I’d take Cal and changes if Reed is back

[Jjohnb5393]

If Reed would come back if Cal is back, and would be hesitant with a new coach…. go ahead and run cal back with a staff overhaul and program changes. I’d give that a look. I’d give it a go for one simple reason..l I think next year would be better in that scenario than any other possible scenario. If it doesn’t work, let’s pull the plug and we’re no different than we are right now. We’re getting the best possible ‘next year ‘ , and can still have no cal afterward

 

[FurdTerguson]

I would love to see a lineup based on meritocracy with Reed still on the team

 

[Woodrow_Call_1998]

Cal not starting Reed because he didn’t wanna hurt a couple players feelings is a bunch of shit.
I’d like for Reed to get to play for an actual coach that cares about winning for our program

 

[cawoodsct]

If I am Reed I take the dough and run.

 

[Jjohnb5393]

I just think it’s the best ‘next year’ scenario.. we can do what we’re doing now one year from now. Maybe Billy Donovan gets fired, who knows. Maybe Jay Wright is more open being away one more year.

 

[yes_takeaside]

We don’t need to make that deal. Reed will be back

 

[Artex]

Reed shouldn’t come back. This jackass coach has forced out player after player and now bc his job is on the line he’s gonna ask Reed to come back. If Reed is a lottery pick he needs to leave. His NIL money won’t touch the nba contact and endorsements he can get with the local city.

Plus the more tape the nba gets on you, the lower you go. Poythress was once the number 1 pick and staying worked out so well for him.

 

[kyboy1998]

I’m not a Cal fan. Personality more so than anything.

I’m good with him coming back though. There really isn’t anything better out there and he can make a run as easy, and luckily, than anyone else.

 

[6andahalf]

“Changes”That’s so Matt Jones.

 

[bnewt]

We don’t need to make that deal. Reed will be back

Agree
Reed isn't the normal kid. He was taught how to act growing up and wasn't pampered. He will be back because he loves the game. He loves being around friends and family. All he needs is a good coach that has a scheme to show case his abilities. That isn't ccc. Make the change

 

[crestcat]

We don’t need to make that deal. Reed will be back

If I was Reed I Would not return if Cal is back. He has to know just how poorly this team was coached, why come back for some more.

 

[yabbadabbadoo]

If it gets Cal outta here then I hope Reed leaves, and I really enjoy Sheppard on the team. Shows what me and probably most fans would sacrifice. Cal has to go people. Does anybody really think he would change a damn thing???

 

[6andahalf]

If I was Reed I Would not return if Cal is back. He has to know just how poorly this team was coached, why come back for some more.

These people are more Calipari haters than UK fans. Imagine wanting Reed Sheppard to leave just to get back at the coach.

 

[specialkd24]

I thought Reed was gone the last 2 months ... now I think he will be back. After seeing Jeff so emotional at the end of the Oakland game ... I think Reed doesn't want to go out like that.

And the fact on KSR it was basically stated there is a $1 million NIL deal out there for him (with more I'm sure to come), I think he will be back.

If his parents were anybody else, I agree he would and should be gone.

 

[FurdTerguson]

My ideal scenario would be Reed, Edwards, Onyenso, Thiero and Z coming back but being coached by Pitino. Final Four and SEC champs guaranteed. All of those players would improve dramatically.

 

[crestcat]

These people are more Calipari haters than UK fans. Imagine wanting Reed Sheppard to leave just to get back at the coach.

Imagine how stupid you are,that is not what my post said.

 

[Easternkybb]

What could’ve been if Cal wasn’t jealous of the love from BBN for Reed.

 

[CatPhight]

Like anyone has a choice on what we “take.”

 

[CrimsonCats]

I love Reed, but we had him this year and didn’t win anything that mattered. I’m not confident next year would be any different with Cal still on the sidelines.

 

[Rockfly78]

I’m not a Cal fan. Personality more so than anything.

I’m good with him coming back though. There really isn’t anything better out there and he can make a run as easy, and luckily, than anyone else.

I feel you. Does he deserve to go? Yeah. But we have to have a home run lined up. If we don’t have the guy we want lined up then your best bet is probably for cal to find his touch again. I guess I trust him to win again before I trust a new guy from a weak applicant pool

 

[blubo]

if reed doesn’t go nba, which he probably will, then i’d like to see him transfer to a contending team with a good coach—not a rival.
he’ll never be on a winning team coached by calipari.

 

[ace on the river]

We don’t need to make that deal. Reed will be back

IF he is a legit top 10 pick and comes back him and his parents are damn fools

 

[Fox2monk]

If Reed would come back if Cal is back, and would be hesitant with a new coach…. go ahead and run cal back with a staff overhaul and program changes. I’d give that a look. I’d give it a go for one simple reason..l I think next year would be better in that scenario than any other possible scenario. If it doesn’t work, let’s pull the plug and we’re no different than we are right now. We’re getting the best possible ‘next year ‘ , and can still have no cal afterward

Reed is awesome and I’d love to have him back next year but he’s not good enough to save our program under Cal’s leadership IMO.

 

[Fox2monk]

My ideal scenario would be Reed, Edwards, Onyenso, Thiero and Z coming back but being coached by Pitino. Final Four and SEC champs guaranteed. All of those players would improve dramatically.

Where is DJ going? Certainly not pro.

 

[yoshukai]

If Reed would come back if Cal is back, and would be hesitant with a new coach…. go ahead and run cal back with a staff overhaul and program changes. I’d give that a look. I’d give it a go for one simple reason..l I think next year would be better in that scenario than any other possible scenario. If it doesn’t work, let’s pull the plug and we’re no different than we are right now. We’re getting the best possible ‘next year ‘ , and can still have no cal afterward

LOL! There will be no changes that will make one bit of difference in how successful our season will be. We’ve had different assistants, we’ve had portal players, we had the NPOY . It’s THE COACH. Don’t be naïve.

