That smile on his face after the layup high off the glass from a Butler feed, made my day. He has the motor and the athleticism. I would like to see him bulk up and work with someone in the off-season to add a couple of moves to his repoitoire.
I hope we get Garrison back next year.
- Thread starter NociHTTP
- Start date
Yes sir! Add in the stud freshmen coming in and a few key portal pieces!
He certainly has work to do to be a dependable starter but, I agree with you —- he does have the tools. Needs to put on weight, do film study all summer, keep working on that jumper and take post defense personally.
I was having such a time last night with BG. He needs some intensive time with a bigs coach.
Other than taking untimely 3s. I have enjoyed his progress. Hope he comes back.
Yea me too, he has all the tools just needs to put in some work
I don't know....he only scores on easy paths to rim and an occasional 3pt shot (and he is only shooting 30% from deep...so not exactly a sniper ). Garrison ability to score back to the basket is very small IMO.....
The thought of handing him the starting C with Moreno backing him up......I'm almost more inclined to look for an Amari replacement (to which Garrison would rightfully transfer) and let Moreno back that up.
The thought of handing him the starting C with Moreno backing him up......I'm almost more inclined to look for an Amari replacement (to which Garrison would rightfully transfer) and let Moreno back that up.
I agree with K_Time about his ability to score around the basket. He needs a better shot and smoother moves as well as the ability to get more rebounds (gettin in position to rebound). But I’m not a coach. Maybe with more maturity he can improve.
I want him back for more than his smile 
But I always want all players back. If they were willing to sacrifice for UK for a year, that's enough for me. I can't stand the posts and posters who say they don't want players back.
But I always want all players back. If they were willing to sacrifice for UK for a year, that's enough for me. I can't stand the posts and posters who say they don't want players back.
He’s only a sophomore this year. If he works hard in the offseason, he could fill in as more of a Carr type player in his last two years. Would be nice to have the continuity for sure.
I never understood the bashing of Garrison and comparing him to Williams by some on this board. He is only a Sophomore and you can definitely see the potential. He may not end up being the passer that Williams is, but I think his offensive ceiling is higher. Williams has 3 years of experience on him.
Isn't there a scenario where we could have Oweh for two more seasons since the NCAA in contemplating adding a 5th year of eligibility?
Can you imagine a 5th year Oweh? He's be an all-time fan favorite, right up there with Mashburn and Delk.
Can you imagine a 5th year Oweh? He's be an all-time fan favorite, right up there with Mashburn and Delk.
This.
Garrison just needs some bulk. Magloire was raw as well early on, but ended up becoming one of the best big men in UK history.
Another year of strength and conditioning for Garrison, and the young man could end up being an All-SEC level performer.
Why in the world would he want to leave Coach Pope and UK????
This system was made for a kid with his skill set. He just needs to improve his strength and court awareness to be a great player here. He is extremely athletic for a Big and the other areas of his game can be molded into form.
This system was made for a kid with his skill set. He just needs to improve his strength and court awareness to be a great player here. He is extremely athletic for a Big and the other areas of his game can be molded into form.
he needs a lot of work on his offense, defense and strength
he missed several easy shots, as did Williams
He has to start blocking some shots. NO reason at his size & agility that he can't
He is young and raw, but has talent
he missed several easy shots, as did Williams
He has to start blocking some shots. NO reason at his size & agility that he can't
He is young and raw, but has talent
I'm ok either way (stay or go) on Garrison. I just don't think he is good enough to be a starting C. IMO, just borderline good enough to be the backup C.
- he is a BAD rebounder!!! 3.9reb in 17.3mpg equated to 6.8 per30min, which is not good for a C.
- he is a BAD FT shooter!!! 52.4% on 42 attempts
- he is not quick, nor strong. I think he can get stronger this summer, but not sure about being quicker. So those of you saying he could be a stretch 4, NO!!! I don't think he can guard most 4's, and on offense he's not taking anyone off the dribble, and he is barely decent at shooting 3's.
- he is not a good defender
Overall offense (4 out of 10)
Shot (5 out of 10)
FTs (2 out of 10)
Passing (7 out of 10)
Rebounding (3 out of 10)
Post defense (4 out of 10)
Perimeter defense (4 out of 10)
Shot blocking (3 out of 10)
- he is a BAD rebounder!!! 3.9reb in 17.3mpg equated to 6.8 per30min, which is not good for a C.
- he is a BAD FT shooter!!! 52.4% on 42 attempts
- he is not quick, nor strong. I think he can get stronger this summer, but not sure about being quicker. So those of you saying he could be a stretch 4, NO!!! I don't think he can guard most 4's, and on offense he's not taking anyone off the dribble, and he is barely decent at shooting 3's.
- he is not a good defender
Overall offense (4 out of 10)
Shot (5 out of 10)
FTs (2 out of 10)
Passing (7 out of 10)
Rebounding (3 out of 10)
Post defense (4 out of 10)
Perimeter defense (4 out of 10)
Shot blocking (3 out of 10)
I'm still amazed with the big time improvement of Chandler from the beginning till now... Oweh is unbelievable too all year long..... Like you said we get them both back next year you aren't kidding LFG.....
