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WHITNEY youngsters growing up in Chicago “that there’s hope.” Whitney wowed the UK crowd from the get-go. During Big Blue Madness, Whitney exhibited his exceptional leaping ability. He jumped over three people and threw one down. He and Keion Brooks had a dunking rotation at one point. When asked on Media Day who was the team’s best dunker, Whitney said, “That’s up for debate. Me and Keion are all right. Keion’s super athletic, and he can shoot the ball pretty well.” At Nike Camp this past summer, Whitney showed off a strong pull-up jumper and his penetration prowess. Whitney brings personality, too. His attire prior to Big Blue Madness — shades inspired by “Terminator,” an Ice Cube T-shirt and gold chains — refl ected that. Can Whitney bring some of that Chicago magic not long ago conjured up by Davis? Time will tell, but there’s a great deal of potential and excitement that ac- companies his skill. “I feel like I can do whatever it takes for my team to win,” he said. www.kfb .bank ★ McLeod’s Body Shop TOM McLEOD OVER 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS F RAME S TRAIGHTENING PPG F INISHES ( W / LIFETIME WARRANTY ) FREE Estimates Pickup & Delivery GO CATS! 606-329-1616 4555 13TH ST. ASHLAND UK Basketball Preview 2019/2020 | 15 *