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For you....  - An interesting note from SLAM Magazine, who says that Terrence Jones and Michael Gilchrist were both no-shows for the Kevin Durant Skills Camp.  They had been scheduled to appear, along with Darius Miller, in a group representing college basketball's top wing players.  Instead of thumping Harrison Barnes in Chicago, they apparently elected to let him slide until December 3.  - The magazine also highlighted Anthony Davis as a player who stood out at camps.  Here is what they had to say about what he showcased

Anthony Davis, 6-10 freshman power forward, Kentucky, STAT: As impressive as Davis was last summer, a year has clearly done wonders for his game, not to mention his confidence, as the projected top pick in the 2012 NBA Draft has learned how to deal with stronger opponents, has an understanding of when to use various aspects of his versatile skill set, developed a smoothness with his jumper and ball skills and picks spots to show off his dazzling playmaking, all the while not forgetting to play with energy, intimidate opponents as a shot-blocking force and either push the ball himself or run the floor for fast-break finishes, the attributes that primarily started his ascent as a prospect.

 - SLAM also took a look at the high school prospects who had good showings at their camps.  You can read it here.  If you click the number "2" at the bottom, you can read the Anthony Davis thing again.  - It was pretty much Stevie Johnson all day long at ESPN compound this morning as the former Cat freestyled First Take into breaks, chatted with ESPN News and then had a little quiet time with Jay Crawford.  Their conversation is below.  I often say that I want to be Bret Bearup when I grow up.  Now I am positive that I want to dress like Stevie Johnson too.  - The Birmingham News came out endorsing John Calipari as deserving of his new contract extension this morning, comparing him with Nick Saban.  Those comparisons are probably fair on a number of levels and it's a pretty easy duo to look at simply based on fan bases.  But I'd argue that no coach in the country has a connection with his fans like Cal - especially Saban, who provides the boring excitement only matched by Rob Bromley reading Ying-Yang twins lyrics. That's it for now.  If you missed the show this morning, you missed a lot of zombie talk.  Make sure you check it out below and make your pick for former UK player who is going to save you from zombies when they invade.