Jasper Johnson talking his official to UK this weekend

[UKortho]

remember before this year started ? We had like 6 players ? Now it wasn't from planning how we ended up there (Reeves debating on staying or going), and other things. All we had was the stud freshman class. Then in a matter of days, we landed Burks, Mitchell, and then later adding Z. I say all of that to simply get people to be PATIENT, let it ALL play out. We get some, not even all guys back, land a solid portal guy, maybe 2, and sign a couple more kids (Knox) and Jasper (have him reclassify), and we will be solid. It does no good to start thinking about NEXT year, we haven't finished this years chapter, a lot can and will happen. I still believe in this teams potential, nobody has shown they are a lock to win it all. Hell, even locks don't win it all. When was the last time you looked at the tournament before it started and said (it is over, X team will win), and it actually happen ? That is what makes march madness so great, you DO NOT know. You think you do, then upsets happen. FAU last year went to the Final 4, Miami also. Who had those 2 before it started ? This team is bad on defense (no other way to put it), but man can they put the ball in the hoop. just tighten up the defense SOME, they will not be stoppers, and continue to score, we will have as good of a chance as anyone. UCONN is solid, but even they are beatable. A whole lot better teams than UCONN have lost in the past (UNLV, Duke, UK, Phi Slamma Jamma) just to name a few.

I do know this UK team is not going to win the SEC. Thats a certainty. Probably a 6 seed. I guess hoping for a miracle now is cause for optimism.

 

[catsfanbgky]

I do know this UK team is not going to win the SEC. Thats a certainty. Probably a 6 seed. I guess hoping for a miracle now is cause for optimism.

No we probably do not win the SEC, but getting some quality wins (get the Thursday bye), even a deep run (or win it) in the SEC tournament, and get down to a 4 seed (definitely doable), and go into the NCAA tournament on a high note. Until it doesn't happen, I will remain positive it CAN. Try it, it is a lot easier on yourself. You DO NOT know what the rest of the year holds in store. Neither do I, but I will continue to think we can. We won at UT and Arkansas last year down the stretch, this years team has the same capability as last years, we just have to go out and prove it to people.

 

[Basil Cat]

If he grew up in Ky but was a fan of UNC- he won’t commit here imo.

I have 0 info obviously. But I feel like he goes Carolina Blue.

 

[bucsrule8872]

Perry ????

If he plays, he is a deadly shooter as well. Not sure if he makes the rotation, though, in that situation. But you never know. For that matter, I probably should list Hart as well, he could be on the roster and he has a reputation as a shooter (he’s a 100% from 3- 1/1 at UK- LOL!). I was basically listing the guys I think will be rotation guards.

 

[bnewt]

With UK swinging and missing on Edgcombe, Ian Jackson, and Tre Johnson, getting Jasper Johnson to reclass is almost a necessity at this point.

Boogie Fland ain't gonna cut it in the backcourt if he's the lone high-level guard recruit. He's going to need help.

Most said the same about Dillingham, and look how he is playing

 

[UKortho]

No we probably do not win the SEC, but getting some quality wins (get the Thursday bye), even a deep run (or win it) in the SEC tournament, and get down to a 4 seed (definitely doable), and go into the NCAA tournament on a high note. Until it doesn't happen, I will remain positive it CAN. Try it, it is a lot easier on yourself. You DO NOT know what the rest of the year holds in store. Neither do I, but I will continue to think we can. We won at UT and Arkansas last year down the stretch, this years team has the same capability as last years, we just have to go out and prove it to people.

Very well said. On my way to today’s game and have no idea what to expect. It’s got to a point where I just believe I have seen how this season plays out. Burk’s and Z play behind lesser players, limping into the SECT, and maybe two wins in the NCAA tourney.

 

[Runnin'Ramel]

With UK swinging and missing on Edgcombe, Ian Jackson, and Tre Johnson, getting Jasper Johnson to reclass is almost a necessity at this point.

Boogie Fland ain't gonna cut it in the backcourt if he's the lone high-level guard recruit. He's going to need help.

Portal

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Most said the same about Dillingham, and look how he is playing

Reading the precise wording of my statement will help.

I said that Fland wouldn't cut it if he's "the lone high-level guard recruit." Cal needs to add more to the backcourt. It wasn't a knock against Fland.

 

[blackcat714]

I would rather have experience and strength. Tired of these teams with 5th year seniors abusing our little skinny high schoolers.

Covid extra year kids and NIL sure has made it hard on one and done kids thats for sure