The better player will be the one the plays for Cal, provided he listens and buys into what Cal is telling them to do. Make no mistake about it, there is no guarantee that Cam either plays, or plays as well as he has. UK is different, and will face everybody's best shot. I watched several highlight videos on Johnson, and while they are impressive in that he shoots from anywhere, and in the video, makes them all. But none of those were against any kind of defense. Mulder made a lot of open 3s before he came to UK too. He had impressive numbers, but never produced anything like that at UK. Harrow 2as the same way, pretty good as a freshman in the ACC, nothing at UK, then looked like an AA at Georgia St. People thinking Johnson can put up the same kind of stats here are likely to be real disappointed. We have seen a lot of kids Crack under the Lexington pressure over the years.
Kevin Knox Breaks Down 5 Schools Left
- Thread starter 4+4+1-1=8
- Start date
The better player will be the one the plays for Cal, provided he listens and buys into what Cal is telling them to do. Make no mistake about it, there is no guarantee that Cam either plays, or plays as well as he has. UK is different, and will face everybody's best shot. I watched several highlight videos on Johnson, and while they are impressive in that he shoots from anywhere, and in the video, makes them all. But none of those were against any kind of defense. Mulder made a lot of open 3s before he came to UK too. He had impressive numbers, but never produced anything like that at UK. Harrow 2as the same way, pretty good as a freshman in the ACC, nothing at UK, then looked like an AA at Georgia St. People thinking Johnson can put up the same kind of stats here are likely to be real disappointed. We have seen a lot of kids Crack under the Lexington pressure over the years.
I don't think so. 3 year ACC player, can defend, sharp shooter, 6'8....
If we only plan on playing him 12 minutes he won't come here. It would be a huge loss. We need Johnson way, way more than Knox. It fits our roster. We need "needs", not a pile of studs at one position.
Totally agree. Not sure I will even be mad if he goes elsewhere even if we don't get Johnson.
Not sure if you are serious or saying this tongue in cheek. I assure you that playing in the ACC is a slight step above playing in Juco. Harrow was a head case dating back to HS. Harrow was talented but folded up like a cheap chair when the lights come on. Johnson not that I have seen has done such a thing.
If you have something on Johnson being a head case or something please let us in on the details.
Yes, I was serious. The pressure that comes with playing for UK, and the pressure of playing at Pitt are completely different. So is the expectations. Now, I'm not saying he won't be as good, he very well could be. But we all have to admit that the lights are brighter at UK, than a middle of the pack ACC school.
And by the way, my preference would be Johnson as well. But I also know that there is no guarantee that he will put up near the stats in terms of shooting percentage and such as he did at Pitt.
This board is building up Cameron Johnson like it did Matt Pilgrim years ago. Johnson was a 2 star recruit coming out of high school and only the third leading scorer on a mediocre Pitt team. (Would you be interested in the third leading scorer from Ol' Miss?)
He may be a good addition to the team, but I seriously doubt he will start or play more that 12 minutes a game if he comes to U.K.
Between Johnson and Knox, I would take Knox all day long. And I believe those who say otherwise are doing the sour grapes thing, thinking we won't get Knox. (Unfortunately, we probably won't but don't kid yourself into believing Johnson is a better player than Knox.)
He may be a good addition to the team, but I seriously doubt he will start or play more that 12 minutes a game if he comes to U.K.
Between Johnson and Knox, I would take Knox all day long. And I believe those who say otherwise are doing the sour grapes thing, thinking we won't get Knox. (Unfortunately, we probably won't but don't kid yourself into believing Johnson is a better player than Knox.)
Agree. That's what I implied in the middle paragraph. Johnson IMO would be a role player; Knox will be a stud.
I haven't liked his shot in these games, but that's not a great indicator. We've had guys who didn't shine in them and were great for us. Nothing seems to be saying Knox is coming anyway, so it's probably moot.
But isn't the NCAA putting UNCheating on probation and taking away three banners? Inquiring minds want to know.
Between Johnson and Knox, which has the better "walk?" That is the one I want.
Not sure I agree that one of Vanderbilt or Knox would be coming off the bench.
I could see the following line up as very potent.
Green
Diallo
Knox
Vanderbilt
Bamba
I can almost guarantee Cal loves the idea.
Tough PG
Rim protector
3 long wings to defend and multi-skilled.
I could see the following line up as very potent.
Green
Diallo
Knox
Vanderbilt
Bamba
I can almost guarantee Cal loves the idea.
Tough PG
Rim protector
3 long wings to defend and multi-skilled.
At this point, are the odds for Johnson any better? Doesn't appear we've seen anything saying so.
Bwahahahahahahahaha!!! It appears that limb I went out on was a big a$$ branch! I love the ability of Cal to pull off the impossible on a routine basis when it comes to recruiting. Sadly enough we'll still have to deal with the Debbie Downers who will turn an unbelievable recruiting coup into a negative by stating that Knox to UK will cost us Diallo. My response to that is 
On a side note, please disregard any previous posts of mine about Johnson coming to UK.
Then again, never doubt Cal when it comes to recruiting.
Go Big Blue!!!
On a side note, please disregard any previous posts of mine about Johnson coming to UK.
Then again, never doubt Cal when it comes to recruiting.Go Big Blue!!!
SOS, you nailed the fact that too many fans/posters take the stance that they know more than the man in the driver's seat. Calipari has and always will be the one person who is like the Great Oz sitting behind the curtain seeing what others aren't able to even catch a glimpse of. Whether it be in the form of losing a game or something as small as missing out on a recruit, too many times fans make irrational uneducated decisions and blame Cal for the supposed undoing of UK.
Whether it's not calling a timeout, going all in on a recruit who's allegedly a lock to our arch nemesis, or allowing a player to enroll early and sit the bench, I can finally say that I completely trust Cal's judgement. Why? Because he doesn't put the team, university, fans or himself first, but instead puts the individual kid first. As I get older I'm realizing that it takes a lot to keep oneself from living a selfish life. While I want to win the NC every freaking year I'm glad we have a coach who isn't afraid to go against the social norm of selfishness by protecting a kid's best interest. In the end, I believe karma will be on Cal's side and that the BBN will reap the benefits more than they ever could've dreamed of. In all honestly, maybe we're already starting to reap those benefits and are too selfish to see it happening right in front of our faces.
Go Big Blue!!!
Latest posts
-
-
-
Basketball ****** Postgame Press Conference Notes - UK vs. UT *******
- Latest: Jeff Drummond
-
A UK-UT season series stat that will NEVER be repeated- Latest: silentsaregolden2.0
-
