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Moreno & Garrison

First, I'm always glad when a top recruit comes to UK. However, most big men are not physically ready for college and especially SEC. (Ex - Bradshaw, Big Z .... this list can go on forever!)

What makes this feel different is a coach & player (seemingly) committing to a reasonable timetable for developing and getting to the next level. I have ZERO problem with players leaving early for NBA. Granted, when a player is drafted is largely up to the NBA. However, history tells me it takes (most) big men longer to adjust to college/NBA. I like having two quality big men stacked for next year and with 1-2 grades separating them. This lets the younger player develop physically/mentally at a pace while not hurting the team.

I'm looking forward to future teams having a good balance of veterans and young talent!

Kentucky 2024 Defense: Most Talented ever?

Look at the talent level of our 1st string depth chart in what they were in HS.

It is kind of amazing to look and think...wow we've built this level of talent/depth at Kentucky. I do think with the returning experience, this will be a great group as long as we're healthy. But the raw talent we've build up over the last few classes and are continuing to build shows that we'll have a competitive group in the new SEC. Build a strong defense....and then be smart with our offense....that's the strategy I see going forward.


-Silver: 4-star top 100 national recruit
-Walker: 4-star (projected 1st round draft pick in 2025)
-Rybka: 4-star
-Oxendine: 4-star
-Fearbry: 4-star
-Afari: 4-star
-Weaver: 4-star
-Dumas-Johnson: 4-star (1st Team AA in 2022)
-Jackson: 3-star (now a projected draft pick in 2025)
-Hardaway: 4-star (composite)
-Hairston: 3-star (1st 3 round projected draft pick in 2025)
-Dunn: 4-star
-Lovett: 3-star
-Bryant: 3-star

And now for the DEPTH?
-Story: 4-star
-Gilbert: 4-star
-Nichols: 4-star
-Smith 1: 4-star
-Robinson: 4-star
-Smith 2: 4-star
-Waller: 3-star (played on a national champion Michigan
-Saunders: 3-star

Texas guys break down the football Cats

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I enjoyed watching this. They made a few mistakes, but overall did a good job. They seem very surprised when they start diving into the roster. I feel like this was an eye opening experience for them, as Kentucky isn't viewed nationally as a powerhouse, but when you look a little more closely, we got a damn good football team.

What would Calipari have done with the Arkansas roster (plus Quaintance) at UK?

Minus Travon Brazile, of course. What would Cal have done with an experienced roster at Kentucky?

C - Quaintance - Aidoo
F - Big Z - Thiero
G - Davis - Knox
G - Wagner - Richmond - Perry
G - Fland - Wagner - Perry

That would have likely been the makeup of the Kentucky roster had Cal stayed.

Not gonna lie. That's a ton of talent. All five starters have draft potential, and Fland, Z, and Quaintance will probably be first round picks.

Thoughts?
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