Miles Bridges might return to Michigan State

[LetsHang#9]

Jones was not coming back to UK for a sophomore season. Lamb was even thought to have returned because of the lockout. I think it's fairly easy to say by now that Jones was gone. And IIRC Jones was listed higher in the mocks his freshman year. Might be corrected on that.

People always claim the lockout is the reason TJ and Lamb returned. The evidence is murky to say the least. Yes, players like Harrison Barnes, Sullinger, Perry Jones and Terrence Jones all turned down probable lottery selections to stay in school. But none of those players cited the lockout as the primary reason for their returns; all three said some combination of a national title chase and another year with friends on campus were the biggest factors in their decisions.

And in the meantime, plenty of other players -- Kyrie Irving, Kemba Walker, and Brandon Knight among them -- didn't seem the least bit worried about a lockout.

 

[Jakarii]

Won't help his stock? Have you seen the draft next year? He would have been 10-13 in this years draft and possibly top 5 in next years so how exactly does coming back not help his stock? How is it dumb?

Also the team will be top 5 with a hell of a front court of Bridges, Jackson and Ward

UK got Terrence Jones back and WCS back a couple years ago. IT does happen here, not often, but it does happen.

MSU won't win jack with Bridges next year. He is dumb to return IMO. It won't help his stock.

 

[BigKari]

This is the reason he didnt choose UK. He was always on a 2 year plan. With him being an almost certain lotto pick I'd been wondering if he'd stick with that plan. Works out great for MSU, we'll see if it works out for Bridges...

 

[Jakarii]

Collegebasketball would survive without any one school. No one would stop watching if one of the blue bloods disappeared

Cal would be making as much money if BBN wasn't so big? We are the driving force behind the popularity of college bb. It wouldn't be as big without us.

 

[Jakarii]

Why didn't Knight return then? Same year same lock out

Jones would not have returned if not for the NBA lockout. 100% guarantee.

And we probably wouldn't have that title if he hadn't returned. It goes to the point some are making about returnees actually.

 

[bucsrule8872]

Depending on who else stays for other teams, MSU could be preseason #1.

 

[Titles1]

Collegebasketball would survive without any one school. No one would stop watching if one of the blue bloods disappeared

I know, but we are the most fervent fans. We elevate the whole sport to a degree.

 

[KLucas1]

This is the reason he didnt choose UK. He was always on a 2 year plan. With him being an almost certain lotto pick I'd been wondering if he'd stick with that plan. Works out great for MSU, we'll see if it works out for Bridges...

That's also false. The plan in place for him before the season was to be a one and done.

 

[lkc1234]

I'm not a Democrat and I'm pretty damn selfish.. If a player returned,, lost draft positions and money to win a title,, I'd be happy as hell..

Then you are a poor excuse for a Kentucky fan.

 

[morgousky]

People always claim the lockout is the reason TJ and Lamb returned. The evidence is murky to say the least. Yes, players like Harrison Barnes, Sullinger, Perry Jones and Terrence Jones all turned down probable lottery selections to stay in school. But none of those players cited the lockout as the primary reason for their returns; all three said some combination of a national title chase and another year with friends on campus were the biggest factors in their decisions.

And in the meantime, plenty of other players -- Kyrie Irving, Kemba Walker, and Brandon Knight among them -- didn't seem the least bit worried about a lockout.

Terrence Jones is a UK player. None of the others cited are. Our players leave in far worse situations than Jones. I believe he was a lock for lottery his freshman year. I don't think Cal would have told him to stay and I don't believe Terrence would have. Brandon knight was a top 10 pick and some believed he could go higher than he landed (8th).

Keep in mind that players could not be contacted and facilities could not be used during the lockout. Players had no access to any staff or coaches. No one knew how long it would last. It was smarter for Jones and Lamb to return because it was a mess at the time. Had everything been peachy I see no way Lamb turns down round 1 and Jones turns down lottery. Not here. Trying to somehow claim otherwise is far fetched.most people realized in 2012 why they came back.