He had a pretty nice little jump hook early in this season but got away from it for some reason. Yes, I do think he can play the 4 but he didn't get much time to show it this year. Here's his transfer portal highlight reel from his frosh season at Ok St....fwiw
Don't overlook his defense - in the same possession yesterday in crunch time, he switched onto and guarded 3 different Illini players in the same possesion - locked each of them up.
Hell yes I hope he stays. This core of Oweh/Garrison/Chandler/Noah/Perry is foundational with top tier recruiting and maybe an important portal add or two.
That flagrant foul called on his defender for pushing him showed some maturity (I think our first game). He didn't react when he was pushed. Pope has made every player he has touched better this year. I'd expect Garrison's path to keep trending upwards. Expect great things from him going forward.
How many thought Chandler would be playing like he is of late? I think he and Garrison have very high ceilings. Maybe the highest on this team, including Oweh. Popes system puts a lot of pressure on his 5 man. Garrison will grow and will be much better next season. I think Garrison was a serviceable "project", with a ton of potential.
Wow. He is ONLY a sophomore. You try playing only 10-14 minutes per game, come in a pressure packed game and see how you do. He has won a couple games for UK this year. The talent is there, just needs a little more reps to put it together.
Just a few games he has had :
Illinois - 14 minutes - 5 points / 4 rebounds / 2 assist / 2 steals / 1 block
Troy - 16 minutes - 13 points / 6 rebounds / 2 assist / 2 steals
Gonzaga - 17 minutes - 10 points / 9 rebounds / 1 assist / 1 block. against Huff and Ike
@ Georgia - 27 minutes - 13 points / 5 rebounds / 2 assist / 2 steals / 2 blocks
Alabama - 19 minutes - 11 points / 6 rebounds / 5 assist /
South Carolina - 21 minutes - 15 points / 2 blocks
@ Oklahoma - 27 minutes - 12 points / 4 rebounds / 3 steals / 2 blocks
LSU - 21 minutes - 15 points / 4 rebounds / 3 steals / 1 block
So like I said, his numbers don't jump off the page, but when he gets ample playing time, he produces at BOTH ends of the floor. Maturity, another year in the system, and more clock, he will be a very solid big man. Not every position will average 14-15 per game. Brandon is really talented, when he puts it all together, look out !!! He was a highly rated recruit for a reason, people who know more than you and I thinks he is talented enough.
Garrison has massive potential.
His biggest issue is bad decision making.
If he cleans up his bad decision making and cleans up his attitude like T Jones he can be good.
I do hope he's back next year too
His biggest issue is bad decision making.
If he cleans up his bad decision making and cleans up his attitude like T Jones he can be good.
I do hope he's back next year too
He has the potential and tools. Just needs to get a little more mature and improve some decision-making. He has the talent, just needs developed some more.
For the NCAA tournament he is averaging 15 minutes per game, 9 points / 5 rebounds / 2 assist / 2 steals. In 15 minutes per game. His per 30 mpg would be 18/10/4 and 4 steals. I would take that all day every day. But you do you.
Pope always speaks highly of him publicly. Of course Pope speaks highly of ALL his players.
I hope they all stay. I also have to realize that NIL opportunities will be everywhere...and has been stated BG transferred here without stepping foot on campus. Really strikes me as a free spirit that could go....anywhere. he certainly would help.
I hope they all stay. I also have to realize that NIL opportunities will be everywhere...and has been stated BG transferred here without stepping foot on campus. Really strikes me as a free spirit that could go....anywhere. he certainly would help.
Been hard to watch at times, but if Pope wants him here and he wants to be here, I’m good with it. If they have a mutual parting or the ways, I’m good with that too.
Love to see players develop over the years, and I can’t deny that he’s contributed to a Sweet 16 run.
Love to see players develop over the years, and I can’t deny that he’s contributed to a Sweet 16 run.
I think we either have to start him at center, play him as a backup 4, or lose him
The question is can Pope find a better big in the portal. I'm not sure. If he can't than it's not the worst thing to have Garrison and Moreno splitting time there. Garrison would start but maybe Moreno can bring more offense.
He'd be a tremendous loss for us. There won't be more than 2-3 guys in the transfer portal better at his position. He sacrifices some of his own offense for the betterment of the offense(Just about everyone can always improve shot selection). He doesn't have a terrible looking 3 stroke so with time there is no reason he can't get to 36-37% out there.
He’s got a ton of potential and I’d love to see another year or two of development of him. Once he gets going he’s shown he can impact a game big time. Love to see him do it with more consistency.
That's exactly how you start building your program back!
Another thing I love about Garrison is he isn't backing down from anyone. He might not be strong enough yet but he's tough. He won't take anyone's shit and will give it right back. Sometimes he gets in to a little trouble but the value of the message is worth it.
I am convinced this coaching staff knows how to develop. Garrison is actually the best NBA prospect on the roster. That doesn't mean what it used to, but it does mean he has skills. Skills I think Pope and staff can develop into an SEC enforcer. That said, we will see if he stays. I hope so but you never know nowadays.
I am very excited about Garrison’s potential next year. Already in long stretches this year he has performed like a stronger (admittedly much less coordinated) Andrew Carr with more hops and I hope to see us use him more in that capacity. For a big man the biggest single perform gain is usually from the sophomore year to the junior year.
Garrison is an important player for us in the rough. It’s his maturity that needs improving. I hope the coaching staff does everything they can to keep him.
Similar threads
