[LeeCoUKFan]

First section of the article written by Will Graves of the Associated Press:


LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky guard Eric Bledsoe split between two Morehead State defenders, absorbed a bump and with his back to the basket flipped the ball toward the rim.

Bounce. Bounce. Bounce. Swish.

Turns out John Wall isn't the only Kentucky youngster who can play.

Bledsoe scored 24 points as No. 4 Kentucky surged past Morehead State 75-59 on Friday night in coach John Calipari's electric debut at Rupp Arena.

Bledsoe was considered an afterthought when the Wildcats signed Wall, considered by many to be the top high school player in the country last year.

Not anymore.

Getting the start after Wall was forced to sit out as part of an NCAA suspension for accepting improper benefits from his AAU coach, Bledsoe dazzled the Eagles with a series of breathtaking plays in the second half that allowed the Wildcats (1-0) to pull away. Bledsoe's point total was the most by a Kentucky freshman in his opening game since Sam Bowie in 1979.

``If John Wall is better than him, wow,'' said Morehead State coach Donnie Tyndall.


If i was an opponent on UK's schedule i would be afraid now that we have John Wall back for the rest of the season!