Get to know this guy. He could be our next pg

[TOMCATS1990]

We should get this Porter guy from Liberty. He's from Ashland KY lol.

Porter Kid can play but is short 5’8-9and the Zander Carter kid for the Tomcats this year is headed to Liberty also. He broke Ashland’s all time points record. He is also a PG-SG but is 6’5

 

[The_Answer1313]

Porter Kid can play but is short 5’8-9and the Zander Carter kid for the Tomcats this year is headed to Liberty also. He broke Ashland’s all time points record. He is also a PG-SG but is 6’5

I watched that Liberty game last night and was impressed.

 

[fabcat]

Last time we got a Purdue transfer point guard it worked out okay. Won a National Championship with him.

 

[twwilliams9]

Exactly.
The thread title is a little misleading.
Why should UK specifically need to get to know Brayden Smith.
You could start the same thread with 100 different players.
Guess it just shows how hungry UK fans are for some positive recruiting news.

The the thread title clearly said “could” be the next pg. There’s not a definitive implication there.

 

[BlueBloodKyFan]

I would like Bruce Thornton from OSU if he entered the portal. Physical guard who can score from all 3 levels.

 

[WilmoreCat]

Wouldn't Wrightsell be able to get a medical redshirt?

Philon will go pro as well.

 

[Digger-Cat]

Sounds like another wheeler maybe with a better shot. We need guys who can defend mark. Bbn likes points but wins are where it’s at. Gotta be able to win in the 60s or 70s if we have to.

I think you sacrifice rebounding, defense and scoring at the rim when you have short guards. I just think there will he much better options out there.

 

[JonathanW]

The floater is essential for an undersized/underatetic guard. Finishing at the rim is resulting in a swat 9/10 times. Beat the first guy, change of pace to get him on your hip/back, and float that thing up from 4-10ft

Reeves floater last year was the best I’ve ever seen

 

[JonathanW]

I think you sacrifice rebounding, defense and scoring at the rim when you have short guards. I just think there will he much better options out there.

“Much better” than the POTY of the 2nd best conference this year?
Better, maybe. Much better, probably not, else would be 1st round draft pick this summer instead of transferring.

I get that he was quicker, but Ulis was much shorter. There have been several short (<6’3) Final 4 PGs the last 5-10 years, including himself (Smith) and Sears from last year.

 

[JonathanW]

Yep you guys loved wheeler until about half way through his first season. Most of you thought he was the best transfer we pulled. Then the defense. If this guy can’t defend it’s going to be difficult. I haven’t seen him play I just read that article and I got a wheeler feel from it. But I remember you loved wheeler even when his short comings were evident

I loved 5’8 Ulis.
SEC POTY and DPOTY, and 1st team AA.

 

[kywildcat41035]

While we are on the subject of rumors and things being heard:
At UK's last home game there was talk that LSU had put together
a $4 Mil package offer for Oweh, which he rejected to stay with Pope

Wow turn down 4 million to stay with Pope he knows BBN is the place to be and Pope is building something special!!!

 

[Digger-Cat]

“Much better” than the POTY of the 2nd best conference this year?
Better, maybe. Much better, probably not, else would be 1st round draft pick this summer instead of transferring.

I get that he was quicker, but Ulis was much shorter. There have been several short (<6’3) Final 4 PGs the last 5-10 years, including himself (Smith) and Sears from last year.

Ulis played for Cal, Pope runs a completely different system where our guys are spread out. Our guards need to be able to finish at the rim over length, after cutting to the basket and they need to rebound in space, a 6' guard is going to struggle to do those things.

Braden is a great system guy and I think he is a nice weapon, I just wish he was a few inches taller.