Butler = Leader

[JASUN74]

As some may know, we have some that think he’s great and some think he just ok. The truth is he’s maybe the best leader that’s going to be in college basketball this coming season. I’ve been going through his games and actually paying closer attention to him and he’s just a dog! It doesn’t matter if it popcorn U or KANSAS, he’s a flat out killer and does everything he can do to lead his team to the win. I was a little concerned, i guess is the word I’d use, that we may need a True Point Guard, but we got the truth right here with him. He’s going to play like an All American this season and will get the ball exactly where it gives us the best opportunity!

if this group we already have play up to their potential, come together and really play Popes system well, we’ve got something special coming up this season. If we do happen to add one or two players who’re as good or better than some we have now, we’re going to have a chance at making a final four run this season. I honestly don’t think it’s going to take this group of veterans very long to come together either. After watching Butler as much as I have now, I don’t care one bit to say that not only will he be our starting point guard, but he’s also going to be one of the best players in the country.

 

[RunninRichie]

Disagree.

 

[Cobb4uk]

Disagree.

Why!

 

[RunninRichie]

Why!

OP is making blanket statements like he will be an all-american. I disagree. He'll be solid. 10 points 4 assists a game most likely. Not an AA.

 

[YodaCan1]

Butler has been there. He is a dog. We will be fine with him at PG.

 

[BlueSince92]

As some may know, we have some that think he’s great and some think he just ok. The truth is he’s maybe the best leader that’s going to be in college basketball this coming season. I’ve been going through his games and actually paying closer attention to him and he’s just a dog! It doesn’t matter if it popcorn U or KANSAS, he’s a flat out killer and does everything he can do to lead his team to the win. I was a little concerned, i guess is the word I’d use, that we may need a True Point Guard, but we got the truth right here with him. He’s going to play like an All American this season and will get the ball exactly where it gives us the best opportunity!

if this group we already have play up to their potential, come together and really play Popes system well, we’ve got something special coming up this season. If we do happen to add one or two players who’re as good or better than some we have now, we’re going to have a chance at making a final four run this season. I honestly don’t think it’s going to take this group of veterans very long to come together either. After watching Butler as much as I have now, I don’t care one bit to say that not only will he be our starting point guard, but he’s also going to be one of the best players in the country.

I haven’t taken the time to watch his games yet myself so I appreciate you doing it and giving your insight. Especially since this is spot on exactly the conclusion Pope keeps giving when he talks about the guy.

 

[Skyguyb27]

OP is making blanket statements like he will be an all-american. I disagree. He'll be solid. 10 points 4 assists a game most likely. Not an AA.

Points don’t equal a great leader. I personally think this team is gonna be nasty this year but mileage may very pending how much each person buys in. If CMP system is efficient as they say, this is gonna be an awesome season and I don’t have to hear a JB replica trying to form sentences at press conferences.

 

[RunninRichie]

Points don’t equal a great leader. I personally think this team is gonna be nasty this year but mileage may very how much each person buys in.

I was talking about him being an AA. I'm sure he'll be a fine leader. He went to the FF. Has tourney experience.

 

[Skyguyb27]

I was talking about him being an AA. I'm sure he'll be a fine leader. He went to the FF. Has tourney experience.

Sorry to much Modelo, carry on.

 

[rodgersl]

Role player at best to be honest. I know some of the main donors for his old program very well and they think we overpaid significantly. 🤷🏻‍♂️

 

[Kentucky2022]

Role player at best to be honest. I know some of the main donors for his old program very well and they think we overpaid significantly. 🤷🏻‍♂️

I’m sure you do

 

[Skyguyb27]

Role player at best to be honest. I know some of the main donors for his old program very well and they think we overpaid significantly. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Generally speaking, donors are the absolute worst place to get a feel of the program.

 

[St.PatterSoN-54-]

I also think Butler will have an extremely solid year. Looking forward to it

 

[Trollsensor]

Role player at best to be honest. I know some of the main donors for his old program very well and they think we overpaid significantly. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Pope was left with an empty roster. I'd love to have gotten some guys like Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. Sprinkle in a Jordan and Karl Malone while we're at it. Those type guys weren't in the portal. This was a weak portal. Even at that, Pope got guys that fit his system. I'm in wait and see mode. I think it's a good way to approach things.

 

[wardlow]

Role player at best to be honest. I know some of the main donors for his old program very well and they think we overpaid significantly. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Please share some numbers. I am very interested in the actual dollar amounts being thrown around.

 

[hmt5000]

Aaron Torres said he knew of 2 good Big12 teams trying to get him as a starter. He said that UK landing him so quick is what kept him from being a more talked about commodity. Torres said that the offense kept his numbers down from what they will be here. He knows someone who knows the kid really well and he is a really big fan of his.

I get Epps and D Hawkins vibes with a little more scoring ability.

 

[RunninRichie]

Aaron Torres said he knew of 2 good Big12 teams trying to get him as a starter. He said that UK landing him so quick is what kept him from being a more talked about commodity. Torres said that the offense kept his numbers down from what they will be here. He knows someone who knows the kid really well and he is a really big fan of his.

I get Epps and D Hawkins vibes with a little more scoring ability.

Hope that is true.

 

[Catfan2226]

He's a leader and a warrior. He can flat out play defense. We just need him to be our leader and continue the stellar defense. Some may continue to think he doesn't deserve to be here but I can't wait for him to prove them wrong.

 

[hmt5000]

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2020–21	San Diego State	28	2	12.4	.396	.290	.667	1.7	1.5	.9	.0	4.3
2021–22	San Diego State	27	25	25.4	.391	.329	.773	2.1	2.1	1.7	.1	7.3
2022–23	San Diego State	39	38	25.9	.421	.342	.731	2.7	3.2	1.5	.1	8.8
Career	94	65	21.8	.408	.330	.723	2.2	2.4	1.4	.1	7.1

Style of play... He only avg 26 minutes too. 5 more mpg here and tons more possesions per game too.

