[BlackcatAlum]

Former Kentucky walk-on Landon Slone is close to a commitment to Morehead State after visiting the campus on Friday.

An official announcement could come by early next week, he said on Saturday.

Slone, an all-state player for Paintsville High, became a fan favorite as a freshman walk-on for UK last season. His gritty, fearless play and perimeter shooting thrilled fans.

http://ukbasketball.bloginky.com/2009/05...ead-state/

[15th region slamdunk]

Awesome stuff!

[lil dog]

Good luck to Landon,and I hope he does well!!!!!!!!!!!!:Thumbs:

[Spud6]

This is good to hear.

Good Luck Landon!

[C.Clair]

Good luck Landon.

[eagle dad 2014]

I hope everything goes well for him.:Thumbs:

[Spud6]

What kind of impact do you all think Landon will make at Morehead State?

[beasy_bo]

i think it is a good fit and he can always bring guts to a team even if he isn't prime time. will get about ten mins a game maybe more if he transitions well.

[BlackcatAlum]

i think it is a good fit and he can always bring guts to a team even if he isn't prime time. will get about ten mins a game maybe more if he transitions well.

I agree.

He'll be a spark off the bench. Someone that will play their tail-off every second that he's in and knock down a few from downtown.

[beasy_bo]

I agree.

He'll be a spark off the bench. Someone that will play their tail-off every second that he's in and knock down a few from downtown.

bingo:Thumbs:

[C.Clair]

I think Landon may be able to compete for a starting spot. Or be the sixth man off the bench. Hope nothing but the best for the kid.

[15thRegionSlamaBamma]

good luck Landon...this kid deserves nothing but the best...**** he may even make it to the NCAA tourny any how

[Spud6]

I think Landon may be able to compete for a starting spot. Or be the sixth man off the bench. Hope nothing but the best for the kid.

I sure hope so.

[Playboy5]

Best of Luck

[Wildcatk23]

i think it is a good fit and he can always bring guts to a team even if he isn't prime time. will get about ten mins a game maybe more if he transitions well.

If he cant even start for morehead then y was he at kentucky?

[devilhorns05]

If he cant even start for morehead then y was he at kentucky?

He was a walk-on. Congrats to Landon

[zulu]

Bench player....He will play very little at the Head.

[fanatic11]

Best of luck to him.

[TheRealVille]

If he cant even start for morehead then y was he at kentucky?

Let's see how close your player gets to UK.

[EKUAlum05]

Wish nothing but the best to Landon. Dream scenario would be he becomes a standout early in his career and transfers to a bigger school (ala Patrick Sparks) where he can get better exposure and increase his chances of making a run in the NCAA Tourney.

[If...Then]

Reason for transfering?

[EKUAlum05]

Reason for transfering?

P.T. and likelihood of earning a scholarship. Additionally, Cal is not a big fan of walk-on's unlike BCG and Slone's game doesn;t translate well to Cal's system.

[cougarpride08]

I am happy for this kid. Good Luck!

[Bleacher_Creature_10]

Will he have to set out a season or can he play right off MSU is still D-1.

[MiddlesboroAlumni]

I know members of Landon's family. Landon is a very strong willed kid and will do well not only in basketball, but in life as well.

Good luck to you Landon.

[Stardust]

Will he have to set out a season or can he play right off MSU is still D-1.

NCAA rules require a player to sit one year when transferring, regardless of walk-on status

[MiddlesboroAlumni]

NCAA rules require a player to sit one year when transferring, regardless of walk-on status

Well does that mean Xavier Henry's brother C.J. (who walked on at Memphis last season) will be inelgible at Kansas this season?

[cougarpride08]

I was wondering the same thing also.

[TATE_64]

awesome... I hope he does well there.....

[cougarpride08]

he will, but will that cause him to loose one year of of being on the team or will he be able to apply for a fifth year?