The kid would have never played. The reason we can assume this is the Diallo kid, you think by March that an extra defensive stopper and another body that is 6'6 but could guard Justin Jackson or a TJ Leaf or Maye. I do think Cal says it is about the players it is true. I mean there is no assurance that Diallo will ever play a minute for UK. I think this should resonate that he did the right thing by the kids. Think Cal would have practiced him and told everyone he is not ready but he is working to be number 1 pick
I think Duke and Coach K really did this kid a disservice and may have cost him top pick, he truly is one injury from not ever playing in NBA.
I also will say Coach K and Duke have been pretty good about the transparency and only UK and Duke have been willing to not talk their guys into not coming back forthem. I do think behind Cal and UK that Duke should get some props for at least being upfront.
I have no problem saying that I respect K for not talking his players into coming back.
The one's who should be ashamed are Ol Roy and Coach Rick Pitino who I have heard tell first rounders to not go and that their evaluation is not accurate. I think this is absolutely deplorable for a coach.
I think Duke and Coach K really did this kid a disservice and may have cost him top pick, he truly is one injury from not ever playing in NBA.
I also will say Coach K and Duke have been pretty good about the transparency and only UK and Duke have been willing to not talk their guys into not coming back forthem. I do think behind Cal and UK that Duke should get some props for at least being upfront.
I have no problem saying that I respect K for not talking his players into coming back.
The one's who should be ashamed are Ol Roy and Coach Rick Pitino who I have heard tell first rounders to not go and that their evaluation is not accurate. I think this is absolutely deplorable for a coach.