Bolden down to UK and 3 others

[madison1329]

As most Duke insiders expect Bolden to UK, every one of them is adamant that Grayson Allen isn't leaving this year. Some say it like it has already been discussed internally. Again, take it for what it is worth.

Duke insider Adam Rowe is on the verge of changing his crystal ball pick to Duke and Andrew Slater(he is legit) seems to be gaining more confidence in Duke by the day. It'll be a battle until the end imo. The thing that concerns me most is that the mother wants Duke. In my experience the mother usually gets her way.

 

[TheDude1]

Slater is still picking UK, though. If he switches, then maybe something has changed... but as of now, I think UK is still the pick by the more connected Duke guys. I would LOVE Bolden at Duke... I think we really could use a good 5, as Jeter hasn't done anything this year and I'd rather Giles be at the 4 and Tatum at the 3. You guys don't seem to have a real need for another big, especially with Bam on board, who can EASILY man the 5 in college.

And I wish I had more confidence in moms. I think the guys usually go with what THEY want

 

[JohnnyGentle]

allen is a contemptible, dirty player

took the wake forest player's legs out intentionally while throwing his arms up and his palms out as if any contact was incidental. typical duke brat

if bolden's mom prefers duke she's a terrible judge of character

 

[kentucky_wildcat_#1]

The same person, Jeff Webster, who pushed Julius Randle to Kentucky is pushing Bolden there too.

I don't know this Jeff guy you're talking about,but i like him already. He sounds like a real smart dude that only wants the best for his kids. Out of all those teams, obviously Duke is the only real threat. Tcu? Yeah, right. As good as this kid is, i know he doesn't think he's good enough to go there and have them ready to compete for a national title. Kids can be full of themselves at times, but that would be a huge reach! If Ku got their big already, i can see why they are out of it. Not that i was worried about Self and Ku. Self can't compete with Cal when it comes to the studs. With Giles at Duke and probably looking to play center for them in the future, let's hope this kid decides to stick with the plan and come start for Kentucky and our loaded roster. He might just be what pushes up to the top away from Duke and Msu next season.

 

[BengalWACO]

Indeed. I think the biggest question going into next season is how competent Fox and Gabriel will be from three point range. UK will have Monk, Willis, and to a lesser degree, Mulder. If Fox and Gabriel can at least hit the open three the way Ulis did as a freshman, UK won't have many weaknesses.

I don't know basketball in and out, but I think another area of concern is if Ulis enters the draft there is someone to replace his killer instinct and leadership A/TO ratio, etc. Good points though!! These are nice concerns to have

 

[Hoskins21]

Cal is confident and has yet to feel a need to visit him. If Cal isn't worried, then I'm not worried.

 

[UKCATSFREAK]

It will be the year of the "super-team" again, much like 2015 was with UK, Duke, and Wisconsin. If State adds Jackson, they'll also be loaded. Meanwhile Duke is going to be able to run K's spread offense. The key for them will obviously be Giles' development post-injury.

Another big question for Duke might be whether they lose a few unexpected pieces this summer. Grayson Allen should make the jump now before he has to compete with Frank Jackson, Matt Jones, and Kennard. Yes, Allen would start again, but Jackson is a great player and could push him for minutes.

Should Duke and Kentucky matchup sometime in March/April of '17, I like what Gabriel brings defensively on both Tatum and Giles. You're right about the impact of Bolden to some extent. If UK lands him, it gives Kentucky the option of applying yet another mismatch on the floor and allows Cal to use Bam and Gabriel on Giles and Tatum without giving up fouls to Bolden.

Good point.

 

[UKCATSFREAK]

Indeed. I think the biggest question going into next season is how competent Fox and Gabriel will be from three point range. UK will have Monk, Willis, and to a lesser degree, Mulder. If Fox and Gabriel can at least hit the open three the way Ulis did as a freshman, UK won't have many weaknesses.

From the scouting reports that I've read, Gabriel has really taken his perimeter skills to yet another level from the summer. He has risen in the ranking and has been proving that he can in deed play on the wing offensively and defensively. Some of the "experts" have said that they are most impressed with him out of our signees. I hope this is true because if he can play the 3 spot effectively, he will be an absolute nightmare matchup for other teams. I'm stoked to see what he brings.

 

[Untouchables22]

Indeed. I think the biggest question going into next season is how competent Fox and Gabriel will be from three point range. UK will have Monk, Willis, and to a lesser degree, Mulder. If Fox and Gabriel can at least hit the open three the way Ulis did as a freshman, UK won't have many weaknesses.

I respectfully disagree and think the biggest question is back to the basket scoring and if the team is going to have any? Bolden, Bam, and SKJ could all provide it but scouting reports right now indicate SKJ physically isn't ready to bang in the post with college post guys and Bam loves the 15 footer but has very very raw post moves. Fingers crossed for Bolden and his consistent back to the basket post offense.

 

[Sparkaces1]

I respectfully disagree and think the biggest question is back to the basket scoring and if the team is going to have any? Bolden, Bam, and SKJ could all provide it but scouting reports right now indicate SKJ physically isn't ready to bang in the post with college post guys and Bam loves the 15 footer but has very very raw post moves. Fingers crossed for Bolden and his consistent back to the basket post offense.

You realize Humphries and Wynyard will be on the team as well. These are both future NBA players.

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

You realize Humphries and Wynyard will be on the team as well. These are both future NBA players.

way way way too early for that. Humphries has to hit the gym and really want it....... and we really know next to nothing about Tai.

 

[JFCats22]

You realize Humphries and Wynyard will be on the team as well. These are both future NBA players.

How do you know this?

 

[Sparkaces1]

way way way too early for that. Humphries has to hit the gym and really want it....... and we really know next to nothing about Tai.

It's way to early to assume the incoming freshman will start over the returning guys as well. Most people predict Wynyard and Humphries will be NBA players, I don't think that is an earth shattering prediction.

 

[RondoBaller21]

If Wynyard and humphries can't get clock this year, then there's no way they play next year

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

It's way to early to assume the incoming freshman will start over the returning guys as well. Most people predict Wynyard and Humphries will be NBA players, I don't think that is an earth shattering prediction.

you are a duke fan aren't you?

 

[yoshukai]

You realize Humphries and Wynyard will be on the team as well. These are both future NBA players.

I don't know if I'd say that yet . Considering Cal played 4 guards against Kansas when we desperately needed a big man , they must have a LONG way to go .

 

[Bungalow Bill]

Personally I'm shocked anytime a Dukie doesn't stay four years.

Frankly, I don't give damn.

 

[Bungalow Bill]

If Wynyard and humphries can't get clock this year, then there's no way they play next year

Yeah. There's no chance they physically mature and become better players. Hell they're already 17 or 18 years old. Just doesn't happen at that ripe old age.

 

[wcc31]

If Wynyard and humphries can't get clock this year, then there's no way they play next year

There's no way two young kids- even for freshmen- can improve enough during their first summer on campus to play? Hmm. Same absolute type stuff was said by a lot of you about Willis.

 

[UKhoopCat]

Frankly, I don't give damn.

So why did you reply, Rhett?