The forward positions next year suddenly look very promising.

[Son_Of_Saul]

6'9" Jayden Quaintance
6'8" Jordan Burks
6'8" Adou Thiero
6'6" Karter Knox (hopefully)
6'6" Billy Richmond

I love the defensive potential with this group. Burks is eventually going to be a high-level defender. Richmond is already Liggins-esque at the same age. Thiero is getting better at defense all the time.

We will still need a portal guard to go with Sheppard, Fland, Perry, and Richmond, and I like the idea of Big Z, Onyenso, and Cyril at the 5 (I know Z is still a longshot to return).

We could have a much better defensive team next year.

 

[casino_gambler]

6'9" Jayden Quaintance
6'8" Jordan Burks
6'8" Adou Thiero
6'6" Karter Knox (hopefully)
6'6" Billy Richmond

I love the defensive potential with this group. Burks is eventually going to be a high-level defender. Richmond is already Liggins-esque at the same age. Thiero is getting better at defense all the time.

We will still need a portal guard to go with Sheppard, Fland, Perry, and Richmond, and I like the idea of Big Z, Onyenso, and Cyril at the 5 (I know Z is still a longshot to return).

We could have a much better defensive team next year.

There will be no Shepperd. Longshot to return as well.

 

[Mike_Edwards]

Shepherd could and should be back

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

There will be no Shepperd

Oh yes there will be.

 

[CatOfDaVille]

I hope Burks stays, but he seems like a classic Cal transfer candidate.

 

[CincyUKFan]

I don’t know if Reed will or will not be back. But I am curious as to why some of you on this board think a guy who is very likely going in the lottery will return?

His family does love the university, but I just don’t see how you don’t bolt if somebody promises to draft you in the lottery. That’s a once in a lifetime opportunity that you take while it’s there. Not every draft class is as weak as this one.

 

[ukfan1622]

Shep might come back(not has to) but Z is almost certainly gone.

 

[Padsfs07]

I hope Burks stays, but he seems like a classic Cal transfer candidate.

He wasn’t in the top 100 right? He’s definitely not like the other guys range that transfer like Hopkins, Matthews etc

 

[MidseasonTweak]

There will be no Shepperd. Longshot to return as well.

Reed will be back

 

[Mike_Edwards]

I don’t know if Reed will or will not be back. But I am curious as to why some of you on this board think a guy who is very likely going in the lottery will return?

His family does love the university, but I just don’t see how you don’t bolt if somebody promises to draft you in the lottery. That’s a once in a lifetime opportunity that you take while it’s there. Not every draft class is as weak as this one.

This was a month ago when Reed could do no wrong. He has been somewhat exposed now. I agre 10000000%. If he is consid lottery he has to go but I’d fire the guy making that pick long term.

 

[crawfords corner]

There definitely won't be a Shepherd, Shepperd, Shaperd, Sheapard, Shaperd, or Shrepperd on next year's team. There might be a Sheppard though.

 

[CincyUKFan]

I hope Burks stays, but he seems like a classic Cal transfer candidate.

Well, somebody has to. I mean OP is all giddy about something that is actually a problem. I wanted to see Thiero (if he would’ve stayed healthy) play at least 25 minutes per game.

But Justin Edwards kept getting undeserved minutes. And Tre Mitchell kept playing 35 minutes per game. And then Big Z was brought into the picture. So there’s no world in which he was ever going to get those kinds of minutes across the season.

You’re going to have this sort of logjam again next year if all these guys OP speaks of are on the roster.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

I don’t know if Reed will or will not be back. But I am curious as to why some of you on this board think a guy who is very likely going in the lottery will return?

His family does love the university, but I just don’t see how you don’t bolt if somebody promises to draft you in the lottery. That’s a once in a lifetime opportunity that you take while it’s there. Not every draft class is as weak as this one.

The lottery stuff is 6 weeks old.

He's not going lottery now. Maybe late first round, but definitely not lottery.

 

[MidseasonTweak]

I don’t know if Reed will or will not be back. But I am curious as to why some of you on this board think a guy who is very likely going in the lottery will return?

His family does love the university, but I just don’t see how you don’t bolt if somebody promises to draft you in the lottery. That’s a once in a lifetime opportunity that you take while it’s there. Not every draft class is as weak as this one.

No shot Reed is in the lottery.

 

[KAB Cats]

Rumors of Knox leaning to Lou per other sites, but that’s ok. Need to land some solid transfers

 

[CincyUKFan]

This was a month ago when Reed could do no wrong. He has been somewhat exposed now. I agre 10000000%. If he is consid lottery he has to go but I’d fire the guy making that pick long term.

It’s not a month ago. Google the various draft boards and head to the NBA draft sub Reddit where there’s all kinds of knowledgeable people and you will see he is still a very high pick.

In this weak draft the scouts are not worried about his size because he brings so much to the table and is a player that will help teams win.

 

[CincyUKFan]

No shot Reed is in the lottery.

Google this and get back to me. Or are you more of an expert than the NBA scouts and the dudes who make a living projecting these sort of things?

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Rumors of Knox leaning to Lou per other sites, but that’s ok. Need to land some solid transfers

I like Knox, but he isn't going to set the world on fire next year, regardless of where he goes. I hope we get him obviously, but with Richmond, Thiero, and Burks, that's already a nice collection of wing forwards.

 

[CincyUKFan]

For sure. CincyUKFan is going by info that is over a month old.

Nope it’s absolutely current. Keep getting your hopes up though, by all means.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Nope it’s absolutely current. Keep getting your hopes up though, by all means.

His lack of defense is going to ensure that he's not a top 20 pick next summer.

