Corey Evans recruiting comments

[cornbreadnmilk]

I notice he said Jonathan Kuminga was likely going to Auburn,LSU or Texas Tech.I thought Duke was the favorite?He also said the top 3 for Moussa Cisse was Florida State,LSU and Memphis.I don't get why these talented bigs don't want UK anymore.

 

[justin_uk_5]

I notice he said Jonathan Kuminga was likely going to Aububurn,LSU or Texas Tech.I thought Duke was the favorite?He also said the top 3 for Moussa Cisse was Florida State,LSU and Memphis.I don't get why these talented bigs don't want UK anymore.

No one can convince me that LSU isn’t cheating

 

[bookerfan66]

The names on that list pretty much tell the story.Texas Tech is the only non cheater.

 

[track42]

Have to admit that I am worried about getting a big next season.We don't seem to be in good with any of them.

 

[HoldMyBeer]

I notice he said Jonathan Kuminga was likely going to Auburn,LSU or Texas Tech.I thought Duke was the favorite?He also said the top 3 for Moussa Cisse was Florida State,LSU and Memphis.I don't get why these talented bigs don't want UK anymore.

So...

Auburn (fbi)
LSU (fbi)
Memphis (Hardeway paying Wiseman)
Duke (allegedly paying Williamson)

You don't get why players pick these schools over UK?

 

[4UK]

The names on that list pretty much tell the story.Texas Tech is the only non cheater.

Yes, and the only reason they are on the list is Kuminga's brother plays there. If UK isn't even a finalist for either of these guys, it tells you all you need to know. Sometimes you just have to walk away.

 

[bigblue1971]

Our big man is coming this summer. His name is Paolo Banchero.

 

[UKMKG]

No one can convince me that LSU isn’t cheating

How could anyone convince you?! The FBI has Wade on tape offering bribes and yet he’s still coaching.

 

[Robcatt24]

Get Omoyuri

 

[TFCats11]

No one can convince me that LSU isn’t cheating

Good luck finding someone who will try! Lol, maybe Will Wade!

 

[Smashcat]

I notice he said Jonathan Kuminga was likely going to Auburn,LSU or Texas Tech.I thought Duke was the favorite?He also said the top 3 for Moussa Cisse was Florida State,LSU and Memphis.I don't get why these talented bigs don't want UK anymore.

Neither of those two struck me as gettable for several reasons.

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

hopefully its because we can get Richards back or Banchero to come in...

 

[Allcats08]

Have to admit that I am worried about getting a big next season.We don't seem to be in good with any of them.

Well both of the before mentioned are in the 21 class

 

[gharding07]

EJ will come back

 

[track42]

Well both of the before mentioned are in the 21 class

Both are expected to reclassify.

 

[marshalfan]

I think Jackson is going to be good player to go along with Montgomery.

 

[Snackbar1130]

E. J. Has shown some promise in a few games this year. Maybe it clicks for him next year. Still would like to see him slam more. Even under the basket he just tries to lay it in...

 

[bookerfan66]

E. J. Has shown some promise in a few games this year. Maybe it clicks for him next year. Still would like to see him slam more. Even under the basket he just tries to lay it in...

He came so close to leaving last season that I wouldn't be surprised if he leaves to play overseas,

 

[KA4Prez]

Richards back lol

 

[crawfords corner]

Im not buying anywhere other than Duke. The rest is a smokescreen. The AAU team or HS team has ties to Duke. He's a Dukie.

 

[JonathanW]

When I hear LSU, I don’t want them because to me that says they want the money.

 

[JonathanW]

He came so close to leaving last season that I wouldn't be surprised if he leaves to play overseas,

Do we really know he came close last year? Also any interest then was based on unknown potential. Now more is known and it’s not good. Even if he is a little better, his stock is lower. So unless he is like Johnson was and his family really could use d-league money (and I’m not sure he could even get that), I think he returns. He’s seen first-hand how much staying for JR year will earn Nick!!! That has to increase odds return too.

 

[caneintally]

Have to admit that I am worried about getting a big next season.We don't seem to be in good with any of them.

You realize we have 4 at least already ? LOL We do need 1 more center but with the net we have cast we will get one for sure . If we lose EJ we might add a 5th big as well. But we have a top 15 player in Jackson who is a one and done pf ( college center ) and 2 2 and done combo forwards in Fletcher and Ware and also at least Brooks coming back . So that is 4 .

We do need to add 1 more but we have loaded up on good forwards this recruiting class.

In terms of Kuminga I always thought that was the case as he seems like the dude who wants to be a big fish small pond . Way too many good bigs at Duke next year ( and at UK too ) and people who don't understand sports will say " but Kuminga is better then all those guys blah blah " but that isn't how it works. He still will have to share those minutes just like Mcdaniels and Blackshear knew they would with the 4 bigs we have . That matters big time.

We have Cliff O , Banchero , Cisse , Kia Sotto , and the grad option route . We will add 1-2 more bigs still. I haven't completely given up on EJ either but I wouldn't bet on it. Hopefully what Richards did leaves an impression. That's why I want Richards to win lots of awards as that even furthers that .

 

[btownblue]

Our big man is coming this summer. His name is Paolo Banchero.

