with them and say something about Kentucky, but this weekend I’ll be more serious too,” Maxey told USA Today. “It’s getting down to the wire now, so I have to show them why Kentucky is the best place for them.