Burks to UK
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The days of kids really wanting to play for a school and "tradition" are long gone. Sure, we'll have a few here and there (Reed is one), but most of them couldn't care less about a school's tradition - they're in it for NIL and getting to the NBA. And most kids are realizing that Cal is no longer the only option for a fast track to the NBA - plenty of kids are 1-and-done at other schools. Cal's schtick as the one coach that can get these kids into the NBA the fastest is now seen as nothin' much.
Good statementI pulled this off of what Lex 18 posted and what they had Burks as quoted as saying and to me he was a big fan of UK the school and not just Cal.
“I’ve always been big on Kentucky because of the atmosphere and the culture,” Burks said. “I’ve been watching since I was a kid and seeing all of the players develop and progress into pros and compete for titles every year made this a place I wanted to play at.
“I wanted to play with the top players in the country at the top basketball school in the country and develop my game under Coach Calipari, while working every day to win the national championship,” Burks said. “I want to help this team win a national championship and create a bond with my teammates on and off the court. I want to prepare myself to be in the best shape and be the most productive I can be for this team.”
Forward Jordan Burks signs with Kentucky men's basketball
Kentucky men’s basketball head coach John Calipari added another piece to his No. 1 ranked recruiting class for 2023-24 with the signing of Jordan Burks.www.lex18.com
Glad to see UK going back to its roots with getting a core group to build around.
Hopefully Hart and Somoto then Perry and Johnson. Keep Reed around and add a couple stars and a portal need.
Hopefully Hart and Somoto then Perry and Johnson. Keep Reed around and add a couple stars and a portal need.
This sounds better. I hope he means it.I pulled this off of what Lex 18 posted and what they had Burks as quoted as saying and to me he was a big fan of UK the school and not just Cal.
“I’ve always been big on Kentucky because of the atmosphere and the culture,” Burks said. “I’ve been watching since I was a kid and seeing all of the players develop and progress into pros and compete for titles every year made this a place I wanted to play at.
“I wanted to play with the top players in the country at the top basketball school in the country and develop my game under Coach Calipari, while working every day to win the national championship,” Burks said. “I want to help this team win a national championship and create a bond with my teammates on and off the court. I want to prepare myself to be in the best shape and be the most productive I can be for this team.”
Forward Jordan Burks signs with Kentucky men's basketball
Kentucky men’s basketball head coach John Calipari added another piece to his No. 1 ranked recruiting class for 2023-24 with the signing of Jordan Burks.
dude it's this way everywhere. None of these kids play for the schools. Maybe a few legacy kids like Reed but it's rare. They play for the coach and/or money. I don't care why he comes as long as he helps us win. But you are right, that's a ballsy comment albeit true.
That Ole Miss kid you're referring to, has an issue though, he only does it that one time, he averages 5ppg against everyone else.
Well, those days are long gone for us, because Cal created an NBA first culture, but if you look at the teams that have been successful each year, you'll see a bunch of players playing for the names on the front of their jersey. That’s why most of them are juniors and seniors and have only played for that one program.
Heck, Baylor still redshirts players, you don't redshirt, unless you're all in on the program.
I'll admit I had the same reaction but his comments were kinda out of left field.
UMass?
Burks wasn't born yet.
Memphis?
Cal left in 09. Burks was born in 04 or 05.
Idk if someone had told him what to say but it was kinda jumbled.
Strange comments from a kid his age.
I'll give him a pass this time.
I’ve learned to have low expectations regardless of star numbers. Too many disappointments over the years.
coming here because of cal huh? He'll be sick of cal like the rest of us before seasons end..
Reed isn't playing at UK for free either. If he can go pro in the NBA in less than 4 years he will as well.
It’s likely that by the time he can play like Walter he will have already left Kentucky for the draft or transferred.
So I find a wiki on Overtime Elite. I read it and this qualifies as a high school? The teacher/student ratio is 4:1. So how are they able to attend college? Do they take tests to qualify?
This club even plays other high school teams. What am I missing here?
en.wikipedia.org
Lots of big names taking part in this club.
Is this just another version of IMG Academy?
I think I now know why Calipari has decided to revisit Atlanta to play a game.
This club even plays other high school teams. What am I missing here?
Overtime Elite - Wikipedia
Is this just another version of IMG Academy?
I think I now know why Calipari has decided to revisit Atlanta to play a game.
Didn't he say Kentucky was his dream school in the past? I think the dude running the podcast even threw that out there.
Further proof that the "dream school" never really matters.
I don't begrudge the kid for it. He wants to get to the NBA. Cal probably told him he sees his potential and if you come work hard and yada yada. Just is what it is. This is college basketball in 2023.
Why not? That's why most come to UK. The St John's fans that post here are raving about players wanting to play for their POS coach.
I have to agree. Most players at any program come for the head coach. And now NIL.
That same POS coach brought us back from the dead in the late 80’s early 90’s , had the best team ever in 1996 , went to the Championship in 1997, left Tubby the Championship team in 1998, played the most exciting brand of basketball in the 90’s and in UK history, teams feared us when they played us in the 90’s when he was our coach, and the guy never had a losing record when probation wasn’t holding him down. Yes that’s the same POS coach you speak of…… Man was you born after the 90’s?
are you talking about the same ul coach that flipped UK fans off after ul lost?
Yeah, we are talking about the same coach who was flipped off and probably far worse by some UK fans.
People are honestly so starved to celebrate something it's sad.
This dude doesn't move the needle at all and will more than likely transfer after "failing" to be one or two and done based on previous results.
Lucy pulling the football doesn't really describe it fully at this point.
Nah, just some drunk idiots saying things they'd never say in a million years sober and standing in front of Pitino.
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