N.O.B.

[Kaizer Sosay]

That’s crazy consistency.

Maybe. Hopefully it’s a mixture of consistency and UK being a bad matchup for an otherwise very good defensive team. Most likely it’s merely a statistical anomaly though.

Either way…if it happens a 3rd time…it shall henceforth be referred to as divine intervention.

 

[Kaizer Sosay]

I hate the portal almost as much as I hated Cal’s one & done system. I take solace in the fact that at least now I don’t have to listen to Cal’s bullshite anymore.

Still…portal sucks.

 

[UKWILDCAT2004]

I hate the portal almost as much as I hated Cal’s one & done system. I take solace in the fact that at least now I don’t have to listen to Cal’s bullshite anymore.

Still…portal sucks.

I don't mind them getting paid but this revolving door is gonna get old real fast.

 

[Captain Forehead]

My love of KY basketball was reignited the past year and I have really enjoyed this past season. I am very excited for our new coach. Especially after witnessing the job he was able to do with zero returning players. With that said, I hope the current state of college sports (professional teams with school logos), in addition to the evolution of the game (how games are being officiated, traveling, fouls...) doesn't ruin it for me. Not being able to follow a team or player for multiple years due to going professional was such a drag.

 

[UKWILDCAT2004]

Should I be concerned we are not getting much out of the portal right now.

 

[Kaizer Sosay]

Should I be concerned we are not getting much out of the portal right now.

I’m not concerned in the least. I think Pope & his staff did a really good job last season of identifying players in the portal that fit his system. I think they will do the same this go-round.

To me, that is far more important than rankings.

 

[Kaizer Sosay]

@funKYcat75

I know you have at least a baker’s half dozen pics of the tiny pool house. Grab one & dump it in the Kentucky Geography Trivia thread.

 

[funKYcat75]

@funKYcat75

I know you have at least a baker’s half dozen pics of the tiny pool house. Grab one & dump it in the Kentucky Geography Trivia thread.

I have more but can’t find them. Sad!

 

[Kaizer Sosay]

I have more but can’t find them. Sad!

Tragic.

 

[Captain Forehead]

Screw Duke!

 

[UKWILDCAT2004]

Duke's collapse was something even John Calipari would be impressed by.

 

[Kaizer Sosay]

If Oweh & Garrison stay at UK (I have no idea on the official status of either) it looks like our roster is pretty much set.

Committed​

• Jayden Quaintance: 6-foot-9 transfer forward from Arizona State
• Mo Dioubate: 6-foot-7, 215-pound forward from Alabama Crimson Tide
• Jaland Lowe: 6-foot-3, 175-pound transfer point guard from Pittsburgh
• Kam Williams: 6-foot-8, 190-pound transfer guard from Tulane
• Jasper Johnson: 6-foot-4, 175-pound guard from Lexington, KY
• Malachi Moreno: 6-foot-11, 230-pound center from Georgetown, KY
• Acaden Lewis: 6-foot-2, 170-pound point guard from Washington DC

Transferring Out ​

• Kerr Kriisa

Potential Returners​

• Otega Oweh
• Travis Perry
• Trent Noah
• Collin Chandler
• Brandon Garrison

 

[Kaizer Sosay]

- Still room to add two or three players but I think that list above is a pretty solid base. Not sure what’s left in the portal but it would be nice to add another center & a 3 point shooting 4 that can pass.

- I also realize that we are still in the hunt for Ament which would be a great addition.

- Perry won’t see the light of day next season & I doubt Noah sees much action either other than spot duty.

- I think Oweh & Quantaince are the keys to being a legit contender. Need Oweh to stay & need Q to be fully recovered from his knee injury.

 

[UKGrad93]

If Oweh & Garrison stay at UK (I have no idea on the official status of either) it looks like our roster is pretty much set.

Committed​

• Jayden Quaintance: 6-foot-9 transfer forward from Arizona State
• Mo Dioubate: 6-foot-7, 215-pound forward from Alabama Crimson Tide
• Jaland Lowe: 6-foot-3, 175-pound transfer point guard from Pittsburgh
• Kam Williams: 6-foot-8, 190-pound transfer guard from Tulane
• Jasper Johnson: 6-foot-4, 175-pound guard from Lexington, KY
• Malachi Moreno: 6-foot-11, 230-pound center from Georgetown, KY
• Acaden Lewis: 6-foot-2, 170-pound point guard from Washington DC

Transferring Out ​

• Kerr Kriisa

Potential Returners​

• Otega Oweh
• Travis Perry
• Trent Noah
• Collin Chandler
• Brandon Garrison

I appreciate the summary. I don't have the patience to wade through the rafters to figure this stuff out. Someone on there was talking about BG yesterday and I was thinking wtf does Billy Gillisipie have to do with this team.

 

[UKWILDCAT2004]

The roster is shaping up very nicely. Add one one more shooter and I think we are good. I hope BG doesn't transfer. We need depth and he's that. He's definitely got potential.

