Parrish doesn’t think we make elite 8

[ukjenning44]

Only 2 out of the 5 believe we make it to elite 8.

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[BBUK]

P_SS on Parrish...

 

[TNCatfanforever]

How can anyone have any confidence In Calipari considering the choke jobs we have seen since he has been here. It started in 2010 against WVA and other than having AD to save his butt in 2012 it has continued.

 

[BBUK]

How can anyone have any confidence In Calipari considering the choke jobs er have seen since he has been here. It started in 2010 against WVA and other than having AD to save his butt in 2012 it has continued.

I do not... Not an ounce...

But, Parrish........................? P_SS on Parrish

 

[gharding07]

Wow...what a bold prediction...
FWIW. Three of the writers picked us not to make the elite eight, and two writers did.

 

[BBUK]

Parrish! Lmao fvck him!

Oh Huh? Uh Huh...

 

[UKWildcats1987]

These predictions are dumb as hell pre bracket release. No clue on matchups or anything.

 

[chroix]

LOL at pre conference predictions about tournament performance. And piss on Parrish.

 

[IowaMuse]

I think some folks have overestimated the actual roster from a talent standpoint, especially considering Edwards and Wagner struggles. The welcomed adjustment in style of play might mask some limitations and streaky play.

There are a lot of really good teams with rosters top to bottom that are on par or better than UKs. How the Cats navigate the SEC will tell
Us a lot about their March prospects.

 

[Aike]

I think some folks have overestimated the actual roster from a talent standpoint, especially considering Edwards and Wagner struggles. The welcomed adjustment in style of play might mask some limitations and streaky play.

There are a lot of really good teams with rosters top to bottom that are on par or better than UKs. How the Cats navigate the SEC will tell
Us a lot about their March prospects.

There most certainly are not “a lot” of teams with rosters as good or better than ours.

And 40% chance of Elite Eight is fair enough.

 

[Runnin'Ramel]

Can you blame him?

 

[ukjenning44]

We have one glaring weakness. Cal!

 

[nickhorvathsuxazz]

I think some folks have overestimated the actual roster from a talent standpoint, especially considering Edwards and Wagner struggles. The welcomed adjustment in style of play might mask some limitations and streaky play.

There are a lot of really good teams with rosters top to bottom that are on par or better than UKs. How the Cats navigate the SEC will tell
Us a lot about their March prospects.

Define "a lot", because by my reckoning there are damn few teams that can match our roster top to bottom. And the handfull that can are all being mentioned as final four favorites

 

[Jamal Mercer]

Elite eight is a tough spot to make. 40% of the people believe it? That’s actually not that bad. I know I don’t have any confidence that we will make it past the S16.

 

[IowaMuse]

Define "a lot", because by my reckoning there are damn few teams that can match our roster top to bottom. And the handfull that can are all being mentioned as final four favorites

I think if Wagner and Edwards don’t significantly perform at a higher level then it will lower UKs ceiling. UK isnt as good defensively as they need to be. Their best offensive player is their worst defender so you have some trading baskets that goes on. Wagner is nearly leading the team in minutes and shooting 40 percent from the field and 28 percent from 3. 2 of the 3 best players don’t start.

Don’t think about NBA draft projections when comparing rosters. It’s about rosters that are ready to compete for a title at the college level.

I would say at least 8-10 rosters meet that criteria if not more.

 

[IowaMuse]

Arizona, Marquette, UCONn, Purdue, Illinois (well with Shannon), Kansas, Houston, FAU, and UNC all have really good rosters.

 

[bigbluelou]

I don't have a problem with this at all. I *think* we're good enough to win it all, but we could also just as easily lose a headscratcher in the round of 32 or in the sweet 16. We are good, but we are not dominant like a 2012 or 2015 team.

 

[IowaMuse]

I don't have a problem with this at all. I *think* we're good enough to win it all, but we could also just as easily lose a headscratcher in the round of 32 or in the sweet 16. We are good, but we are not dominant like a 2012 or 2015 team.

Good point. I actually think the 2017 team and roster was the last Cal team equipped to win a title.

 

[UKWildcats1987]

Good point. I actually think the 2017 team and roster was the last Cal team equipped to win a title.

2019 was based on who they had to beat to win it. Auburn, lucky Virginia and Texas Tech wasn't murderers role. They choked.

 

[Runnin'Ramel]

I think if Wagner and Edwards don’t significantly perform at a higher level then it will lower UKs ceiling. UK isnt as good defensively as they need to be. Their best offensive player is their worst defender so you have some trading baskets that goes on. Wagner is nearly leading the team in minutes and shooting 40 percent from the field and 28 percent from 3. 2 of the 3 best players don’t start.

Don’t think about NBA draft projections when comparing rosters. It’s about rosters that are ready to compete for a title at the college level.

I would say at least 8-10 rosters meet that criteria if not more.

Who allowed you and your rational, objective takes in here? LOL

 

[WildcatNC]

I wouldn't either with Cals record lately. Have to prove them wrong on the court before we can get mad about it.

