Billy Gillispie Checks Into Rehab Facility
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Updated: 10:21 AM Sep 9, 2009
Billy Gillispie Checks Into Rehab Facility
27 SportsFirst has confirmed that former UK coach Billy Gillispie checked himself into the John Lucas After Care Rehab Facility In Houston, Texas.
Posted: 10:59 PM Sep 8, 2009
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Former UK coach Billy Gillispie has fought plenty of battles in the game of basketball, but now his biggest may come off the court.

27 SportsFirst confirmed Tuesday evening that Gillispie checked himself in the John Lucas After Care Program in Houston, Texas. It's a substance abuse recovery program that has two treatment centers, a physcial fitness program and an aftercare program with counselors.
John Lucas is a former NBA coach and player who had a well documented battle with drugs and alcohol, his rehab program is the model the NBA uses to helps its players.

All of this is coming after Billy Gillispie was arrested for DUI during the early morning hours on August 27th in the Anderson County. In the hours to follow Gillispie has his right to drive in Kentucky revoked before being bailed out of jail. Reportedly Gillispie was in town then to work out a settlement in his lawsuit against the UK Athletic Association.

What we don't know is the timetable Gillispie must stay in rehab. Gillispie was fired after two seasons as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats basketball program.


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Posted by: Douglas Location: Lexington on Sep 13, 2009 at 02:03 PM

So when does Ricky P. check in for his addiction?
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Posted by: Sharon Location: Harrodsburg on Sep 9, 2009 at 11:31 PM

I hope everyone will leave him alone now. My thoughts and prayers are with him. I think he is an excellent coach and believe he will come back even stronger. I just hope he realizes that there are Kentuckians that do support him. I really feel like he got a raw deal and was not given the opportunity to prove himself like other coaches in the past that out stayed their welcome. Good luck to Billy G.
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Posted by: April Location: Vanceburg on Sep 9, 2009 at 08:41 PM

I'm so glad he decided to get help. People need to pray for him instead of bad mouthing him. I sure hope he gets better. I want to see him be successful and come back and beat UK. Best of Luck!!! He is in my thoughts and prayers. I Love You Billy!!!
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