Why didn't Knight return then? Same year same lock out

 

[Rupp'sRunt]

Won't help his stock? Have you seen the draft next year? He would have been 10-13 in this years draft and possibly top 5 in next years so how exactly does coming back not help his stock? How is it dumb?

Also the team will be top 5 with a hell of a front court of Bridges, Jackson and Ward

You're the same guy saying bam should leave, bc if he comes back he could get injured. Guess bridges is injury proof

 

[BigKari]

That's also false. The plan in place for him before the season was to be a one and done.

You say its false, but I happen to know differently.

 

[KLucas1]

You say its false, but I happen to know differently.

You may think you know, but you're wrong. There was a plan in place before the season, and the understanding was that he would be at MSU for a year. Believe what you want though.

 

[KLucas1]

BTW, I get all the Kentucky fans on this board upset that all your guys are leaving, but you guys will be fine. From an outsiders perspective, I hated Briscoe's game. I don't think you'll miss much with him gone. You have another excellent recruiting class coming in, Cal is a great coach, etc, etc. You'll be one of the most talented teams in the country, and one of the few teams with a legit chance to win it all just like you are every year.

 

[G-PIP]

Our program is not "a" development league. This is a college basketball team. If you come here with the mindset that staying until a degree is NOT an acceptable outcome, then you shouldn't come here. Some of these guys like hump had no intention of seeing this through. I can go a long way with Cal but turning Kentucky into a European G league development team is not a place I'll go.

Wrong and hypocritical.

Isn’t the purpose of college for any student basically to provide a basis or spring board for the student to be successful in a chosen career? If that happens in 2 years, or even 1 year, so be it. The colleges know that the chosen career of these top athletes is professional sports, and the institution reaps the financial rewards of their time in school.

We’re talking about college sports, not a professional team. The best interests of those that matter most – the students and the University – should be greatly prioritized over the wants and desires of fans who follow the team for purposes of entertainment.

 

[BigKari]

You may think you know, but you're wrong. There was a plan in place before the season, and the understanding was that he would be at MSU for a year. Believe what you want though.

I happen to have a source close to the situation on this one. Not bragging because my source is very very limited. My source is good for 2 NBA players and Miles Bridges. Thats it. If it was the plan for him to be OAD then there would be no reason for him to stay. You can sit here and tell me im off on this but Ive known he was going to MSU and returning his soph season before he even announced his commitment. To date it is the best tidbit of information ive ever received.

 

[joe710]

As an MSU fan that's good to hear. I figured there was never a plan one way or another, it would all depend on his stock. I will say that I thought he had a pretty big desire to leave some sort of legacy at MSU, and that he may return because they had such a poor year. Obviously I don't know if that is a factor or not, maybe you can elaborate on your info.

Also, I don't think it's fair to rip on Izzo if Bridges does stay. All indications are that he has advised him to leave, and to suggest he has his own interest instead of his players is a little ridiculous. Just my biased opinion. That being said, I am on a Kentucky forum so I should probably tread lightly as an outsider. But Cal is awesome and him and Izzo seam to be tight.

 

[JFCats22]

Bridges returning...pretty unbelievable. Passing up being a lottery pick.

Mich St will be VERY good next year.

 

[harlancatfan]

Bridges returning...pretty unbelievable. Passing up being a lottery pick.

Mich St will be VERY good next year.

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And we lose Humphries and Briscoe..lol

 

[UKDC80]

And we lose Humphries and Briscoe..lol

And probably Bam. Ugh!

 

[harlancatfan]

And probably Bam. Ugh!

Yea, I refuse to get my hopes up that he might even consider a return.

 

[caneintally]

Yea, I refuse to get my hopes up that he might even consider a return.

LOL you truly are a miserable 10 year old.

 

[SpartanJD]

And if Cal had the season Izzo just had with a top 3 recruiting class, you'd all want him fired.

Not to mention Cal has had as much success in eight seasons at Kentucky as Izzo has had in his career, but the internet stays on their knees for one while pretending the other can't coach.

Well, Bridges would have only been the 3rd highest guy in UKs class.

