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Kentucky #6 in ESPN Way Too Early Top 25
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They see the vision.
From the teams that are losing A TON of their production this year in seniors (Kentucky, Auburn, Bama, Florida, Tennessee, A&M), we seem to be reloading the absolute best right now, by a decent margin.
From the teams that are losing A TON of their production this year in seniors (Kentucky, Auburn, Bama, Florida, Tennessee, A&M), we seem to be reloading the absolute best right now, by a decent margin.
Kentucky could be loaded on the perimeter next season, with the arrivals of transfers Jaland Lowe (Pitt) and Kam Williams (Tulane), as well as top-25 prospects Jasper Johnson and Acaden Lewis. That's on top of the potential returns of leading scorer Otega Oweh and rotation players Collin Chandler and Travis Perry. Mark Pope needs more options up front, but Monday's commitment from Alabama transfer Mouhamed Dioubate gives the Wildcats some toughness and versatility.
Projected starting lineup
Jaland Lowe (16.8 PPG at Pitt)
Jasper Johnson (No. 17 in ESPN 100)
Otega Oweh (16.2 PPG)
Mouhamed Dioubate (7.2 PPG at Alabama)
Brandon Garrison (5.9 PPG)
Projected starting lineup
Jaland Lowe (16.8 PPG at Pitt)
Jasper Johnson (No. 17 in ESPN 100)
Otega Oweh (16.2 PPG)
Mouhamed Dioubate (7.2 PPG at Alabama)
Brandon Garrison (5.9 PPG)
Add Yates and JQ or Folguereis and I dare say the fear emanates.
In contention for preseason number 1 if that happens.
Michigan fairly likely to lose Yaxel too, which could bump us to 5th before any other commits. I'm surprised to see BYU down at 16, I thought between Dybantsa and the success they had this year they'd get a top 10 ranking.
I'm glad I kept reading to the end because I learned that Texas Tech has a center next year named Federiko Federiko.
I'm glad I kept reading to the end because I learned that Texas Tech has a center next year named Federiko Federiko.
That's not a lineup that's gonna lite it up from 3.
Some people over on hob were saying Yaxel took down all his Michigan stuff from his twitter today?
Yeah there's smoke around him now that he may be decommitting, or decided to go all in on the draft. I'm not even referring to those rumors so much as just the very strong possibility he ends up staying in the draft regardless.
Man, are we going to have some upset “fans” when they look at that list and see us higher than the entire SEC and all of those big money NIL schools…
It would be cool to have a top 5 matchup in December v Louisville
How is this possible? Half the idiots on this site have me believing our team sucks, Pope can't recruit and we will never make another final fourMen's WTE Top 25: Where does 2025 champion Florida fall in the rankings?
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The team 3 point percercentages in the national championship game were 25% and 24%. It's important, but not always the deciding factor. You need other ways to score, especially in these dome settings that are not shooter friendly. You need high energy guys.
Robinson and Butler shot the highest 3 point percentages of their careers this season. Players can improve their percentages, maybe not drastically in most cases, but practice, system, and encouragement helps IMO. I think Lowe gets back close to the percentage he shot as a freshman with less volume and better looks. Johnson has potential to be a good shooter. Oweh is adequate. Chandler was coming on strong at the end of the season, keep working with him. Mo D probably won't shoot a ton of 3's but he showed improvement as a sophomore. Kam Williams looks to be a very good shooter. Lewis has potential. I have concerns about Garrison but he is certainly more of a 3 point threat than Amari. I think most of those guys can be in the 35-40% range from 3. The only difference from this year is there doesn't appear to be a Brea level shooter, but very few guys are. I still think we add a good shooter either at the 2 or the 4.
It’s always funny seeing how far off these things are, especially during the portal era. But, I see no issues. I actually think if Arkansas (ugh) can get a couple solid portal guys who can shoot, and play 9 deep, they can be an elite 8 team. No clear top four teams, let alone a number 1.
But but but we're missing on all of our targets. But but we aren't gonna be any good next year. Pope's in over his head. Is it his offense, lack of putting players in the league. Why does Pope only have a top 10 team for next year and not top 5, hmmm let's dissect
Sorry but that's been the tone of the board and we are already pre season #6 lol pure comedy
Sorry but that's been the tone of the board and we are already pre season #6 lol pure comedy
They should of posted that April 1st.
I guess when your making your living in the media you got to do something.
I guess when your making your living in the media you got to do something.
Common sense. Luckily we have shooters I'm just saying if don't like ESPNs projected lineup.
Pope wants to shoot 35 3s a game. A starting lineup with Mo, Garrison isn't going to leave much open on the perimeter. Also Oweh is OK, but not a volume 3 shooter. Lowe also hasn't been good from 3. Those 4 together don't work on my opinion.
Again luckily I see us with a much better starting lineup and know we also aren't done. Chandler probably has earned a shot a starter year 2 especially if he makes a jump.
Lowe was always a pretty good shooter all through highschool and freshman year. I wouldn't write him off because of one forced season. Our fans didn't like the Butler add last season either. He shot almost 40% and he was never considered a good shooter. Lowe has
The 2 freshmen guards can fill it up too
UL at #3 is pretty amazing. Kelsey might be the real deal
This way too early and we are ahead of other teams that are losing 7 plus players like we do.
This year we finished 6 in SEC and top 16 in the country. I am not sure if SEC will be as dominant as in PY but it looks like big10 is picking some nice pieces from portal and so is Big East. Big12 is always good. It will remain to seen what will be the competition in Acc.
The projected starting line up might be faster and athletic than last year but shorter and at PF and SG and less reliable from 3.
Let’s see if add more pieces. We are at 11 scholarships now. I am still hoping we get one more SG and SF that can shoot from 3 and one extra PF. That will put us at 14. If we go 15 deep we could add another big or PG .
They must think the ACC is going to suck again next year.
Agree, im hopeful. Just want to have shooters out there. Hard to go from Brea, Jrob and even AA if in the corner to more unknowns. I'm hoping the Freshman are ready to go and Chandler takes a big step while Owehs shot improves from that hitch.
I like the team, just need a stud guard and another 4 or 5 and should be fun.
You only have 200 minutes of playing time in a game.
15 will cause a mass exit next year they will go where they can get minutes.
If Duke has to rely on those freshmen they have listed they will take a major step back.
Hard for me to believe Houston would be #1 after losing Roberts and Cryer.
Makes no sense for Houston to be ranked #1.
Purdue looks a lot better on paper.
I think you’re solidly a top 5 team. Gotta remember a lot of the other teams are still going to add big pieces in the portal though. I think if you add an elite shooter you have to be in the conversation for preseason #1.
Man last year there were so many crazy names in the portal. Doesn't seem to be as many this year.
