How many future NBA pros on this squad?
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I see some dipping their toes in but no long term guys. jmo
Oweh, Robinson, and Garrison will be drafted. Not sure anyone else will be but I could see a couple of them making an NBA team thru FA.
If that's the case, Pope had better make a FF at a minimum this year....I think UK fans have had enough of having NBA talent/players who have little to no success is March while in college.
And he won't have the excuse of "but freshmen...."
We might have a few get drafted, but I'm not sure we have a player on this team (other than Garrison and Robinson) that will sign a 2nd contract. And that's perfectly fine by me.
I don't think it's really out of the realm of possibility to suggest 5 or 6 of these guys to be fringe nba players with 2 or 3 solidifying a spot on rosters for a few years. Oweh for certain is a future pro. Wearing the Kentucky uniform will get them more recognition. I think there are 3 solid pros on the team but the funny thing about it is I wouldn't even know who exactly they will be besides Oweh. I'd say Robinson and Garrison as well. I think Brea can certainly find an oppurtinutiy as well. The more I see Lamont play and how he has improved his outside shot who am I to try and say he couldn't make it as well.
You may want to take your time in reading what I posted...read it very slowly.
I’m sick and tired of always hearing “who’s going to be drafted”. Let’s let that drift away with COW being gone. If a guy actually plays good enough while IN college and just happens to play for UK then great - good luck to him. Let’s try the approach of play good in college first - then go on to the NBA.
…and to answer the question - likely zero to two in second round next June. “Maybe” Robinson and Oweh but it’s doubtful to be honest imo.
…and to answer the question - likely zero to two in second round next June. “Maybe” Robinson and Oweh but it’s doubtful to be honest imo.
I read it very slowly and still stand with the same opinion. Final fours aren’t guaranteed for any coach, even the ones with the most talent.
If Brea can stay efficient, I can’t see how an NBA team couldn’t find a role. He doesn’t have the quickness to project as a defender but has good size and doesn’t miss.
How many thought Reed would be a high 1st rounder at this point last year?
I think we have several that will be paid to play ball after college but I'd be surprised if we have any 1st round players on this team...this year and a stacked draft. Several that could well become solid pro players though. Chandler has a ton of potential that I don't think we've seen much of yet. Chandler is bigger, stronger and more athletic than Reed, imho. And he has a lot of promise as a knock down outside shooter, too. He reminds me a lot of Rex's game.
I would include Brea esp with his dead eye and the fact that he is 6’7.
I doubt Pope has Green Room day circled on his calendar Thank God!
I think Brea is the only one that has a chance at anything other than a 2 way deal. He’s 6’7” and just doesn’t miss. People will give him all kinds of chances. I don’t see anyone else’s game really translating. There are a number of them that can be pros for a long time, just not in the NBA.
If Robinson can continue to improve defensively, I can see him making a roster spot somewhere in the league. Guys with the range that he has don’t come around that often at that size. His handle isn’t good, nor is he a particularly effective playmaker but he can get from a dribble to a shot immediately and can do it under duress. His intermediate game is actually an asset and I wish he’d go to it more aggressively. His lack of athleticism hurts and he really could help himself by showing some ability to slash. He doesn’t like physicality but is good enough to be a roster guy imo.
Well they’re all old and in college for a reason. I don’t think we have any NBAers but I think we have some stud college players and winners.
Don’t know
Don’t care
The NBA is a joke
They’re doing well here and that’s all that matters
They’ll do well in their endeavors after basketball because they played here
NBA or not
It ain’t all about millions of $$$$
Regardless of what some may think
Don’t care
The NBA is a joke
They’re doing well here and that’s all that matters
They’ll do well in their endeavors after basketball because they played here
NBA or not
It ain’t all about millions of $$$$
Regardless of what some may think
Idc right now. For the players who have no eligibility left they can worry about that come April.
Agreed. Don’t really care. I don’t mind to discuss though. Truth is, I never gave a rip where our guys got drafted. It’s one of the sales pitches I never bought into. Just seemed like such a fake thing to celebrate. Most, if not all, of those dudes were NBA ready-ish when they got to Lex. Especially the last half of his tenure, Cal did squat to develop the talent. He just collected it and mostly squandered it.
Because he can’t guard an NBA SG OR SF and he would get limited 3 point opportunities. There is a reason he is not starting.
Having said that, he will get a shot as an undrafted free agent.
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