If you replace Winston and Langford with Monk and Fox, I wonder how MSU would have done.

Plus we only had one post player. Really hard to be competitive with only one guy over 6'6 and that guy is a 6'8 frosh.

Texas and NC St round out the top 5 for crootin class last year and neither even made the dance.

Pressure is on for Izzo to win it all next year now.

 

[SpartanJD]

Cal cares for his players best interests and advices them accordingly. It doesn't mean he agrees with their decision, even if he publicslly supports it. He's good man.

FWIW, Izzo advised Bridges to go pro.

 

[SpartanJD]

Depending on who else stays for other teams, MSU could be preseason #1.

Now if we can just land McCoy...I know Bridges is talking to him.

 

[Supafuzz75]

Then you are a poor excuse for a Kentucky fan.

If a person,, player,, non player,, has zero effect on my life,, then I couldn't care less if they make/lose money.. Titles is a different story though.. #9,, 10,, 11,, etc is all I care about.. Sorry,, it's the "asshole" in me..

 

[Crankdatmustard]

FWIW, Izzo advised Bridges to go pro.

lolz

 

[UKWildcats#8]

If a person,, player,, non player,, has zero effect on my life,, then I couldn't care less if they make/lose money.. Titles is a different story though.. #9,, 10,, 11,, etc is all I care about.. Sorry,, it's the "asshole" in me..

You have an awful life then...if you are being serious. These guys owe you and me nothing.

 

[harlancatfan]

LOL you truly are a miserable 10 year old.

Are you the one that always says we are getting every recruit in the world? Calling me the 10 year old? lol

 

[GonzoCat90]

Are you the one that always says we are getting every recruit in the world? Calling me the 10 year old? lol

You sure know a lot for someone who signed up last week. "Long time lurker," right?

 

[harlancatfan]

You sure know a lot for someone who signed up last week. "Long time lurker," right?

I like to think of it more along the lines of..."Stalker"

 

[Supafuzz75]

You have an awful life then...if you are being serious. These guys owe you and me nothing.

I never said they owe me anything. I said "I" only care about titles,, not if they make or lose moneys..

 

[harlancatfan]

You have an awful life then...if you are being serious. These guys owe you and me nothing.

You should keep in mind that if it were not for fans in all of sports that there would be no such thing as athletes receiving money.

 

[gracetoyou]

Depending on who else stays for other teams, MSU could be preseason #1.

Arizona might be

 

[lkc1234]

You should keep in mind that if it were not for fans in all of sports that there would be no such thing as athletes receiving money.

And how does that affect you?

 

[harlancatfan]

And how does that affect you?

It does not affect me at all. How does it affect you if these guys become millionaires? lol....You would think you guys would be UK fans first, and not obsessed with strangers becoming millionaires...it's weird actually, but ofcourse, none of you were like this until Cal got here.

 

[harlancatfan]

Arizona might be

I think hooker U will be number 1 and win the whole thing next year. I bet you all of their guys will come back, and it will be a real shame.

 

[lkc1234]

It does not affect me at all. How does it affect you if these guys become millionaires? lol....You would think you guys would be UK fans first, and not obsessed with strangers becoming millionaires...it's weird actually, but ofcourse, none of you were like this until Cal got here.

I am glad we have Cal. His approach is the absolute best for players and the UK program. In the long run if you take care of the players in most cases that will be what is best for the Kentucky program. Billy G was looking out for the program. You see where that got us. As long as Cal is here Kentucky will always be in the running for a final four and consistently talked about as one of the best programs in the nation. If that bothers you go pull for another team.

 

[ZaytovenCat]

You're a troll. Just joined a month ago. Is that all @ZaytovenCat has time for in his mother's basement? Making multiple fake personas to troll Rupp Rafters with?

Oh no I find plenty of time to come over and pound it in your mom's basement.

 

[Sparkaces1]

Arizona might be

Mich St. will be good, but somewhat like UK that don't have many shooters on that team. They will have some beef on their frontline and obviously we will have great size but not real big guys. They will prob be preseason 1 though.