Do you guys honestly think there's a decent chance he returns to school? Do you think Knox affects his decision at all? I'm remaining optimistic here, very few thought Knox would be ours so we never know.
Honestly, is there a decent chance we get Diallo back?
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I hope we get him back.
If he's not a first round pick, but is being told he's a lottery or a high first rounder if he comes back, then he shoukdn't let Knox's commitment effect that.
Knox has nothing to do with Diallo.
Diallo starts day one if he returns. Knox can play the 3 or the 4.
Yes there is a good chance he really comes back, and no Knox does not hinder HD returning/starting in any way.
No. And there's no way we steal Knox away from Doook.
I believe Diallo is coming back unless there is a money situation that requires him to go. He would be losing too much money right now going this year. Not only is he barely a 1st round pick where as next year he would likely be a top 10 but you also have to look at where the real money comes from. That is endorsements. Diallo is well known on this board and no where else. His marketing value for shoe deals etc is close to zero right now. Compare that to the deals you are seeing top 10 picks get right now. That's a ton of money. He's much better off making a name for him self at UK before entering the draft. Remember nobody saw him in college. Nobody saw him at the McDonald's AA game. And he didn't have a legendary year last year in high school.
Diallo and Knox have nothing to do with one another. Diallo is a natural 2 and Knox a 3.
Diallo and Knox have nothing to do with one another. Diallo is a natural 2 and Knox a 3.
I think there's a decent chance, yes.
There's tons of playing time for him on a team stacked at every position except his.
And he has NO WORRY about having to play SF.. can stick exclusively to 2G.
Look at the likely minutes distribution with only Alexander and Baker that can, in reality, play SG.
I love those two, but they aren't scaring off Hami.
There's tons of playing time for him on a team stacked at every position except his.
And he has NO WORRY about having to play SF.. can stick exclusively to 2G.
Look at the likely minutes distribution with only Alexander and Baker that can, in reality, play SG.
I love those two, but they aren't scaring off Hami.
Kevin Knox taught me one thing yesterday, I know nothing.
I refused to give Knox any thought because I just never saw him coming to UK, now I get to spend all day studying his game picturing the possibilities for next year.
I've always thought Bamba was the key to another championship and now I just can't see him not picking Kentucky. This was all set in motion the day Quade Green committed and is playing out masterfully.
In conclusion, I know nothing.
I refused to give Knox any thought because I just never saw him coming to UK, now I get to spend all day studying his game picturing the possibilities for next year.
I've always thought Bamba was the key to another championship and now I just can't see him not picking Kentucky. This was all set in motion the day Quade Green committed and is playing out masterfully.
In conclusion, I know nothing.
I don't think Diallo is coming back, but you could not be more correct about the endorsements/notoriety/money he'll be leaving on the table because of it.
He's going to play in the DLeague and have to make a name for himself from scratch. That's a nearly impossible task in the cutthroat NBA.
Yes I think so.At best he's a late first round pick and it makes sense to return.The Knox decision won't have anything to do with it.
I honestly think . . . That Diallo doesn't know the answer to that question yet.
But Knox was recruited to play the 2 spot. Diallo comes back Knox could come off the bench. Said nobody ever
When the pitch is we will play you like Malik monk, then yeah you're being recruited to play the main scoring position. To think the 2 guard spot wasn't an option in his recruitment is ignorant, it's the differentiation between U.K. And other schools
I'll give you primary scoring option as the pitch. But it's not ignorant to suggest that doesn't directly correlate to the 2G.
The pitch is "lead scoring option from all over the floor/positionless."
Not, "come be our 2G."
Splitting hairs, I guess, but it's not ignorant.
Well said. Anytime anybody ever thinks they know for sure what a kid is going to do, the words "Kevin Knox" should shut them up from now on. All the expert opinions and analysis in the world cannot tell you what a kid is actually thinking.
And with that in mind, I haven't the foggiest clue what Diallo is going to do. But now, I feel like it's not as life and death as it was before.
I said that the 2G not being in play in the recruiting pitch was ignorant. Just as we recruited WG as a 3. Were positionless so 2G isn't a stretch. Ignorant was harsh I guess, but he was recruited that way I assume.
Diallo 70% gone, 30% returns imo
Wont affect Knox, wont affect Diallo one way or another. Both these guys would be on the floor. Cal doesn't give an ish about a "2" or a "3" or any other pigeon holed position for that matter.
Wont affect Knox, wont affect Diallo one way or another. Both these guys would be on the floor. Cal doesn't give an ish about a "2" or a "3" or any other pigeon holed position for that matter.
