Adou is entering the portal

[DreadLox]

He didn't want to be at Kentucky. Until he says otherwise nobody on this board knows anything else. Maybe he only came here to please his dad. Maybe he was bored. Whatever.

Making stuff up doesn't make it so.

 

[Imafan4evr_]

Thiero, whose dad played under Calipari and should have been an integral part of Cal’s “tougher” team next season, already gone. If a guy with that background and potential future is bailing already, look out. They just began player meetings today. It’s not out of the question that we lose the entire team, seriously. At first I would have laughed off that possibility, but I’d almost wager it’s more likely we lose the whole bunch than have a returnee. Total dumpster fire.

 

[wildcat2243]

What about trying to keep players?

 

[cats2010]

Would love Adou back , but it’s not like he is irreplaceable in the transfer portal. Tough guys that averaged seven or eight last year are going to be out there. It’s interesting some services list him as a guard, so maybe that’s why he wants to play somewhere else . The guy simply is not a two, he’s more like a four. If he could get good at a 2 , NBA would salivate, tho .

But he knows Cal’s system (what there is of it) and a transfer coming in won’t and will struggle coming from a place with structure to a place of “go make a play”.

 

[ThroughBlue]

Imagine being the guy that just put 10k in the NIL fund

 

[FrankUnderwood2.0]

Well, that's not saying much. I think he's replaceable but that's just my opinion

Maybe? But yet another year of zero continuity.

How can we lose our entire team every single year, bring in a bunch of mid tier 5 stars and whatever decent ish transfers who have never played under Cal or played together and expect them to do well. Especially when he rely so heavily on freshman?

How is this fun? We’ve had like 987 dudes come thru here over the years.

 

[247CATS]

Retaining players is part of recruiting which is the coaches job

Every single team in D1 will have players transfer. There’s a lot to complain about with Cal but this one isn’t it. What will be said if he decides to return? I guarantee it will be spun once again and Cal won’t get credit.

 

[TOMCATS1990]

CCC burning it down and laughing all the way to the bank and giving BBN the finger

 

[HoneyMoon155]

One of the reasons people didn’t want to get rid of cal is because they were afraid the cupboard would be bare, now it’s looking like it’s gonna be anyway

 

[Tubbyfan78]

He didn't want to be at Kentucky. Until he says otherwise nobody on this board knows anything else. Maybe he only came here to please his dad. Maybe he was bored. Whatever.

Making stuff up doesn't make it so.

It's year 15 and you're still making excuses. Denying doesn't help.

 

[Coach Marrow]

That buyout is gonna be a real bother

 

[Girthang]

This one hurts. Can’t say I blame him or want him to put himself through hanging around this temple of doom Cal and Mitch have built. But that kid’s toughness, scrappiness, and unquenchable optimism were things I was hoping would brighten the really crappy days we’re headed for. Best of luck, Adou.

You can only stand a whiny pos yelling at you as you're giving it your all, while he gives minutes you earn to someone who hasn't done a damn thing except be projected as a lottery pick.

 

[Coach Marrow]

One of the reasons people didn’t want to get rid of cal is because they were afraid the cupboard would be bare, now it’s looking like it’s gonna be anyway

You speak the truth. We will all see the light eventually.

 

[dl51344]

I don't get this one. Why would a guy who played that many minutes want to leave? And his dad played for Calipari. Literally no one is safe in the system.

He knows Cal will play freshmen over him.

 

[CatPatrick13]

That was Cal's responsibility.

I think if no coaching change, Mitch should make NIL management a AD-dept thing, and have a fully dedicated person managing that across all UK sports. OR if needs more than 1 person, have 1 for football, 1 for basketball, and 1 for the rest.

I think the NIL coordinator was the person we hired from Texas A&M about a year ago.

 

[dckala2]

Really hope Barney was just buyin himself a year to find a replacement

 

[Girthang]

His father is pissed about it.

How was he treated and by whom? I mostly stay away from the boards and basketball until after football is over, so I guess I missed it

 

[CatPatrick13]

I think they do it to irritate and identify the thin skinned.

LOL..... ouch!

 

[Girthang]

I’m sure most on this board will conveniently forget how terrible he was treated while he was injured. Cal could certainly put some of that to bed by being more clear about what is happening with injuries, but that isn’t always possible. Either way, that’s a real blow.

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[JFCats22]

 

[Padsfs07]

He just needed to get the type of minutes Edwards and Tre got. He was actually developing and actually making some things happen on defense.

Mitchell 30.3 MPG (Also played the 5)
Edwards 21.4 MPG
Thiero 21.4 MPG

In conference play:
Mitchell 27.8
Thiero 20.7
Edwards 19.6

 

[DreadLox]

It's year 15 and you're still making excuses. Denying doesn't help.

