Alex Legion To Leave Kentucky

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UPDATE: See the post above. It now appears that Alex may be reconsidering a transfer from the University of Kentucky.
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Its official. The University of Kentucky announced today that freshman guard Alex Legion intends to transfer.

Legion started 2 games for Kentucky this season and was averaging 17.5 minutes and 6.7 points per game.

Here is the official press release.

No matter how you look at it, this is a serious blow to the University of Kentucky and to Billy Gillespie. There still hasn't been any information as to why Legion decided leave the team, but reliable sources are reportedly saying that Legion's mother had something to do with his decision. In the end it doesn't really matter why he is leaving, though.

I don't think there is any doubt that Legion's departure will negatively impact Kentucky's performance on the court this year. His playing time was increasing and I for one think the team looked much better when Alex was on the floor.

I am worried about what effect his departure will have on overall team chemistry and Gillespie's future recruiting. There are rumors that other Wildcat players are also unhappy and may be pondering leaving the program. I haven't heard any names attached to these other rumors but one would suspect that Jared Carter and Michael Bradley would be the most obvious players who may be unhappy with their current situations. I'm not worried yet, but if there are more departures from the team I think we all should start getting worried.

The recent departure from the team of walk-on Kerry Benson only adds fuel to the fire where these rumors are concerned. Kerry had only played in 2 games this season but he played well in both contests and looked to possibly be earning more playing time.