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Diallo Entering Draft... Not hiring agent
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Yeah, it seems he is, Brian. I'm not happy with this decision but I think you made a pretty good point in the post that he attacked you on and hasn't answered for yet.
if he stays in the draft Cal looks like a fool for not playing him against UNC
You can't be this stupid. I tell you what, when Cal leaves, you should probably leave with him. You obviously care about two things, winning and John Calipari. Anyone who cared about college athletics, The University of Kentucky or fiscal responsibilities of tax payer money would care about this. Cal fits none of these.
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How friggin stupid are you to make a statement like that? Cal encourages all of his players to put their name in the draft. Keep your big boy panties on and suck it up. He's coming back. And, even if he doesn't, what is it to you?
Glad to have you back Cut Nets!!!!!
I'm the dude that puts integrity and doing the right thing above winning and blind loyalty.
Some of you chicken littles are going to look like the dumbass morons you are in about a month's time.
If not, life goes on.
If not, life goes on.
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Sorry I dont give a like to every post like your buddy brianpoe. Answer for what???
So. We had available scholarships. Gave him one. He sat on the bench. Didn't take someone else's scholarship, didn't cost us a recruit. A total non-factor for 2016-2017. If there is any positive or negative, it's a slight positive - our guys got to practice against him.
For 2017-18, sure, we need him. But as with Teague, Orton, Dakari, etc. - what is Calipari supposed to do, hold him at gunpoint.
Would like to say I'm surprised at the sillly emotional venting, but I'm not. Mostly the trolls and never-happys. A few of them can make a lot of noise...
For 2017-18, sure, we need him. But as with Teague, Orton, Dakari, etc. - what is Calipari supposed to do, hold him at gunpoint.
Would like to say I'm surprised at the sillly emotional venting, but I'm not. Mostly the trolls and never-happys. A few of them can make a lot of noise...
We have never had 6 number one ranked classes in a row either
You can't argue with stupidity.
I bet that a month from now, UK will probably have Diallo and Bamba both locked up as part of their incoming roster.
We'll cite this thread for years to come when it comes to premature panic.
We'll cite this thread for years to come when it comes to premature panic.
I guess people are up in arms over the broken So called "promise" Diallo made to return next year which is now in limbo.
You thought he was going to UConn so you are definitely on the pulse of all things Diallo lol
Remember Kanter?? The NCAA didn't let him play, yet the BBN accepted him as a UK player. Diallo sounds like a very intelligent individual, finding out where he stands as a future NBA player...Nothing wrong with getting evaluated. I hope we have him on roster come Nov, but it never cost us anything as a team.
Diallo, wasn't able to play in McAA, or any high profile games for his Sr year, to go against the creme of the crop of 2017, this will be a learning experience for him.
Go Big Blue!!!
Diallo, wasn't able to play in McAA, or any high profile games for his Sr year, to go against the creme of the crop of 2017, this will be a learning experience for him.
Go Big Blue!!!
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Really!?! Cal protects the kid by not playing him this year (why I have no idea) and now all of a sudden he's ready for the NBA? Now we aren't even getting to see kids play for UK after signing with them. I really hope this does not become some sort of a trend. 'One and done' is bad enough but '1/2 and none' is even worse. I guess that will be Cal's next 30 for 30.
I've said this exact same thing very politely numerous times and the majority of posters jump my ass like I stole something from them. I'm glad to see I'm not the Lone Ranger here. I like Cal but his 'players first', 'greatest day in UK basketball history' stuff is something I dislike a great deal. This crap is getting stupid. We have bench warmers declaring for the draft and now we've got this kid who's never played one second for us and some say he wouldn't even start next year.
We have to wait and see how it turns out.If he does leave my expectations for next season go way down.Green/Alexander/Baker are talented but I just don't see them as enough for a final 4 run.Knox seems unlikely and Mark Smith just doesn't seem ready yet to be a key player.Johnson could help but even with Bamba I don't think we are a championship team.It is what it is but we REALLY need Diallo to return.
And guess who is the coach who brought them here? Without him, we aren't even in the same universe of success we have had since he has been here.
Hope you're right. None of Cal's tweets sound too encouraging.
Cuts - you know I'm this stupid.
I get that UL not knowing the punishment yet is killing you, it will be ok.
You caring about college athletics and tax payers is comical.
P5 sports and fiscal responsibility.... ok.
A few of us got blasted big time simply for wondering if this might happen.. Well here are.
I imagine he comes back.. But still.. This type of scenario should never be in play.
I imagine he comes back.. But still.. This type of scenario should never be in play.
Come on Brian, you're a smart guy. Diallo was pretty clear about his plans before he got here. At best he was 50/50 to play next season. I actually think Cal got played with Diallo refusing to play this season. What we're told isn't necessarily the whole truth. He was too big a risk to leave in this draft to gamble with him. Cal decided to gamble and he's almost certain to get burnt. No, I would not have been interested in Diallo. The red flags were all around him.
His commitment put up an obstacle for Cal to recruit another top 2 guard. You know how it works. Once you have a top guy in a position, you rarely get a second guy. Getting Diallo may really hurt us in the long run, and again, the gamble was known.
This isn't really testing the waters. The NBA already knows all about him. If he can show he has improved in shooting and team play he WILL be a top 20 pick. The other thing everyone knew before he came to UK was that he said he will do what is best for his family. He is about to have 5-6 million guaranteed waived in front of him. Momma is gonna be taken care of.
Cal gambled and we all lost, Cal, the team, UK and the BBN. On the bright side, at least Diallo will come out of this a winner.
At least do your home work before making ridiculous conclusions. A player may withdraw his name multiple times without losing eligibility.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eligi...aft#Changes_for_college_underclassmen_in_2016
You calling me an idiot for my post.
The real issue is that you do not have an argument, you just whine and blame Cal but do not provide what he did wrong or what was wrong about my post..
That's the reason why it is so important to hang banners when you have great opportunities to do so.
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