Slone close to commitment to Morehead State

Former Kentucky walk-on Landon Slone is close to a commitment to Morehead State after visiting the campus on Friday.

An official announcement could come by early next week, he said on Saturday.

Slone, an all-state player for Paintsville High, became a fan favorite as a freshman walk-on for UK last season. His gritty, fearless play and perimeter shooting thrilled fans.

But the coaching change from Billy Gillispie to John Calipari led Slone to decide to transfer. Calipari said he would not have nearly as many walk-ons as Gillispie.

Morehead State opens up next season at Kentucky. Slone said the schools actually had agreed to open the next three seasons.

That led Slone to move to the brink of a commitment to Morehead State, not because he thirsts for revenge, he said. But because he likes the idea of re-living the thrill of playing basketball in Rupp Arena.