Askews stat line

[Stuntman68]

Against Richmond
35mins 0-3 fg 0-2 3pt 2-2 ft 2 assist 3 turnovers 3 rb

You want to know how you lose that’s how you talk about a guy playing who’s giving you nothing.

So from what I have seen they want Askew to be the PG. Obviously they think he’s the better distributor. I get that but when the offense is in half court sets it’s Boston and Clarke who are ball dominant so your limiting him on the one thing he’s better at than Mintz. At some point you wonder if your better with Mintz better shooter, better defender doesn’t turn it over just based on what we need from our PG.

 

[STL_Cat]

PG is our weakest position, there is no doubt about that

 

[Baller Cal]

Against Richmond
35mins 0-3 fg 0-2 3pt 2-2 ft 2 assist 3 turnovers 3 rb

You want to know how you lose that’s how you talk about a guy playing who’s giving you nothing.

So from what I have seen they want Askew to be the PG. Obviously they think he’s the better distributor. I get that but when the offense is in half court sets it’s Boston and Clarke who are ball dominant so your limiting him on the one thing he’s better at than Mintz. At some point you wonder if your better with Mintz better shooter, better defender doesn’t turn it over just based on what we need from our PG.

Skew should be a Senior in high school so I’m really nervous about our PG situation.

 

[gharding07]

Skew should be a Senior in high school so I’m really nervous about our PG situation.

Clarke should be too right?

 

[STL_Cat]

Clarke should be too right?

He’s 19 years old ... so absolutely not.

 

[Baller Cal]

Clarke should be too right?

Reclassifications have made this one and done stuff even crazier/harder.

 

[gharding07]

He’s 19 years old ... so absolutely not.

I thought he re classified too

 

[STL_Cat]

I thought he re classified too

These reclassifications can be silly. Clarke turned 19 in September. Not only is he in the right class for his age, he’s on the older side for a freshman in college. He’s a full year older than I was when I was a freshman in college.

 

[UKxWildcats]

PG is our weakest position, there is no doubt about that

True. The issue is that the PG is the most important position in Cal's dribble drive.

 

[RunninRichie]

Clarke
Boston
Brooks
Jackson
Sarr

 

[NewHock15]

Its why missing out on Cade was such a huge problem.

 

[Ck8185]

Its why missing out on Cade was such a huge problem.

Could you imagine:

Cade
BJ
Terrence
Isaiah
Olivier

so scary.

 

[RunninRichie]

Could you imagine:

Cade
BJ
Terrence
Isaiah
Olivier

so scary.

Th size....what would you even do against all that size

 

[BigBlueManSouthCentralKY]

Last year it was Whitney starting and shouldn't have. This year it is Askew starting and shouldn't. Mintz a four year player and best shooter on the team that has what we need the most with experience. Why do you think Cal is starting Askew over Mintz? Why can he not work Askew in off the bench when needed and let him learn and gain experience that way? In my mind Sarr and Mintz should be on the floor more than anybody every game so we don't lose games we shouldn't and get a lesser seed because of it all in the name of developing players, I suppose, for the pro's. We have two fine super experienced players at the 5 and the 1, the two positions that a freshman is going to have growing pains the most of all positions.

Cal said tonight for Kentucky fans it is all about March and April. How high we are seeded is the big part of that and taking any loss we don't have to hurts our chances winning it all. Do what all you want Cal, but at least keep the two guys on the floor that gives us the best chance to win it all and quit messing with them. Rotate the other positions regularly but only the 1 and 5 when needed, like foul trouble or a quick rest.

 

[JerseyCat84]

Its why missing out on Cade was such a huge problem.

We should’ve hired his brother for a season.

 

[bookerfan66]

I think he will be good his second year but will be overwhelmed this season.It's understandable he will need time but when our championship hopes rest on him this season it's not hopeful.

 

[JerseyCat84]

I think he will be good his second year but will be overwhelmed this season.It's understandable he will need time but when our championship hopes rest on him this season it's not hopeful.

The bright side is that Marcus Teague didn’t have a great start either. That team also had AD however.

 

[STL_Cat]

The bright side is that Marcus Teague didn’t have a great start either. That team also had AD however.

And MKG ... and sophomore Terrence Jones ... and sophomore Doron Lamb ... and senior Darius Miller ...

