I understand that. You're right. Plus, I understand my idea of the way it should work may not be how it works in reality. I expect coaches have to make all kinds of promises to get players.
Portal players we've reached out to per Kyle Tucker
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Dickinson would be good, but the problem with him is you have to play a slowed down pace all game and he is a worst defender than Oscar was. You take him if he wants to come here for sure, but there are some issues. Ware from Oregon and handlogten from Marshall are way better fits for what Kentucky wants to do next year
I’m talking about Tucker being the same guy who reported Wheeler would play in the tournament games. That WTH I’m talking about!! His info is about as accurate as our three point shooting.
Little on edge about Wheeler or Tucker?
Yeah I agree but he’s serviceable as a defender but he’s a 20/10 kinda guy proven against high level teams. Can’t beat that out of a portal or for a freshman. Ware is the exact kind of player who disappoints us every year under Cal. Looks like a NBA player, shows out in practice or summer, shoots 35% for the year and averages 5 and 4 in 25 minutes a game or something. Non skilled and can’t handle the ball.
Basketball insider.com story by Dave Evans says Dickerson wants to play for KY. Not sure if he is an upgrade over Oscar or not.
Yeah, cause you know. Oscar was just a NPOY and a 2 time AA. Anything less than that is a failure, am I right? 😆
Dickinson on this current roster would cause all sorts of issues IMO. I would be surprised to see Cal reciprocate interest if the random article is true.
To me Dickinson is an ideal UVA player and is actually from VA.
Ware from Oregon makes more sense but I think Cal needs to be looking for PFs and not Centers.
To me Dickinson is an ideal UVA player and is actually from VA.
Ware from Oregon makes more sense but I think Cal needs to be looking for PFs and not Centers.
Another good post turned into a Cal hate fest. Some of you eat, drink and sleep Cal. He’s our coach for at least 1 more year, so give it a rest, or continue on with your ignorant Groundhog Day stupidity.
Agree with this. We need toughness. An aspect I think he would bring is that he is a great passer. I could see his ability to rebound and pass up the floor with the speed of the guards being very valuable.
Yeah he’s a great player but the last thing we need is a high usage center on next years team. I think he’d raise our floor but lower our ceiling
Ware and Bradshaw could Play together
Both can play inside and out
Both can hit the jump shots
Could Be a lot of pick and rolls with those guys
Of course would have to have a coach smart enough to use them
I may be in the minority but I don’t think Bradshaw is versatile enough for the 4. I don’t think he can handle the ball or be a consistent enough shooter at the 4. I think he’s perfect for a versatile 5 and I don’t know why you’d want to and try to play him at the 4 next to someone like Ware.
This is a good post. Although in college it’s an easier transition from 4-5 and vice versa. The next level he is a 5 all the way. Plus he has awesome rim protection skills.
I’d give a million dollars of someone else’s money if Cal would spend the off season doing nothing but come up with a way he (by himself) could make a 8 point improvement per game from the sideline. And the condition is it can have nothing to do with the players.
Example:
Underneath inbounds plays- 2 points
Mixing up defense to slow other guys down- 2 points
Recognizing and taking advantage of mismatch during game- 2 points
Recognizing foul/bonus/double bonus situation to force action to create fouls on our end and go zone to keep from fouling in their end- 2 points .
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I think you want the high floor player out of the portal.
Ware is a gamble. Could be WCS or just a slightly better Collins.
Dickinson is a weapon other teams would have to contend with out of the gate.
You are correct. Having two post guys that are not efficient at posting up, dribbling, or shooting does not look like a solution. The added rim protection would not make up for that.
They do? Compare them how? They couldnt be more different. Ones a 7'1 white guy who can hit 3s and hook shots and tons of post moves and defend inside but lacks pure toughness where the other is an undersized 6'8 power house who plays next to 0 defense snd can't hit a 3 but is as tough and strong as they come who's main calling card is hustle and heart.
Have we reached out to this guy? Cal could play all 7 footers with him. He can shoot the 3!
I still can't get past the ridiculous look of guys playing basketball with chin diapers on.
It was ridiculous then and 20-30 years from now people will look back and go WTF were they thinking?
Not talking about Lance ware
Both Bradshaw and the kid from Oregon are pretty good offensively, both can block some shots and get some rebounds should be able to play well with Edward's and Wagner with Pick and rolls
Not when you’re 65 years old. 25, yes. 35, yes. 45, yea. 65……hell no.
May be hard to get a couple of really good players. The priority of 5 stars for Cal is well known. How many of the top guys would trust getting a fair shot at playing time?
