UK freshman Enes Kanter comes to Kentucky from Istanbul Turkey (via Stoneridge Prep). Enes is awaiting the NCAA ruling on his eligibility for the 2010-2011 season. The issue the NCAA is expected to rule on soon involves the amateur status of Enes. He played on a basketball club while growing up in Turkey. He was paid by this club as a 14, 15, 16 year old. The NCAA must determine if the monies paid was above and beyond the normal living expenses for Istanbul while playing for the club. It's been reported that Enes father was meticulous with the accounting of the expenses which could prove the case for Enes eligibility.
Enes is a big fan of the famous wrestler the UnderTaker. He has acknowledged his fondness for being called the UnderKanter. In the Big Blue Madness Event in Lexington Kentucky on Oct 15th 2010 Enes chose to make his entrance as the UnderKanter!
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