Kentucky coach John Calipari made a kind gesture toward an Arkansas mom on Mother's Day, gifting a custom No. 35 Kentucky jersey to West Memphis, Ark. resident Tabatha Vail, according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Vail's son, Taylon, was shot and killed by stray bullets during a drive-by shooting in April. The high school freshman "always wanted to play college basketball," per the Commerical Appeal, aiming to follow in the footsteps of fellow Arkansas native and former Kentucky guard Malik Monk.
Calipari's gift on May 27 to Tabatha Vail included a letter and scholarship offer intended for Taylon.