 

[nerdcat]

If Reed would come back if Cal is back, and would be hesitant with a new coach…. go ahead and run cal back with a staff overhaul and program changes. I’d give that a look. I’d give it a go for one simple reason..l I think next year would be better in that scenario than any other possible scenario. If it doesn’t work, let’s pull the plug and we’re no different than we are right now. We’re getting the best possible ‘next year ‘ , and can still have no cal afterward

Give it up. There’s no scenario with Cal back that’s good for Kentucky.

 

[shakestheclown564]

I'll take Cal for one more season if we can fire both him and Mitch at the end of it.

 

[meteordealer]

If Reed would come back if Cal is back, and would be hesitant with a new coach…. go ahead and run cal back with a staff overhaul and program changes. I’d give that a look. I’d give it a go for one simple reason..l I think next year would be better in that scenario than any other possible scenario. If it doesn’t work, let’s pull the plug and we’re no different than we are right now. We’re getting the best possible ‘next year ‘ , and can still have no cal afterward

I'd take Cal leaving and Reed coaching the team.

 

[sportspm]

I’m afraid we will miss out on Wright or Donovan. They both could end up coaching somewhere else and we could have another calastrophic year

 

[loucatfan]

If he comes back and sets records like losing three home games straight and loses to a cupcake it could get really ugly . Particularly, if he plays NBA prospects over better players . Really really ugly

 

[FurdTerguson]

Where is DJ going? Certainly not pro.

To his left. Damn the defenders, full speed ahead. Although you make a good point, he would improve more than anyone under Pitino. Imagine how many steals Reed would have in Pitino's press.

 

[sportspm]

I hope he will run the same offense again (except against zone) and hire a defensive guru and maybe he won’t be able to screw it up too much

 

[BigRedMachineBigBlueNation]

If Reed would come back if Cal is back, and would be hesitant with a new coach…. go ahead and run cal back with a staff overhaul and program changes. I’d give that a look. I’d give it a go for one simple reason..l I think next year would be better in that scenario than any other possible scenario. If it doesn’t work, let’s pull the plug and we’re no different than we are right now. We’re getting the best possible ‘next year ‘ , and can still have no cal afterward

I don’t think it will matter. He changed our offense only to not play the 3 Rs when it mattered.

 

[nickhorvathsuxazz]

To his left. Damn the defenders, full speed ahead. Although you make a good point, he would improve more than anyone under Pitino. Imagine how many steals Reed would have in Pitino's press.

It was painfully obvious by mid-January that this team couldn't stay in front of people, one on one. Playing to the team's strengths (and minimizing weaknesses), it seems like we should've gone to more of a trapping type defense to try and force turnovers and limit the damage that was done to us on the offensive boards.

 

[6andahalf]

Imagine how stupid you are,that is not what my post said.

Not stupid enough to say Reed should leave. Now how stupid is that?

 

[kydmb99]

This place is going to melt down when Reed enters the draft

 

[Wildcats1st]

I just think it’s the best ‘next year’ scenario.. we can do what we’re doing now one year from now. Maybe Billy Donovan gets fired, who knows. Maybe Jay Wright is more open being away one more year.

You clowns have no idea what uk does for a college coach. 5 different coaches with titles. None of them were NC coaches before they came to uk. The best next year scenario is firing cal now and if it’s an issue finding a coach. Pay Dan Issel to coach as interim for a year. This isn’t brain surgery. The coach is there though it’s a cal team talking point. He made himself bigger than uk bb no barney made cal bigger both will pay the price

 

[kywildcatsfannumber1]

Dead weight assistants have to go, encourage players to return and get older ones through the portal. All of that is fine, but did UK not just go through this with one of the most experienced teams returning the reigning NPOY Oscar, Toppin, Wheeler & Fredrick, brought in Reeves all seniors for the 2022-23 team. Lost more games and a 2nd Round loss to Kansas State.

The change has to start with Calipari. I honestly believe he is the one standing in his own way from being a successful coach again due to his stubbornness. Cal has brought back Coach O when the recruiting slacked off, hired Chin Coleman and later John Welch to revamp the offense. How many of these guys are still here next year remains to be seen. Where Cal is lacking is being a good x's and o's in-game coach. That is not something that is all of a sudden going to change for a coach as bullheaded as Cal and in their mid-60s.

An ego like Cal needs to acknowledge there is an issue first and for once listen to the input of new assistants brought in. That's fixable in theory but not something I ever see him doing so we are stuck in the same loop. Rinse and repeat, year after year. Also, don't see Calipari putting in the extra time himself breaking down film when his mindset going into the tournament as always, 'we're going to focus on what we do best' and hope it is good enough. It isn't anymore.

 

[6andahalf]

You clowns have no idea what uk does for a college coach. 5 different coaches with titles. None of them were NC coaches before they came to uk. The best next year scenario is firing cal now and if it’s an issue finding a coach. Pay Dan Issel to coach as interim for a year. This isn’t brain surgery. The coach is there though it’s a cal team talking point. He made himself bigger than uk bb no barney made cal bigger both will pay the price

Right, you hire a 75 year old who hasn’t coached in 30 years to come in for a year. Where do these people come from?

 

[6andahalf]

To his left. Damn the defenders, full speed ahead. Although you make a good point, he would improve more than anyone under Pitino. Imagine how many steals Reed would have in Pitino's press.

How bad do you hate DJ Wagner?