 

[ukhoopsfanatic]

Last year it was Whitney starting and shouldn't have. This year it is Askew starting and shouldn't. Mintz a four year player and best shooter on the team that has what we need the most with experience. Why do you think Cal is starting Askew over Mintz? Why can he not work Askew in off the bench when needed and let him learn and gain experience that way? In my mind Sarr and Mintz should be on the floor more than anybody every game so we don't lose games we shouldn't and get a lesser seed because of it all in the name of developing players, I suppose, for the pro's. We have two fine super experienced players at the 5 and the 1, the two positions that a freshman is going to have growing pains the most of all positions.

Cal said tonight for Kentucky fans it is all about March and April. How high we are seeded is the big part of that and taking any loss we don't have to hurts our chances winning it all. Do what all you want Cal, but at least keep the two guys on the floor that gives us the best chance to win it all and quit messing with them. Rotate the other positions regularly but only the 1 and 5 when needed, like foul trouble or a quick rest.

Couldn’t agree more. This team needs veteran leadership and that means you have to play Sarr and Mintz. Mintz is poised, smart, and experienced. Not to mention one of our our best 3 point threats. Both he a Sarr need to play close to 30 mins a game.

It’s really mind boggling how freshmen with no clue get the nod in early season games. But that’s Cal’s way. Fans want wins, lots of them, 1 seeds, Final 4s and another damn championship. Cal wants to accumulate the most NBA max contract playerzzzzzz. Amazing how many missed opportunities UK has had with all these mega millionaires. now in the league. But at least Cal is changing generational poverty for families. Too bad that’s not what he’s paid to do. Insanity is repeating the same thing over and over and over yet expecting a different result.

Play the players that give the University of Kentucky basketball team the best opportunity to win games. As the head coach of the premiere program in history, that’s the expected thing because IT IS what actually matters. It’s about winning basketball games. Early and often. That’s what true KY basketball fans care about. The program.

 

[Cawood86]

Unless Askew develops very fast, the best option and hope for UK to make a FF run is with MIntz.
It all depends if Cal will allow that to happen or not.

 

[Wildcats1st]

I’m afraid askew is the new player who cal will play no matter what. Like hagans. He needs to make askew happy: there’s no other logic to play him over a senior at this point. I think by mid year askew could be fine but right now he’s not.

 

[STL_Cat]

I also prefer Mintz to Askew. I think he brings a steady factor this team needs.

 

[RunninRichie]

I also prefer Mintz to Askew. I think he brings a steady factor this team needs.

yup

 

[Stuntman68]

I’m not saying we can win with Askew and I have no doubt he will be a better player by March but we need to ease him so we don’t lose early. He shouldn’t be getting 35 minutes to Mintz with 10.

 

[STL_Cat]

The first couple times I saw Askew and Mintz I thought it was a no brainer that Mintz was our starting PG. I was surprised to see Askew get the nod ... even more surprised to see him getting substantially more minutes.

 

[cats#1again]

Against Richmond
35mins 0-3 fg 0-2 3pt 2-2 ft 2 assist 3 turnovers 3 rb

You want to know how you lose that’s how you talk about a guy playing who’s giving you nothing.

So from what I have seen they want Askew to be the PG. Obviously they think he’s the better distributor. I get that but when the offense is in half court sets it’s Boston and Clarke who are ball dominant so your limiting him on the one thing he’s better at than Mintz. At some point you wonder if your better with Mintz better shooter, better defender doesn’t turn it over just based on what we need from our PG.

Both guys are playing so what real difference does it make who is starting

 

[STL_Cat]

Both guys are playing so what real difference does it make who is starting

Well, Askew played 35 minutes on Sunday. Mintz played 10.

 

[JonathanW]

Skew should be a Senior in high school so I’m really nervous about our PG situation.

No he shouldn’t. You can say he could be one, but not that he should be one.

 

[Cowtown Cat]

Last year it was Whitney starting and shouldn't have. This year it is Askew starting and shouldn't. Mintz a four year player and best shooter on the team that has what we need the most with experience. Why do you think Cal is starting Askew over Mintz? Why can he not work Askew in off the bench when needed and let him learn and gain experience that way? In my mind Sarr and Mintz should be on the floor more than anybody every game so we don't lose games we shouldn't and get a lesser seed because of it all in the name of developing players, I suppose, for the pro's. We have two fine super experienced players at the 5 and the 1, the two positions that a freshman is going to have growing pains the most of all positions.

