Original sentence: Following the season, little used freshman Mike Williams was also granted a release.Gillespie also encountered questions and some criticism during the off-season for accepting a verbal commitment from 8th grader Michael Avery.In his first few months he recruited several high profile recruits to UK.On March 11, he was named Co-SEC coach of the year along with Bruce Pearl after going 12-4 in the SEC.. Shortly into the 2007–2008 season, freshman Alex Legion requested and was granted release from his scholarship.Wildcat fans packed Rupp Arena for Big Blue Madness (the first practice of the season and the program's major publicity event) to catch a glimpse of their new coach in action
Edited sentence: Gillespie also encountered questions and some criticism for signing an 8th grader to a letter of intent.Gillispie arrived at UK amidst great hope.In his first few months he recruited several high profile recruits to UK, trying to pave the way for the Kentucky basketball program to meet its fans' high expectations in the future.On March 11, he was named Co-SEC coach of the year along with Bruce Pearl after going 12-4 in the SEC.. During the 2007-8 season and following several players have left the program.Wildcats fans packed Rupp Arena for Big Blue Madness (the first practice of the season and the program's major publicity event) to catch a glimpse of their new coach in action