Butler (comparison)

[JonathanW]

It just occurred to me today. And this is especially applicable since Pope was on the 95 & 96 teams, that Butler is basically a slightly better version of Epps. Similar builds, and skillsets (except Butler is a little better than Epps in most ways).

 

[cathouse]

$HIT!!
Don't scare me like that. Everyone knows this team will go as far as Butler takes us.

I thought the unthinkable with your one word title.
Stop that $hit!!

 

[know1]

More physically talented? Probably. Better than Epps? Eh....I'm not sure. Then again, Epps is my favorite UK player ever.

And I love Butler. It's painful to think what could have been had he stayed healthy all year.

 

[wkycatfan]

Butler is certainly 'the straw that stirs the drink' with this year's team, as Pitino said about Epps in 96.

 

[docholiday51]

It just occurred to me today. And this is especially applicable since Pope was on the 95 & 96 teams, that Butler is basically a slightly better version of Epps. Similar builds, and skillsets (except Butler is a little better than Epps in most ways).

That is a good point, Butler is a good bit better in most areas. Epps was pretty good but he didn't have to be as assertive on those teams as Butler does on this one. I am happy to get this far but now I'm getting greedy. It isn't out of the realm of possibility that we could beat UT. Both teams are due a crappy game in the tourney, maybe we can put ours off for another game or two.

 

[wardlow]

$HIT!!
Don't scare me like that. Everyone knows this team will go as far as Butler takes us.

I thought the unthinkable with your one word title.
Stop that $hit!!

I immediately thought another injury happened

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Epps was massively underrated on that 1997 team. He was huge for our 1997 Final Four run, particularly after Anderson and Edwards both got hurt. His three-point shooting helped win us some tournament games on our way to the final.

 

[mcwildcats04]

$HIT!!
Don't scare me like that. Everyone knows this team will go as far as Butler takes us.

I thought the unthinkable with your one word title.
Stop that $hit!!

LOL yes! Thought the exact same thing. Scared to click on the thread.

 

[cathouse]

LOL yes! Thought the exact same thing. Scared to click on the thread.

I'm just a wee bit skiddish after all that has happened this year.

 

[cathouse]

I immediately thought another injury happened

Me too, Brother.
Me too. My heart can't handle any more bad news.

 

[Digger-Cat]

Way to make the entire board crap their pants.

&$@% you.

 

[CastleRubric]

It just occurred to me today. And this is especially applicable since Pope was on the 95 & 96 teams, that Butler is basically a slightly better version of Epps. Similar builds, and skillsets (except Butler is a little better than Epps in most ways).

Ohhhh

You know i was thinking the Same Thing BUT - the comparison was to #1 Cliff Hawkins

MAKESMEFEELGOOD!!!!

 

[runt#69]

Way to make the entire board crap their pants.

&$@% you.

😍

 

[FurdTerguson]

I think you're only remembering Butler's positive plays. Epps was Steady Eddie

 

[crestcat]

More physically talented? Probably. Better than Epps? Eh....I'm not sure. Then again, Epps is my favorite UK player ever.

And I love Butler. It's painful to think what could have been had he stayed healthy all year.

Very early in the Illinois game I’m thinking how much we have missed what Butler brings to the game.

 

[triadaz]

Need him to be Kemba
Or Napier

 

[cathouse]

Need him to be Kemba
Or Napier

I'll take Butler at 100%.
That will be enough.

 

[wcc31]

Similar moxie but different players. Butler is quicker. Epps is a much better shooter.

 

[MegaBlue05]

I loved Epps in the 90s. If you remember, the 1996 team was a little sluggish out of the gate when Pitino was trying his failed Delk at PG experiment. That team didn't start really clicking until he put Epps at PG. I could go on for hours about Epps importance to that team. And he was damn good in 97 in a more prominent scoring role.

I do get Epps vibes from Butler, with the exception of Epps was a much better shooter. I would've loved to have four years of Lamont Butler. That kid is a winner, plays smart and busts his ass to the best of his ability every minute he's on the court.

 

[know1]

Epps was a far better passer

 

[Festivus Miracle]

Epps was absolute money at the FT line in the clutch.

 

[Fox2monk]

It just occurred to me today. And this is especially applicable since Pope was on the 95 & 96 teams, that Butler is basically a slightly better version of Epps. Similar builds, and skillsets (except Butler is a little better than Epps in most ways).

Very good comparison I agree. I don’t know who’s better but they are both certainly the catalyst to each team and pure winners.

 

[Fox2monk]

I loved Epps in the 90s. If you remember, the 1996 team was a little sluggish out of the gate when Pitino was trying his failed Delk at PG experiment. That team didn't start really clicking until he put Epps at PG. I could go on for hours about Epps importance to that team. And he was damn good in 97 in a more prominent scoring role.

I do get Epps vibes from Butler, with the exception of Epps was a much better shooter. I would've loved to have four years of Lamont Butler. That kid is a winner, plays smart and busts his ass to the best of his ability every minute he's on the court.

Yeah if I could have Butler for another year and not get a portal guard I’d take him in a heartbeat.

 

[TOMCATS1990]

Need to find a Butler Clone for next season. Kid is a warrior and deserves to win a Natty. We deserve #9 too

 

[CastleRubric]

Similar moxie but different players. Butler is quicker. Epps is a much better shooter.

Build is very different too
Epps and Bogans seemed similar - boxy

 

[IbnSaran]

Epps was absolute money at the FT line in the clutch.

1000% this.