SDS played a lot of games where they scored 60 to 75 pts.

 

[JASUN74]

I haven’t taken the time to watch his games yet myself so I appreciate you doing it and giving your insight. Especially since this is spot on exactly the conclusion Pope keeps giving when he talks about the guy.

Yes sir. Man he’s is amazing at attacking the basket, he is relentless guarding the ball and has a really good midrange game. Shoots the three when open and makes them at a good enough rate they haft to guard him. He controls the game on both ends of the floor as well as anyone who will be on a college roster next season. I just love his game and the fit with this roster and these shooters is what’s making me excited. Keeps the crowd and his guys in the game and has some great hops for his size, on fast breaks he is pretty electric occasionally. I just love him for this team and after really checking him out like I should’ve before, I’m ready to go to war with the ball in his hands. I love Kentucky Basketball about as much as anything in this universe and I’m tickled to death about him being the guy. Just soo level headed and under control. Thank bud.

 

[crawfords corner]

Great veteran to have when you have an entirely new roster. He's experienced and his defensive ability travels. Offensively it's a 180 from what he played in under Dutcher. We didn't need flashy. We needed steady. Lamont is steady.

 

[JASUN74]

I was talking about him being an AA. I'm sure he'll be a fine leader. He went to the FF. Has tourney experience.

Well I’m not guaranteeing he’s going to be an all American of course, but I think he will play like one for us.

 

[hmt5000]

Well I’m not guaranteeing he’s going to be an all American of course, but I think he will play like one for us.

I'd be shocked if he doesn't avg 11ppg, 4a, and 4 rebounds... probably a couple steals per too.

Not all American but he'll be one of the better pg's in the sec.

 

[MbergCat]

Disagree.

Just curious, why?

 

[RunninRichie]

Just curious, why?

OP is making blanket statements like he will be an all-american. I disagree. He'll be solid. 10 points 4 assists a game most likely. Not an AA.

 

[JASUN74]

I'd be shocked if he doesn't avg 11ppg, 4a, and 4 rebounds... probably a couple steals per too.

Not all American but he'll be one of the better pg's in the sec.

Those would be great numbers for any SEC guard. Im looking at better numbers in assists and steals but who knows. . He doesn’t need to score a lot of though, he just helps the team win however he needs. Great get for us and is going to be amazing for us, this playing style and players we have.

 

[Elliott Tim]

Hope that is true.

I hope this years team is fun to watch .

 

[Catfan2226]

Respectable numbers and I'll gladly take it. His biggest impact is going to be leadership and defense. He will change the course of some games with his defense.

 

[JASUN74]

Where in anything I wrote said he will be an All American. I said he will play like one for us. No blanket statement , not guaranteeing anything. I appreciate you disagree and that’s cool, I think he’s going to be really good, even great.

 

[JASUN74]

Where in anything I wrote said he will be an All American. I said he will play like one for us. No blanket statement , not guaranteeing anything. I appreciate you disagree and that’s cool, I think he’s going to be really good, even great.

Sorry, was meant as a reply for the RR post.

 

[blue cincy]

Role player at best to be honest. I know some of the main donors for his old program very well and they think we overpaid significantly. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Got to love the fact that a donor of the program know way more than the coach so lets post the donor dont like it. Crazy. Pope says he's my guy. Either get on board with it or move on.

 

[BlueSince92]

Role player at best to be honest. I know some of the main donors for his old program very well and they think we overpaid significantly. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Respectfully how TF would donors from his old program have any idea what we paid for him? At most they might know what they offered and he turned down, but news flash after four years and a Final Four for him it may be about more than money for him this year.*

Very worst case we got a lockdown defender with Final Four experience who will make Kerr Kriisa a lot better in practice.


*But that’s at “most.” The actual odds that a single donor or group of donors actually has any idea what NIL was offered to a kid has got to be ridiculously small. Something that even here only the Crafts might know and wouldn’t know necessarily. San Diego State have a lot of $20 million donors, does it?

 

[rodgersl]

Please share some numbers. I am very interested in the actual dollar amounts being thrown around.

700k

 

[rodgersl]

I’ve spoken with the coaches personally multiple times. And I’m not hating on Butler. I hope he comes in and shows he is absolutely worth the investment. It’s a large investment, time will tell…

 

[BBNinSC]

I am thinking that Butler and Oweh might shut down some opposing backcourts

 

[Fox2monk]

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Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2020–21	San Diego State	28	2	12.4	.396	.290	.667	1.7	1.5	.9	.0	4.3
2021–22	San Diego State	27	25	25.4	.391	.329	.773	2.1	2.1	1.7	.1	7.3
2022–23	San Diego State	39	38	25.9	.421	.342	.731	2.7	3.2	1.5	.1	8.8
Career	94	65	21.8	.408	.330	.723	2.2	2.4	1.4	.1	7.1

Style of play... He only avg 26 minutes too. 5 more mpg here and tons more possesions per game too.

SDS played a lot of games where they scored 60 to 75 pts.

He has damn good looking form for a 30% 3 shooter. I think someone can work with that.

 

[RunninRichie]

He has damn good looking form for a 30% 3 shooter. I think someone can work with that.

He shoots in different almost every time. Form looks good but he needs to clean that up.

 

[wardlow]

700k

Well I hope he performs, for multiple reasons. Thanks

 

[CatFanInIlliniLand]

I mean, he’s no 5 Star DJ Wagner.

 

[travisbickle]

The best part of that highlight video is how after every made shot, he IMMEDIATELY found his guy and started face guarding him.