Daniel Orton has not Decommitted from Kentucky

According to Daniel Orton’s father “Larry”, Daniel Orton has not decommitted from Kentucky and still plans to attend Kentucky.  There were earlier reports that after DeMarcus Cousins verbally committed to Kentucky, Orton decided he wanted out of his LOI to Kentucky, but was later reported as being an untrue statement.

There is probably a big question of playing time since the verbal committment by DeMarcus Cousins, but the Ortons plan to speak with Coach Calipari in the near future to see what his outlook would be with both Orton and Cousins playing side-by-side.  My guess is that Orton would turn out to be the full time center while Cousins and Patrick Patterson (if he stays) switch off at the power forward position.  Another option would be to move Cousins to the small forward position.  I’m sure Coach Calipari doesn’t want to lose Orton and will give him an approach that should be motivated in keeping Daniel Orton at Kentucky.  It will then be up to Orton to decide if Kentucky is still right for him.

Also, I have noticed a lot of fans on many blog posts just giving Daniel Orton HELL when they thought he had decommitted from Kentucky.  This is really unacceptable and those certain persons should be ashamed to call themselves a part of the “Big Blue Nation”.  Daniel Orton is a teenager who needs to make a big decision that might affect the rest of his life.  Show some respect and if Orton does decide to leave Kentucky, wish him well.