The one actual problem with Klutch that isn't a boogeyman is they can pull strings and arrange for teams to draft players they represent. So for example, they could basically guarantee Edwards he'll be draft even if it's second round if he goes pro.
Cal says Ugo may start now….
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No way anyone takes Edwards, though. Not unless something drastically changes from now until end of the season.
Klutch is an sports agency created by one of Lebron James' closest friends right after lebron went into the NBA all those years ago. They represent Lebron and over a year ago Sharpe was with Klutch and now Edwards and Bradshaw are too.
Z has shown what he can bring. I mean last game was a shitshow for everyone. I would have liked to have seen Z get some decent mins today.
If Mitchell would have played the 5 today against their Mitchell he would have fouled out.
He is just too slow that ark.player just side stepped him and dunked on him he might be able to play in a zone but doubt Cal will play one
Bradshaw is another overrated 5 star kinder like Edwards.
Klutch represented Livingston, not sharpe. They also represent numerous other college athletes, many of whom don’t start
Cal will just say that fans complained and complained and that the kids just wanted everyone to be happy, that he might have won a title otherwise.
I was definitely in that club...both Ugo and Adou are justifying the faith I had in their game in the off season and last year (I thought both needed more minutes) with how they're playing this year
Just like when Cal said he can't keep Hopkins off the floor...LOL
I hope Ugo isn’t forced to shoot another 3 for the rest of his career, but who else was surprised that the one he had to take actually hit the rim with some soft touch? 🤚🏼
Not that I'm aware of. Big Blue Nation's Croatian just has a tendency to look for calls where there won't be any and also hangs on the rim. Not sure what else he's picked up from his time in Europe, but he needs more college minutes and a rule book before he's trusted with the keys full time.
And FIBA rules are a good deal different.. different enough that it will likely throw an 18-year old player off when he comes to play stateside.
BigZ is also probably thrown off.. like all of our players are.. when they realize the type of fouls kentucky gets. I feel like I've seen it from every single player that's come here.. that look of "wait, that's a foul here?"
BigZ is also probably thrown off.. like all of our players are.. when they realize the type of fouls kentucky gets. I feel like I've seen it from every single player that's come here.. that look of "wait, that's a foul here?"
I've never understood why people think klutch has that type of control, especially in the age of NIL. It's simply not true.
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He was able to get his big long arms up and contest shots.. May not block the shot, but it affecteda lot of shots.. That was huge. Bradshaw plays so low, he doesn't affect the shots.
Yes. Just please, no more threes Ugo.
Considering Z basically did not play and Bradshaw was a big none factor, Ugo at least contributed fairly well at the 5.
Z needs the minutes, not Ugo. Ugo does not allow us to play the way we need to. His man never has to leave the paint. Z will pull his man out for certain. Z could be a dominant big man but will take some games for him to adjust but he’s not going to adjust sitting on the bench. He needs to be playing 15-20 minutes/game. If he isn’t showing any signs of coming around after several games then can look at Ugo and Z to split the minutes between them more. Z could be a major weapon but we may never know.
Edwards and Bradshaw could ride the bench and we still have a solid 8 man rotation. Bradshaw at 9 if needed but he really isn’t bringing much value to the team. Hes too weak on the interior and if you want him in the game to extend the floor then Z is much better option for that. Bradshaw plays when Z is in foul trouble or to give Z a small rest when needed. Ugo plays when you want/need an interior defensive presence.
Definitely played way better defense tonight. Still need to rebound way better and get our offense on track. I noticed we really started pushing with about 10 minutes left in the first half but we missed so many shots, a couple were fouls not called but we missed bunnies.
Exactly this. I’d still like for Z to get minutes. His skill level overall is great.
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I'm not against this. He started the 2nd half, it wasn't horrible. The problem is he is a 7 footer that played 25 mins but only had 6 rebounds.
They can direct recruits. Tick them off and no more of their guys. Which I would be fine with. They can recommend their guys transfer also. They do have some leverage.
Imo Bradshaw is clearly the worst of the 3. A concerning lack of rebounding for his size, but that's due to a concerning lack of strength. Ugh is a much better defender and rebounder and physical presence.
Bradshaw is a decent shooter for his size but z is way better while also being better at everything else.
To cals credit he stuck with Ugo at the expense of the other guys, especially z who barely played
Bradshaw is a decent shooter for his size but z is way better while also being better at everything else.
To cals credit he stuck with Ugo at the expense of the other guys, especially z who barely played
Yeah, but I wonder too whether it was reasonable to put such high expectations on freshmen based on recruiting rankings?
Aren’t recruiting rankings just projections? And not only that, but my understanding is that they’re projections of future pro potential as much (or more) than expected performance and production even simply in comparison to other incoming freshmen. So, I’m wondering what other freshmen that were ranked much lower than the top ranked guys are greatly outperforming the top ranked guys so far this season?
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Onyenso is tied with Erik Daniels on the career blocking list at #54 with 39 blocks He has that in far less than 1/4 the number of games. There are a lot of players on that list above him that managed to have quite a few more than him in a single season but this is Kentucky and Onyenso really hasn't played very many minutes.
Bradshaw is not a shooter. How many layups and dunks does he miss?
Calipari just went with the steadiest 5 in the 2nd half. If you looked lost or bewildered you didn't play in the 2nd half. He wasn't punishing Z.
