That’s what I’m getting at - that Ugo was going to leave, but then stayed. I’m not saying I would personally go with Ugo - but I am saying that Cal made some kind of promise to the dude.
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He didn’t want to leave, his handlers was the ones making him. At least that was the rumor at the time
This. And there was no starting promises made.
Uk wanted Oscar back or Dickinson, both a lock to start over ugo
If Ugo plays 20 minutes plus per game we are heading to the NIT which we may be already but that will guarantee it.
We said that about Josh Harrelson and a junior Nick Richards as well.
And we said landing Olivier Sarr made us FF contenders.
In other words: We know absolutely nothing in early June.
You're asking when it's happened? Lord have mercy 🤣
Yep. Sure am. It's a made up agenda by fans that hate a coach.
I don't remember a scenario where a better player was sitting the bench.
Confirmation right here that not all the Cal lovers are trolls. Some are just ignorant.
Way to go. 👍 👍 👍
Way to go. 👍 👍 👍
Haha thank you.
Would be so incredibly pumped about this one- but I posted in the other thread that if Somto is ready to commit, you have to take it.
Ralphdaltonfan posted in another thread that UK was hoping to get two of Brown, Cyril, and Kaluma.
So maybe we get both?
We could use all three.
Honestly I'd prefer all 3 and say ugona ugona.
Not an option but think I'd prefer those 3 if given choice.
Oh man, all 3 would be a total grand slam and probably make us preseason number 1 or 2.
Get Brown and Kaluma, you're probably preseason top 5.
Tell me where it happened.
Confirmation that you just bitc* and complain about everything but have nothing to prove it. Some of you just talk and gather around one another . Like it's gonna accomplish something the more you bitch and complain
Can't imagine getting more than 1 of Brown/Cyril. And I'd be happy with 1.
Don't tell facts on here. The crew doesn't like facts. He had to promise it because their buddy said so
Can pull a Wheeler. But if he does it by mid year, he could transfer out and be eligible next year.
I wouldn’t go that far.
But all three would solve our problem with lack of experience and depth inside.
A rotation or Kaluma, Bradshaw, Brown, Cyril, and Onyenso in the frontcourt would be pretty solid.
Then hopefully a Wagner, Edwards, Dillingham, and Mulchahy rotation in the backcourt.
Sheppard, Thiero, Burks, and Hart to round out the roster.
That’s 13 scholarships with elite talent (Wagner, Edwards, Bradshaw, Dillingham, Cyril) and some experience (Brown, Kaluma, and Mulcahy) plus hopefully some guys that will stick around to become upperclassmen in the next few years (Thiero, Onyenso, Sheppard, Burks, Hart).
Not the perfect roster, but at this point as good as one could hope for.
if that roster could some how happen, it would be more than magical. Instead of pulling a rabbit out of a hat, it would be more like pulling a gold bar from the Ft. Knox vault.
Means a lot coming from an actual insider such as yourself haha thank you.
I'm no insider but I get access once in a while to good info. I never heard Jordan Brown stuff-so you nailed this out of the park.
Big fan of his physical traits. He won't be someone that physically can't handle CBB. He's got strength and that will help. It's not like a 7'0 180 lb guy or something. He's a legit 250-260 and chiseled. If you are going to add a FR at this juncture-he makes the most sense. I also am very high on Joey Hart due to his skill and athleticism. I think he'll translate well to CBB and think he's the type you target. I'd go all in Kaluma as we talked about last week and they are, and I love the idea they reached out to Paul Mulcahy of Rutgers. He's a perfect type of player/fit for what a young team needs. Doesn't need to score to make an impact and is a winning player. Same with Kaluma. I like Jordan Brown is out in Portal and only thing I've been told in terms of recruiting is there will be 2/3 other options available soon from Grad Student route but no names were given. The Cats like the guys they are on now but will be open to adjusting if they have to.
This has been handled oddly and not how any of us want to see it. But the main thing is to finish up strong and hope that happens. Doubts? Understand any/everyone who has them. I get it. We're in double digits of JUNE tomorrow and they have a tournament a month from now so the roster should be finalized.
