I don't disagree that we need another big but the fact is not many are left out there.Thon Maker and the Greek kid seem very unlikely and most of the others are commited.Maybe Cal could dig up a project but Marcus Lee would be better than that IMO.
Does anyone else actually still feel like we get one last recruit?
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I think we will probably sign one more player, but to be honest I am pretty happy with the current roster. I would also like to see what Willis can do with some real minutes if he gets the chance. If he can't at least get some minutes on this year's team he will have no one else to blame but himself. I actually think he will be a solid contributor if he can get his confidence up.
It will be interesting to see where Cal's priorities are.
Right now, he seems to be more interested in signing another guard/wing.
But it's hard to tell in recruiting. Maybe a big man is the top priority, but he is waiting on Maker to decide before moving on Izundu or the Greek kid.
Or maybe he is content with the bigs we have.
It is possible that he plans to roll with Labissiere, Poythress, and Lee as his big man rotation?
I kind of think that Cal needs to give Lee a shot to shine or risk that being used against him in recruiting. It doesn't look good for a coach who prides himself in getting guys ready for the NBA to have a 5-star sitting on his bench for three straight years without playing significant minutes.
If he signs another big, then other coaches will tell recruits that Cal recruits over 5-stars if they don't pan out in the first couple of years. Ouch!
Should be interesting to see how Cal finishes out this recruiting cycle.
Right now, he seems to be more interested in signing another guard/wing.
But it's hard to tell in recruiting. Maybe a big man is the top priority, but he is waiting on Maker to decide before moving on Izundu or the Greek kid.
Or maybe he is content with the bigs we have.
It is possible that he plans to roll with Labissiere, Poythress, and Lee as his big man rotation?
I kind of think that Cal needs to give Lee a shot to shine or risk that being used against him in recruiting. It doesn't look good for a coach who prides himself in getting guys ready for the NBA to have a 5-star sitting on his bench for three straight years without playing significant minutes.
If he signs another big, then other coaches will tell recruits that Cal recruits over 5-stars if they don't pan out in the first couple of years. Ouch!
Should be interesting to see how Cal finishes out this recruiting cycle.
OK! Excuse me. How many total NBA teams are there? By the way I could care less because I don't watch the NBA. I am entertained by armature sports. You want to talk UK basketball bring it on. Calling me out, an admit I was wrong in saying anything about professional basketball. Count on my vote as poster of the year.
In the NBA, point guards are usually about 6' 4" (1.93 m) (with the exception of taller point guards which includes Magic Johnson, Penny Hardaway, Shaun Livingston and Michael Carter-Williams), and average about 6' 2.75" (1.90 m JOHN WALL ALSO 6'4"
As you can see for something I don't waste my time on I was off by an inch in a lot of cases
That makes sense to me.
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Yes i think we add one more...we all
Know the recruits r maker, vick and murray.... Of those i would prefer murray but would love any. I think we get vick. I dont think maker or murray reclass
Unless Wynyard has announced something recent he has said he is a 2016 recruit.
Now that more teams are accepting the OAD process, anyone can be accused of that now. There will be hits and misses so I don't think that will be a problem at all.
His HS year is over in December, so he could come in second semester or stay home for Summer (our Winter months).
I don't think he has said anything definitive recently. Last I heard he was open to the idea.
It would make the most sense for him since he will get a head start on his classes and get to work with the staff.
I don't think he plays, but I wouldn't be surprised if he gets an early start on classes and practice by coming in after Christmas.
His parents are professional athletes, they probably understand the advantage of him getting a head start on the competition.
You make good points,I would think that several of them (particularly the ones about Lee,Wilis and Hawkins)would be clear to anyone that watched us play last year.The fact that Cal is still out there looking to pick up a player or 2 should be evidence that he feels a need to add to this team.As a few others have said there are very few bigs stil out there at this time,we are trying to get the best available players at any position.We are a bit guard heavy and it would seem to make UK a little less attractive to Murray (if he decides to play college basketball at all)
I doubt our guards would scare off Murray. Only Ulis and Briscoe are in his league.
Murray would be a starter and get 30+ minutes per game.
