NIL opportunities to salvage Reeves...

[MdWIldcat55]

It's pretty clear Antonio Reeves is attempting to extort Kentucky for maximum NIL cash or he's taking his talents elsewhere.

I did a little research and I think there are some opportunities for him in Lexington...Here are the most obvious at some actual local businesses...

BUD's GUN RANGE...
"When the pressure is on, you don't want to miss ten shots in a row. Follow me to Bud's Gun Range just off the UK campus..."

SEMPER FI INDOOR RANGES...
"From Iwo Jima to Fallujah, Marines have found out that shooting 1-for-15 can get your whole team on the KIA list...The former USMC marksmen at Semper Fi can get you zeroed in."

NATBO FIREARMS TRAINING
"Take it from me: Spraying shots that miss badly is the road to disaster. The experts at NATBO can teach you to recognize a good shot, and hit a winning percentage."

 

[St.PatterSoN-54-]

GPS technology. Helps you figure out where you're going next.

 

[Pickle_Rick]

You forgot Big Jim's Masonry, When you want bricks laid right!

 

[Smashcat]

With the millions UK is saving with Oscar gone, there should be no problem providing Reeves with more NIL revenue.

 

[YardCat]

Restaurante O’Lay - for that good Man to Man defense and guacamole dip.

 

[ukypug]

Is Donut Days still around on Southland Drive?

 

[Soupbean]

It's pretty clear Antonio Reeves is attempting to extort Kentucky for maximum NIL cash or he's taking his talents elsewhere.

I did a little research and I think there are some opportunities for him in Lexington...Here are the most obvious at some actual local businesses...

BUD's GUN RANGE...
"When the pressure is on, you don't want to miss ten shots in a row. Follow me to Bud's Gun Range just off the UK campus..."

SEMPER FI INDOOR RANGES...
"From Iwo Jima to Fallujah, Marines have found out that shooting 1-for-15 can get your whole team on the KIA list...The former USMC marksmen at Semper Fi can get you zeroed in."

NATBO FIREARMS TRAINING
"Take it from me: Throwing up shots that miss badly is the road to disaster. The experts at NATBO can teach you to recognize a good shot, and hit a winning percentage."

You have to laugh at it, but in reality it is sad but all very predictable what NIL is doing and will continue to do to college athletics and this is a prime example. There will be no more loyalty to a college or university and they institutions themselves will become more and more irrelevant to the sport as it will be a constant battle to entice players to stay with money or else they'll go elsewhere. Even tradition and history cant overcome that.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Either get on board or don't.

It sounds like other schools are willing to pay Reeves a good amount of more money. How do Kentucky fans.. er should I say Kentucky boosters.. feel about his importance next year?

I'd like to think Oscar just free'd up a bunch of money by leaving. So some of this NIL money should be rerouted to Reeves. Will it?

 

[blackcat714]

You have to laugh at it, but in reality it is sad but all very predictable what NIL is doing and will continue to do to college athletics and this is a prime example. There will be no more loyalty to a college or university and they institutions themselves will become more and more irrelevant to the sport as it will be a constant battle to entice players to stay with money or else they'll go elsewhere. Even tradition and history cant overcome that.

Money the root of all evil gonna kill college basketball unless the ncaa puts a cap on it

 

[Catfan2226]

Either get on board or don't.

It sounds like other schools are willing to pay Reeves a good amount of more money. How do Kentucky fans.. er should I say Kentucky boosters.. feel about his importance next year?

I'd like to think Oscar just free'd up a bunch of money by leaving. So some of this NIL money should be rerouted to Reeves. Will it?

the money for NIL is plenty,the problem is those that have it aren't releasing it due to the results the program has seen....if administration and Barnfart won't listen then you hurt them where it hurts the most...in that donor wallet.Thats how you get change.

 

[CatPhight]

 

[LineSkiCat14]

the money for NIL is plenty,the problem is those that have it aren't releasing it due to the results the program has seen....if administration and Barnfart won't listen then you hurt them where it hurts the most...in that donor wallet.Thats how you get change.

Can you provide proof of this?

Because it sounds like Oscar was set to make X amount in NIL, and now that he's not here, I don't see why at least SOME of that can't go to Reeves.. who IMO we need BADLY. I think Reeves turns this team into a potentially Final4 team, and without him I could see an 8-seed and a 1st round exit.

I don't buy that these NIL providers are turning off the faucet because of Cal/Mitch, and I don't think it's right to try and speak it like fact. This is similar to the "Cal is jealous of Oscar" nonsense from yesterday. There's plenty of reasons to hate on Cal, we dont need to make things up.

 

[cornbreadnmilk]

Can you provide proof of this?

Because it sounds like Oscar was set to make X amount in NIL, and now that he's not here, I don't see why at least SOME of that can't go to Reeves.. who IMO we need BADLY. I think Reeves turns this team into a potentially Final4 team, and without him I could see an 8-seed and a 1st round exit.

