When I woke up on Tuesday morning I refused to become captive of the negative news swirling around Katina Powell’s media blitz. It’s obvious that we have had a few bad apples in the basketball program over the last four years and it appears that we had a rogue coach who let his dysfunction affect his job performance. But we’ve also watched a resilient Rick Pitino develop underrated kids and take the Louisville Basketball program back to the top. All I’ve heard for weeks is how this recent setback would kill Louisville’s recruiting efforts and that there was no way a parent or a promising player would be able to overlook the scandal. Then on probably the worst day of this sex scandal Coach Pitino gets a commitment from 3* 2016 guard Frankie Hughes.

Hughes said after his commitment to Louisville today “its two sides to every story. I want to go to Louisville and play for Coach Pitino and I believe in Coach Pitino.'” “I told him (Pitino) that I had his back,” Hughes said. “I said, ‘I’m a loyal guy, I’ll stay loyal to you.’” What a message this sends to those that think Coach Pitino won’t or can’t survive this latest setback. I’m sure once the NCAA has the final say that it may cost the basketball program some pretty stiff punishment. The one thing I don’t think it will cost them is a Hall of Fame coach. Today is just one example that some people still form their own opinions in this world and are not led by what the media tells them to believe. Kudos to Frankie Hughes and his family and thank them for shedding some light on this dark day. Can’t wait until they officially become a part of the Louisville family. Hughes coach told ESPN.com that he expects him to sign a letter of intent during the early signing period next month.