John Clay’s Sidelines

Update at 5:40 p.m.: As expected Irving committed to Duke.

Big Blue Links for Thursday:

• Dan Wiederer of the Fayetteville Observer writes that Kyrie Irving only visited UK and Texas A&M as favors.
• Gary Parrish of CBS Sportsline thinks Irving will pick Duke today at 5:30 p.m. on ESPNU.
• Bob Herzog of Newsday reports that Tobias Harris will announce Nov. 19 on ESPNU.
• Ken Tysiac of the Raleigh News and Observer writes it’s going to be an interesting week for Duke.
• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader writes on UK linebacker Danny Trevathan.
• Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal also writes on Trevathan.
• B.W. Jones of the Kentucky Kernel writes on running back Alfonso Smith.
• Larry Vaught of the Advocate-Messenger writes that UK has a true Kentucky offensive line.
• My column on the seventh-ranked UK volleyball team, which was upset by Tennessee last night.
• T.J. Walker of the Kentucky Kernel reports on Tennessee’s upset of the volleyball Cats.

• Ebenezer Samuel of the New York Daily news reports that UK visitor Achraf Yacoubu, from the Class of 2011, has committed to Villanova. (H/T to Aaron’s UK Basketball Blog.)
• Alan Hahn of Newsday writes that Joe Crawford is one of three being considered for the New York Knicks’ final cut. (H/T Walter’s Wildcat World.)
• Tom Leach talks with ESPN’s Brock Huard, who did the Auburn game.
• Wildcat-Den says John Wall is soaking it all in.
• A Sea of Blue looks at the DDM offense and developing talent.
• Inner Circle is at No. 4 on its list of UK immortals.
• Wildcat Blue Blog writes on Mark Krebs and his mother’s battle with cancer.
• UK Football Fan thinks its too early for bowl projections.