MJ On Post Game: Kerr May Not Be Back Next Year

[NociHTTP]

Kerr better learn to play defense if this is true. I can't see Pitino playing him if he isn't going to play defense.

I wonder why he wants to go THERE. Because they have the better record? Is it Rick's pre-game and halftime speeches? Was Rick back-channeling him? Just VERY ODD (to me) that this conversation is taking place when the Cats are supposedly fighting for their tourney lives, and it was THAT TEAM. Something seems off.

 

[NociHTTP]

I don’t like him but he does get info from time to time

Yeah, I don't think MJ is making this stuff up. He's heard some things.

 

[Festivus Miracle]

Why are the players talking about stuff like this at this point? Their focus should be on what they need to win the game at hand, and games going forward. The media wouldn't be talking about it if the players weren't.

The media does not have to talk about everything the players talk about. But integrity in the media has been absent for years. So, anything and everything an 18 to 22 year old says is up for passing along, I suppose. Maybe the leaks are financially motivated, I'm not sure, but goodness knows if all the crap I said at 20 that I didn't mean was published, that would have been interesting. Nobody cared what I thought though, for good reason.

 

[NociHTTP]

The media does not have to talk about everything the players talk about. But integrity in the media has been absent for years. So, anything and everything an 18 to 22 year old says is up for passing along, I suppose. Maybe the leaks are financially motivated, I'm not sure, but goodness knows if all the crap I said at 20 that I didn't mean was published, that would have been interesting. Nobody cared what I thought though, for good reason.

You missed the point of my post. The ISSUE is that we have players whose focus is NOT on the current season and what they can be doing to help the team get into and go deep into the tournaments, but instead these players are looking at other teams they want to play for, and they just happened to reveal this to the media.

 

[Festivus Miracle]

You missed the point of my post. The ISSUE is that we have players whose focus is NOT on the current season and what they can be doing to help the team get into and go deep into the tournaments, but instead these players are looking at other teams they want to play for, and they just happened to reveal this to the media.

I totally agree and understand your point. Players have responsibilities in this arena as well especially since NIL. That's why I would hope (not convinced for sure) this is an external issue from the team focus. But I guess it is the time we live in.

 

[Cats192]

Why does he think this? Did he mention any reasoning?

Has Kerr said anything?

Matt is a good “confirming” source. He doesn’t always get out ahead of other news sources. He makes sure it’s legit before saying it.

Usually if he’s willing to put it out there, it’s been vetted.

I think, as others have said, Kerr won’t start next year. May not even win our backup PG spot. He probably knows it.

 

[cornbreadnmilk]

He's not good enough to start at UK so if he wants to go to a smaller school to be a starter I can understand that.

 

[shaudyshaud]

You missed the point of my post. The ISSUE is that we have players whose focus is NOT on the current season and what they can be doing to help the team get into and go deep into the tournaments, but instead these players are looking at other teams they want to play for, and they just happened to reveal this to the media.

Well in Kerr case he might not even play again the rest of the year . It would make sense that he is already looking at other options .

In general a player could not day anything and someone call always start a rumor in this era of sports .

 

[Cleatortoises]

Didn't think about that BYU NIL. I could see that. He's probably not high on the Kentucky priority list.

I don't see why not. He's got some twitch, and at 6'5 he'll be a solid player.

 

[Cleatortoises]

No, but let's look a it. He was the backup this year. He's been hurt all season; probably won't start next year. I can see it.

We have certainly had a need for 4 pt guards this season...

 

[Festivus Miracle]

So for me, the elephant in the room is could Kerr have come back quicker and helped us or did the NIL for next year keep him from coming back. I choose to believe his injury is truly that serious and he could not get back. But the portal and NIL has jaded me. I like the kid and really want to give him the benefit of the doubt.

 

[Cleatortoises]

Remember Reed Sheppard?

Never heard of him.

 

[NociHTTP]

Never heard of him.

I wonder if we'll ever see him in Rupp again. I'm thinking not.

 

[bnewt]

Which is why people should grow to LOVE Perry, Noah and Chandler. The three that are NOT going anywhere. For the good or bad.

Not so sure about Chandler. If is bride to be doesn't want to move to ky, then I could see him leaving

 

[bnewt]

I would rather have a 2nd year Perry than Kerr. I love his energy, but he is very limited on the floor. Perry just needed experience and pace to become the backup next year. He Lewis and Jasper will be a very nice rotation. Not saying we couldn’t use a portal PG/combo guard.

The future looks bright. We just have to find a way to stay healthy.

Like the ky kids, but Perry will never be more than a role player, spot up shooter. He is too limited athletically. Same for Noah. Must have speed and quickness to survive in the SEC

 

[BlueInBrooklyn]

Thoughts?

Eh. I always thought he was a guy who would take a rushed three in a close game because he thought he was the hero only to brick it.

Don’t dislike him at all just don’t think on a team with any depth he’s a guy you can’t live without.

 

[SkyPrince1]

Not so sure about Chandler. If is bride to be doesn't want to move to ky, then I could see him leaving

She better get used to not being in one place too long if he's going to stick with basketball for the foreseeable future.
I don't know why everyone assumes she's calling the shots.

 

[TFCats11]

So for me, the elephant in the room is could Kerr have come back quicker and helped us or did the NIL for next year keep him from coming back. I choose to believe his injury is truly that serious and he could not get back. But the portal and NIL has jaded me. I like the kid and really want to give him the benefit of the doubt.

I’ll take it a step further and I don’t care which gullible snowflakes it rubs the wrong way…

I don’t believe Kerr had the injury he claimed he had! Go back and watch it! At NO POINT is he favoring a broken left foot!

Dude got his NIL deposited, and he probably wasn’t happy about the playing arrangements, why else would he be thinking about transferring!

 

[rivercatinfl]

I would rather have a 2nd year Perry than Kerr. I love his energy, but he is very limited on the floor. Perry just needed experience and pace to become the backup next year. He Lewis and Jasper will be a very nice rotation. Not saying we couldn’t use a portal PG/combo guard.

The future looks bright. We just have to find a way to stay healthy.

You missed the point of my post. The ISSUE is that we have players whose focus is NOT on the current season and what they can be doing to help the team get into and go deep into the tournaments, but instead these players are looking at other teams they want to play for, and they just happened to reveal this to the media.

Agreed. This NIL deal is starting to make some waves.
I hope Pope weighs in.
To me the schools need some assurance these should stay longer. At least 2 years. In exchange they get good contracts in the millions. What could go wrong!?