Ansley Almonor now leads the SEC in 3 point shooting

[ukfan1622]

among players with 15 or more makes, just counting SEC play. He's now a little over 53%.

Perhaps those who wouldn't want him back as a back-up four next year might want to rethink the matter.

 

[EliteBlue]

He’s been a pleasant surprise for sure. He’s the biggest beneficiary of teams having to shade Brea and Jax so hard. AA gets so many wide open set shots and he is taking full advantage.

 

[catfan220]

He has a nice looking shot, really consistent with the way he squares up and his release point. If there's one blessing in disguise to these injuries its experience for the backup guys, might come in handy down the stretch.

 

[ukfan1622]

He has a nice looking shot, really consistent with the way he squares up and his release point. If there's one blessing in disguise to these injuries its experience for the backup guys, might come in handy down the stretch.

I'd been thinking about that; he has a perfect stroke. It looks like they all could go in and he thinks they're all going in and that's a good combination.

 

[Fox2monk]

among players with 15 or more makes, just counting SEC play. He's now a little over 53%.

Perhaps those who wouldn't want him back as a back-up four might want to rethink the matter.

I always wanted him to play more minutes, I hope he continues too. He is a weapon at the 4.

 

[CrimsonCats]

He’s admittedly a bit of a limited player, most notably, he doesn’t rebound much at the 4 spot. He sure has managed to maximize what he has though. We don’t win tonight or on the road against Mississippi State without him knocking down some 3s at big moments. He’s proven to be a good under the radar pickup for us.

 

[plumdog69]

Love AA

 

[catfan220]

I'd been thinking about that; he has a perfect stroke. It looks like they all could go in and he thinks they're all going in and that's a good combination.

Check out the photo on this post, very cool shot of Almonor holding the follow through on one of his first half 3s

Kentucky gives up 11-0 run to close out what was otherwise a great first half

This was going to be a feel-good halftime report going into the final media timeout, then Kentucky gave up an 11-0 run.

www.on3.com

 

[BassProCat]

Bang

 

[BlueWorldOrder74]

I love AA. His shot is pure. He’s confident. If he only had some defense and rebounding to go along with it he’d be amazing. But I love the kid.

 

[kywildcats8]

I was worried at the first of the year and he was missing so many good looks but now, he is a major contributor to this team and love what he brings

 

[jwphelps]

among players with 15 or more makes, just counting SEC play. He's now a little over 53%.

Perhaps those who wouldn't want him back as a back-up four next year might want to rethink the matter.

The guy usually makes it count when he gets the chance, would like to see more rebounding, seems like he rebounded better early.

 

[JonathanW]

among players with 15 or more makes, just counting SEC play. He's now a little over 53%.

Perhaps those who wouldn't want him back as a back-up four next year might want to rethink the matter.

I hope its a very small minority that don't want him back. Under current rules, he can't return. But if they change to a 5 seasons in 5 years rule, then he could.

 

[katwest]

Almonor has been patient, and he produces when called upon. He is a good shooter and is not afraid to let it go and also loosens up the defense on the interior. He accepts his role on the team and seems to be a good teammate who Pope can count on.

 

[will1976]

Was told by a fellow BBN member here that Ansley isn't qualified for SEC 6th man of the year to due low minutes per game. Is this correct?

 

[bucsrule8872]

We need Carr back for sure, but what Almonor gives us with Carr out is a legit stretch 4.

With Butler and Carr both out, we see more of Robinson, Brea, and Almonor together, which really stretches the floor and gives Oweh some good one on one matchups.

Butler is a good shooter, percentage wise, but doesn’t shoot a ton from 3. Carr doesn’t shoot much from 3 either, and isn’t that efficient.

But put Robinson, Brea, and Almonor together and you really have to guard that 3 point line.

 

[Cawood86]

Love AA

Same. I pull so hard for this kid.

 

[BassProCat]

I wanna know where the clowns are at that were soo upset with Pope signing AA cuz of his other colllege offers in the portal?!?

 

[BlueSince92]

Holy Crap

 

[UKWildcats1987]

Didn't know he could return. Of course I'd take him back. He's cool with being a backup.

 

[ORCAT]

Didn't know he could return. Of course I'd take him back. He's cool with being a backup.

Love to have him back but, at the moment, he has no more eligibility from what I've read about him.