I don't buy that these NIL providers are turning off the faucet because of Cal/Mitch.

Final 4 team?With only Ugo at center and Bradshaw out of position at the 4?

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Final 4 team?With only Ugo at center and Bradshaw out of position at the 4?

With Reeves? I think so. Because I think Reeves is experienced enough to avoid some early losses, and I really like the prospect of him being surrpunded by other playmakers. I think I want Reeves back more than I wanted Oscar to return.

Let's not forget lol.. we DO have the #1 class coming in. Im not happy with not having positions 8 through 12 set.. but 1-7 is still pretty damn good.

 

[cornbreadnmilk]

With Reeves? I think so. Because I think Reeves is experienced enough to avoid some early losses, and I really like the prospect of him being surrpunded by other playmakers. I think I want Reeves back more than I wanted Oscar to return.

Let's not forget lol.. we DO have the #1 class coming in. Im not happy with not having positions 8 through 12 set.. but 1-7 is still pretty damn good.

Wow.Positions 8 through 12?Ugo is not a starting center except at Eastern Ky and Bradshaw can't play the 4 at all.

 

[Catfan2226]

Can you provide proof of this?

Because it sounds like Oscar was set to make X amount in NIL, and now that he's not here, I don't see why at least SOME of that can't go to Reeves.. who IMO we need BADLY. I think Reeves turns this team into a potentially Final4 team, and without him I could see an 8-seed and a 1st round exit.

I don't buy that these NIL providers are turning off the faucet because of Cal/Mitch, and I don't think it's right to try and speak it like fact. This is similar to the "Cal is jealous of Oscar" nonsense from yesterday. There's plenty of reasons to hate on Cal, we dont need to make things up.

Only in conversations with friends.Ive donated,don't anymore.Its not really hard to comprehend that donors are holding out.Its happening regardless if one has proof or wants to believe.

 

[rabbitTown]

Money the root of all evil gonna kill college basketball unless the ncaa puts a cap on it

The Supreme Court has required the NCAA allow students to obtain other non-cash scholarships, internships and other support beyond the full cost-of-attendance. Only legislation will change things... and even that will likely be struck down by the Supreme Court for the same antitrust issues.
We live in a free-market and capitalistic system... players (as adults) should be paid what the market will bear. No caps on NIL endorsements.

 

[rabbitTown]

You have to laugh at it, but in reality it is sad but all very predictable what NIL is doing and will continue to do to college athletics and this is a prime example. There will be no more loyalty to a college or university and they institutions themselves will become more and more irrelevant to the sport as it will be a constant battle to entice players to stay with money or else they'll go elsewhere. Even tradition and history cant overcome that.

The funny thing is... we lost all this when we hired CCC and it became all about getting the #1 class each year. There was no loyalty to UK and we have become irrelevant. CCC didn't get players because of history or tradition... just the 'promise' of the quickest path to the NBA riches.
He fooled those kids, they could have went just about anywhere and ended up where they are now. And he fooled us, with success, until other programs started emulating us... and were better at it.
Now, CCC doesn't even try to keep up... he still thinks getting this year's #1 class to the NBA draft is why he is here.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Wow.Positions 8 through 12?Ugo is not a starting center except at Eastern Ky and Bradshaw can't play the 4 at all.

That's what we are missing.. position 8 through 12.

Ugo's per40 minutes are pretty good. I think he has a lot of potential.

Of course I still think we need more.

Only in conversations with friends.Ive donated,don't anymore.Its not really hard to comprehend that donors are holding out.Its happening regardless if one has proof or wants to believe.

Ok, thats kind of what I thought lol.

 

[track42]

That's what we are missing.. position 8 through 12.

Ugo's per40 minutes are pretty good. I think he has a lot of potential.

Of course I still think we need more.



Ok, thats kind of what I thought lol.

Ugo was terrible anytime he got into a game last season.

 

[Tubbyfan78]

Bless your little hearts.

 

[Short-Dawg-69]

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Lexington KY
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[Lionel_Hutz]

Final 4 team?With only Ugo at center and Bradshaw out of position at the 4?

If we ( miraculously) land a PF in the portal…why can’t Bradshaw plays the 5?

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Ugo was terrible anytime he got into a game last season.

He absolutely was not terrible. He had some pretty damn good stretches when he came in. Now, of course he needs to improve his decision making. I don't think he's going to be some world beater.



I know it's Duquesne, and I think some of these defensive plays weren't the smartest choices (like the over the back he had after a minute in).. but there's a heck of a lot of potential there. I'm high on Ugo as a sophomore. but.. who knows, I could be wrong.

 

[KentuckyCat420]

I have 100% kicked that actual guy in the nuts for $20 in Vegas and it was the best $20 I spent while I was there 👍

 

[KentuckyCat420]

If we ( miraculously) land a PF in the portal…why can’t Bradshaw plays the 5?

Because he doesn’t want to and the players tell Cal what they want to do. It’s called “Players first”.

