Andrew Carr down to Kentucky, Villanova and Texas Tech

[The_Catfather]

Per Trilly Donovan.

I was listening to Maggard's Twitter space tonight while at work and I think one of the other speakers said, again per Trilly, that Osobor wants to play with Carr. Maybe I misunderstood. If someone has access to his discord maybe they can confirm.

Either way, I think he's kind of flown under the radar. But it sounds like Pope's really after him as a stretch 4. He's 6-10, averaged 13.5 ppg, 6.8 rpg and shot 37 percent from 3 last year at Wake.

 

[St.PatterSoN-54-]

Bring them to the Vatican, Pope

 

[seccats04]

I know nothing about him but those numbers look really good.

 

[Fox2monk]

I know nothing about him but those numbers look really good.

Especially for a big man.

 

[Smashcat]

Not familiar with Carr, but watched some highlights. It wouldn’t hurt my feelings one bit if he wound up in Lexington.😉

 

[Wonky]

If he truly is down to those 3, Pope needs to get this one done. Nova and TTU are way down since losing Wright and Beard, respectively. Neither can compete with us from an NIL perspective either.

 

[tomrain]

Bring them to the Vatican, Pope

So instead of the Mecca of College Basketball, we're now the Vatican. LOL I like that

 

[BigBlueManSouthCentralKY]

If he truly is down to those 3, Pope needs to get this one done. Nova and TTU are way down since losing Wright and Beard, respectively. Neither can compete with us from an NIL perspective either.

Just finish it now. We have to have a good stretch 4 and he is it.

 

[Smooth86]

This is the player I really think UK needs.. he busted GA for 31, had 20 again LSU, 18 against Duke.. can score against talented players… 6’10 3/4 would be awesome

 

[CatFanInIlliniLand]

So instead of the Mecca of College Basketball, we're now the Vatican. LOL I like that

We have been the Roman Empire

 

[Crankdatmustard]

I was listening to Maggard's Twitter space tonight

😂

 

[TheDude73]

So instead of the Mecca of College Basketball, we're now the Vatican. LOL I like that

Welllll, technically Mark Pope is Mormon, so more fitting would be the Temple. 🤣

 

[Wonky]

😂

I love how frosty is trying to worm his way back on the scene. Man, some folks sure have short memories.

 

[chroix]

2024 Anno Dominance. Blue smoke announces the new Pope to the Catican.

 

[bnewt]

How does this guy compare to the Power kid that left Duke?

 

[Catfan2226]

Hopefully we can get Carr on board. Would be a really good get for us.

 

[Elliott Tim]

This is the player I really think UK needs.. he busted GA for 31, had 20 again LSU, 18 against Duke.. can score against talented players… 6’10 3/4 would be awesome

Great research.

 

[UKSanders]

If he truly is down to those 3, Pope needs to get this one done. Nova and TTU are way down since losing Wright and Beard, respectively. Neither can compete with us from an NIL perspective either.

Maybe so, but he is from PA not too far from Philly, so that could be a factor. Also, IF he does want to play with Osobor, they are both visiting UK and Texas Tech. Hopefully, Pope can real in Osobor and add Carr as well.

Likely, it still comes down to NIL.

 

[Smooth86]

Great research.

Thanks man! Took me half a day to locate.

 

[Soupbean]

We have been the Roman Empire

Yeah that was the orignal name pundits called us.

 

[UKSanders]

Getting commits from

Williams, Osobor and Carr would be an awesome start to building the front court for next season. Add in the possibility of OK St transfer (Garrison?), and that would be amazing.

 

[ORCAT]

We have been the Roman Empire

Yes, but they crumbled. We can be better.

 

[BigBlueManSouthCentralKY]

Getting commits from

Williams, Osobor and Carr would be an awesome start to building the front court for next season. Add in the possibility of OK St transfer (Garrison?), and that would be amazing.

Did Garrison cancel his visit? Carr has one more year and would be the perfect 4 in this system. Power is a very young player that plays the same position it seems he would be a good fit this year playing behind Carr for a year. From what I have read Power is a really good shooter and overall good player. And he would three years left so that would be good for our roster.

 

[UKSanders]

Did Garrison cancel his visit? Carr has one more year and would be the perfect 4 in this system. Power is a very young player that plays the same position it seems he would be a good fit this year playing behind Carr for a year. From what I have read Power is a really good shooter and overall good player. And he would three years left so that would be good for our roster.

Totally forgot about Power...with his skillset (shooting especially) remaining eligibility in mind, I agree I'd rather take him over Garrison.

 

[catsfanbgky]

Thanks man! Took me half a day to locate.