Whoa, easy with the statements. Around here you’ll get keyboard crucified for such statements if an 18 year old may change his mind

Lol

 

[Hoopcatjc]

who knows how good a Sophomore Brooks can be next year?

 

[jace2012]

You realize we have 4 at least already ? LOL We do need 1 more center but with the net we have cast we will get one for sure . If we lose EJ we might add a 5th big as well. But we have a top 15 player in Jackson who is a one and done pf ( college center ) and 2 2 and done combo forwards in Fletcher and Ware and also at least Brooks coming back . So that is 4 .

We do need to add 1 more but we have loaded up on good forwards this recruiting class.

In terms of Kuminga I always thought that was the case as he seems like the dude who wants to be a big fish small pond . Way too many good bigs at Duke next year ( and at UK too ) and people who don't understand sports will say " but Kuminga is better then all those guys blah blah " but that isn't how it works. He still will have to share those minutes just like Mcdaniels and Blackshear knew they would with the 4 bigs we have . That matters big time.

We have Cliff O , Banchero , Cisse , Kia Sotto , and the grad option route . We will add 1-2 more bigs still. I haven't completely given up on EJ either but I wouldn't bet on it. Hopefully what Richards did leaves an impression. That's why I want Richards to win lots of awards as that even furthers that .

Nothing against the young man but I would take a big pass on Kia Sotto. UK will have to take on the basketball world with undersized centers.

 

[bigblue1971]

Whoa, easy with the statements. Around here you’ll get keyboard crucified for such statements if an 18 year old may change his mind

Lol

True! HOPEFULLY our big man is Paolo Banchero.

 

[KyCatFan]

You realize we have 4 at least already ? LOL We do need 1 more center but with the net we have cast we will get one for sure . If we lose EJ we might add a 5th big as well. But we have a top 15 player in Jackson who is a one and done pf ( college center ) and 2 2 and done combo forwards in Fletcher and Ware and also at least Brooks coming back . So that is 4 .

We do need to add 1 more but we have loaded up on good forwards this recruiting class.

In terms of Kuminga I always thought that was the case as he seems like the dude who wants to be a big fish small pond . Way too many good bigs at Duke next year ( and at UK too ) and people who don't understand sports will say " but Kuminga is better then all those guys blah blah " but that isn't how it works. He still will have to share those minutes just like Mcdaniels and Blackshear knew they would with the 4 bigs we have . That matters big time.

We have Cliff O , Banchero , Cisse , Kia Sotto , and the grad option route . We will add 1-2 more bigs still. I haven't completely given up on EJ either but I wouldn't bet on it. Hopefully what Richards did leaves an impression. That's why I want Richards to win lots of awards as that even furthers that .

We have 0 centers. The biggest guy coming in is 6'9" and 205 pounds (that's about the size EJ was when he got here). The next guy is 5 pounds lighter. I don't see either of them as a post player at this level just like EJ isn't. Unless they can add a bunch of weight or make up for it with ridiculous athleticism, we will be in even worse shape next year (if we don't sign anyone else).

Cal either needs to go away from this type of offense that needs a very good center to be successful or he has to find a way to start getting them more often again. We can't keep relying on undersized grad transfers that play below the rim.

 

[yoshukai]

Our big man is coming this summer. His name is Paolo Banchero.

He completely shot that down . Even said Banchero was getting tired of people asking that .

 

[jrpross]

Both are expected to reclassify.

Banchero really isn’t expected to reclassify. Most of the recruiting gurus are taking him at his word that he’s staying in his class.

 

[yoshukai]

Get Omoyuri

And he says Omoyuri is smitten with Arizona State because " They need me !" . It's bizarreo world .

 

[GonzoCat90]

It's almost comically transparent.

 

[JC CATS]

Any grad transfers on horizon or too early for that? DK implied that Banchero was a silent verbal. I am not buying that for 1 minute

 

[4UK4Life]

Good luck finding someone who will try! Lol, maybe Will Wade!

He’d likely just make you a big ass offer to forget

 

[CarolinaCatsFan]

Lately EVERY year it seems we’re always missing that “one” piece ...

“Miss” on Cade Cunningham ... and if Quickley leaves ... we really have 1 true PG in Askew ...

We’ll have wings and 4s ... and no “true” 5...

I’m sure Cal will figure it out. At least I hope so...

 

[gracetoyou]

I notice he said Jonathan Kuminga was likely going to Auburn,LSU or Texas Tech.I thought Duke was the favorite?He also said the top 3 for Moussa Cisse was Florida State,LSU and Memphis.I don't get why these talented bigs don't want UK anymore.

Still trying to figure out why everyone so attracted to go to LSU. $$$$$

 

[AzubuikeandFitch]

No one can convince me that LSU isn’t cheating

Why shouldn't they? Wade was on an FBI wiretap discussing payments and nothing was done. I'd cheat my ass off too.

 

[Oboro3]

The talented high school centers are waiting to see what Richards is going to do. Right now, he is a second rounder so potentially he can come back. That is what is scaring away the bigs.

 

[Hoskins21]

Brown, Cisse, and Kuminga are going the Anthony Edwards route. Lets see if it plays out for them. I have my doubts.

 

[Mills_for_Three]

They want to play like guards and Cal wants them to play with their backs to the basket.