 

[Catfan2226]

That's what we are missing.. position 8 through 12.

Ugo's per40 minutes are pretty good. I think he has a lot of potential.

Of course I still think we need more.



Ok, thats kind of what I thought lol.

Your free to think what you want,even tho your wrong on your assumption lol.

 

[track42]

He absolutely was not terrible. He had some pretty damn good stretches when he came in. Now, of course he needs to improve his decision making. I don't think he's going to be some world beater.

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I know it's Duquesne, and I think some of these defensive plays weren't the smartest choices (like the over the back he had after a minute in).. but there's a heck of a lot of potential there. I'm high on Ugo as a sophomore. but.. who knows, I could be wrong.

How did he look against actual good teams?Sure was good against the Zags!

 

[HagginHall1999]

He should takeover Oscar's Donatos Pizza deal. Oscar's pizza was "The Big O".

Simple here....change is to "The Big Antoni-O"
- promo, shave a $.50-$1 off for every made 3 by Antonio on day after game

 

[LineSkiCat14]

How did he look against actual good teams?Sure was good against the Zags!

He's a freshman lol. Do we not think he's going to progress as a sophomore?

 

[track42]

He's a freshman lol. Do we not think he's going to progress as a sophomore?

Point is he wasn't prepared last season.So he will basically be a freshman this season.

 

[Cats192]

Point is he wasn't prepared last season.So he will basically be a freshman this season.

He spent a season practicing against Oscar.

His freshman season--he had not spent a season practicing against Oscar.

 

[Cats192]

For the record, I have ZERO problems with these kids trying to get every NIL $$ they can.

Basketball careers are short. Guys only have so long to make money with their best skill/talent. If you're able to improve your career earnings in college, do it.

I'm not giving my employer a discount due to loyalty or because they're a really big name in the industry. If I can leverage a competitor to get more money--I'd do it. And I would feel little to no guilt about it.

 

[Cats192]

Because he doesn’t want to and the players tell Cal what they want to do. It’s called “Players first”.

Yup.

 

[cornbreadnmilk]

He spent a season practicing against Oscar.

His freshman season--he had not spent a season practicing against Oscar.

That will turn him into Oscar next season for sure.Wow fans are getting desperate.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Point is he wasn't prepared last season.So he will basically be a freshman this season.

Look I'm not saying he's going to be some world beater. But I think it's fair to predict a 8 and 7 type Stat line with a few blocks. And while that might not be stellar.. we won't need him as much as we needed Oscar with the talent we have coming in.

 

[bookerfan66]

Look I'm not saying he's going to be some world beater. But I think it's fair to predict a 8 and 7 type Stat line with a few blocks. And while that might not be stellar.. we won't need him as much as we needed Oscar with the talent we have coming in.

Oh yeah.The freshmen will all be studs and live up to their hype.

 

[Dead Cat Bounce]

For the record, I have ZERO problems with these kids trying to get every NIL $$ they can.

Basketball careers are short. Guys only have so long to make money with their best skill/talent. If you're able to improve your career earnings in college, do it.

I'm not giving my employer a discount due to loyalty or because they're a really big name in the industry. If I can leverage a competitor to get more money--I'd do it. And I would feel little to no guilt about it.

I agree with this sentiment 100%. But if CBB is moving to a radically free market, you can’t continue to protect players at the sake of your roster. It was one thing to tell a freshman in the early one-and-done era, sure, test the NBA waters, we’ll hold a spot for you. It’s another thing now to let players leverage their market value for NIL pay raises without also protecting your bench. In other words, I have no problem with Reeves chasing his best opportunity, but Kentucky shouldn’t wait on him. If Reeves is on the market, UK should be too. First available baller.

I wonder if some of this problem could be fixed by keeping the portal closed until after the draft deadline. Let everyone decide who’s going pro and who’s not, then open the transfer market. You’d have a better sense of rosters, playing time, player availability, and spare NIL dollars. And it wouldn’t be possible for an NIL-chasing player to keep a team on hold through the draft season.

 

[UKnCincy]

The Supreme Court has required the NCAA allow students to obtain other non-cash scholarships, internships and other support beyond the full cost-of-attendance. Only legislation will change things... and even that will likely be struck down by the Supreme Court for the same antitrust issues.
We live in a free-market and capitalistic system... players (as adults) should be paid what the market will bear. No caps on NIL endorsements.

NIL legislation will not be struck down by the Supreme Court on antitrust grounds.

The Supreme Court has explicitly stated that legislative actions have antitrust immunity and are not subject to the Sherman Act.

 

[Catfanlou]

Oh yeah.The freshmen will all be studs and live up to their hype.

They are freshman . It will b a miracle if even three of them can compete against very talented fifth and sixth year players . But Cal will play all of them because of their potential. Get ready for another ten Lise season and early flameout in NCAA . Maybe make the sweet sixteen and put up a banner for that .
But NBA draft night will b something to behold . We will own that with four first rounders .