Way behind on conditioning and basketball knowledge doesn’t equate to being a “project”
Big Z WILL NOT play Friday in UK's First Exhibition
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No, still 3 other games and 2 1/2 to 3 weeks of practice to learn and gain experience and also get more comfortable with teammates before Kansas. The less disruptive he is means better results for the team, work 1 player into the team instead of changing team play because of 1 player, pretty simple concept really
Cal is to UK Basketball what Louis the 16th was to France.
I say we march to Bastille Day.
I say we march to Bastille Day.
At this rate he will check in his Junior year.
I’ve just come to accept that the same shiz will always happen and there is nothing that will change it no matter what is changed or said.
He better get in order or he could turn out like Benito Mussolini.
We switch way too often and even have had our 5 switching off on guards.
The only time the 5 ever switches, like I mentioned, is when they are late getting to the level of the screen and can't get foot-to-foot, so it's called a "mayday"- AKA an emergency switch situation. But it's pretty rare for us.
We almost exclusively play Drop coverage with our 5 man in ball screens in the middle of the floor, which Oscar was not long enough or athletic enough to do very well.
We play Ice coverage on side ball screens which Oscar was actually pretty good at, which is why teams ran so many middle ball screens against us rather than side ball screens, because Oscar was so much worse at drop coverage than he was icing the ball screen.
Here's the thing. Positional basketball doesn't require Z to be a be all player. He should be able to contribute significantly this point, in a smart, controlled way. If not, that's on Cal for some reason only he can explain, which he won't do.
Perplexing, obviouslyCal views his position as coach as unassailable,given his contract. He has always relished messing with peoples heads. Given past history there is no way Cal could not know how such obuscation about Z would affect many in our fan base. He just doesnt care,if he did he would simply say the kids not ready yet,he will play when hes ready.
Just curious… have you ever gotten better at anything in life without failing first? Cause I haven’t.
As a matter of fact, Cal literally used to say “fail fast”. Now he doesn’t even give his players the chance to.
I agree and that’s what made me so mad acting like Oscar couldn’t defend anything. They didn’t even notice it until it became this thing with commentators.
Cal doesn't want Z ready before the Kansas game because if he plays and we get throttled then he won't have a convenient excuse. If he doesn't play then Cal use the inury excuse for why we lost ANOTHER big game. Cal is nothing but excuses anymore.
Cal using the games for a rest period for Z, taking photos and signing autos and smooching babes is hard, demanding work. Nice to see Cal giving the youngster a break, wish it wasn’t the games but between schoolwork, photo sessions, and cotillions, it’s the only time Cal could find to get Big Z some downtime. Go Cats!
You’re right, and I hate it. But may I suggest betting a hefty sum on KU? That’s been the only thing that’s made basketball season enjoyable for me these last 3-4 years… winning lots of money by betting against Cal in big games. Doesn’t take the sting away, but helps.
I always look forward to UK basketball then Cal open’s his mouth kinda ruins it
Most 7'2 guys can't guard the pick and roll. That's why there's only a few left in the NBA. They normally lack lateral quickness.
Well, it he was in great shape, had the necessary knowledge, could start or contribute in a major way why would he be held back? Again the only answer is to wait and see. But, at present there has to be some concern by the rational fan.
People are going to get very upset. It's become an all too common theme for mysterious happenings to keep our dudes off the floor. I know our luck isn't great, but it's getting a little too coincidental. Cal doesn't help with his vague "haven't seen him"s and "we'll see"s. I know you always can't give hard deadlines on things, but I don't even think that's what people get grumpy about. He just doesn't communicate player status very well, even to respected media like Tom Leach. It's frustrating for everyone involved. And from that tweet from Kyle, sounds like Z might be frustrated too.
I think folks are just tired of his BS.
Exactly. I'm not hitting the panic button or anything, but it is a bit frustrating and head scratching. We've just been burnt too many times with the vague statements to have any kind of confidence in Cal's statements. That's all
Says the dude that whines and moans when we miss the first couple of shots. It's frustrating because how is the dude so out of conditioning he can't play 3-5 minutes in an exhibition? Put him in there...let him guard a few dudes, catch some passes, let the team play with him a few minutes in a game experience. He's our only available size down low right now. Get him a few minutes in a game that doesn't matter.
Those cramps after 3 days of hard practice… not like he played high level basketball over seas this summer and may of had 3 to 4 days of having to lace them up and run up and down a court…
All jokes aside I wish Cal would be real and honest instead of feeding fans crap. If the kid is not up to speed and you don’t want to put him in a tough position for his first showing here, then just say that. If it’s an Adminstrative issue slowing things up, say that.
All jokes aside I wish Cal would be real and honest instead of feeding fans crap. If the kid is not up to speed and you don’t want to put him in a tough position for his first showing here, then just say that. If it’s an Adminstrative issue slowing things up, say that.
Same Cal 💩 year after year.
Will have the same 💩 results as long as he’s coaching.
I’m beyond ready for a fresh start with a new coach.
Will have the same 💩 results as long as he’s coaching.
I’m beyond ready for a fresh start with a new coach.
Cal sort of said something like this in a video a week ago. It was more stated like concerning Z, fans need to show patience . Now, I agree Cal could be a more forthcoming and that's not what he frustratingly does. Most of us don't know Cal personally so it's hard to say his real personality versus the public one. But, he seems to be the type that doesn't feel the need to concern himself with fans feelings and does things in his own vacuum the rest of us be damned. That approach works great if you are winning and in college basketball getting to final fours. But, it is not so good when the results have been far less.
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I'm still trying to figure out which is worse. Cal not playing the kid in an exhibition because "he's not ready," or Cal telling media and people around the program to spread the word that the kid is way behind. That's cool Cal, just let the kid play, and then we'll be the judge. Nobody is gonna crucify the kid if he plays and struggles. Hilarious coming from the dude that used to scream "I can't hide you. "
I love Cal, he’s been a friend, mentor, advisor, brother, hell, a father figure to us all, trust in his process, this is a young team and he can’t hide them…
Seems like us fans waited forever, with daily drama, on the kid to actually even arrive in Lexington. Now we have to wait even longer to merely see the guy simply take the court after said arrival. Then to compact it more, our other two legit big men are out with injuries that we STILL have no clue on their return. You can’t make this shit up. 🤦♂️
That was true of Prime Cal, not so much of the Cal of the last couple of seasons.
I'll be shocked if Z, Bradshaw, or Onyenso play a single minute this year. I certainly hope I'm wrong though and all three play and produce.
The last few years Cal has morphed from a hard nosed coach to some type of counselor who tries to protect guys from everything.
I know that's sarcasm, but Cal has been working real hard the last several years at learning how to hide players. He's gotten significantly better at it since he first started saying he couldn't. So I guess that's progress.
UK just put out a statement that he can't play in any games or exhibitions that include other teams until cleared by the NCAA.
I guess when Cal said what he said the other day, he had no clue that was the case. Which is yet another really bad look for him.
I guess when Cal said what he said the other day, he had no clue that was the case. Which is yet another really bad look for him.
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