NBA Scout says

[sk73]

A good friend of mine has been a scout for the Miami Heat for about 20 years. Dwayne Wade was his first draft year. I ran into him today and we talked for quite a while with much of it centered around UK, Cal, potential draft status of our players and Coach Rupp stories. He played for Rupp, thus the Miami Heat connection. He mentioned Dillingham was going to go high in the draft although there was concern about his size. They think he will score and score a lot but the question is , can he stop anyone. He is high on Antonio Reeves but some of the others are not as confident as he is in Reeves. He doesn't agree with their position on Reeves.
He doesn't think we have another player that will be drafted high, this year. All of our guys are potentially good to great college players but, (at this time), doesn't see any of them making a roster. He emphasized that he could be wrong and that he has missed before. He also believes that we will have several guys try to make the jump. Just sharing.

 

[HICATFAN]

Anything on Reed?

AlohaCat

 

[sk73]

Anything on Reed?

AlohaCat

Yes. He said he loves Reeds college game but is not confident it can transfer to the NBA. He watched UK many times this year and each time, inefficiency on defense stood out to him when grading Reed. He mentioned that Reed is 20 years old and probably will not get quicker. He thinks he is a great college player and , instead of trying the NBA route this year, take advantage of his UK popularity and go the NIL route.

 

[Smashcat]

A good friend of mine has been a scout for the Miami Heat for about 20 years. Dwayne Wade was his first draft year. I ran into him today and we talked for quite a while with much of it centered around UK, Cal, potential draft status of our players and Coach Rupp stories. He played for Rupp, thus the Miami Heat connection. He mentioned Dillingham was going to go high in the draft although there was concern about his size. They think he will score and score a lot but the question is , can he stop anyone. He is high on Antonio Reeves but some of the others are not as confident as he is in Reeves. He doesn't agree with their position on Reeves.
He doesn't think we have another player that will be drafted high, this year. All of our guys are potentially good to great college players but, (at this time), doesn't see any of them making a roster. He emphasized that he could be wrong and that he has missed before. He also believes that we will have several guys try to make the jump. Just sharing.

Nothing surprising. I do hope Reeves does make it. Really improved his game but there are lots of players his size with very good games.

 

[Wildcats1st]

Yes. He said he loves Reeds college game but is not confident it can transfer to the NBA. He watched UK many times this year and each time, inefficiency on defense stood out to him when grading Reed. He mentioned that Reed is 20 years old and probably will not get quicker. He thinks he is a great college player and , instead of trying the NBA route this year, take advantage of his UK popularity and go the NIL route.

Reed needs a lot of work to be nba ready. I know people buy the brainwash but he could go thinking he’s lotto and slide to second round. He played the way he did because of the name on the front. He’s not giving that effort for 82 games to the pelicans or any other nba franchise. It’s an intangible no one has factored because they are small brained, zero critical thinking bozos. They just go with the flow. He wasn’t as bad as many thought coming in and he’s not as good as has been portrayed by the mocks.

 

[JonathanW]

Yes. He said he loves Reeds college game but is not confident it can transfer to the NBA. He watched UK many times this year and each time, inefficiency on defense stood out to him when grading Reed. He mentioned that Reed is 20 years old and probably will not get quicker. He thinks he is a great college player and , instead of trying the NBA route this year, take advantage of his UK popularity and go the NIL route.

Gee. Who has been saying Reed needs to get quicker and stronger? Oh, wait, that’s me.

 

[Woodrow_Call_1998]

Gee. Who has been saying Reed needs to get quicker and stronger? Oh, wait, that’s me.

Lmao way to go Albert

 

[JonathanW]

Lmao way to go Albert

Who the F is Albert. Damn you are lame. And a freakin stalker!

 

[DrH. Lecter]

Reed is 20? Well I apologize to Cal for saying he doesn't know how to "get older."

 

[JonathanW]

Einstein. You let us know how intelligent you are…”geeeee that was me who said that” like no shit he needs to get faster and stronger. SMH

Stalker. Been saying those are part of the reasons why he might return, why it might make sense (even financially) to return.

 

[JonathanW]

You giving yourself a pat on the back it’s hard not to laugh at it. You crossed the line the other day, so I’ll say shit to you whenever I feel like it.

Stalker. You crossed the line when out of the blue you falsely accused me of being a Cal supporter, with zero evidence of that. Stalker

 

[Pmalone6719]

Wagner get a grade?

 

[FrankUnderwood2.0]

Yes. He said he loves Reeds college game but is not confident it can transfer to the NBA. He watched UK many times this year and each time, inefficiency on defense stood out to him when grading Reed. He mentioned that Reed is 20 years old and probably will not get quicker. He thinks he is a great college player and , instead of trying the NBA route this year, take advantage of his UK popularity and go the NIL route.

Lol. Side eye…

More than 1 mock draft have Reed in the lottery. Not that I think he’s going to be “ready” but he’s at least listed in the lottery and has been for awhile. He’s not going to come back for a fraction of what he’d make on his rookie contract.

 

[Woodrow_Call_1998]

Stalker. You crossed the line when out of the blue you falsely accused me of being a Cal supporter, with zero evidence of that. Stalker

Calm down. Don’t be a nerd and act all scared, I was joking with you that day. Then when you started talking shit the joke was over. I’ve joked with people for years by using a random song and adding their name to it. I even made a post that Brad and Cal was going to Louisville with a 15 million dollar salary that day. As a fan this has been a sad place to be. Everyone’s disappointed and mad. It sucks.

