Memanboy eaglestaff

[Catzman]

He could easily be next year’s Brea.

Freeman could be next year’s Robinson.

Need to find a Carr-like stretch 4.

A stud point guard and a third big would also be on my wish list.

This. A specialist off the bench behind a guy like Ogbim. On a team that's a lot deeper and more dangerous running Pope's offense, he'd have much better numbers. He was forced to be a "chucker" as someone else put it. He'd be the Brea replacement for sure.

 

[bnewt]

I’m not entirely sold on eaglestaff. Seems like a shot chucker who is very inefficient. But if pope wants him in willing to give him a chance

The guy has a very nice shot and seems to understand how to play the game, the fundamentals. At 6'6", he is about the same size as Robinson, and the same range. He did score 40 against Bama, and 51 against another team. UK hasn't had anyone score near that amount.

 

[bnewt]

thought it was 40 against Bama and 51 in conference tournament but heck I’m not sure. He’s went off in some big games

Yes, that is correct

 

[Mash 2.4]

I doubt this guy is going anywhere to come off the bench. But who knows, pay him enough and he might be open to it.

 

[Mike-D]

This. A specialist off the bench behind a guy like Ogbim. On a team that's a lot deeper and more dangerous running Pope's offense, he'd have much better numbers. He was forced to be a "chucker" as someone else put it. He'd be the Brea replacement for sure.

You don't "replace" Brea with a 36% 3 point shooter. His role would obviously be a little different.

 

[Fox2monk]

I’m not entirely sold on eaglestaff. Seems like a shot chucker who is very inefficient. But if pope wants him in willing to give him a chance

Me either, we need the best talent. I want absolute studs like Kadary Richmond last year. Butler, Jax level guys at least.

 

[Fox2monk]

He could easily be next year’s Brea.

Freeman could be next year’s Robinson.

Need to find a Carr-like stretch 4.

A stud point guard and a third big would also be on my wish list.

Freeman is a big man isn’t he.

 

[Fox2monk]

You’ve already proven you know nothing about talent evaluation when you posted this gem about Braden Smith 😂

Braden smith for all those who didn’t want him…. We should definitely get him if he’s available.

 

[bnewt]

PG from low mid-major with low assist ratio. Gotcha.
Should translate well to the SEC.

Not a point guard, shooting guard or small forward

 

[JFCats22]

This. A specialist off the bench behind a guy like Ogbim. On a team that's a lot deeper and more dangerous running Pope's offense, he'd have much better numbers. He was forced to be a "chucker" as someone else put it. He'd be the Brea replacement for sure.

This dude is not going anywhere to come off the bench.

 

[Fox2monk]

Isn't this the guy that scored 51 against Alabama?

40, 51 against South Dakota State.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Me either, we need the best talent. I want absolute studs like Kadary Richmond last year. Butler, Jax level guys at least.

There’s a clear top 5-10 guys if they enter

 

[catlogic15]

You’ve already proven you know nothing about talent evaluation when you posted this gem about Braden Smith 😂

You’ve already proven you know nothing about talent evaluation when you posted this gem about Braden Smith 😂

Braden smith for all those who didn’t want him…. We should definitely get him if he’s available.

Didn’t know you ran a recruiting service. How much do we owe for your wisdom?

 

[EliteBlue]

I remember when half this board was saying Butler couldn’t be PG1 in the SEC and that he “better be coming as the backup”.

Take that as a reminder to take the “experts” on this board w a grain of salt. If a dude can fill the stat sheet at a midmajor and they’ve had success against the p5 programs they’ve played while having mid major teammates, they typically can do it at the high-major level with high-major teammates to take pressure off. They may be asked to fill a different role and not be a gunner trying to score 40…but the basic skills translate and Pope will build a team where all the pieces compliment and fit

 

[Butters' Dad]

Didn’t know you ran a recruiting service. How much do we owe for your wisdom?

Would have been better to have said nothing.

 

[catlogic15]

Would have been better to have said nothing.

My opinion has no less value than yours or anyone’s. Sorry Bub.

 

[Fox2monk]

Didn’t know you ran a recruiting service. How much do we owe for your wisdom?

You owe me your life.

 

[Butters' Dad]

My opinion has no less value than yours or anyone’s. Sorry Bub.

Whatever makes you sleep better.

 

[flacat22]

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Maggard our old pal is saying Kentucky is likely(right now) to get eaglestaff.

Right after his S American PG finally signs.

