Interesting comment on the KSR show today

[SilentsAreGolden]

They were talking about the team "bitching" at each other all the time. Drew Franklin said he was at the last game and PJ was letting Knox have it about getting beat all the time. In some situations that could be good, if you have an established team leader setting guys straight, but I think it's more like team turmoil. I've never gotten the impression that these guys like each other all that much. I could be wrong, but that's just my hunch.

 

[Smashcat]

but I think it's more like team turmoil.

You would.

 

[SpamburgerHamburger]

I don't take that as team turmoil at all. That happens on every team in every sport. Players making other be accountable is a good sign.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

They were talking about the team "bitching" at each other all the time. Drew Franklin said he was at the last game and PJ was letting Knox have it about getting beat all the time. In some situations that could be good, if you have an established team leader setting guys straight, but I think it's more like team turmoil. I've never gotten the impression that these guys like each other all that much. I could be wrong, but that's just my hunch.

I think your are right. And why would anyone on the team pay attention to PJ? Until he shows he can play basketball he needs to keep his mouth shut. I am looking for a player that can be a leader on this team but so far I have found NONE.

 

[JFCats22]

I think this can be a good thing as long as it doesn't go too far. Tells me that at least they care.

 

[Ky_Bred_Cat]

I've been thinking the same thing. That this team just isn't cohesive, has too many immature players still trying to distance themselves from childhood, and lacks leadership specifically from it's best player. Knox has terrific skills but seems more and more to me to be too independent, too soft and a bit of a prima-donna.

 

[Calsthebomb]

Oh they def don't have good chemistry. Haven't all year. Pretty easy to tell.

 

[Nubb16]

They were talking about the team "bitching" at each other all the time. Drew Franklin said he was at the last game and PJ was letting Knox have it about getting beat all the time. In some situations that could be good, if you have an established team leader setting guys straight, but I think it's more like team turmoil. I've never gotten the impression that these guys like each other all that much. I could be wrong, but that's just my hunch.

I’d be more worried if they was not bitching and holding one another accountable.

 

[morgousky]

You might be a pumper if....

You've watched this team all year and walk away thinking there are no chemistry issues.

 

[BBUK]

You might be a pumper if....

You've watched this team all year and walk away thinking there are no chemistry issues.

May also be a dumbarse...or simpleton...

 

[docholiday51]

I don't think they particularly like each other,if they were a bit more mature or more skilled players it wouldn't matter as much but it has probably cost us 2 or 3 wins this year.

Auburn is a good example of the reverse situation,they shouldn't be as good as they are but they play together and believe they can win.No reason for them to beat us or any team with size but they play as a team and think they can win.

 

[Newcattitudes]

There is an enormous amount of pressure on these kids, yes kids. There is not one man among them. AAU doesn't prepare them for college basketball and especially Kentucky basketball. You need more than verticals jumps and wingspan to succeed at this level when you are a green frosh. You need a soul that can deal with conflict and a heart full of desire to learn and adapt quickly.

When things go well locker rooms run fairly smoothly. When things begin to go south so do relationships. Even the pros experience this. See the Cleveland Cavs this season as a prime example. Players challenging other players and even doing so publicly. At least our guys are keeping it internal which is a lot more professional and mature than the NBA generally does.

 

[BBUK]

I don't think they particularly like each other,if they were a bit more mature or more skilled players it wouldn't matter as much but it has probably cost us 2 or 3 wins this year.

Auburn is a good example of the reverse situation,they shouldn't be as good as they are but they play together and believe they can win.No reason for them to beat us or any team with size but they play as a team and think they can win.

They all may be music lovers BUT, they seem to all love different music.

 

[CatPhight]

Oh they def don't have good chemistry. Haven't all year. Pretty easy to tell.

Maybe you can have K Rat stop by for a pep talk...

 

[Col. Angus]

I'd be more concerned if someone WASN'T bitching to him about getting beat all the time.

 

[JimBR]

Not meeting expectations can bring out the bad or good depending on the people involved. Would like to see the team pull together. Cal has said they don't play for each other, and this statement is supported in this thread.

 

[docholiday51]

They all may be music lovers BUT, they seem to all love different music.

and they don't know a nocturne from Old Dog Trey(or any other kind of trey for that matter)

 

[CatPhight]

and they don't know a nocturne from Old Dog Trey(or any other kind of trey for that matter)

 

[docholiday51]

Indeed sir!

 

[brianpoe]

PJ jumping anyone's ass is comical.

This team needs an entire reset and I think that will be the offseason.

Our best player is also the most fragile who cannot play defense.

Our lowest IQ player is a coach's son.

Our worst player was our highest rated recruit with a half year of experience.

Our PG has been moved to the 2.

Our most dynamic player cannot shoot or defend switches.

Our best player doesn't really have a position.

Our offense is stagnant.

We have zero reliable shooters.

Zero low post options.

We cant defend the rim.

We are mentally weak.



After an off season this can happen:

KP can get PJ corrected.
We have a PG coming.
We have shooters coming and I believe that Wenyen and Green can find their stroke.
Our offense can improve.

The paint will still be a question but hell Auburn is Top 10 with a 6'7 centr and 6'3 PF so......?


And i believe we will see at least one of Shai, Diallo, or Jared return.

