Actually, they want to leave even if they KNOW they won't get drafted or because they KNOW they won't ever "see the floor".Would not see the floor because Cal wants long and athletic not shooters who will stay a few years.
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Actually, they want to leave even if they KNOW they won't get drafted or because they KNOW they won't ever "see the floor".Would not see the floor because Cal wants long and athletic not shooters who will stay a few years.
I am not screaming but would like to know why not?The announcers were saying tonight that UK fans were going to be screaming why he is not a CAT because his skill set would help us..😤😤😤👎🏾👎🏾🤔
Mostly played point...one of my best friends went to see him play several times last year and told me Cal was missing the boat on him and the kid that went to WKU.I am not screaming but would like to know why not?
Powell can shoot the ball from the outside. Seems like the team could have used that.
He is also playing some point guard.
And how is that working out.....Cal addressed Powell earlier this season. He said he can't play defense, and he only plays defensive guys.
Powell is much more talented than Lofton was. Lofton was a great shooter, but that was it. Powell has more athletic talent than Lofton, can handle the ball and pass it better than Lofton, and Powell can shoot the ball too. Let me add not only can he shoot the ball, he can also make shots. We have plenty of guys on this team that can shoot the ball, but unlike Powell, our guys can't make those shots.Pearl is about to Chris Lofton us again. Except this kid is more dangerous than Lofton because he’s more dynamic.
Meanwhile Cal is about to tubby us again.
You're such a nut. There is no way that guy can touch the rim with his head, he can't play here.vs Memphis. But but he just couldn’t play for Cal and UK. How do we not have any players like him to knock down shots??!!
Auburn fan here. Reading these Powell threads now and back when he committed. From an outsider's perspective, I think it's that there was a large fan base that KNEW this was a mistake when he committed to Auburn. When generic fans know that the talent doesn't match the star ranking, then a multi million dollar coach should be able to do the same. Now we're here today, I'm watching Powell shoot lights out for my team, and the fans who knew he was going to be the player he is are pissed that Cal never even bothered.So now we’re going to sob over every KY kid that made a basket outside KY.
Auburn fan here. Reading these Powell threads now and back when he committed. From an outsider's perspective, I think it's that there was a large fan base that KNEW this was a mistake when he committed to Auburn. When generic fans know that the talent doesn't match the star ranking, then a multi million dollar coach should be able to do the same. Now we're here today, I'm watching Powell shoot lights out for my team, and the fans who knew he was going to be the player he is are pissed that Cal never even bothered.
Edit: Our Auburn mods that wrote the initial articles described it as a HUGE pickup. Of the other players that committed in this class (very high 4*s and 5*), they never used that language even though he was the lowest star ranking we got. It was obvious that the 3* ranking was wrong and everyone could see it
Nothing was ran for Herro either. He created his shots most of the time.I will tell u how. Cal does not run anything that will free up shooters. No picks, no motion, nothing. His offense is beat your guy off the dribble and score. Only problem is most of our opponents are quicker than we are and know how to guard our predictable stand around offense. We can’t beat anybody off the dribble. It’s really pathetic and Cal should be ashamed.
16.8 ppg..53.3 3pt%..6.4 rpg. Better than any body at UKSo now we’re going to sob over every KY kid that made a basket outside KY.
No Powell is hitting 53.3%(16-30) of 3's...the boy can just shoot and hit shots when he has them.Nothing was ran for Herro either. He created his shots most of the time.
Every coach has recruiting misses. It wouldn’t kill you to admit that Powell was one for ours. It’s just part of the game.So now we’re going to sob over every KY kid that made a basket outside KY.
Another very weird post in the same thread. You do realize Cal is the highest paid coach in the country? Do you care to further explain this? What in your opinion is so crazy, outside of some fans wanting him fired?The man doesn’t make enough in my opinion to put up with spoiled entitled cry babies. Good luck with the next coach.
Cal pampers 5 stars and treats 4 stars like dog poopie. Why would a dude like that come to UK?vs Memphis. But but he just couldn’t play for Cal and UK. How do we not have any players like him to knock down shots??!!
16.8 ppg..53.3 3pt%..6.4 rpg. Better than any body at UK
Every coach has recruiting misses. It wouldn’t kill you to admit that Powell was one for ours. It’s just part of the game.
More talented is a matter of opinion. I think Powell seems to have more than sufficient talent. He can put the damned ball in the basket, which the last time I checked is still the object of the game.This kids and a few others are good examples of those types of players that would not be content to ride the bench for a year or two behind more talented transients. As many of us have stated, you can point to kids like this as recruiting faux pas, but that is flawed logic as hindsight is fools gold.
