I am sick of Klutch pissing on this program. Hopefully Bradshaw makes his own decision.
Also, the impression I got from the stuff printed last off-season was that Ugonna was being dictated to by handlers (e.g., maybe they supported him or his family financially). So, I would be concerned that they would push him to the NBA if he's going to be a pick maybe in either round. However, it did seem like he bucked the handlers when he decided to come back to UK this season.
Somebody picking him 50th in a mock does not mean he will get drafted. He won't; the ship has sailed but the mocks are always behind.
Our starting lineup says otherwise.The "greatest night in UK basketball history".
3. Rob Dillingham
12. Reed Sheppard
27. DJ Wagner
2nd Round
38: Ugonna Onyenso
51. Justin Edwards
Remember when Klutch forced Bradshaw to go to USC?
Seems like Bradshaw has made his own decisions for the most part up to this point, otherwise he wouldn't be here.
Yeah, it has been a good sign with those examples, and he has also continued to play through despite not looking great in a lot of moments. He could easily shut it down, but hasn't. I hope he decides for another year. Maybe someone should get Nick Richards in his ear about staying to improve. His strength is the biggest thing he needs to work on.
I'd like to see Ugo finish this season strong then come back and play his way into a lottery pick next year. He has a ways to go still, but you can see him get better and better with more PT. He could be the key to whether or not we have a deep tourney run.
While you’re correct that mocks are behind, this is an updated mock that’s catching up to Ugo’s production from the last few weeks. While 38 seems a bit high to me, Ugo being a projected 2nd rounder shouldn’t be surprising. ESPN isn’t just throwing shit at the wall, they are hearing from scouts who are blown away by Ugo’s blocked shot rate. He’s also shown touch around the rim and willing physicality, and the ability to play big minutes as a rim protector without fouling like crazy. He’s showing himself to be a good teammate who waited his turn. I think the expectation is that his numbers will continue to elevate as his minutes remain high, and his averages will start to reflect that early 2nd round projection.
Besides the strength, the foot injury really set him back. It wasted this year
Ugo, with his skill set, or lack thereof, is NEVER going to be a lottery pick. Maybe 10 years ago, but not in today's NBA. I'd be less shocked to see him not get drafted than to ever work himself into a lottery pick. Where does he struggle the most? Anywhere offensively and moving in P&R defense. Those two things are NBA staples, even for a 7 footer.
Could you really get a better prospect than Ugo at #38?
The kid didn’t get much time last year and the injury set him back this year but he’s coming on strong. He’s got time to move up, I think he’s gone.
He would have to get a national deal like Caleb Williams to get in the 2 mil range
I agree about Ugo; just not about Edwards. I've been saying for a couple months that neither Edwards nor Bradshaw will get drafted, even in the 2nd round. Three months ago Edwards was a top 10 pick. Six weeks ago he was projected a late 1st rounder. Now he's projected as a late 2nd round pick. Bradshaw was considered a 1st round pick until recently and now not even a 2nd round pick. I'm not a mathematician but I think I see trends there.
Not #3, but I believe Devin Booker was the 13th pick.. and never started a game at UK.
Even though I think he'll go more like 6th I think the answer you are looking for is whenever the last time a pick that high had a coach dumb enough to not start him. Might be a first...
They all have to go. Cal pushes them out for his ego. We are only a G league if you haven’t figured that out. Look at the last 14 years
I don't believe he pushes out the late 1st and 2nd round picks. I think it's the following year's recruits who do that.
I wouldnt have said this last year but now there is no question Antonio Reeves is going to play in the league somewhere and make somebody a real get. The guy has turned himself into a scorer at many levels and guys like that make it and stick. Dont have to be the super athletic type if you can score and he has the game to do that, quick release and makes shots from all ranges now. It would be a crime if he' s not drafted in the first 40 picks.The "greatest night in UK basketball history".
3. Rob Dillingham
12. Reed Sheppard
27. DJ Wagner
2nd Round
38: Ugonna Onyenso
51. Justin Edwards
I could argue that Rob should come back. None of the kids in the first round are coming back.
That is why any player should put probably a +/- 5 picks on their slot in the lottery, +/-10 pick in 2nd half of first round, +/- 15 picks in first half of 2nd round, and +/- 20 picks as you get to the last half of 2nd round.
Was just ready to post that. He was their 6th man and went #2.
Are you kidding? At the very least Rob and Reed should go. And probably Wagner and Ugo.
Bradshaw leaving isn't something Calipari has created.
He absolutely has created a culture where you're expected to leave after one year. You think Bradshaw is considering the draft anywhere else if he's having this same season? Cal's record for players staying for one year, whether it be leaving for the draft or transferring, is astronomically high.
