Long gone are the days when every major recruit heading to the University of Louisville or Kentucky was a guarantee to participate in the Derby Festival Classic, which isn't a new topic of discussion or subject for wistful longing.
Still, it's strange to see the rosters for the event released and feature just one walk-on headed to UK and one walk-on headed to U of L.
Here are the players who will participate in this year's event:
Brad Calipari (G) 6-0 / Kentucky
Curtis Jones (G) 6-4 / Indiana
De'Riante Jenkins (F) 6-5 / VCU
De'Ron Davis (F) 6-10 / Indiana
Derek Funderburk C 6-9 / Ohio St.