The family of five-star California power forward Marcus Lee is a very close-knit group. That’s why it is a little bit difficult at times for Lee to envision himself playing at Rupp, an arena that is over 2,350 miles from his home. But, after an official visit to Kentucky for Big Blue Madness, Lee is considering making the Wildcats his second family. Monday morning, Cats Illustrated caught up with Lee’s older brother Bryan, the longtime family recruiting spokesman, who said that the visit to Kentucky was made all the more special because Marcus got to experience the trip with four 2013 UK commitments. “To have a visit at the same time with the Harrison twins and James Young was just perfect timing. The cool thing to me was to see the families and how everyone comes from different places.” Lee said. With all of those people it’s apparent that everyone comes from a great support system and that you’re dealing with really good kids.” The role of family and support will be a critical part in deciding where Lee, who is down to just Kentucky and California, ultimately decides to spend his college years. A staple of the large family atmosphere is a strong patriarch; and that is how the Lee clan is beginning to view Kentucky coach John Calipari.

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