 

[Kaizer Sosay]

The roster is shaping up very nicely. Add one one more shooter and I think we are good. I hope BG doesn't transfer. We need depth and he's that. He's definitely got potential.

I concur. Garrison had some decent moments last season. He does have plenty of potential & now he has some experience in Pope’s system. Then again, he also had some games where I wasn’t even sure that he had played a single minute. But I am optimistic about his progress & I definitely want him back.

Believe it or not…he had the 3rd most assists on the team (in both total and per game). He also shot 30% from the arc. Which is on par with what Chandler, Noah & Perry all shot on a similar amount of attempts. Given, his were wide open/stand still attempts…but still.

He is also a halfway decent post defender. But what impressed me the most about him on that end of the court was his ability to break down & defend on the ball on the perimeter when he got mismatched on a switch. He has deceptively good foot quickness.

 

[Kaizer Sosay]

Soooo…

- HS PG Acaden Lewis decomitted
- Garrison is coming back
- Pope landed a 6’11” Croatian that can shoot the 3

Would be nice to add another PG to cover the loss of Lewis. But this team is looking pretty damn good on paper.

 

[UKWILDCAT2004]

I've just discovered rivals has a dark mode. Absolute game changer.

 

[UKWILDCAT2004]

Who's to blame for Wilkerson not coming here? He obviously wasn't a keeneland fan.

 

[funKYcat75]

Who's to blame for Wilkerson not coming here? He obviously wasn't a keeneland fan.

I can't imagine any young person not from Kentucky would be all that interested in Keeneland on a random afternoon, except for the lady-watchin'.

 

[Kaizer Sosay]

 

[UKGrad93]

We just had our dog Norman put to sleep. He was such a great dog. He was the best and I’m gonna miss him.

 

[Kaizer Sosay]

Sorry to hear that, 93. Losing a family pet sucks.

Hang in there, brother

 

[UKWILDCAT2004]

We just had our dog Norman put to sleep. He was such a great dog. He was the best and I’m gonna miss him.

Sorry to hear that. It stinks losing pets. They definitely are part of the family.

 

[AustinTXCat]

@Captain Forehead : visited Leitchfield April 18-22. Dined at El Patron on Easter Sunday. Good stuff.

Fished Kentucky Lake April 19 High water levels, but still caught nice little Small Mouth. Nice long weekend.

 

[AustinTXCat]

We just had our dog Norman put to sleep. He was such a great dog. He was the best and I’m gonna miss him.

Sorry to hear.

 

[Captain Forehead]

@Captain Forehead : visited Leitchfield April 18-22. Dined at El Patron on Easter Sunday. Good stuff.

Fished Kentucky Lake April 19 High water levels, but still caught nice little Small Mouth. Nice long weekend.

Good to hear. Have yet to get a bad meal there. We spent Sunday at my parents house. While visiting, it was discovered they had a water leak in the basement. Spent Monday afternoon cleaning up. Local water levels are still insane.

 

[UKWILDCAT2004]

Saved from the second page. Unacceptable.

 

[UKGrad93]

Just found out that my wife has colorectal cancer. It was found during a colonoscopy yesterday and confirmed by pathology today. Still waiting for more information on grade, stage, and next steps.

 

[Kaizer Sosay]

Just found out that my wife has colorectal cancer. It was found during a colonoscopy yesterday and confirmed by pathology today. Still waiting for more information on grade, stage, and next steps.

Sorry to hear that, 93. Praying for her & you.

 

[UKWILDCAT2004]

Just found out that my wife has colorectal cancer. It was found during a colonoscopy yesterday and confirmed by pathology today. Still waiting for more information on grade, stage, and next steps.

Hate that for you all. Prayers for you guys!

 

[funKYcat75]

Going out on a limb and sharing this hot take. Cancer is a biiiiotch. Hang in there 93.

 

[UKGrad93]

I'm feeling cautiously optimistic about things. We are taking a vacation next week to go sit on the beach. Imaging appointments and surgery consult are scheduled for when we return.

 

[Kooky Kats]

Positive vibes and prayers🙏🏻

 

[Captain Forehead]

Cancer can eat a bag of d....! Good luck to your wife 93. Best wishes.

 

[UKWILDCAT2004]

Cancer can eat a bag of d....! Good luck to your wife 93. Best wishes.

I absolutely second this statement.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Just found out that my wife has colorectal cancer. It was found during a colonoscopy yesterday and confirmed by pathology today. Still waiting for more information on grade, stage, and next steps.

Sorry to hear. Prayers sent.

If I can survive colon cancer, so can your wife. Keep up the good fight!

 

[AustinTXCat]

@gobigbluebell

 

[Captain Forehead]

Finally back yard campfire weather.

 

[UKGrad93]

Sorry to hear. Prayers sent.

If I can survive colon cancer, so can your wife. Keep up the good fight!

I appreciate it.