We’re all aware of how Kentucky has dominated the recruiting scene since the arrival of John Calipari and his team. The CATS have led the nation this year and last. It’s also projected that 2011 is locked up since UK has commitments from arguably the top three players in the country.
The synergy of Calipari and Kentucky is a lethal combination but what type of role do the assistant coaches play? Rivals.com takes a look at the nations top “behind the scenes” recruiting coaches and Orlando Antigua is first on the list.
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Here’s the excerpt on Antigua…
[QUOTE][B]Orlando Antigua, Kentucky[/B] – The former Pittsburgh player and assistant coach is one of the key reasons John Calipari has been able to lure talent such John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, Daniel Orton, Brandon Knight, Terrence Jones and Doron Lamb to Kentucky. Antigua – who worked for Calipari during his final year at Memphis and then followed him to Lexington – played for the Harlem Globetrotters for seven years before breaking into the coaching ranks in 2002. He and new assistant Kenny Payne will make Kentucky a force in recruiting for years to come. The Wildcats have already secured pledges from three of the top eight players in the Class of 2011.[/QUOTE]You can [URL=”http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/news;_ylt=Ai3Rc8ySwhox0jmYTYEWkX7evbYF?slug=jn-recruiters081910″]read the entire article here…[/URL]
Did you know Antigua played for the Harlem Globetrotters? Maybe that’s what makes him a great recruiter. He has a lot of experience entertaining kids!