I don't think he'll be scared off by any of our guards, unless he is dead set on running the point full time and being the man. If so, then so be it.
Hawkins, Mulder, and Matthews are role players. They will play behind Ulis, Briscoe, and Murray.
Hopefully, Murray realizes that he can come to UK, compete for a title, improve his skills under one of the best coaches at developing talent, and then get drafted after one season.
Of the team's recruiting Murray, UK is really the only one that is a legitimate top 5 (with him) that can contend for a title, IMHO.
If he wants to compete for a title, the choice should be clear.
Ulis and Briscoe might give Murray cause to question how many minutes he would get at the position he will be paid to play in a year
If he chooses to play in college he might as well be on a team that has a decent shot to get to a FF and practice with and play with multiple players that will play at the next level .
It seems likely that Murray would make us a different team,I hope he comes to UK but it seems like a 50/50 shot at best.
If he chooses to play in college he might as well be on a team that has a decent shot to get to a FF and practice with and play with multiple players that will play at the next level .
It seems likely that Murray would make us a different team,I hope he comes to UK but it seems like a 50/50 shot at best.
More schools are accepting OAD now?
I was under the impression most schools were offering OAD since the system began.
I was under the impression most schools were offering OAD since the system began.
Good question! Seems like both sides are playing everything close to the vest on Murray. Unless some movement starts brewing fast I believe we pick up Vick. Vick is very talented and very underrated. I think when Murray had a chance to be in Lexington and stayed home was very telling sign to me. I would take either one and be happy.
In an interview, Murray's dad said that Coach Cal told him his son had a scholarship waiting on him whether it was this year or next.
Yes I believe you are correct JP. The thing is if he doesn't reclassify now next year he could go straight to the NBA due to his age His choice does he play a year of collegiate ball.
I'm for getting anybody who can help the team next year but not just extra bodies to sit on the bench
Matthews and Mulder are not role players but they aren't one and done either. Matthews is a 2-3 player and Mulder is a guy with pro potential as well but your point is vaild . Murray is better then any guard in this class not named Briscoe .
Depends on your definition of a role player.
Let's put it this way, I do not expect either one to be a double digit scorer as a first year player.
I am counting on them to give us a combined 9-10ppg and 4-5rpg (if we don't sign anyone else for the 3 spot). Anything more would be gravy, IMHO.
Yep
At the Hoops Summit game he said he will go to college in 2016. People need to quit acting like he will be a member of this class.
I certainly hope so. IMO if you are allowed 13 SS players and you only have 9 you put yourself on a probation like SS restriction type thing. Yes I know that UK has 10 players on SS but Florell is not a recruited SS player. He is WO that was given a SS because one was available. UK barely has enough players to scrimmage 5 on 5 when you include Florell.
Having 7 players go Pro early might be great for those players going and even that is debatable with about at least three of them. It is however not great for the depth of your team.
Having 7 players go Pro early might be great for those players going and even that is debatable with about at least three of them. It is however not great for the depth of your team.
And when do classes start second semester? 2016.
Besides, kids change their minds all the time.
It makes sense for him to start classes and practice right out of HS and he will be finished with HS in December.
The fact is he can come in second semester, if he wants to.
It may not happen, but you can not rule it out either.
I don't understand why so many on this board doubt Mulder. HE IS 6'4'' WITH A 6'10'' wingspand,has big time hops,can shoot the3,can take it to the hole,and plays hard. A lot of you don't know but vincines is one of the best jc teams in the country. They have produced many nba players over the years,one of which was Bob McAdoo. remember him? I don't see how Mulder will not be a big time player next year.
6'10 wingspan sounds promising. This is the first I have heard about that.
I for one am skeptical about JUCO's in general.
We haven't had much luck with them in recent history.
It's been awhile since the days of Dale Brown and Rodney Dent, I keep seeing visions of Rekalim Sims and Kevin Galloway.
I am cautiously optimistic when it comes to Mulder (and this team in general), but I am not going to go overboard and expect him to be a superstar.
I hope you are right, though. Love to see this kid give us double digit scoring at the 3 spot. That would be sweet.
Nope! We get no one but that is fine. More likely to get a player in December.....Maker perhaps.
