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Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 10-02-2015, 10:04 AM:

I just wish this eligibility concern was over as it has to be a big concern to Skal.

After his near-death experience in the earthquake and journey to America, freshman Skal Labissiere is grateful just to be playing and at Kentucky.

“The earthquake really changed my life. God has showed me a lot of favors to be in the position I am now. I just have to be thankful. I know life can change at any moment. I experienced it for myself. I just try to take it day by day and absorb everything going on good in my life,” Labissiere, who saw his father once during last season and again at graduation, said.

Labissiere says it was not easy to stay silent when critics blasted his guardian, Gerald Hamilton, and questioned whether Labissiere would even be eligible to play this year.

“I knew things people were saying and writing were not true. I just kept doing what I had to do,” Labissiere said. “They are going to try and come up to a lot of my games. I love their family. His daughter is 16 and is like my sister. They have been nothing but great to me.”

He already feels the same about UK fans and his teammates.

“I really have not got to see the craziness yet. I have seen some, but not all of it. I think I will like it,” Labissiere laughed and said. “If fans interact with me, I will respond. I am very outgoing and very thankful of the position I am in. Many people wish they were in this position, so I try to take advantage of it.

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