Expecting Reed to save the program Cal has destroyed is not fair

[kydmb99]

It seems like this fanbase, having now accepted that Calipari will be back for another year, is putting all of their expectations on Reed Sheppard returning to save this dysfunctional mess of a program Cal has created. This isn't fair to Reed. Reed needs to do what's best for him and let's be honest, that means going to the NBA and making the "generational wealth" Cal loves to talk about.

When Reed doesn't return, don't get upset with him. Be upset with the clown running this program who has brought it down so far we're putting all of our hopes on one 19 year old.

 

[Aike]

I don’t think anyone expects him to save the team, or will begrudge him whatever decision he needs to make for himself. We just like watching him play.

 

[Imafan4evr_]

It’s such a foolish deal to say we accept Calipari if Reed returns, yet we’ve seen that exact commentary on here multiple times.

Reed, for all the good he does, just got bounced in the first round while surrounded by shooters and NBA talent. That’s not Reed’s fault, but think about it objectively for a moment: we bring in a class that isn’t as good as the one leaving, keep the same coach, yet expect better results because Reed returns? Does that make any sense at all?

 

[KyCPA]

People will get behind the team, win or lose, if Reed is on it. Just like they did this year.

 

[UKortho]

Cal wouldn’t let similar players stay in the past. Forced to the NBA. Reed should go

 

[UKWildcats1987]

Next years team isn't going to be as good as this years. Cal is still the coach so will be 1 and done n March again.

 

[BlueRunner11]

It’s such a foolish deal to say we accept Calipari if Reed returns, yet we’ve seen that exact commentary on here multiple times.

Reed, for all the good he does, just got bounced in the first round while surrounded by shooters and NBA talent. That’s not Reed’s fault, but think about it objectively for a moment: we bring in a class that isn’t as good as the one leaving, keep the same coach, yet expect better results because Reed returns? Does that make any sense at all?

Yeah I’d wager on his shooting percentages, +/-, etc all to take a hit next year. He’d be attracting more primary defenders as well.

 

[CincyUKFan]

It’s such a foolish deal to say we accept Calipari if Reed returns, yet we’ve seen that exact commentary on here multiple times.

Reed, for all the good he does, just got bounced in the first round while surrounded by shooters and NBA talent. That’s not Reed’s fault, but think about it objectively for a moment: we bring in a class that isn’t as good as the one leaving, keep the same coach, yet expect better results because Reed returns? Does that make any sense at all?

Nope. Makes zero sense.

 

[KTBFFH92]

He’s leaving I’m not expecting anything from him

 

[billoliver40]

Every year we hear coach has gotta stay because of the recruits he has coming in. This idea of Reed coming back is just a different verse of that song.

Reed Sheppard needs to do what's best for him and his family, not John Calipari an not the fan base. I think a year of getting stronger and older would help. That's me. He has all American talent parents that can guide him better.
I sure appreciate enjoying watching him play. I'd love to see him back. Not to save anyone's job.

 

[Kybluedude]

Next years team isn't going to be as good as this years. Cal is still the coach so will be 1 and done n March again.

I’m not willing to agree with this.

Want to see the final roster but it could be very good.

 

[BlueRunner11]

Cal has pushed every single guy even sniffing the first round out, but now that Reed is, he’s all of a sudden changing his tune on the issue???

Why is that?

Some posts on this board prove exactly why that is.

Dude is worse than the shadiest of politicians.

 

[TFCats11]

Let the losers posing as UK fans continue to out themselves. The sooner we have all of them on ignore, the sooner we can have a constructive and productive discussion board again.

I value and respect differences of opinion, but the trash that’s supporting Calipari at the moment, under the circumstances, is just that, loser trash, and I don’t have time to take in their loser mentality.

 

[loucatfan]

Every year we hear coach has gotta stay because of the recruits he has coming in. This idea of Reed coming back is just a different verse of that song.

