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ESPN caught up with Andrew and Aaron Harrison, the twin guards that are among Kentucky’s top targets in the 2013 recruiting class, to talk a little bit with them about life off the court. They feel that some analysts portray them in the wrong way, focusing on their demeanor on the court to paint them as arrogant or cocky. Instead, they say, that attitude is strictly reserved for basketball and that when they’re not on the court the two of them are much different than their on-court persona. They described the difference:
“People have to understand that when we’re playing, we take it seriously,” Aaron said. “But that’s not us all the time.”
“I don’t really know how to change on the court. I don’t really want to change on the court,” Andrew added. “Off the court, we’re just relaxed, nice kids.”
The average fan who watches the 6-foot-5 twins — Aaron being a minute older than Andrew — doesn’t get to see their humanitarian efforts. While resting for a game in last month’s Under Armour Are You From Here? Classic, the Harrisons sacrificed relaxation time in their hotel lobby to assist an elderly woman load multiple bags into her car.
The same day, following a tournament-game victory, the twins were signing autographs, taking pictures and answering questions from anyone who approached them. The narcissistic personas given to them by critics did not exist.
“Some people take us as arrogant because of how we play on the court,” Andrew said. “We’re not trying to do anything to anybody. It’s different when we’re on the court. When it’s time to play, we play to win.”
That’s how I like it. They’re assassins on the court, and they’re helping old ladies with their luggage off of it. That’s a pretty good combination of characteristics for a recruit, and it makes me want the two of them at Kentucky even more. In fact, while they were at it the Harrisons gave a little bit of info on the teams that are recruiting them, including the Cats:
“With Kentucky,” Andrew said, “my goal is to be an NBA basketball player. If you look at the past few years, that’s where you go if you want to be an NBA basketball player. Coach [Scott] Drew from Baylor is great, and they’re doing a lot of winning. They’ve been recruiting us since we were really young, like seventh or eighth grade.”
Aaron added: “I like Villanova’s guard play. They use their guards real well. Plus, it’s a small school with a great education. As for Maryland, it’s in the ACC, and it’s where my dad’s from. He really hasn’t had to push us to go there. Plus, Coach [Mark] Turgeon is a good coach.”
The two will be making a decision by the end of the summer, and their decision will be huge. If there was only one Harrison, he’d be a game changer. Instead there are two of them, and getting the pair could lay the foundation of a championship level class for someone. Here’s hoping that it’s Kentucky where they end up.
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June 10th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
I love it when young kids assist elderly women load heavy bags into her car.
>>Later that day an elderly woman with 100 lbs of cocaine was spotted driving 120 mph down the highway, crashing into multiple cars on the way.
June 10th, 2012 at 12:43 pm
this article is spot on, i ran into the Twins at Fayette Mall the day after Big Blue Madness and they were extremely nice kids, very sociable. They gladly took pictures with me and my niece, and answered any questions I had to ask, they did say “Crazy” lol…but these kids are a class act, but I think I was the only person in the mall that day that recognized them…hope they pick UK
June 10th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
they did say MADNESS was “Crazy”
June 10th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
two things I love, UK being mentioned first and when they state, basically if your goal is the NBA, then UK is where you go
June 10th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
I hope these two pick UK also because these two divas have bad attitudes and think they are all that and a bag of chips. Donovan cut then from his list of those trying out for the U18 USA team because of their “star” attitudes, not wanting to put up with players that didn’t buy into the team concept. Sounds like a perfect fit for UK, Calipari can have them. We’ll take Kasey Hill any day of the week over both of these divas, and twice on Sunday.
June 10th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
5. Yeah, these kids are awful. They could never play for Billy. They would have to steal a taco and run like a chump, like your last pg. Or break into cars like your Pf. Yep, UF sure has alot of classy players on their team. Don’t worry though, the twins will still own you bitchez like we always have. And when Billy doesn’t win the gold we will know why.
June 10th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
#5 Agreed. You can have Kasey Hill and we will take the Harrison twins…………and another National Championship.
June 10th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
Look at those smirks! Are they too good to show us their teeth?! Next please.
June 10th, 2012 at 1:46 pm
These kids are studs but got cut frm the usa team. Yet, harrell is slated to start for the usa team.
June 10th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Oh yeah, it’s funny you’re trying to say we have players that don’t buy into a team concept. Last years team was the most balanced team to win title in the last 15 yrs. The star that is anthony Davis, took only the fourth amount of shots. Gilchrist was 5th. Unlike Kenny “ballhog” boynton. And taco thief walker.
June 10th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
#5, Why visit this Board? Are you trying to say, in your misguided way, that Donovan is a wiser Recruiter than Coach Cal? Good luck with that!