Do you think these guys are a better fit than Burks? I like his game after watching some high lights
I agree that we can't be held hostage by the players. I'm really getting sick and tired of some players TELLING what position they will play and if so and so comes then I won't come. What happened to COMPETING for playing time? Or are they not confident in their own ability to win playing time? Sounds to me like they're afraid of a little competition. They want to be "top dog" but don't want to work for it. That's why I like Sheppard. You don't hear stuff like that about him, and from what I do hear, he's seems to be a team player, works hard and has a high be iq. I'm not just saying that just because of who his dad is and that he is a KY kid. I've seen him play, I've talked to people and read about him. I'm just afraid that Cal won't give him a chance. Ok, I have ranted and rambled enough about this for now. Sorry. I have my moments when something gets under my skin. And that goes for Reeves, also. We can't be held hostage waiting for him to make a decision. Tell him to make up his mind or we're finding someone else. I know people think we need him, and we probably do. But we possibly lost out on some players because of him. Oops, I said I was done. Well, NOW I am...promise.😉 It's just that some things make me CRAZY!!!😜
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The way things have been going for Cal getting one will be lucky. But getting 2 would almost be a miracle. Count 3 as a fantasy.
I have never remembered when Coach Cal started promising starters and minutes per game. I just remember when Cal was going strong after Trae Young and when the two had there talk Young was asking starting, minutes per game, shots per game, scoring, etc. That is when Coach Cal mentioned then there is No Guarantees in Starting, Minutes per game, shots per game, etc that would happen at Summer Practice before start of the season. That is when the Trae Young recruiting went quiet with UK and Young committed to OU. I thought Cal has always said that the Starters, Rotations, Minutes, etc. would be decided during Summer Practice. If both Ugo and Bradshaw are complaining about Recruits like when Dickinson visited Kentucky then say Goodbye! If you have good players and experience players like 6'11 Jordan Brown and Arthur Kaluma interested in coming then go all out and get them here at Kentucky. Brown, Kaluma, Burks, Mulcahy, and Hart would all be Huge along with the 5 Freshmen, Thiero, and Ugo next season. This looks like a Top 5 team next season if Cal and UK can get these players here at UK next season!
Players leave us all the time for their betterment. Turnabout is fair play so the saying goes.
Now, watch him go to Arky or somewhere else. UK has an immediate need, but is UK seen as attractive? With Reeves seemingly moved on, Kaluma would get good minutes at the 3 and 4, it seems. Brown would get good minutes at the 4 and 5. Somto seems like a pure 5. Bradshaw probably needs to play more 4 than 5.
Good recon dude!!!!!I was told by someone very in-the-know about one more name of someone that may be shortly entering the portal as a grad transfer option that Kentucky is already looking at.
Jordan Brown from Louisiana.
Started his career at Arizona.
6'11 Center
Averaged 19 PPG
9RPG
57% FG
Had 16 points and 7 boards against Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament.
Has 1 more COVID year if he wants to use it, could grad transfer since he's played 4 years.
Jordan Brown - Memphis Tigers Center - ESPN
View the profile of Memphis Tigers Center Jordan Brown on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.www.espn.com
A name to watch.
I don't usually have scoop (because I never ask this person for scoop) and have never tried to before, so this isn't an attention thing. But he offered this up.
Take it for what it's worth.
That front court would be more than "pretty solid." No one in the country would have more talent there.
I was told by someone very in-the-know about one more name of someone that may be shortly entering the portal as a grad transfer option that Kentucky is already looking at.
Jordan Brown from Louisiana.
Started his career at Arizona.
6'11 Center
Averaged 19 PPG
9RPG
57% FG
Had 16 points and 7 boards against Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament.
Has 1 more COVID year if he wants to use it, could grad transfer since he's played 4 years.
Jordan Brown - Memphis Tigers Center - ESPN
View the profile of Memphis Tigers Center Jordan Brown on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
A name to watch.
I don't usually have scoop (because I never ask this person for scoop) and have never tried to before, so this isn't an attention thing. But he offered this up.
Take it for what it's worth.
Nice job man. Anybody else with real scoop take notes. This is how it is done.