Reed Sheppard needs to do what's best for him and his family, not John Calipari an not the fan base. I think a year of getting stronger and older would help. That's me. He has all American talent parents that can guide him better.
I sure appreciate enjoying watching him play. I'd love to see him back. Not to save anyone's job.

If he is already a lottery pick he gains nothing by coming back

 

[cornbreadnmilk]

I don't think Cal will have much say in his decisions.His parents will help him decide.

 

[ukatecowboy]

Cal wouldn’t let similar players stay in the past. Forced to the NBA. Reed should go

He said he pushed players out the door and tore up scholarships. He said that you leave for your family , you stay for me. Well he needs them to stay for him now?? If some do because he doesn’t push them out I wonder how many others would have stayed in the last 15 years

 

[Delk#00]

Lol Like I said, I'm sure Louisville and Duke have room for you all to root against the team next season.

 

[PhattyJ4UK]

We were ranked 9th going into the postseason

Pretending the program is destroyed is not fair. It’s actually quite stupid.

 

[CHAMPCAT11]

I don’t think anyone expects him to save the team, or will begrudge him whatever decision he needs to make for himself. We just like watching him play.

This ^

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Next years roster isn’t very good, Reed returning would be alright but it ain’t fixing anything. Reed would need to 2 other really good guards from the portal as well to help

 

[UKWildcats1987]

Yeah I’d wager on his shooting percentages, +/-, etc all to take a hit next year. He’d be attracting more primary defenders as well.

Most likely. His draft stock as well potentially.

 

[PhattyJ4UK]

Let the losers posing as UK fans continue to out themselves. The sooner we have all of them on ignore, the sooner we can have a constructive and productive discussion board again.

I value and respect differences of opinion, but the trash that’s supporting Calipari at the moment, under the circumstances, is just that, loser trash, and I don’t have time to take in their loser mentality.

Anyone that’s as triggered as you have been calling people all kinds of names over a basketball coach disagreement would probably more likely be what you call others than someone is simply for not being triggered they don’t call basketball coaches and other fans names.

You got mad issues. I would highly suggest obtaining a life that has something of your own accomplishments as a major piece as opposed to this board and a college basketball team being the only thing that makes you feel worth living.

 

[Random UK Fan]

Next years team isn't going to be as good as this years. Cal is still the coach so will be 1 and done n March again.

Not sure they’ll be as bad either. 🤔 Who knows with these rascals these days?

 

[Random UK Fan]

Reed should go . . . if anything to just remove himself from all the drama.

 

[UKortho]

Losing Reeves will not be overcome by any freshmen.

He said he pushed players out the door and tore up scholarships. He said that you leave for your family , you stay for me. Well he needs them to stay for him now?? If some do because he doesn’t push them out I wonder how many others would have stayed in the last 15 years

exactly.

 

[*CatinIL*]

It's the 15th year in the Calipari era and he's projected to go high in the NBA draft...See ya Reed.

 

[Dirt Court King]

It seems like this fanbase, having now accepted that Calipari will be back for another year, is putting all of their expectations on Reed Sheppard returning to save this dysfunctional mess of a program Cal has created. This isn't fair to Reed. Reed needs to do what's best for him and let's be honest, that means going to the NBA and making the "generational wealth" Cal loves to talk about.

When Reed doesn't return, don't get upset with him. Be upset with the clown running this program who has brought it down so far we're putting all of our hopes on one 19 year old.

Well, you’re probably right but Reed is going to give him a second chance for next year count on that!!

 

[WestKyBlueBlood]

It seems like this fanbase, having now accepted that Calipari will be back for another year, is putting all of their expectations on Reed Sheppard returning to save this dysfunctional mess of a program Cal has created. This isn't fair to Reed. Reed needs to do what's best for him and let's be honest, that means going to the NBA and making the "generational wealth" Cal loves to talk about.

When Reed doesn't return, don't get upset with him. Be upset with the clown running this program who has brought it down so far we're putting all of our hopes on one 19 year old.

Reed and his parents will make this decision as to what is best for him. Big Blue Nation will support him fully either way because this kid is Kentucky Blood and loves this program.