Absolutely. That's exactly what should happen from a basketball perspective in my opinion. Garrison is the likely starting Center. Let's be honest, as much as we all hope and expect the best, Quaintance's situation has some risk and is not settled; and Garrison will probably play on average 20 minutes regardless. I also understand the thought that Garrison may be a better defender against SEC PFs than Centers - I had that thought myself last season. But Garrison hasn't shown anything offensively that would make me want to see him as UK's starting at PF, mainly because I believe that having a stretch 4 starting there is more advantageous (assuming he can handle the other duties well enough). On the other hand, the Center spot, which he knows, is wide open. So, again, I don't see any real reason this commitment should cause Garrison to bolt.
Andrija Jelavic commits to UK!
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Natty type catalyst player. Now that was fire 🔥 😍.
Absolutely. More the merrier. Besides, JQ won't be ready for the court until likely late November-December.
BG can play both the 4 and 5 and get plenty of minutes to further develop. All those bidding Garrison goodbye should be ashamed. We need roster retention and he still has 2 yrs left. His per 40 stats are promising and will only get better with familiarity in Pope's system.
It’s likely…you aren’t wrong by any means
If one of them starts, it’s likely Jasper. But if he’s the backup 1 then I could see where he’s the backup 2 as well getting 20+ minutes split…. With the current roster construction, he’s the most versatile 1/2 tweener.
If he starts at the 2 then Chandler becomes your backup 1. Id rather have Jasper running the offense personally
I was bummed in another thread said welp no AF or AJ when I saw we were out on AF. I had ZERO clue or think we were still going after him. I’m FREAKING stoked
Front page weekend dump on ESPN ! 🤣
European prospect Jelavic commits to Kentucky
Andrija Jelavic, one of the top European basketball prospects in his age group, has committed to Kentucky in the class of 2025, his agents told ESPN.
www.espn.com
Hopefully one with National Championship aspirations.
Yeah didn’t think we was gonna add another front court player after that but pleasantly surprised and happy we did.
He's not deadly but they won't be able to leave him alone. BG shot 30% and wasn't shy about it.
Wow this one is a great get for Pope and company!
I had to pinch myself when I saw this. It takes away any concern about Quaintence (sp) not being able to play down the road for some reason.
I hope Garrison stays and moves to the 5 and we can play this Cat at the 4 like several have suggested.
Huge pick up if he is as good as advertised.
GBB
I hope Garrison stays and moves to the 5 and we can play this Cat at the 4 like several have suggested.
Huge pick up if he is as good as advertised.
GBB
Popes gotta have that in his system, it’s a must 👌
I would dispute this, but even to the extent it may have been true in the past, it no longer applies to today’s circumstances.
The top European prospects never wanted to play American college basketball before the NIL era. The best ones stayed in Europe unless or until they entered the NBA draft. The few that did come over were typically their lower tier talents that had limited options at home.
NIL money has totally changed that and suddenly made CBB an option to a whole different level of Euro pro. The Euros we’ll be seeing now ain’t like the ones we saw before.
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It is too bad that we don't have a coach who can recruit or sign portal players. The poor sap couldn't even hang onto a 4-star recruit. Well, there is always next season. Lol
BG has shown some glimpses of talent, but for the most part he came up short. If he isn't willing to develop while waiting his time, he has options.
Bbbut we missed out on Dent on the first week of the portal, and there clearly wasn't going to be anyone else entering the portal after that😭 😭 😭. In all seriousness this was quite a surprise but this guy might flourish the most in Popes system. Such a huge get
I think from what little I've seen of him already Jalvic is a much superior 3pt. shooter to Garrison - from the spots on the floor he takes them to the smoothness, readiness and confidence with which he shoots them.
The fact that Garrison occasionally hit a 3pt. shot from the top of the key (as well as miss the rim completely often enough) in no way suggests to me that he could be considered a stretch 4, even assuming a little expected improvement next season. But I’m 100% on board with both wanting AND needing Garrison back at the Center position.
I think what we got now is the roster. Maybe a develop PG maybe. Wilkerson is IU bound most likely.
College basketball has turned into a professional and man's game. Players have become employees of their universities. Just as every employee throughout the country, these highly paid players either earn their employment or they don't. The onus is the players to find a team where they can earn their income.
Nah we will add another shooter imo Wilkerson or someone else but Wilkerson to IU said who?
Fans are quickly learning that Pope is less about talking and more about doing. He isn't a camera hog who is always looking for a mic and a camera to make clever comments.
One that gets paid and isn’t afraid of competition, and wants to be part of a title contender?
Williams is not a 2.
Also while he is a 4, I would not call the 6’7 Dioubate “a big”.
Still be nice to snag Wilkerson. We need one death shooting lineup too.
All IU insiders are getting confident it’s them. And Idk honestly. It’s hard to see a good guard coming here with the team we got.
Don’t do our boy like that! He’s still a Cat until otherwise proven.Garrison doing some soul searching right now like:
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