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I believe he transfers to a non power 5 school.Joey is one player that I never hear about when we talk about the next couple of years. What is everyone’s thoughts on Joey? Can he be a contributor in the next couple years or will he even be in the program?
When you are a 3 star and it's June already and you havent commited and school starts in August and UK offers you jump on it. Once in a lifetime chance for that type of player. I just don't see him staying and being a Jon Hood type. He wants ticplay but simply isn't good enough to play meaningful minutes here. He'd fit better at Murray State or an Evansville type school.Idk why he even committed here only to transfer after one season.
He knew he wasn't gonna get playing time as 12th man this year.
Correct.When you are a 3 star and it's June already and you havent commited and school starts in August and UK offers you jump on it. Once in a lifetime chance for that type of player. I just don't see him staying and being a Jon Hood type. He wants ticplay but simply isn't good enough to play meaningful minutes here. He'd fit better at Murray State or an Evansville type school.
Yep. Cal wouldn't even give him slop time in Canada. Hard to see him returning.I believe he transfers to a non power 5 school.
WWE wrestler?Joey is one player that I never hear about when we talk about the next couple of years. What is everyone’s thoughts on Joey? Can he be a contributor in the next couple years or will he even be in the program?
I don't think it was a coincidence that UK started recruiting Joey when Reeves was close to transferring last summer.Idk why he even committed here only to transfer after one season.
He knew he wasn't gonna get playing time as 12th man this year.
I don’t think it’s a certainty he does transfer but most speculate he will. Maybe he wanted to come be part of a big time program for one year and practice against future NBA players to better himself as a player. Not a bad move actually!!!!Idk why he even committed here only to transfer after one season.
He knew he wasn't gonna get playing time as 12th man this year.
A 5th year transfer isn't coming to just "play at times", they want a large spot. Maybe I read your post wrong but that's how I took it.I would be shocked if Joey stayed. That’s one thing I’d like to see next year added to the roster. A 5th guard that you could actually play at times. Personally I’d push for the Duke type signing where they get a transfer from an average-below average player at a lower school that’s played 3-4 years already.
I took it as a 5th guard for depth reasons that can actually help. Idk.A 5th year transfer isn't coming to just "play at times", they want a large spot. Maybe I read your post wrong but that's how I took it.
Cal has rewarded guys who stayed like Hawkins with good playing time their junior and senior years especially.IMHO, Based on Calipari’s history, he’s not going to ever see court time here. Cal recruits 5* guards and plays them in their freshman year in order to fast-track them to the NBA. A guy like Joey Hartwill will constantly be recruited over here and. will not get much court time. If he’s happy to be here, fine, but if it was me I’d hit the portal. Maybe he has no NBA ansperat and just wants a college degree while being a part of a big-time college program.
Many in this thread have guessed that his D might not be up to par as to why he cannot sniff the court. Could it be any worse than Dillingham’s or Reeves D? No way to know unless one can attend UK basketball practices.
I get that but 5th year transfers are trying to go out on a bang not be the 8th or 9th man.I took it as a 5th guard for depth reasons that can actually help. Idk.
Thanks. Nice to read something from someone who actually has a good idea about what kind of talent Hart has and where his (doable) improvement needs to come from. When Hart committed, I read what I could find about him and watched video of him in games. I didn’t see anything not to like, and still don’t. But I think I remember seeing him manning the back of his team’s zone – which would certainly fit with what you’re saying.I'm a fan of Joey Hart. So biased. But can say that at UK's Pro Day-he jumped out to NBA guys who were in attendance according to friend who was also there. He's an athletic player who can shoot the **** out of the ball. His adjustment has been playing/defending the perimeter/wing after playing as tallest player on HS team and defensively wasn't a perimeter defender. He and Burks stay, they'll get a chance to make an impact on the team. Then it's about producing with that chance.
If he stays next year, think he'll have a role. Guy signed with UCF originally so if he transfers, I'll bet that he ends up at a Power Conference level. Some fans may not realize that UCF is now in the Big 12 which I fully understand with college sports shuffling going on. UCF has been competitive in a lot of their games which is in the toughest conference in the country for the past 5 years.
I said this same thing in the thread about Canada. I would've jumped at the chance to walkon at UK. Stayed a year or two. But I was too competitive and would want to get playing time.When you are a 3 star and it's June already and you havent commited and school starts in August and UK offers you jump on it. Once in a lifetime chance for that type of player. I just don't see him staying and being a Jon Hood type. He wants ticplay but simply isn't good enough to play meaningful minutes here. He'd fit better at Murray State or an Evansville type school.
Honestly, he would have had a better chance at playing at UK if he had gone to a smaller school and got plenty of playing time and transfer portaled to UK . imoJoey is one player that I never hear about when we talk about the next couple of years. What is everyone’s thoughts on Joey? Can he be a contributor in the next couple years or will he even be in the program?
Well a vast majority “know” that Reed is leaving. Which is actually more hilarious ~~~I love how people pretend to know what Hart will do at end of year....hilarious.
Another of ccc's endearing traitsYep. Cal wouldn't even give him slop time in Canada. Hard to see him returning.
I have no idea whether Hart stays or not. But he isn't going to play ahead of Boogie or Perry. If Sheppard comes back (<50-50 chance in my totally uneducated opinion), Hart may as well make a dash for the portal. But this is his decision to make. Maybe he likes Lexington.Joey is one player that I never hear about when we talk about the next couple of years. What is everyone’s thoughts on Joey? Can he be a contributor in the next couple years or will he even be in the program?
I don't think many presume to know what Reed Sheppard wants to do. But all of us can see that Reed is one of the three most talented players on this team. ESPN just named him national freshman of the year. In ESPN's mock draft, Sheppard goes near the top of the lottery at #5. The fact of the matter is that most players with that resume enter the draft. Doesn't mean Reed will, but it is crazy to deny the likelihood.Well a vast majority “know” that Reed is leaving. Which is actually more hilarious ~~~
If he’s a top 5 pick anyone knows with a brain what he will doWell a vast majority “know” that Reed is leaving. Which is actually more hilarious ~~~
I agree- from what I saw he can play- he may stay around and contribute his Jr/Sr yrs or transfer to a smaller school and start- hope he staysI liked what I saw of him on tape from high school. Actually reminded me of Jeff Sheppard a bit.
No idea if he’ll stick around, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s putting up decent numbers somewhere by his Junior year.
LolGiven the amount of guards leaving, I think Joey has potential to play next year.
Reed, Rob, DJ, Antonio, and Justin are all probably gone after this season. So far, UK has signed 3 guards in a poor recruiting class. Unless there's a reclass and/or transfer portal addition, I don't love the idea, but don't think it's out of possibility for Joey to have to receive playing time.
If he is a lottery pick, he 100% gone- life can happen and he may not get the chance again - strike while the iron is hotI don't think many presume to know what Reed Sheppard wants to do. But all of us can see that Reed is one of the three most talented players on this team. ESPN just named him national freshman of the year. In ESPN's mock draft, Sheppard goes near the top of the lottery at #5. The fact of the matter is that most players with that resume enter the draft. Doesn't mean Reed will, but it is crazy to deny the likelihood.