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Power of Pre-Settlement NIL Deals...

Some serious frontloading here as schools maneuver to spend cash before July 1, when compensation falls under the new cap and enforcement entity.
Deals that are signed before Judge Wilken approves the settlement are not subject to the new enforcement as long as they are paid out by July 1. Deals signed after the judge approves the settlement will be subject to the new cap-based revenue-sharing model and enforcement clearinghouse for third-party deals worth $600 or more.

That’s why you’re seeing some crazy numbers out there, like $4 million for JT Toppin, or the $2.5 million South Carolina coach Lamont Paris said another SEC school offered Collin Murray-Boyles. Toppin is getting $4 million for just one season, during which he can develop further and potentially go even higher in the draft than he would this summer. That money won’t count against the school’s revenue-share pool cap (expected to be $20.5 million in year one) or be subject to the clearinghouse. Collectives, as we know them, only have so much time left to cook.

Real Question…Mo Dioubate

So…I have been digging around on Mo Dioubate and I am so confused. So someone make it make sense for me.

Nate Oates is a great coach. We know that. But how the hell can he justify only paying Dioubate 16 minutes per game? I don’t get it. The kid had a PER of 24.2. That’s Junior Mark Sears good. That’s unreal. Mo shot 61% from the field, and 46% from 3. He was an elite rebounder, a solid shot blocker, and over all a menace on defense. You put that kid on UK this last year and he is Oweh on steroids. OO was a 22 PER as our best player.

Someone help me out…please.

Should we use all 15 scholarships?

Against arguments:
- since there only 200 minutes to be divided most coaches prefer only 12-13 scholarships that allows 5 on 5 practice and extra players to cover injuries or penalties.
- it will cost the program more money to pay NIL to more players
- some players that don’t get to play and will get unhappy


Pro:
- it will provide nice continuation to the program by having a larger pool of players
- could allow to get allocate 2-3 spots to best Kentucky HS , with the understanding they will have time to develop , not leave the program because it’s there dream to play for the wildcats. In time they could become contributors or replaced by better Kentucky players. These guys will not cost as much.
-provide a better cover in case of injuries. Case and point , last year we had 12 scholarships but 3 of them were developmental players, 3&4 stars and injuries pilled up on the core of 9 experienced players , our team production decreased and to same degree the final accomplishments.
- going forward the players will be younger ( the COVID eligibility is gone) so they will not be as last year to be plugged and go. Having more players gives coaches
- we could use a very tempo press, in case we have 15 equally talented players, and have 3 platoons that could ware down any opposition.


What’s your take on this?
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Basketball JQ Notes

Best defensive big UK has had since WCS. His overall defensive impact puts him in the same category as AD, Nerlens, and WCS. Can guard on the perimeter and switch ball screens. Great active hands and feel for the game on that end.

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Best NBA prospect big since Bam. Top 5 pick potential next season, lottery at the minimum. Doesn’t turn 18 until July so he’d be a young freshman for THIS upcoming season. I loved him in HS and continue to love his game. Shot is hideous but he shoots it better than he’s shown this season.

As good as Amari was, JQ (God willing he comes back healthy) has so much more natural upside. A lot more athletic, better defender, and a great handler and passer for his size. Will dunk everything around the rim.

Should be very excited about this one, folks.

Here’s a clip for you to watch to really put into perspective how special of a defender he is. Hawking a top 5 pick from 30 feet out.

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