A lot of rumors swirling he could return but to me it doesn’t make any sense. Why would Calipari go after Dickinson if Oscar plans to return? How would you feel about Bradshaw at the four and Oscar at the five?
Chances Oscar Returns?
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Get Reeves and Oscar back, add a portal stretch 4, a portal combo guard, and a portal big man and we might have a decent shot next year.
Oscar is 24. It's time for him to move on from college. If he doesn't try to make it to the NBA now, he may never make it.
Cal is the one who needs to move on,
Staying at UK may provide Oscar the biggest one-year paycheck then he’d ever receive as a pro.
Is that a bad thing if he pulls in another $2 million before going overseas to make a few hundred thousand per year?
The best thing for Oscar from a financial standpoint might be a return to UK.
Also, age has nothing to do with Oscar moving on. If LeBron was college eligible, I'd take him at UK if he wanted to come here.
50/50 and I really want him to return.
My sources are telling me he will definitely return unless he doesn’t. If he doesn’t return then it’s 100% he is gone and not coming back, that’s what I’m hearing at least.
If Oscar wants to return I hope Cal lets him. He's been nothing but class since he's put on the Kentucky jersey.
We don't have to worry about Oscar being in the wrong place at the wrong time like some of the Alabama players were.
We don't have to worry about Oscar being in the wrong place at the wrong time like some of the Alabama players were.
He's not moving on.I wish you guys would stop acting as if Cal is leaving. He will leave when he wants to leave. I think he'll stay for 2 more years.
He's recruiting as if Oscar won't be back. It's the intelligent thing to do. It means we're covered if Oscar doesn't come back, and that Oscar will actually have to compete for a spot if he does.
Love Oscar but he wouldn't be doing his own thing or living away from Wildcat lodge like he did this past season if he comes back.He would adhere to the same rules the others do but I don't expect him back so it doesn't matter.
What percentage chance do you trust cal to do any of that because I agree completely
I'd say it's 2.7. -$3 million percent chance he could return. I'd also say it's about that same percentage that he could b playing for another school if Cal make sure he feels def unwanted. I see him hitting the portal before I see him putting name in draft.
If he were to come back he would have to play a little different role, would have to work on the defensive side, accept that he won't be the focus of the offense, the lane needs to be clear for drives, be more willing to work on his weaknesses ball handling, pick and roll defense and naybe play less minutes. If he does that then I think it can work if not I don't believe it would be a good fit
10 to 15% chance.
Cal hates depth.
Nah.
The pressure will be too much for him next year after he fails with the Wagner class. He'll have his 10 or 11 NBA All-Stars and that will be enough for him to think his "legacy" was truly transformative (which, in fairness, it was regarding the OAD stuff).
He's definitely returning unless he doesn't--HUH?? If he doesn't return then it's 100% he is gone--HUH???? If he doesn't return, he's prolly lost his way and we need your scattered thinking to help him find his way back. My sources say he's either way==gone or coming back.
I have ZERO faith in this coaching staff. no matter who we have
Agree the smart move would be get ware/handlogten or osacr back, go get the kneucht kid, get a shooter to replace Frederick maybe another one, and go get a shot blocker, but cal won’t do any of that
Just when I thought our fanbase couldn’t get any dumber, we get this gem. So tell us how someone who is not a good basketball player is able to sweep all 6 player of the year awards. I can’t wait to hear this.
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He wants to come back because he loves it here and wants to make more millions. Cal doesn’t want him to and thinks he can boot him out because it’s what he’s done for 13 years now. Not sure how it will end.
Jeez, where would Oscar be going? He’s not going to the NBA. Is he going to transfer and make less NIL money somewhere?
I'd love to have him back, but if Cal plays him, he needs to go with a different means for feeding the post, this crap where everyone stands there and watches Oscar fight two defenders for position is so bad. Our guards need to drive the ball and find him in the lane and everyone should be moving to make the defense react.
I also wouldn't mind seeing Oscar clear out so our guards can get to the rim. Maybe use Oscar in some cutting action… anything is better than what Cal has been doing.
I'd love to have him back, but if Cal plays him, he needs to go with a different means for feeding the post, this crap where everyone stands there and watches Oscar fight two defenders for position is so bad. Our guards need to drive the ball and find him in the lane and everyone should be moving to make the defense react.
I also wouldn't mind seeing Oscar clear out so our guards can get to the rim. Maybe use Oscar in some cutting action… anything is better than what Cal has been doing.
I agree and your right. But he'll have more then 2 more years to coach. If he wants he can coach well into his 80s here. No pressure and the conract, makes it that way.
This upcoming year is his last, there is to much smoke about it being his last
Just when I thought our fanbase couldn’t get any dumber, we get this gem. So tell us how someone who is not a good basketball player is able to sweep all 6 player of the year awards. I can’t wait to hear this.
They joined the forum 57 mins ago and have 1 post. That 1 post is bashing the only player that kept us from the NIT the last 2 years.
The ignore button was made for posters like that. Already added them to my list of trolls.
Your sarcasm meter seems broke. Might need to get that checked out HUH?
How long do you think he has left, it’s max 3 years and even that’s pushing it
If he is the coach for 5 more years Kentucky is in trouble
Next year is all or nothing for him it’s being set up that way
You didn’t answer the question. How does someone that is not good in basketball sweep all 6 player of the year awards? I’ll help you out, it’s not for rebounds only. Learn the game before you open your pie hole.
Wish in one hand and shit in the other. See which one fills up first.
He will be the coach this season. Nothing anyone can do about it. What’s your opinion on the Oscar topic? I’ve moved on from pondering any sort of coaching change. I’m interested in what the roster will look like
You’re insinuating that Kentuckys success rests on Oscar’s shoulders alone and his production should equal wins. That’s wrong. We underachieved because we had shooters who couldn’t shoot, guards who couldn’t create, and too many kids who brought inconsistent effort. Plenty of blame to go around. But Oscar kept us in a lot of games. We won games on his back and that’s a fact.
I thought Kentucky fans were smart. Hmmmmm
There is another reality in play here. How much NIL money can KY get together? 5 Top 30 recruits are gonna need (and expect) nice paydays. Plus what appears to be $100k base for every scholly player.
Meaning, Oscar may have to take less if he wants to return. Or BBN is going to have to really pony up the difference.
NCAA needs a salary cap. LOL
Meaning, Oscar may have to take less if he wants to return. Or BBN is going to have to really pony up the difference.
NCAA needs a salary cap. LOL
