LSU-UK in fight for top high school point guard

Glen "Big Baby" Davis may need to show off as much personality as he does basketball skills at the Nike All-America Camp being held at IUPUI. One young camper in particular with NBA DNA in his body is attending the camp and gaining a lot of attention.

Jai Lucas, son of 14-year NBA veteran point guard John Lucas, is short in stature 5 feet, 10 inches, but big in talent. Lucas' top five college choices are Kentucky, LSU, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma and Maryland. Thus far, Lucas' unofficial visits have been to LSU and Maryland.

When he was at LSU, he attended the Tigers' home game against UK that LSU won, 71-67 on Feb. 25.

"It was one of the best college games I've been to," Lucas said. "It was just a great experience. Both teams played hard. It was just big time basketball."

Lucas seems to be looking for a basketball-first school that certainly puts Kentucky in a great position. Former Wildcat Ron Mercer has filled Lucas' head with stories of UK greatness and atmosphere. However, if Tubby Smith has another rough year with his fan base and if John Brady can finally close the deal on a new contract, it might be a factor in bringing in a big time point guard for the Tigers.