Or Stopping the other guy from doing it.More talented is a matter of opinion. I think Powell seems to have more than sufficient talent. He can put the damned ball in the basket, which the last time I checked is still the object of the game.
No one ever knows how any recruit will perform in college, so what’s your point. Everyone knew Powell was a highly skilled player, but because he doesn’t have a 35 inch vertical with a monster wingspan we stay away. Skill is every bit as important as athleticism in the college game, probably more important. Also, it isn’t exactly like this kid is a poor athlete. He’s not.Or Stopping the other guy from doing it.
My point is you know factually he was going to do this in high school? Right? If not, the discussion is moot because that’s where recruiting takes place.
No one ever knows how any recruit will perform in college, so what’s your point. Everyone knew Powell was a highly skilled player, but because he doesn’t have a 35 inch vertical with a monster wingspan we stay away. Skill is every bit as important as athleticism in the college game, probably more important. Also, it isn’t exactly like this kid is a poor athlete. He’s not.
Spot on!! He again is a really bad x/o coach and he’s being exposed because a few of his 5 stars are not what he thought simple imoNothing was ran for Herro either. He created his shots most of the time.
First you’ve got to actually recruit them. We didn’t. Second, as we’ve seen, the number of stars doesn’t necessarily mean anything. Two of our best players the last three years were 4 stars. They weren’t afraid of the competition. I’ll bet this guy wasn’t either, but sadly we’ll never know.Why would a kid like that come to Kentucky when they know it rains 5 stars here. My point is that’s a damn tough call to make. It’s simple minded to point to kids like this in college and scream see, SEE!!! If you can’t identify them in high school and make promises, they are going to come when everything around them turns to 5 stars.
Come on, Bass. Be better then that. Your last sentence is literally something that most would expect from a grade school child. LmaoWhich is going to be going to be the miracle boy next year?
That’s what I thought
First you’ve got to actually recruit them. We didn’t. Second, as we’ve seen, the number of stars doesn’t necessarily mean anything. Two of our best players the last three years were 4=stars. They weren’t afraid if the competition. I’ll bet this guy wasn’t either, but sadly we’ll never know.
Come on, Bass. Be better then that. Your last sentence is literally something that most would expect from a grade school child. Lmao
It’s easier when a very good prospect is in your own backyard, but you never give him a serious look. I’m strictly talking about Powell in this thread, but it can be done everywhere. SGA and Herro are perfect examples of it. No one expected them to do what they did. In fact, both were criticized on this very board. Many said they’d never play much of a role here. But to the staff’s credit, they identified these two and the rest is history. Why not Powell? He was right here. As I said earlier, it’s OK to miss, but we didn’t even swing in this case. Big mistake that didn’t have to be.Recruit which ones? I expect Cal would take all the SGA’s and Herro‘s he can find. Problem is they arent labeled very well and there is a lot of false advertising. My point here is to put us in the shoes of the recruiting coach. It’s like picking the right door for the new car except there’s 30 doors and 1 new car a year.
This is why you’re laughed at. Why do you have to respond in this way? Seriously.This discussion is clearly over your head.
This is why you’re laughed at. Why do you have to respond in this way? Seriously.
Keep posting stuff like this. Leave no room for doubt when it comes showing what kind of person you are. Keep jumping from thread to thread hurling insults and making a fool of yourself.This discussion is clearly over your head.
It’s easier when a very good prospect is in your own backyard, but you never give him a serious look. I’m strictly talking about Powell in this thread, but it can be done everywhere. SGA and Herro are perfect examples of it. No one expected them to do what they did. In fact, both were criticized on this very board. Many said they’d never play much of a role here. But to the staff’s credit, they identified these two and the rest is history. Why not Powell? He was right here. As I said earlier, it’s OK to miss, but we didn’t even swing in this case. Big mistake that didn’t have to be.
Well, first off the response was to someone else and not me. You spew so much crap that you can’t even keep up with who you directed it to. You’re just a miserable POS. I’m done even attempting to have a rational exchange with you. You are clueless and don’t even realize it. Just go piss up a rope. Respond all you like, but don’t expect another from me.That was more response that you deserved. I’ve seen no evidence that you comprehend the subject matter.
Keep posting stuff like this. Leave no room for doubt when it comes showing what kind of person you are. Keep jumping from thread to thread hurling insults and making a fool of yourself.
Well, first off the response was to someone else and not me. You spew so much crap that you can’t even keep up with who you directed it to. You’re just a miserable POS. I’m done even attempting to have a rational exchange with you. You are clueless and don’t even realize it. Just go piss up a rope. Respond all you like, but don’t expect another from me.