Does Lewis not coming help us land Wilkerson ?
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I think it’s about PT and pecking order for Lewis.
He knew he wasn’t starting, but he was getting pushed further and further down the pecking order with each new portal commitment.
He saw that he wasn’t going to play much barring injuries with all the guards/wings in front of him.
1 Oweh- going to play 30+ minutes.
2 Lowe- going to play 25-30 minutes.
3 Wilkerson (or whoever takes that spot)- going to play 25-30 minutes.
4 Johnson- going to play 20-25 minutes at least.
5 Williams- going to play 15-20 minutes at least.
6 Chandler- going to play 10-15 minutes at least.
Where did he fit in? With Wilkerson or another shooter like him coming in, that means less minutes for Johnson on the wing, which means he is going to get first crack at backup PG minutes. He’s the hometown boy and higher ranked than Lewis. He’s a CG who is looking to be OAD and at 6’4, his NBA position is likely PG.
Lewis saw the writing on the wall. He was low man on the totem pole.
As for the Pettiford comparison, I would say Johnson is the guy that probably plays that type of role for us next season.
I look for Lowe and Johnson to see most of the minutes at PG with Wilkerson (or whoever we sign for that spot) being the third option at Point and Chandler/Perry as the emergency guys like this past season.
We will probably regret that he left, but he probably won’t. He will go somewhere and get 25+ minutes a game at PG. Can’t blame him for leaving under these circumstances.
Yeah, people wouldn't even want him on scholarship if he was from Minnesota. Sad but true.
With his dad going to jail for stealing money, I'm guessing the FBI froze/confiscated a bunch of those funds. So the kid may feel the pressure to go out and get the biggest bag he can.
Based on what's on the roster, you could argue it provides a path to more minutes for Wilkerson.
Jasper can play the 1 or 2. So if he gets more minutes as the backup PG, that's less minutes he's taking at SG.
But honestly, I think we'll have Wilkerson on the court a lot either way. I also think Pope will go after a more proven backup PG.
Jasper can play the 1 or 2. So if he gets more minutes as the backup PG, that's less minutes he's taking at SG.
But honestly, I think we'll have Wilkerson on the court a lot either way. I also think Pope will go after a more proven backup PG.
This is nonsensical. If that were true then he also would’ve passed on Lowe.
We did not pass on Dent. He passed on us. It happens.
Calab Foster was #20/5 star and riding the bench for the second year. Have not heard of him thinking about leaving - at least yet.
I think that's crazy to give someone, who hasn't played 1 second in college $800k, much less what the bigger names are getting- does anyone know if the NIL $$ these kids are getting are taxed like ordinary income??
Turning your comment around a bit - A talented player should ride the pine if he does not “earn” playing time! Not terrible at all. He is going to face competition at all major Div 1 schools. If he wants to play more or potentially be “the man” go to a mid-major. Alas the $$ are not available from the mid-major. Sometimes you cannot have your cake and eat it too!
Hadn't seen good old Mr Whipple in a generation or more.The same Jasper that just talked Quaintance into coming to the table and hearing what Pope and UK had to offer?
Sure.
Some dudes are DOGS that aren't afraid of being on a team with other DOGS.
And other dudes are just Charmin soft.
If we now get Pierre because of this, I will forget the name Acaden Lewis forever!!!
I believe this to be the reason we may have missed out on so many of the top recruits.The same Jasper that just talked Quaintance into coming to the table and hearing what Pope and UK had to offer?
Sure.
Some dudes are DOGS that aren't afraid of being on a team with other DOGS.
And other dudes are just Charmin soft.
True point guards are so important at the college level. You see how it worked out when both Butler and Krissa were out, and even when it was just Butler as our only true PG. It wasn't pretty watching Oweh and Chandler having to man the PG duties. In fact, not having a true PG at the end of the Oklahoma game almost cost us a first game exit in the SEC Tournament. So yes, we need two traditional PGs if we want the best possible team on the floor at all times.
Yes, but states like North Carolina are passing legislation to keep NIL earnings tax free.
that would be a big advantage to those schools in those states who do that
Get Wilkerson and we could legit platoon and not lose a whole lot
(Relax, obviously we won't, just fun to think about)
Blue Platoon
Lowe
Wilkerson
Oweh
Mo D
JQ
White Platoon
Jasper
Chandler
Kam Williams
AJ
BG
With a McDonalds All-American in Moreno not even included. Plus Perry/Noah.
Crazy, crazy depth and talent.
Man do I want Wilkerson. Don't want to have to face him in December if he goes to IU.
(Relax, obviously we won't, just fun to think about)
Blue Platoon
Lowe
Wilkerson
Oweh
Mo D
JQ
White Platoon
Jasper
Chandler
Kam Williams
AJ
BG
With a McDonalds All-American in Moreno not even included. Plus Perry/Noah.
Crazy, crazy depth and talent.
Man do I want Wilkerson. Don't want to have to face him in December if he goes to IU.
