[BlackcatAlum]

Some info and some Q/A from the three UK signee's: Perry Stevenson, Jodie Meeks, Derrick Jasper !

DERRICK JASPER
6-5 PG, Paso Robles, Calif.

As a high school senior: 16 points, 8 assists, 7 rebounds

Player you try to emulate: "Jason Kidd. I really like Jason Kidd, like his all-around game."

Describe your game: "I'm a big guard and that gives me an advantage. I can see over little guards and make plays. And I rebound a lot."

Why Kentucky: "I like their style of play. I like to play defense and Kentucky will make you play defense. And I wanted to play for Tubby Smith. He's a father-type guy."

Message about next year: "I think we can come in and bring the program back up to the top."

JODIE MEEKS
6-4 SG, Norcross, Ga.

As a high school senior: 23.7 ppg, 6.1 rpg and 4.2 assists while leading Norcross High to Georgia's Class 5A state championship.

Player you try to emulate: "Chauncey Billups. He's got a strong body, like me, and he's got an all-around game."

Describe your game: "I'm a real strong player. I drive a lot, but I've really improved my outside shooting (Meeks lit it up from three-point range yesterday in a White Team half-court scrimmage). I think my strengths are my basketball IQ and my driving."

Why Kentucky: "The fans are real enthusiastic about the game. That was real good. And Coach Smith is a great coach. It just felt right."

Message about next year: "I'm excited about coming. We're going to be a good team next year. Don't worry."

PERRY STEVENSON[U]
6-9 F, Lafayette, La.

As a high school senior: 15 ppg, 11 rpg, eight blocks a game as Northside High won Louisiana's Class 4A state championship.

Player you try to emulate: "I try to pattern myself after Kevin Garnett. We sort of have the same build. I'm trying to get where he is."

Describe your game: "My offense is coming around, but I'm still working on that. Defense, it just kind of comes natural. I pride myself on defense. I'd rather get a block or a steal than a dunk."

Why Kentucky: "I went to Midnight Madness. That was just a practice, and they had like 24, 25,000 people" in attendance. "That was pretty exciting. I want to be part of that."

Message about next year: Given Kentucky's forward situation, "I definitely think there is an opportunity for me to come in and help out, to play. I definitely think I can do it."

Got this from kentucky.com