Landon Slone Close to Commiting to Morehead State

**BlackcatAlum** · 05-30-2009, 08:45 PM

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~~ · 05-30-2009, 08:56 PM

Awesome stuff!

lil dog · 05-30-2009, 09:02 PM

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

***Spud6*** · 05-30-2009, 09:09 PM

This is good to hear.

Good Luck Landon!

**C.Clair** · 05-30-2009, 09:32 PM

Good luck Landon.

eagle dad 2014 · 05-30-2009, 10:04 PM

I hope everything goes well for him.:Thumbs:

***Spud6*** · 05-30-2009, 10:30 PM

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

beasy_bo · 05-30-2009, 11:23 PM

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** · 05-30-2009, 11:28 PM

beasy_bo Wrote: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 · 05-30-2009, 11:30 PM

BlackcatAlum Wrote: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** · 05-31-2009, 01:05 AM

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** · 05-31-2009, 01:35 AM

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

***Spud6*** · 05-31-2009, 01:40 AM

C.Clair Wrote: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** · 05-31-2009, 02:20 PM

Best of Luck

***Wildcatk23*** · 05-31-2009, 03:09 PM

beasy_bo Wrote: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 · 05-31-2009, 03:32 PM

Wildcatk23 Wrote:If he cant even start for morehead then y was he at kentucky?

He was a walk-on. Congrats to Landon

~~zulu~~ · 05-31-2009, 04:13 PM

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

fanatic11 · 05-31-2009, 11:17 PM

Best of luck to him.

**TheRealVille** · 05-31-2009, 11:51 PM

Wildcatk23 Wrote:If he cant even start for morehead then y was he at kentucky?

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

**EKUAlum05** · 05-31-2009, 11:59 PM

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~~ · 06-01-2009, 01:13 AM

Reason for transfering?

**EKUAlum05** · 06-01-2009, 01:16 AM

If...Then Wrote: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** · 06-01-2009, 06:35 PM

I am happy for this kid. Good Luck!

Bleacher_Creature_10 · 06-02-2009, 10:42 AM

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

MiddlesboroAlumni · 06-02-2009, 11:52 AM

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** · 06-02-2009, 11:57 AM

Bleacher_Creature_10 Wrote: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 · 06-02-2009, 12:31 PM

Stardust Wrote: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** · 06-02-2009, 02:26 PM

I was wondering the same thing also.

**TATE_64** · 06-02-2009, 08:47 PM

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

**cougarpride08** · 06-03-2009, 07:16 PM

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?