 

[NerlensCat]

Of course he is, Robinson is hurt and can’t play. I’d think the healthy player is better NOW as well.

Robinson had to be pushed to take the leadership roll and usually shied away from the lead role when it mattered most. He had skills but no confidence. This guy rates considerably higher in the confidence scale with similar shooting skills and better attack skills.

 

[Stonewall12]

Walter Clayton Jr. averaged 2 apg at Iona, hell only averaged 2.6 at Florida last year. I would say he is a "OK" PG. He and Sears have translated pretty GD well to the SEC.

Might be your best post I have ever seen you make.

 

[ImTheVillageIdiot]

You owe me your life.

 

[bigbluefan81]

PG from low mid-major with low assist ratio. Gotcha.
Should translate well to the SEC.

Grant Nelson came from a mid major, I'd say he's doing pretty well

 

[bnewt]

This dude is not going anywhere to come off the bench.

Depends on his role, he could be like brea and not mind being 6th man spark plug

 

[TankedCat]

I'm surprised anyone is locked down this early

 

[BigBlueManSouthCentralKY]

You’ve already proven you know nothing about talent evaluation when you posted this gem about Braden Smith 😂

I have seen Smith play last year some. Is he that good?

 

[Titpwhami2014]

Freeman is a big man isn’t he.

Oops, failed to differentiate between the two Freemans. I was referring to Elyjah Freeman, the D2 kid who’s getting some UK buzz.

 

[Fox2monk]

Oops, failed to differentiate between the two Freemans. I was referring to Elyjah Freeman, the D2 kid who’s getting some UK buzz.

I didn’t realize there were two!

 

[BigBlueManSouthCentralKY]

Like Eaglestaff's name. Like his size with us losing two at that position. Like his offense. Like his experience. Like that he could play the two or three. Defense and consistency only questions I see.

 

[JonathanW]

Please NO, I don’t want him. Think there will be a dozen or more better SGs in the portal.

 

[G-PIP]

Like Eaglestaff's name. Like his size with us losing two at that position. Like his offense. Like his experience. Like that he could play the two or three. Defense and consistency only questions I see.

Man, defense is often a hard thing to get a handle on from watching a few games – or at least it is for me. When it comes to defense, I’d prefer opinions from somebody who’s seen the guy a ton (maybe a whole season) and then some defense metrics – which I’ll be honest, I don’t really know enough about the correlations/validity of those (other than steals and blocks somewhat) to know how much faith to put in them.​

 

[Cards-baby]

Isn't this the guy that scored 51 against Alabama?

40

 

[JonathanW]

40

And he scored 0 two games before the 51, and 6 the game after 51. Very streaky!!!

 

[chasingwildcat]

Freeman is a big man isn’t he.

Freeman will play wing if he comes here

 

[BGCATFAN2012]

Never doubt anyone named MeManBoy. How dare you.

Yeah sounds like a AI Bot.. Check his birth certificate

 

[catfan220]

The stats say he's a streaky volume shooter. 41.5% from the field, 36% from 3.

Volume shooter indeed... Oweh leads UK in shot attempts this season with 378. Eaglestaff has taken 490! Almost half of them 3s

 

[BigTyrone]

Wasn’t memanboy particularly inaccurate last portal season? I feel like he had all kinds of predictions and linking people to Kentucky and they didn’t pan out? Am I mistaken?

If by last portal season, you actually mean always, then yes - he’s particularly inaccurate on days ending in Y.

 

[JonathanW]

Volume shooter indeed... Oweh leads UK in shot attempts this season with 378. Eaglestaff has taken 490! Almost half of them 3s

VERY streaky.
Lots of games 0-2, 0-4, 1-4, 1-5, 2-6, 2-8 from 3,
scoring, 0, 6, 8, 10, 12 points.

 

[Rockfly78]

Braden smith for all those who didn’t want him…. We should definitely get him if he’s available.

Is there anything to the rumors of him hitting the portal? Because clearly he would be the crown jewel if he does and KY should prioritize him as the number 1 target. He will cost a pretty penny but he'd be one of the few guys who is probably worth paying a premium for. I'd hate to grab the first kid we can sign only to have this kid come out later.

 

[bnewt]

Me either, we need the best talent. I want absolute studs like Kadary Richmond last year. Butler, Jax level guys at least.

Richmond is a very good player for St. John's, but he is not a fit for UK. He has no outside shot. His game is to drive and he rebounds pretty well.