If you don't know who Enes Kanter is, don't worry, you should get very familiar with the 17-year-old Turkish phenom in the coming months and years. Kanter is the top high school player in Turkey and yes, that doesn't sound like much, but scouts are really starting to take notice of the 6'10" senior's skills and potential. So much so, in fact, that Kanter is currently projected as the number 15 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by DraftExpress.com.
What does all this have to do with Kentucky you might ask? Well, after decommitting from Washington a few weeks ago, Kanter has made his official visit to Lexington and sources close to the big man say it wouldn't be a shock to see him sign with the Cats before the season is over.
I know a lot of you are cringing right now, with thoughts of Lukasz Orbzut, Shegari Alleyne and Jules Camara rattling around in your heads, but Kanter is already a polished basketball player who has competed at the top level with the Turkish U16 and U18 squads. He's a back to the basket post player who loves to battle inside and with the likely departures of Demarcus Cousins and Patrick Patterson, he would definitely be a welcome addition to this year's recruiting class.
What does all this have to do with Kentucky you might ask? Well, after decommitting from Washington a few weeks ago, Kanter has made his official visit to Lexington and sources close to the big man say it wouldn't be a shock to see him sign with the Cats before the season is over.
I know a lot of you are cringing right now, with thoughts of Lukasz Orbzut, Shegari Alleyne and Jules Camara rattling around in your heads, but Kanter is already a polished basketball player who has competed at the top level with the Turkish U16 and U18 squads. He's a back to the basket post player who loves to battle inside and with the likely departures of Demarcus Cousins and Patrick Patterson, he would definitely be a welcome addition to this year's recruiting class.
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