Really ? It literally takes me about 2 minutes. Google / players name / college stats / click sports reference .com / look at players stats for year , career, per game. So easy, a 5th grader could do it. LOL, just busting your balls, but there is truth in my post.

 

[bookerfan66]

Did Garrison cancel his visit? Carr has one more year and would be the perfect 4 in this system. Power is a very young player that plays the same position it seems he would be a good fit this year playing behind Carr for a year. From what I have read Power is a really good shooter and overall good player. And he would three years left so that would be good for our roster.

Graf said it's very unlikely Garrison comes.I like Carr better anyway.

 

[Catzman]

I like him. Plays meaner and more aggressive than he's profile picture would lead you to believe.

 

[chroix]

I like him. Plays meaner and more aggressive than he's profile picture would lead you to believe.

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He better.

 

[thedahc]

Per Trilly Donovan.

I was listening to Maggard's Twitter space tonight while at work and I think one of the other speakers said, again per Trilly, that Osobor wants to play with Carr. Maybe I misunderstood. If someone has access to his discord maybe they can confirm.

Either way, I think he's kind of flown under the radar. But it sounds like Pope's really after him as a stretch 4. He's 6-10, averaged 13.5 ppg, 6.8 rpg and shot 37 percent from 3 last year at Wake.

I watched him play a lot probably at least 20 times this season and also saw him in person at Wake this year. My in-laws are Wake alums.

Here's my thoughts:
-a little slow but not lumbering slow
-plays big and finishes strong around the rim (though not a high flyer)
-really good outside shooter and very solid free throw shooter
-solid but not dominant rebounder
-sneaky good shot blocker, good for a couple a game on most nights
-played with two ball-dominant guards (Sallis and Boopie) and still managed good numbers
-A bit of an enigma. Some games he was great and some completely invisible, like, is he still on the team invisible. Just look at his last two games to illustrate this point: 37 minutes and 31 points against Georgia and 38 minutes and just 4 points against App State.

Overall I think he would be a nice fit and bring a good skill set to the 4. Solid player

 

[bigbluedon]

Totally forgot about Power...with his skillset (shooting especially) remaining eligibility in mind, I agree I'd rather take him over Garrison.

Need 4-5 bigs. We just have Williams.

 

[BassProCat]

Per Trilly Donovan.

I was listening to Maggard's Twitter space tonight while at work and I think one of the other speakers said, again per Trilly, that Osobor wants to play with Carr. Maybe I misunderstood. If someone has access to his discord maybe they can confirm.

I was listening during that part as well …

The caller said Carr and Osobor have the same agent and that’s what the agent had told Trilly that Osobor and Carr want to play together ….also Williams has the same agent.

 

[kyfanrob]

They both have TT on their list besides Kentucky

 

[Wonky]

They both have TT on their list besides Kentucky

Wonder what the TT connection is? Seems random

 

[kyfanrob]

Wonder what the TT connection is? Seems random

I was wondering as well

 

[singletrackcat]

So instead of the Mecca of College Basketball, we're now the Vatican. LOL I like that

Most the nicknames suggested on this board are eye rollers, but I can't resist floating one here.

The Pontiff for coach Pope.

 

[cathouse]

We have been the Roman Empire

Until Nero watched it burn.........

 

[catsfanbgky]

Graf said it's very unlikely Garrison comes.I like Carr better anyway.

Agree. I know some are wanting Garrison (they want EVERY player who enters), but he is just not a fit in Pope's system IMO. He is strictly around the rim scorer, rebounds. He does have some upside and will get better, maybe a a 3rd big because he is a multi year guy. But I think he is wanting to go somewhere and be THE big man and start. IF he is a starter for UK, things did not turn out as planned. Not a bad guy to have, there are just a few I like better.

 

[UKSanders]

Agree. I know some are wanting Garrison (they want EVERY layer who enters), but he is just not a fit in Pope's system IMO. He is strictly around the rim scorer, rebounds. He does have some upside and will get better, maybe a a 3rd big because he is a multi year guy. But I think he is wanting to go somewhere and be THE big man and start. IF he is a starter for UK, things did not turn out as planned. Not a bad guy to have, there are just a few I like better.

yeah, I think he may only fit as a backup to Williams for 2024-2025 with plans of becoming the man at the 5 spot the following season.

 

[bnewt]

Plenty of room for Garrison & Williams. UK could play one style with Williams and another style with Garrison.
What if Williams gets hurt, need Garrison to step in and take his place.

 

[nickhorvathsuxazz]

Bring them to the Vatican, Pope

25 years from now, after Pope's led UK to multiple titles, there'll be an on-campus complex for basketball: Vatican Arena for games and the Pope's Palace practice facility