Quade Green is the key to how far Kentucky goes.
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Disagree. I think he'll be the first point guard in the Cal era that ends up as merely serviceable, rather than "disappointing" (Ryan Harrow) or "stellar" (every PG other than Ryan Harrow). Green will do his job, and more importantly, he will be an unselfish distributor that will facilitate the real superstars on this team in doing theirs.
The center position will determine how far this team goes.
The center position will determine how far this team goes.
Idk about that op but you determine how bad thus forum gets. You do your job well every time you start a thread.
This is about the sixth guy you've said would be the key to Kentucky's season. Some friendly, unsolicited advice: When you get to Jonny David, stop.
I prefer to wait and see the team play at least one game before deciding on who might be the key to the season. But, hey, that's just me....
I think Green will be important. But this team has tons of facilitators on it aside from Green.
Knox, Washington, Vanderbilt, Alexander and apparently even Diallo has shown some of that in the last few weeks as well. Those guys can all start with the ball in their hands and create offense.
Knox, Washington, Vanderbilt, Alexander and apparently even Diallo has shown some of that in the last few weeks as well. Those guys can all start with the ball in their hands and create offense.
Most years our PG is a top 2-3 player...but I'd label Teague and Andrew Harrison as moreso serviceable PGs in their first year than stellar. And I agree...I hope Quade is at least serviceable and we can gain our edges over opponents with Diallo and Washington offensively and then smothering defensive unit with strong rebounding across the lineup.
I get the feeling too the starting PG spot is more up for grabs than some think. Although Green taking the reins with SGA subbing the 1 and 2 seems like a better scenario.
I'd like to see every butters "prediction" ever in one thread. It would be all over the place. Basically, the key to every year is every player playing well.
No, it will be Green..you might be putting too much stock in the Derby game..And I'm not real high on Green. thinking maybe 6-8ppg..and that's ok if he runs the team well.we have scorers
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Green is the best pure pg on the roster. I know Alexander is good but I don't think he will start over Green. Green has that Philly swag.
Based on fact I believe he's a superior prospect/player then Green. And Cal loves big lineup/guards. I don't say this as a shot at Green at all--think he's a going to be a fine college player and has great traits for the lead guard position, just think Alexander will have an easier transition to college game and has been/is now/will be vastly underrated by UK fans/National Media due to not being in the All Star games everyone sees.
Now regarding postseason All Star games he played in-Derby was great showing but I thought far more interesting was how lost the World Team looked when he was off the court in Nike Hoop Summit. That's what great guards do, they impact teammates, don't need much time to adjust to playing with guys and make game easier for teammates. Minute he left the game, Team USA would go on a run (sparked by anytime Jarred Vanderbilt was in the game--see I'm a fair and balanced observer, lol)
It's a great issue to have as I'd rather have 2 guards I like at that position then trying to figure out what to do.
The 5 spot is the most critical, IMHO.
How Richards and SKJ develop could be the key factor.
If they can man the 5 spot, I think the rest of the squad will be fine.
We have a lot of options at PG. Green and SGA of course. Diallo and Vanderbilt can run the Point, if need be.
If Green or SGA fail to deliver, then I could see Cal put Diallo and Vanderbilt in the backcourt and go with his best five.
The best five (pure talent-wise, regardless of position) would probably be Diallo, Vanderbilt, Knox, Washington, and Richards. Might put Gabriel in there, if he makes significant improvements in the off-season.
So, I am not sure how the PG spot plays out, but I am not concerned. We have a team full of unselfish players with good ball handling and passing skills, so I think we will be fine.
How Richards and SKJ develop could be the key factor.
If they can man the 5 spot, I think the rest of the squad will be fine.
We have a lot of options at PG. Green and SGA of course. Diallo and Vanderbilt can run the Point, if need be.
If Green or SGA fail to deliver, then I could see Cal put Diallo and Vanderbilt in the backcourt and go with his best five.
The best five (pure talent-wise, regardless of position) would probably be Diallo, Vanderbilt, Knox, Washington, and Richards. Might put Gabriel in there, if he makes significant improvements in the off-season.
So, I am not sure how the PG spot plays out, but I am not concerned. We have a team full of unselfish players with good ball handling and passing skills, so I think we will be fine.
Anyone else think it's at least possible that Diallo may run some PG? Particularly if Green struggles. He's been around and knows Cal's system better than the freshmen. I could see Cal going for the attempt at a Russ Westbrook in college type thing.
I think Diallo or Vanderbilt run the PG, if Green and/or SGA can't handle the job.
I could see Vanderbilt running the offense at the 1, with Diallo, Knox, and Washington as scorers on the wings. I think we are better off with Vanderbilt there than on the wing.
Defensively, I think we would see Diallo on the ball. He is probably the better on ball defender.
I think you forget about a "merely serviceable" Marquis Teague. He was NOT "stellar". But thanks to the talent around him (National Player of the Year, plus #2 draft pick, + 3 very good returning starters) he left with a ring. Teague shot 41% overall, 32% from 3, and his AST/TO was 1.75.
I agree that Green will not play at the level of Wall, Knight, Ulis, Fox.
But I think he can contribute as much as Andrew H (both years) or Teague did.
Hey Butters....... how's it going being a Maryland fan lately? or have you completely jumped on the UNCheat bandwagon?
Hey man I been a Kentucky fan since the days of Minnifield, Hurt, Bowie, Hurd, Madison, Harden, I don't jump on bandwagons. Oh how you been man ?
Green is the reason we landed some of the recruits we did, players love being his team mate. Id say hes pretty good.
Kind of agree. I don't think he has to be a star, but I think he has to
be a little better than serviceable.
Agree,the 5 spot is the big question,how good can Richards get and how much help will he get. I think Alexander could be a surprise in terms of what we get from him
Vanderbilt,Knox Diallo and Washington will take this team where ever they go.We have more unanswered questions than even a typical Cal team.
Diallo will not see much if any time at PG..he's not a great ball handler ..Cal has also said he makes poor decisions on the break.. Green will play 25-30min at point and SGA as his backup.. imo
The offense this year has a lot of different potientl catalysts. Shai and Hami can handle the lead. Or the offense could start from a Point Forward approach.
Umm... so why did Diallo say he talked to Calipari and he'll play the point and be the leader of the team this coming season?
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