 

[NociHTTP]

Stalker. You crossed the line when out of the blue you falsely accused me of being a Cal supporter, with zero evidence of that. Stalker

Sometimes I do think you skirt the line between being a Cal supporter and not being one. I think it's just you trying to be impartial.

 

[CUJO_1970]

Wagner get a grade?

Yes, DNQ

 

[Woodrow_Call_1998]

Sometimes I do think you skirt the line between being a Cal supporter and not being one. I think it's just you trying to be impartial.

He got mad at me over a joke and called me a gay Duke fan the other day.

 

[NociHTTP]

He got mad at me over a joke and called me a gay Duke fan the other day.

It's okay for you to be gay. But what it's going to take for climate change to sink that damn state into the ocean?

 

[Woodrow_Call_1998]

It's okay for you to be gay. But what it's going to take for climate change to sink that damn state into the ocean?

lol I’ve been married for over 20 years to a beautiful Woman lol

 

[JonathanW]

Calm down. Don’t be a nerd and act all scared, I was joking with you that day. Then when you started talking shit the joke was over. I’ve joked with people for years by using a random song and adding their name to it. I even made a post that Brad and Cal was going to Louisville with a 15 million dollar salary that day. As a fan this has been a sad place to be. Everyone’s disappointed and mad. It sucks.

🤝

 

[HoneyMoon155]

He got mad at me over a joke and called me a gay Duke fan the other day.

How do you know he wasn’t joking?

 

[Woodrow_Call_1998]

🤝

I promise you I was kidding with you. If you pay attention to my posts I make fun of myself at times.

 

[Woodrow_Call_1998]

How do you know he wasn’t joking?

It’s been deleted but he was definitely mad at me lol I’m not very smart but I caught on to that. I probably should have said jk on my post or something.

 

[HoneyMoon155]

It’s been deleted but he was definitely mad at me lol I’m not very smart but I caught on to that. I probably should have said jk on my post or something.

Well that’s kinda my point there was no way for him to know that you were lol

 

[Woodrow_Call_1998]

Well that’s kinda my point there was no way for him to know that you were lol

Well shit, that’s a good point lmao

 

[Woodrow_Call_1998]

I’m sorry @JonathanW

 

[CatPhight]

Wagner get a grade?

Pakistani National Team honorable mention.

 

[Woodrow_Call_1998]

Pakistani National Team honorable mention.

If he leaves now that’s where he will end up. He needs to come back and work on his game for at least two more years in my opinion

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Hold on here, did someone really just say they *know* Reed won't give his all to an NBA franchise and play full seasons for them? On what grounds is THIS new info? Lmfao.

 

[sk73]

Lol. Side eye…

More than 1 mock draft have Reed in the lottery. Not that I think he’s going to be “ready” but he’s at least listed in the lottery and has been for awhile. He’s not going to come back for a fraction of what he’d make on his rookie contract.

You may be right.

 

[WayneDougan]

Yes. He said he loves Reeds college game but is not confident it can transfer to the NBA. He watched UK many times this year and each time, inefficiency on defense stood out to him when grading Reed. He mentioned that Reed is 20 years old and probably will not get quicker. He thinks he is a great college player and , instead of trying the NBA route this year, take advantage of his UK popularity and go the NIL route.

I agree with Coach R.E. on this one. It is Coach R.E., ain't it?

 

[Pmalone6719]

Pakistani National Team honorable mention.

Lollllllllllll! Respect

 

[sk73]

I agree with Coach R.E. on this one. It is Coach R.E., ain't it

Yeah. He is a great guy.

 

[WayneDougan]

Yeah. He is a great guy.

Funny.. I was telling my dad about him the other day. I was introduced to him several years ago. He was a cool guy to talk to.

 

[Blueheart32]

Reed needs a lot of work to be nba ready. I know people buy the brainwash but he could go thinking he’s lotto and slide to second round. He played the way he did because of the name on the front. He’s not giving that effort for 82 games to the pelicans or any other nba franchise. It’s an intangible no one has factored because they are small brained, zero critical thinking bozos. They just go with the flow. He wasn’t as bad as many thought coming in and he’s not as good as has been portrayed by the mocks.

Really? That doesn't say much about him, does it? I think he would give it all he had.

 

[sk73]

Funny.. I was telling my dad about him the other day. I was introduced to him several years ago. He was a cool guy to talk to.

He really is. He has so many great Adolph Rupp stories.

 

[Rockfly78]

Reed is 20? Well I apologize to Cal for saying he doesn't know how to "get older."

He’s from the mountains. We hold our kids back until they are 40 year old sophomores in the mountains.

 

[Stretch98]

Yes. He said he loves Reeds college game but is not confident it can transfer to the NBA. He watched UK many times this year and each time, inefficiency on defense stood out to him when grading Reed. He mentioned that Reed is 20 years old and probably will not get quicker. He thinks he is a great college player and , instead of trying the NBA route this year, take advantage of his UK popularity and go the NIL route.

Reed Sheppard's age is not 20. He was born on June 24, 2004.

 

[CatFanInIlliniLand]

Reed Sheppard's age is not 20. He was born on June 24, 2004.

Almost 20.

 

[Woodrow_Call_1998]

He really is. He has so many great Adolph Rupp stories.

Idk who the guy is you’re talking about but that’s really cool. I thought you were a troll and not a real uk fan. Sorry on the mistake. When you said you were an Alabama football fan I figured you were definitely trolling