'09 OK PF/C Daniel Orton (Kentucky Verbal) - Page 4

OSUBasketballJunkie · #46 (**permalink**) 06-14-2008, 10:35 AM

Rivals.com$ (Kentucky site)

Orton visited Kentucky's campus for an AAU camp but did not participate due to an injury. Orton enjoyed his time on campus and was impressed by the program. Orton has taken unofficial visits to UCLA, USC, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Kentucky. Arizona, Kansas, Ohio State, Texas, LSU and UConn are involved.

OSUBasketballJunkie · #47 (**permalink**) 06-21-2008, 09:17 AM

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Orton is participating in the NBA camp and is showing his ability to dominate games. Orton names Kentucky, Texas, Kansas, Ohio State and Connecticut as his top schools.

OSUBasketballJunkie · #48 (**permalink**) 06-23-2008, 09:46 AM

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Orton Goes Camping; Claims Favorite............In this update, Orton claims Kentucky is sticking out at this point. Names Ohio State, UCLA, Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma and UConn as his top seven schools. Orton wants to narrow his list to five schools before the end of summer and then take official visits.

Bucknuts.com$ (Jeff Rapp)

Orton Sets Fast Path To Professional Status........Orton confesses he is looking at being a one year player in college and wants to get to the NBA as fast as possible. Once again names UCLA, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Connecticut, Ohio State and Kentucky as his top seven schools. Indicates he is very interested in Ohio State and plans to visit.

MD Buckeye · #49 (**permalink**) 06-24-2008, 10:20 AM

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From BG.....Talks about his experience at the NBA Players Association top 100 camp. Top 7 of UCLA, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Ohio State, Connecticut and Kentucky. Says he will most likely take an official visit to Ohio State and plans to make a decision during the late signing period.

LitlBuck · #50 (**permalink**) 06-24-2008, 02:22 PM

If he is going to wait until the Spring

signing date, I think that is really going to put the coaching staff in a bind because we will really need a big guy for 2009 if BJ leaves early. I know we will still have Dallas but we will need another big guy to supplement him even if we do get the transfer from Iowa State.

OSUBasketballJunkie · #51 (**permalink**) 06-24-2008, 06:46 PM

Scout.com$ (Kentucky site)

Interview with Orton's coach. UCLA, Ohio State, Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Kentucky and UConn are his top schools. Orton's coach indicates that Kentucky "sticks out" to Orton at this point.

OSUBasketballJunkie · #52 (**permalink**) 06-26-2008, 12:18 PM

Rivals.com$ (Kansas site)

Orton indicates he will take all five official visits and is certain he will take official visits to Kansas, Kentucky, Ohio State and Connecticut. The final school is undecided at this time. Again states that Kentucky is the leader.

OSUBasketballJunkie · #53 (**permalink**) 06-28-2008, 09:12 AM

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Video Blast: Daniel Orton

Note: solid footwork......ability to block shots......has a nice turn around jump hook.....good court vision.

OSUBasketballJunkie · #54 (**permalink**) 06-28-2008, 09:18 AM

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McGuinness' Orton names favorites

By Brandon Chatmon
Staff Writer
After saying he was wide open throughout the recruiting process, Bishop McGuinness forward Daniel Orton named seven schools as his favorites.

Kentucky leads for Orton's services, followed by UConn, Ohio State, Kansas, UCLA, Texas, and Oklahoma.
"Kentucky has great fans,? Orton said. "And I experienced that (when he went to Kentucky's elite camp a few weeks ago).?
Orton said his relationship with Billy Gillispie also played a key factor in the Wildcats sitting atop his list of favorites. The 6-10, 260-pounder, who is ranked No. 9 overall in the Rivals Top 150, said he will definitely take official visits to UConn, Kentucky and Ohio State. Oklahoma remains a strong contender thanks to the talent the Sooners have brought in behind the recruiting prowess of Jeff Capel. Orton will keep close tabs on the fan support the Sooners have with Willie Warren and Blake Griffin leading OU in 2008-09.

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osugrad21 · #55 (**permalink**) 07-08-2008, 05:54 AM

Demling

I talked to Wall after I spoke with Oklahoma big man Daniel Orton, another top UK target from the '09 class. As Wall was getting up from the table, Orton came over and said "did you tell them we're going to Kentucky?" Both players smiled and Orton said, "let's just do a press conference here." He laughed and Wall didn't say a word.
Speaking of Orton, he said he's still only 85-90 percent healthy because of his ankle and knee injuries and noted that right now "all the schools are pretty equal." He did say that UCLA, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Ohio State, Connecticut and Kentucky were high atop his list "not in any particular order."

OSUBasketballJunkie · #56 (**permalink**) 07-09-2008, 12:02 PM

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LeBron Skills Academy Afternoon Update........Orton played sparingly trying to rest his ankle, but was a force when on the court.

BuckNutty · #57 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 12:20 PM

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The Buckeyes are among Orton's final 7 schools. He likes the way Ohio State prepares their big men for the next level.

OSUBasketballJunkie · #58 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 12:56 PM

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Mom's health scare affects recruit's play at camp

By Jerry Tipton

jtipton@herald-leader.com

Daniel Orton has Kentucky and six other schools on his list.

? Jerry Tipton's UK basketball blog

AKRON ? It isn't often that a recruiting analyst admits he underrated a prospect and apologizes. It happened at the Nike-sponsored LeBron James Skills Academy.
The subject of the devaluation and apology was Daniel Orton, a 6-foot-9, 258-pound power forward from Oklahoma City. His sin? He wasn't dominating. He was simply playing well.
Then he explained the mental and physical problems he's carrying onto the court these days. An unsolicited apology followed from an unidentified analyst in a group interview.
Orton's mother almost died recently after being rushed to the hospital. Orton was on the summer basketball circuit and couldn't be near his mother.
Plus, he was hobbled by ankle and knee problems while competing against players who knew they could enhance their reputations by outplaying a highly regarded prospect.
I'm doing a terrible job keeping my consistency out there,? Orton said. ?I'm not playing that well.?

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The colleges he mentioned were UCLA, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Ohio State, Kentucky and Connecticut. ?In no certain order,? he said. ?Everybody's pretty equal.?