UK's Michael Gilchrist adds to his name

The arrival of Kentucky freshman Michael Gilchrist to the college basketball scene is something that many fans have eagerly awaited, as ESPNU's third-ranked recruit of the 2011 class helps the Wildcats form one of the top teams in the country.

When looking out for Gilchrist on the court, it might help not be confused by the name on the back of his jersey.

Gilchrist reported on his Twitter page that he wants to be known as Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, and yes, that will be the name that is stitched above the 6-foot-7 forward's number.

In making the addition to his name, Gilchrist wrote that he was doing so in remembrance of his father and uncle. Darrin Kidd, his uncle, died of a heart attack on the same day Gilchrist signed his national letter of intent, and Michael Gilchrist Sr. was shot and killed in 1996, according to ESPN Rise.

"I can’t look up in the stands like most other people and see my dad," Michael says. "I have my stepfather, and I love him, but it's not the same. And I had my uncle, but he died, so it's hard.

"But I just use it as motivation to go harder."

So along with the name change comes quite a story that lets you know a lot more about Kidd-Gilchrist and the source of his inspirations. With a simple gesture, the freshman who many believe has an NBA future gets to showcase his family history as well.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/32709/uks-michael-gilchrist-adds-to-his-name

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