Aaron torres "multiple sources think kentucky may be on top for nate ament " but

[jeffky]

Aaron thinks Duke and louisville are still the ones to beat . He does think Kentucky has definitely got into the mix and nate would be a great fit. Also stated slimeball cal trying to get in on his recruitment. good informative information about nate ament

 

[NociHTTP]

Whenever I think of Cal and him trying to get in on everything that Pope does:

 

[JimboBBN]

Assuming it’s Duke or Louisville until I see otherwise. Less disappointment that way.

 

[BlueWorldOrder74]

Whatever happens, happens.

 

[jeffky]

Whatever happens, happens.

If aaron is right about nate holding out until April to see how the teams recruiting him shake out . I have to think it benefits Kentucky with our need for a big wing . I think Kentucky is right dead in the mix for this kid and if it lingers to April this has to be a good sign for us . Come on down nate feel the love

 

[drew_ukfan]

Whatever happens, happens.

Yeah I’m not worrying about the business decisions of high schoolers anymore

 

[SkyPrince1]

If aaron is right about nate holding out until April to see how the teams recruiting him shake out . I have to think it benefits Kentucky with our need for a big wing . I think Kentucky is right dead in the mix for this kid and if it lingers to April this has to be a good sign for us . Come on down nate feel the love

I think it favors Duke.
"Seeing how things shake out" is basically him waiting on stay/go decisions.
UK and UL really don't have any early entry players on their roster.
Waiting on those decisions tells me he wants to go to Duke as long as it's not too crowded.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

The title of the thread makes it sound like Kentucky was ever in the lead during any point of this recruitment

 

[kydmb99]

Who cares at this point? Rutgers got 2 out of the top 3 recruits from last year and they're one of the worst teams in the Big 10.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Nate Ament is only worth the hassle if he turns out to be the next Brandon Miller. Otherwise, give me the equivalent of three Lamont Butlers for the same price.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Nate Ament is only worth the hassle if he turns out to be the next Brandon Miller. Otherwise, give me the equivalent of three Lamont Butlers for the same price.

Not my comparison but I’ve seen people compare him to Markkannen for the jazz

 

[Smashcat]

He’d get broken in half in the SEC.

 

[jace2012]

Who cares at this point? Rutgers got 2 out of the top 3 recruits from last year and they're one of the worst teams in the Big 10.

It takes a good coach along with great players

 

[Cold Stout Beer]

How are we on top if we are in 3rd place? smh

 

[jeffky]

I care and we need 3 or 4 of these athletes a year to blend in with our portal players and our need for a big wing also makes nate a big priority . If you care about recruiting at a high level you better care . Nate come on down

 

[uk78]

How anyone in their right mind, no matter the money, would pick UL over Kentucky is beyond stupid.

 

[NociHTTP]

If he's going to hold out until the very end I say we play along, and then take someone else.

 

[ukfan1622]

Of course it would be good if UK had some continuity with at least 7-8 returning players every year but I'm not sure you can do that with 5-star recruits. Most 5 star recruits expect to start and are NBA players a year later if they do start(and maybe if they don't start). At least the ones from out of state that don't start and aren't draft picks are now more likely to transfer than return.

In my opinion, UK shouldn't recruit five stars not from Kentucky unless our coaches expect them to start. I'm thinking if UK doesn't sign any more five star recruits they'll still have 1 or 2 freshman starters. I really don't want to go back to seeing 3 or more freshmen starting. Maybe I'll change my mind if Duke wins it all this year to "it don't matter at all" but for now I'd rather sign a big time portal player at the wing instead of another freshman.

 

[catlogic15]

Cal and his crew were in to see his game last night. Going to make a push. We’ve seen Cal close these deals late before.

 

[FirewithFire]

The only way he makes an immediate impact here is if we have other greats around him to take the weight off of his shoulders. After fifteen years I have learned that, unless the guy is a once a generation type player, depending upon freshmen is a recipe for failure.

 

[catlogic15]

If he's going to hold out until the very end I say we play along, and then take someone else.

You mean pretend like we want him then say “nope”.
The old recruiting fakearoo. 😎