Cal said tonight for Kentucky fans it is all about March and April. How high we are seeded is the big part of that and taking any loss we don't have to hurts our chances winning it all. Do what all you want Cal, but at least keep the two guys on the floor that gives us the best chance to win it all and quit messing with them. Rotate the other positions regularly but only the 1 and 5 when needed, like foul trouble or a quick rest.

I agree. Been telling my wife for months that Mintz needs to be the starter over Askew. Particularly the early part of the season. I’m really hoping Askew can improve a lot this year. He has a LONG ways to go.

 

[RunninRichie]

No he shouldn’t. You can say he could be one, but not that he should be one.

he literally reclassified

 

[RunninRichie]

I agree. Been telling my wife for months that Mintz needs to be the starter over Askew. Particularly the early part of the season. I’m really hoping Askew can improve a lot this year. He has a LONG ways to go.

he passed up so many open 3s in the game I kept saying “shoot it” lol

 

[Baller Cal]

No he shouldn’t. You can say he could be one, but not that he should be one.

Lol, you go boy.

 

[Stuntman68]

Both guys are playing so what real difference does it make who is starting

Askew was the primary PG that’s why it mattered he had 35 minutes and Mintz had 10

 

[zannmann]

Mintz doesn’t have enough stars or NBA potential to start.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

I think it's a little too early to get on Askew, and on Cal for starting Askew. It was game 2. No exhibitions to figure out rotations and which player was most game ready.

Now, if Askew still struggles, and he's still starting in conference play, then we have an issue.. But this could very well be just a mistake made by Cal and Mintz will get the nod, IF Askew continues to struggle.

 

[Pewee Cat]

Askew is sloooow, guards shoot right past him.

 

[STL_Cat]

Askew is sloooow, guards shoot right past him.

I was worried about his lack of speed watching his highlight videos. You know there’s a quickness issue if you look slow in your mixtapes.

 

[IrishMike409]

Skew should be a Senior in high school so I’m really nervous about our PG situation.

I’ve said on here 100 times- we’re too aggressive accepting early enrollees. There are the elite of the elite, who you’ve got to take, but I don’t want an early enrollee unless he’s a top 7 or 8 guy.

More times than not, and early enrollee is going to get his ass kicked by a tough 21 or 22 year old. We see it happen every year.

Are people shocked by Askew stumbling Out the gate? I’m not. Same with Juzang- he was nowhere near ready.....and look how that turned out.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Against Richmond
35mins 0-3 fg 0-2 3pt 2-2 ft 2 assist 3 turnovers 3 rb

You want to know how you lose that’s how you talk about a guy playing who’s giving you nothing.

So from what I have seen they want Askew to be the PG. Obviously they think he’s the better distributor. I get that but when the offense is in half court sets it’s Boston and Clarke who are ball dominant so your limiting him on the one thing he’s better at than Mintz. At some point you wonder if your better with Mintz better shooter, better defender doesn’t turn it over just based on what we need from our PG.

Askew should still be in high school. Is it too late to send him back?

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Couldn’t agree more. This team needs veteran leadership and that means you have to play Sarr and Mintz. Mintz is poised, smart, and experienced. Not to mention one of our our best 3 point threats. Both he a Sarr need to play close to 30 mins a game.

It’s really mind boggling how freshmen with no clue get the nod in early season games. But that’s Cal’s way. Fans want wins, lots of them, 1 seeds, Final 4s and another damn championship. Cal wants to accumulate the most NBA max contract playerzzzzzz. Amazing how many missed opportunities UK has had with all these mega millionaires. now in the league. But at least Cal is changing generational poverty for families. Too bad that’s not what he’s paid to do. Insanity is repeating the same thing over and over and over yet expecting a different result.

Play the players that give the University of Kentucky basketball team the best opportunity to win games. As the head coach of the premiere program in history, that’s the expected thing because IT IS what actually matters. It’s about winning basketball games. Early and often. That’s what true KY basketball fans care about. The program.

That tells it all. UK fans and Coach Calipari are not in the same universe. His goals are not UK fans goals.

Cal should be in politics or a social worker. He has the con man down for politics and the heart for socialism work.