Diallo was never coming back. This kid has had this exact situation in mind for months. It's why he didn't play this season when Cal offered to. It's why he's choosing not to play in the five on five stuff at the combine.
He wants to show as little as possible to not get exposed in hopes of getting drafted. He has mislead people.
I've been blasted on here for stating the obvious about this guy by the cult-like group who lives in a fantasy world. Personally, I think he used UK and I don't think he should ever be considered a Cat. He never gave anything back. And if he's so good, then I'd say we could have used that when Monk went to the bench for most of the first half vs UNC.
I'll gladly take Knox over this guy and I doubt Knox would be terrified to show that he's a baller.
He wants to show as little as possible to not get exposed in hopes of getting drafted. He has mislead people.
I've been blasted on here for stating the obvious about this guy by the cult-like group who lives in a fantasy world. Personally, I think he used UK and I don't think he should ever be considered a Cat. He never gave anything back. And if he's so good, then I'd say we could have used that when Monk went to the bench for most of the first half vs UNC.
I'll gladly take Knox over this guy and I doubt Knox would be terrified to show that he's a baller.
He was always going pro and staying in the draft. I'd also be very curious if he bothered to finish the semester.
He knew in February that he was never playing here.
Getting Knox has me less concerned at Diallo. I'd prefer him to come back, but if not, we will be okay now.
It may not be the same positions.. But it's still one ball.. Got a lot of high level players for next year and we may still get more.. Im wondering if Cal figures Diallo may stay in the draft.. And pushed for Knox? Or possibly Knox knew he may stay and saw more of an opening at Kentucky?
> You want a kid to stay, but aren't interested in throwing a big hissy fit if he leaves because it's his life and our roster is still loaded.
> You might as well be in a cult.
Man, that logic is air-tight.
Most of this is really silly. First off Diallo hasn't misled anyone. Everyone, Cal included, knew this was a possibility. It hurt us none. We did have extra scholarships at the time and Monk manning Diallo's position. What other top 5 players could we have signed in January that were willing to sit the bench? If Diallo never plays for us then we have lost nothing.
And getting drafted is why we get guys like him anyway. We can't blast these kids for wanting to get drafted when that's our selling point. If you want players that stick around then we need to start recruiting the Vinny Zollos again.
It might be Diallo's intention to not expose himself for not being ready but that's not going to help him right now anyway. He needs to be playing in order to improve his stock. Remember his situation is not like Malik Monk's. He hasn't been a star in college, he hasn't blown up at a high school AA game, in fact NBA scouts don't even have a high school senior game of his to watch. He last played as a junior and he wasn't ready for sure then. How much he has improved since then is only a guess and few NBA teams are going to burn early draft picks for guesses.
I don't care where Chad Ford is projecting him, if he doesn't play in the combine and dominate then he can kiss the first round good bye. Diallo right now is a much bigger risk than Thon Maker was a year ago and he went 10th. Maker however did play as a senior and even had to show scouts what he could do in the Nike Hoop summit game. The scouts got plenty of chances to evaluate Maker. And Maker is 7 foot. Diallo is only 6'4" and has not show the outside shooting required for his position. Diallo might have potential but as far as NBA scouts are concerned the risk factor is through the roof. Not revealing his game is the worst thing for his draft prospects right now because nobody has anything to go on.
I'll just be happy when the decision is made public. His 'decision' has become an obsession with the posters on this board and there's so many 'done deal conspiracy theories' it's become a circus. And not a good circus. There's a thousand different people that are positive they know what he's going to do and every one of them think something different. This has gotten way out of hand. Just PLEASE get this over so everyone can move on.
Wow. You speak with such authority, maybe we should all just listen to you.
Yes. At least 50% chance Diallo returns for 1 full year.
No. I see no reason for Diallo to fear Knox. Diallo has had a semester in our system, and has been groomed as a big backcourt contributor next year. Knox hasn't even gone through the workouts. Speculation aside, they play different positions. Knox just committed to us yesterday, and it was a big surprise. People are still reacting, and most of us haven't had time to think through the implications. But Diallo and Knox are not similar players. If he returns, Diallo is our starting 2. I can't say that Knox couldn't see some spot duty as a 2 in certain matchups, but he is really not a 2 because he doesn't have 2 skills aside from being able to hit an occasional perimeter shot. If Knox makes it in the NBA, he will be a 3 at that level. The guy whose playing time is in jeopardy now is Gabriel. And I suspect the real questions to ask here are whether Knox knows something about Bamba's college decision, or about Vanderbilt's health.
He hasn't mislead anyone? Apparently you have missed Diallo's quotes from January and February.
The real money starts on the second contract
The sooner u get to that the big money starts
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