Biography on John Wall (Current Kentucky Basketball Player as of 2009-10)

John Wall was born on September 6, 1990, in Raleigh, North Carolina. In his High School Career, (Word of God Christian Academy) he was a fifth-year senior and was considered by most as the best point guard in his class (2009). Rivals.com had rated him #1, and Scout.com had rated him #2. Wall led his team to the North Carolina Class 1A state championship against United Faith Christian Academy, but they were defeated 56-53 by a long 3-pointer at the buzzer, by Ian Miller.

Wall committed to the University of Kentucky on May 19, 2009. Since he came to UK, he has been a major factor for why the Cats have only lost one game (As of Jan. 28). Wall has made a couple buzzer-beater shots to win against teams such as Miami (OH). He made the game winning shot with .5 seconds left on the clock to win, 72-70. He finished that game with 19 pts, 2 rebs, and 3 stl’s. “The Great Wall of Kentucky” is what he is often called, is projected to be the #1 pick of the 2010 NBA Draft. Calipari won’t hear of it that Wall returns to play a sophomore season at UK.

"I joke about coming back, and like you say, he tells me, no," Wall said.

Calipari told Patrick he'd wrestle with Wall rather than let him return for a second season at Kentucky.

"Coach might," Wall said. "He might pull my eye out. You never know."

So why we still have him, Cat fans, enjoy...because it won't last long.