 

[CB3UK]

The problem isn't the bitching and trying to hold other guys accountable, it's that they all see the flaws the others have so if you want to hold someone accountable, even if you are 100% right, they brush it off because their immediate reaction is to point out your shortcomings....ie...."yeah....well what about x.y.z. that you do? Who the hell are you to tell me?" So it turns into finger pointing behind the scenes and unspoken resentment. We've all had bosses or co-workers that are less than stellar at their jobs and if/when they try to tell you to do something they think you need to work on, do you automatically embrace their criticism or immediately think about how terrible a worker they are and not take them seriously? Same principle here.

Shai is about the only guy on the team right now who could get the most out of this technique but he won't do it and he needs to. Quade is supposed to be that guy but he just hasn't been, yet. I bet he will be next year.

 

[gossie21]

And i believe we will see at least one of Shai, Diallo, or SGA return.

Well if Shai and SGA return we still only get the one player back.

 

[the nail at the foul line]

PJ jumping anyone's ass is comical.

This team needs an entire reset and I think that will be the offseason.

Our best player is also the most fragile who cannot play defense.

Our lowest IQ player is a coach's son.

Our worst player was our highest rated recruit with a half year of experience.

Our PG has been moved to the 2.

Our most dynamic player cannot shoot or defend switches.

Our best player doesn't really have a position.

Our offense is stagnant.

We have zero reliable shooters.

Zero low post options.

We cant defend the rim.

We are mentally weak.



After an off season this can happen:

KP can get PJ corrected.
We have a PG coming.
We have shooters coming and I believe that Wenyen and Green can find their stroke.
Our offense can improve.

The paint will still be a question but hell Auburn is Top 10 with a 6'7 centr and 6'3 PF so......?


And i believe we will see at least one of Shai, Diallo, or SGA return.

When did you go out of the sunshine pumping business?

 

[BlueDevilWildcat]

You might be a pumper if....

You've watched this team all year and walk away thinking there are no chemistry issues.

Ha, ha. Classic Morgousky.

Losing makes everyone grumpier, but I agree that from what I've seen, the criticism isn't constructive, more frustration and chemistry.

 

[Jamal Mercer]

My first thought was, why is PJ Washington yelling at anybody? The guy stands there and watches more rebounds fall in front of him than anyone I’ve ever seen.

 

[FiveStarCat]

Yeah looks like they don’t like each other. Stop reaching. I fought with my brother all the time, doesn’t mean I didn’t love him.

 

[CB3UK]

My first thought was, why is PJ Washington yelling at anybody? The guy stands there and watches more rebounds fall in front of him than anyone I’ve ever seen.

Bingo. Precisely my point above. The other guys are thinking that too. Even though, presumably, whatever PJ is yelling at the guys about, he's right.

 

[brianpoe]

When did you go out of the sunshine pumping business?

I bust the stupidity on both sides... you have had me pegged wrong for quite awhile. Ive been Cals biggest critic for 2010, 2014 and 2015 since they happened.

 

[UKNothinButNet]

You might be a pumper if....

You've watched this team all year and walk away thinking there are no chemistry issues.

"Here's your sign!" LMAO

 

[SemperFiCat]

Poe knows some people and has some connections. He put you in your place last night and now you just seem like a petty butt hurt child needing attention. It's not a good look. Get over it. Move on.

 

[Dirt Court King]

I'd be more concerned if someone WASN'T bitching to him about getting beat all the time.

You're right Knox does need to be motivated at times.....

 

[willievic]

I don't think they particularly like each other,if they were a bit more mature or more skilled players it wouldn't matter as much but it has probably cost us 2 or 3 wins this year.

Auburn is a good example of the reverse situation,they shouldn't be as good as they are but they play together and believe they can win.No reason for them to beat us or any team with size but they play as a team and think they can win.

Doc, Coach Pearl is a good coach, probably the best in the SEC. He has taken a team with no superstars, and convinced them they can win. Believing in your self, and your team mates is so important in college basketball. If you looked at Auburn and UK players, just on paper, you wouldn't think they even belong on the floor with us.

OLD STOLL FIELD GUY!

 

[UKWildcatT]

You should have figured that out on his BS projections and personal knowledge of Zion Williamson to Clemson. He's strictly a "Bullshitter" that likes attention and turmoil on this site....

I never really noticed him until the past couple of days and realized “this dude is a goof”.

 

[JasonS.]

Just guys bein dudes.

 

[kyjeff1]

I think the best way to fix this is for them to all go to that bad ass practice facility as a team and talk about their differences WHILE they each shoot 500 jumpers.
Seriously, our supposed good shooters are hitting the side of the backboard too many times while shooting corner threes. How does that happen? Oh I know, they aren't getting in the gym to get shots up.
If you want to play this game for a living, you need to put the time in. Our guys are clearly not putting in the extra work.
But if there is a riff, the kids have to fix it, Calipari can only do so much. They have to want to fix it.

 

[GonzoCat90]

It's amazing how often less talented teams "don't get along."

 

[ganner918]

I think this can be a good thing as long as it doesn't go too far. Tells me that at least they care.

I've always thought PJ was one of the ones who cares. And Knox one of the ones who doesn't seem to.

 

[catben]

Maybe the whole problem is each player needs to hold HIMSELF accountable to his team mates.

Stop pointing the finger and complaining about what others are or aren't doing and pick up the slack YOURSELF!!

After hearing this from several people, I see why Cal has called them out about ALWAYS having an excuse for their mistakes.

Once these youngsters start taking responsibility for their own short comings, only then will we see vast improvements.

 

[GLR5555]

Cameron, I mean @brianpoe , is the most real poster on this board. I trust what he says.

 

[SemperFiCat]

Cameron, I mean @brianpoe , is the most real poster on this board. I trust what he says.

Raising Arizona! I love that movie too.