 

[NociHTTP]

If Cal makes these guards the primary focus of this team going forward, and comes out of the SEC conference in great shape, then there's a decent chance. Otherwise, nope.

 

[nickhorvathsuxazz]

Arizona, Marquette, UCONn, Purdue, Illinois (well with Shannon), Kansas, Houston, FAU, and UNC all have really good rosters.

Since we've already played them I've seen firsthand that Kansas and UNC lack our depth. I'd add UConn to this list as well, as it appears that they lack a replacement on their roster for their big man who went down. Arizona can probably go as deep as us w/ quality players. The others I've not seen enough to say one way or the other.

 

[YardCat]

I do not... Not an ounce...

But, Parrish........................? P_SS on Parrish

I agree with his coaching ability or lack of, but I think the talent rises to the top and we make the E-8. Parrish is a Cal hater, only way he gets clicks.

 

[Blue Bigfoot]

We have the talent to win the whole thing. No doubt about that.
We have coaching prone to lose the first weekend.
So spilt the difference.

 

[UKBB4Ever]

How can anyone have any confidence In Calipari considering the choke jobs we have seen since he has been here. It started in 2010 against WVA and other than having AD to save his butt in 2012 it has continued.

10-3 in games decided by 5 points or less in the NCAA tournament over his tenure here. That ain't choking. No other coach even comes close.

 

[Fox2monk]

Only 2 out of the 5 believe we make it to elite 8.

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Good, Parish has been wrong about our teams the past 5 years. I find this a total win. He projected us to the final four Oscars first year I believe.

 

[Fox2monk]

This team can absolutely win a title. I think we finally get to the final four again. We shoot the ball and get our big men fully integrated into the team over conference play. Edwards continues to improve and Wagner takes the leap we need.

 

[BBUK]

I agree with his coaching ability or lack of, but I think the talent rises to the top and we make the E-8. Parrish is a Cal hater, only way he gets clicks.

Yeah, these Cats have IT. Just hope all is pulled together for a great finish. I think the defense will come around just don't want ANY tinkering with the offense. That is what concerns me right now. It is down right scary what Cal will do in that area.

Not even acknowledging the Parrish person...

 

[Fox2monk]

I know people don’t trust Cal recently but even in 2019 we made the Elite 8. That’s not ages ago. Remember that Jay Wright totally changed his narrative to “best coach” simply by fielding great teams in 3 years in a row. Before that he was known as a huge choker and underachiever.

 

[Fox2monk]

I don't have a problem with this at all. I *think* we're good enough to win it all, but we could also just as easily lose a headscratcher in the round of 32 or in the sweet 16. We are good, but we are not dominant like a 2012 or 2015 team.

We may not be dominate, at least not yet, but the team is constructed in a modern way now. We have the kind of guards needed to win in the tournament again.

 

[IowaMuse]

Since we've already played them I've seen firsthand that Kansas and UNC lack our depth. I'd add UConn to this list as well, as it appears that they lack a replacement on their roster for their big man who went down. Arizona can probably go as deep as us w/ quality players. The others I've not seen enough to say one way or the other.

Don’t overreact to one game. UNC outshot the Cats 47 to 41 percent. UNC has the roster. You don’t need 10 guys. You need 7-8.

 

[Fox2monk]

How can anyone have any confidence In Calipari considering the choke jobs we have seen since he has been here. It started in 2010 against WVA and other than having AD to save his butt in 2012 it has continued.

He’s also coached some really good runs in the tournament and overall his record is great in it.

 

[Fox2monk]

Don’t overreact to one game. UNC outshot the Cats 47 to 41 percent. UNC has the roster. You don’t need 10 guys. You need 7-8.

So, they lost. People over react to the UNC-W game too.

 

[know1]

10-3 in games decided by 5 points or less in the NCAA tournament over his tenure here. That ain't choking. No other coach even comes close.

I'll bet most of those we were ahead by 15 with 2 minutes to play.

 

[BBUK]

I know people don’t trust Cal recently but even in 2019 we made the Elite 8. That’s not ages ago. Remember that Jay Wright totally changed his narrative to “best coach” simply by fielding great teams in 3 years in a row. Before that he was known as a huge choker and underachiever.

You got that AC/DC stuff going on or I am in the twilight zone...

 

[bucsrule8872]

This is the most talent Cal has had since 2017. Maybe since 2015. More talent than 2019 for sure. Based on his track record, Cal has a pretty good shot at the Elite Eight.

 

[IowaMuse]

So, they lost. People over react to the UNC-W game too.

True. But winning or losing big games in November and December doesnt really mean anything in terms of eliminating teams. Arizona lost to Purdue and FAU but they can win it all.

However the UNCW loss will likely be the worst loss of any “contender”

 

[Fox2monk]

You got that AC/DC stuff going on or I am in the twilight zone...

 

[Fox2monk]

True. But winning or losing big games in November and December doesnt really mean anything in terms of eliminating teams. Arizona lost to Purdue and FAU but they can win it all.

However the UNCW loss will likely be the worst loss of any “contender”

I don’t think it eliminated any of those teams, I also don’t think it eliminates us. I believe we are as capable as any team to get a final four this year.