What was the excuse there? You either didn't read what I wrote, didn't understand what I wrote, or made something up.

 

[aikenite4uk]

Hate to see him go. Definitely believe he has some upside. I wasn't as enamored as some with his offensive abilities but there was no reason to believe he wouldn't get better as an upperclassman.

 

[Cowtown Cat]

Makes sense for both sides IMO. He should think he’s a 30+ MPG very solid NIL player. I don’t think he’s that and don’t think Cal does either.

Also fine if he returns as a high usage bench 4.

Lmao he will definitely be that next season. This is a HUGE loss. Bigly!

 

[yabbadabbadoo]

Thanks for deleting my post mods
Go ahead and delete my account I’ve had since 2005 or whatever. I’m done.

 

[Tubbyfan78]

He didn't want to be at Kentucky. Until he says otherwise nobody on this board knows anything else. Maybe he only came here to please his dad. Maybe he was bored. Whatever.

Making stuff up doesn't make it so.

I feel like you're implying that the situation here has not caused this. It's obvious after 15 years that guys like this transfer because they're not getting an even hand. The bigger the prospect the more rope and opportunity you get. Even if you outplay the guy in front of you, it doesn't matter.

 

[BlueWorldOrder74]

Some already posted this, but this has been my thought from the jump. There are fans out there who keep saying we can’t get rid of Cal or we will lose everyone and basically be relying on freshmen yet again. I have been under the impression that keeping Cal will result in the very same thing.

 

[gharding07]

Not surprised. Cal was an ass to him. He had his flashes but wasn't a great player here.

 

[bubba_bomb]

Adou knows nobody matter how good he plays Cal will play a high star less talented player in front of him because that's a Cal thing to do and we all know it.

 

[ManitouDan]

I hate to see this but after Cal only played him 7 minutes against Oakland you can't blame him.

Another terible Cal coaching decision .. terrible .. unfathomable

Thiero played only seven minutes in the NCAA Tournament against Oakland, a game that Kentucky lost 80-76.

see above

Thanks for deleting my post mods
Go ahead and delete my account I’ve had since 2005 or whatever. I’m done.

What was the jist of your comment ? People are raising nine kinds w/o getting deleted and I know you rarely if ever get nasty

 

[lpkilla7]

Probably going to UCONN.

I like starting rumors

 

[FrankUnderwood2.0]

Every single team in D1 will have players transfer. There’s a lot to complain about with Cal but this one isn’t it. What will be said if he decides to return? I guarantee it will be spun once again and Cal won’t get credit.

Name another college team that deals with the roster turnover we deal with on a yearly basis.

 

[UKBrassowTipIN]

Liked him a lot. Not great offensively..but def could've been a good piece

 

[JB_Cat]

Really hope Barney was just buyin himself a year to find a replacement

I don't like, nor want, Mitch making the next BB hire. I don't trust him with that decision...at all.

 

[UKfan215]

The day that John Calipari's ass leaves Lexington and never comes back will be a day I look forward to and will celebrate. This slimy POS has destroyed our program.

 

[ace on the river]

I don't get this one. Why would a guy who played that many minutes want to leave? And his dad played for Calipari. Literally no one is safe in the system.

He wants to get paid more, i would guess

 

[gojvc]

How was he treated and by whom? I mostly stay away from the boards and basketball until after football is over, so I guess I missed it

I was told this by someone who deals with him through X. But it is the same basic stuff people say when anyone has an injury now…..they’re not really hurt, they’re going to shut it down, etc. 10 years ago I didn’t believe the social media/message board stuff had much if any impact on the thinking of players and their families. But that is a world that no longer exists. They see this stuff now and they are engaged with it. And, unfortunately, we have too many fans that are just WAY over the top with their criticism.

 

[shaudyshaud]

How was he treated and by whom? I mostly stay away from the boards and basketball until after football is over, so I guess I missed it

Idk about his interactions with the fans . But he did get mad at one of the UK reporters on twitter for talking about Adou defense . This was a month or ago

 

[shaudyshaud]

I was told this by someone who deals with him through X. But it is the same basic stuff people say when anyone has an injury now…..they’re not really hurt, they’re going to shut it down, etc. 10 years ago I didn’t believe the social media/message board stuff had much if any impact on the thinking of players and their families. But that is a world that no longer exists. They see this stuff now and they are engaged with it. And, unfortunately, we have too many fans that are just WAY over the top with their criticism.

Yeah I just saw this. The dad and I’m sure Adou were frustrated by people questioning the injury

 

[ukpence]

One last run, we need to get tougher, and the toughest guy on our roster just entered the transfer portal. Is this what hope looks like? I can't believe Mitch and Cal agreed that this path was the best for both parties. Almost laughable in my eyes.