I know it wasn't academics just making a point of it being about UK. There have been plenty of other "pro " players that accepted compensation and still got to compete at the college level the NCAA just loves to stick it to UK.
Brandon Garrison.
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Oh I agree with you just pointing out the UNC thing was academic for anyone who may have just awaken from a 15 year coma. 🤣
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Some people in that 15 year coma got a doctorate from UNC in the field of sleep study
I know there was some noise about him being back stateside early this week, but haven't seen it from a source?
I also see it from BG standpoint. He was here last year and fought through the year, then you sign a player rumored to be around 3 million dollars. I’m sure that’s frustrating.
That’s what I’ve seen on Twitter at least. I can’t remember who though as I see so much transfer news.
For those saying he's immature, I guess you think nobody every matures, right? Or gets coached/developed.
Again, would a guy like Ewin come in knowing that at some point in the season, he becomes the backup to JQ?
It’s doubtful when Arkansas (and other teams) with lots of money and a vacuum to fill inside want him.
Even a guy like Josh Gray that is leaving Missouri could be a solid 2nd-3rd string center that we could start the year with getting 15 minutes a game, if Quaintance isn't ready. I'd like Gray if only because we would be his 4th SEC school in 6 years.
Garrison hasn't removed @KentuckyMBB from his X/Twitter. He was very recently active.
Probably not but we also don't know when/if JQ will be ready, he has a setback or hope not injures it again.
Goes to my post made couple days ago.. The trash takes up for the other trash on here..
Agree...first choice would be to have BG back.
Bur, IF BG doesn't end up returning, I think the better bet are guys like in the list I started typing above...smaller schools who just want a CHANCE to be on a blueblood roster, make some NIL, and be on a championship contender.
Ultimately, I think Garrison ends up staying. This rumor that he is leaving probably didn't come from nowhere. He likely was/is considering it. But I believe Pope really likes the kid and wants him to stick around. So I expect Pope will create a plan for Garrison that gives him enough minutes this next season to satisfly him. And he'll probably bump up his pay. Garrison can still get plenty of minutes by backing up JQ at the 5. I also expect Pope will give Garrison some minutes at the 4 spot, which he might actually be better suited to. In this scenario, he could actually end up getting more PT this season than he did last. JQ will only be here one season anyway. As a senior, Garrison will be well positioned to get all the PT he could want at the 4 and 5 spots.
That said, in order to keep Garrison around, that probably means we'll have to pass on taking Folgueiras. If Alvaro comes here, then Garrison is gone. That would just make the front court too crowded for him. Folgueiras is the better player between the two, but there is something to be said about continuity and team chemistry as well. Either scenario I think will be good for us. And even without Folgueiras, a front court of JQ, Garrison, Moreno, and Dioubate will be as good as any in the country, and far better than most. Kam Williams can also play some small ball 4 from time to time as well.
So whatewver happens, I feel like we are in a good position. A part of me really wants Folgueiras because of the offense and outside shooting he brings. But if we don't get him and end up keeping Garrison, we'll still be in a great position. So I am okay with whatever happens. This is what I call "a good problem to have".
That said, in order to keep Garrison around, that probably means we'll have to pass on taking Folgueiras. If Alvaro comes here, then Garrison is gone. That would just make the front court too crowded for him. Folgueiras is the better player between the two, but there is something to be said about continuity and team chemistry as well. Either scenario I think will be good for us. And even without Folgueiras, a front court of JQ, Garrison, Moreno, and Dioubate will be as good as any in the country, and far better than most. Kam Williams can also play some small ball 4 from time to time as well.
So whatewver happens, I feel like we are in a good position. A part of me really wants Folgueiras because of the offense and outside shooting he brings. But if we don't get him and end up keeping Garrison, we'll still be in a great position. So I am okay with whatever happens. This is what I call "a good problem to have".