 

[Fox2monk]

6'9" Jayden Quaintance
6'8" Jordan Burks
6'8" Adou Thiero
6'6" Karter Knox (hopefully)
6'6" Billy Richmond

I love the defensive potential with this group. Burks is eventually going to be a high-level defender. Richmond is already Liggins-esque at the same age. Thiero is getting better at defense all the time.

We will still need a portal guard to go with Sheppard, Fland, Perry, and Richmond, and I like the idea of Big Z, Onyenso, and Cyril at the 5 (I know Z is still a longshot to return).

We could have a much better defensive team next year.

I’d say that is 100% gonna happen especially with strong lost players like Somto. Problem is gonna be can we get enough Shooting and scoring to return?

 

[Fox2monk]

Rumors of Knox leaning to Lou per other sites, but that’s ok. Need to land some solid transfers

If Knox goes to UofL over UK we don’t want him for sure. That shows horrid judgement out of the gate.

 

[MidseasonTweak]

Google this and get back to me. Or are you more of an expert than the NBA scouts and the dudes who make a living projecting these sort of things?

You'll see on draft night.

 

[KAB Cats]

I like Knox, but he isn't going to set the world on fire next year, regardless of where he goes. I hope we get him obviously, but with Richmond, Thiero, and Burks, that's already a nice collection of wing forwards.

I think we need more pure scorers, even assuming Reed returns. That’s why Edgecombe would‘ve been huge. Feel good about the front court. Maybe need one more C depending on Onyenso

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

I’d say that is 100% gonna happen especially with strong lost players like Somto. Problem is gonna be can we get enough Shooting and scoring to return?

Gonna need an elite portal guard and big if Z leaves.

 

[CincyUKFan]

Tankathon, February 4th

#6

CBS Sports, TODAY

#9

Bleacher Report, January 30th

#12

Should I keep going?

 

[KAB Cats]

If Knox goes to UofL over UK we don’t want him for sure. That shows horrid judgement out of the gate.

Part of me wonders if knows Kenny will be gone and is angling to be first up but idk

 

[Fox2monk]

Gonna need an elite portal guard and big if Z leaves.

We probably need that anyway, need someone like Reeves and a high scoring guard like Dilly. That’s assuming Sheppard returns too.

 

[CincyUKFan]

You'll see on draft night.

Tankathon, February 4th

#6

CBS Sports, TODAY

#9

Bleacher Report, January 30th

#12

 

[Mike_Edwards]

It’s not a month ago. Google the various draft boards and head to the NBA draft sub Reddit where there’s all kinds of knowledgeable people and you will see he is still a very high pick.

In this weak draft the scouts are not worried about his size because he brings so much to the table and is a player that will help teams win.

Agree to disagree

 

[ukcatz12]

Just because the whiplash would be hilarious, I kind of hope the defense is elite next year and we win games 59-48.

 

[crawfords corner]

Im not saying Reed is going to leave and go to the NBA. Definitely not saying he is a lottery pick.

This guy, Johnathan Wasserman, is pretty good and today he has Reed going 12th to the Bulls.

Bleacher Report: Latest two-round mock draft full of unpredictability

Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman updates his latest mock draft and offer NBA comparisons for the top prospects.

www.nba.com

Nobody truly knows what Reed will do. It's not really worth fighting over at this point.

 

[CincyUKFan]

Agree to disagree

I’m not going to agree to disagree, dude. There are people who make a living projecting these things and they’re pretty good at it. There are people arguing in this thread, and I believe you’re one of them - that all of the projections are a month old, and I’ve shown clear evidence to the contrary…

 

[CincyUKFan]

Agree to disagree

Tankathon, February 4th

#6

CBS Sports, TODAY

#9

Bleacher Report, January 30th

#12

 

[catlogic15]

Sheppard should return if the NBA gives one flip about defense. The kid has cement shoes man-up one-on-one.
Overplaying to get a couple steals won’t get it in the NBA.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

I’m not going to agree to disagree, dude. There are people who make a living projecting these things and they’re pretty good at it. There are people arguing in this thread, and I believe you’re one of them - that all of the projections are a month old, and I’ve shown clear evidence to the contrary…

I'm proud of you. You made your stand, and it's a strong one. Well done, CincyUKFan, and I mean that! Reed to the lottery for the win!

 

[CincyUKFan]

I'm proud of you. You made your stand, and it's a strong one. Well done, CincyUKFan, and I mean that! Reed to the lottery for the win!

Yeah, you could type this as you have.

Or you could say, “Yep I was wrong. He’s still currently projected as a lottery pick.”

You and your cronies said the projections were not up-to-date and you and your cronies are wrong. I promise you it’s OK to just say, “Yeah I was wrong about that.”

Also, it does wonders if you can find a way to say these words to your wife…

 

[RunninRichie]

Next years team better be damn good on defense. Like 2015 level. Because they’re going to struggle like hell to score.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Yeah, you could type this as you have.

Or you could say, “Yep I was wrong. He’s still currently projected as a lottery pick.”

You and your cronies said the projections were not up-to-date and you and your cronies are wrong. I promise you it’s OK to just say, “Yeah I was wrong about that.”

Also, it does wonders if you can find a way to say these words to your wife…

I just congratulated you.

Did you miss that part?

You're right that those webpages said Reed is a lottery pick in their eyes. That doesn't mean he will be one, but you are right that the info you found supports your case.

By the way, I don't have any cronies, but I'm always looking for a wing man if you want to be mine...

 

[CincyUKFan]

Next years team better be damn good on defense. Like 2015 level. Because they’re going to struggle like hell to score.

Yeah, OP seems to be missing this: Thiero is likely the best outside shooter of that bunch. He’s at 33%.