Orton Commits to 'Cats
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Posted: 6:44 PM Oct 12, 2008
Orton Commits to 'Cats
Five-star center Daniel Orton from Oklahoma City has committed to the University of Kentucky.
Reporter: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Five-star center Daniel Orton from Oklahoma City has committed to the University of Kentucky.

The 6-foot, 9-inch high school player announced his decision after attending Big Blue Madness this weekend in Lexington.

Orton is listed as the No. 12 prospect in the country on Scouts.com.

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Posted by: garry on Oct 14, 2008 at 01:50 PM

kats are going to paw back to the championshipagain real soon
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Posted by: Lee on Oct 13, 2008 at 02:17 PM

With the addition of Orton, Kentucky will be among the elite again next year. If Patterson stays around next year Kentucky will win the National Championship.
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Posted by: Phil on Oct 13, 2008 at 02:17 AM

now that Tubbys gone........we're ready for #8
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