Most of the holes in Garrison's game are fixable. He can work on rebounding and challenging shots. He can also work on improving his reads for passes up top, and his post moves. Having JQ there may actually be a good thing, because aggressive play can be contagious. It will bring out the best in BG and Moreno, IMHO.
Most of this board would trade Garrison for Folgueiras in a heartbeat. They wouldn’t think twice.
I’ll take Garrison. Like I said, I’m loyal. And I understand how important retention and development is and I see that taking a step back if we lose Garrison. And Folgueiras is not a 5 and we need a guy that can play some at the 5 at least until JQ is ready.
We saw how that “I’m loyal’ thing worked out against Wisconsin when Cal wouldn’t sub out the Harrisons.
I'm not comfortable at all with the guys UK has now for the STARTING PF spot. I like Quaintance, Garrison and Moreno at Center, and I’m happy with the prospect of Dioubate and Willliams as backup PFs or maybe starting SFs. But I think that group, without Folgueiras, makes for an offensively weak PF spot next season - plus Folgueiras rebounds, blocks shots, and doesn't mind contact too. None of the other guys have anything close to the all-around game Folgueiras brings to that spot. They all can do some good things, but at the same time have some obvious holes playing the PF spot. For example, only Williams can actually “stretch” the floor and you have to wonder if he’s big & strong enough to defend and rebound the position as the starting PF.
Again I like all the guys as pieces, but without Folgueiras (or a similar stretch 4 if one is still out there) I really suspect that PF will be the spot on the floor that comes back to haunt UK.
Did I say that he couldn’t do any of those things? I clearly did not! I wish him luck regardless of what he decides to do.
Learn to type not just a little, but a lot better! You’re embarrassing yourself!
This is weird. If he’s transferring why wouldn’t he finish the semester academically? Surely he’s not going to declare.
I want them both. It may not be possible, but you’d laid out good reasons why it would be optimal. We have a strong roster of backup and rotational players at the 4-5 but we need starters.
BG now potentially expected back per TOS. Internal optimism for another year
Honestly I would have rather had Alvaro.
Me too. But a bird in the bush. This also means BG really wants to be here. I’ll take it
I just don’t see Moreno buried at 3rd string, if BG gets some minutes at the 4 it will be fine. Just can’t take a top 30 guy and not give him 5-10 mins. I don’t know the plan but 2 burger boys backing up a lottery pick don’t think that’s ever happened.
Garrison/Dioubate at the 4 scares me in a bad way. So much for opening up the floor.
This is optimal, IMHO.
Just because of the JQ uncertainty.
If JQ is unable to play when the season starts, we can start Garrison at the 5 with Dioubate at the 4 and bring Moreno off the bench at the 5 and Williams and Noah filling in as small ball 4’s.
Then when JQ is ready, he starts at the 5 with Moreno backing him up and BG seeing some minutes there and Garrison starting at the 4 with Dioubate backing him up.
If JQ was 100% from the start, Folgueiras would probably be the best option at the 4.
If BG returns as expected, I think you go all in on a wing shooter and you’re finished putting together your 2026 rotation
I wish we could have got Alvaro over Diabate. It would be great to have outside shooting at that spot.
Think about those Roy Williams champion UNC teams….you give up shooting and spacing yes….BUT you can potentially increase your offensive rebounding rate to 40% if we play fast. In this scenario we need the SF to contribute significant shooting and scoring and I think Williams/Oweh can do that.
Probably means less PT from Moreno more than BG @ 4 of I was guessing.
He'll have his agent type up an announcement that he's declaring that he's going to the portal, just "going through the process", and if he's not slated to be signed out of the portal, he'll come back to UK. Something like that
Ummm.....I didn't say you didn't. This isn't about me, it's apparently about you. Goodness.
Go touch some grass friend.
Cal is gone. Pope is not a clog the lane and chuck up a shot kinda guy.
Exactly.
JQ will be in the high post and BG/MD will start on the wings, set screens, make cuts to the basket, shoot open 3’s, and occasionally post up, just like Carr did.
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