Sorry guys, I work midnights. I’ve had to explain this in every draft lol I’ll make my selection in the am when I get home, possibly sooner. It’s the dead period anyway.
Rupp Rafters UK Basketball Draft (Complete)
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Cowtown and JHannibal got absolute steals w/ their 8th round picks...maybe the sort of pick that puts their team over the top
This guy has to be one of the most underrated players of the Rupp era. Believe he set the school record for most rebounds in a game. I’ll take Bob Burrow. Also averaged 21 points and 14.6 boards his senior season.
I thought so as well. I was kinda shocked that both those guys were still available that late. I had to look 4/5 times to make sure the blur was still on the board. Lol
Absolutely incredible the abundance of great players/talent we’ve had the pleasure of having here!
Kinda reminds me of something somewhat OT. The wife has allowed me to turn our spare bedroom into my “Kentucky Room”! Actually just finished mudding, priming and painting the walls Kentucky Blue! Have so much UK stuff to put in there. Little does she know, the attached garage and the detached garage and workshop are also gonna be my “Kentucky Rooms”! Hell, maybe even the basement as well! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
EDIT: Accrued some killer Kentucky Basketball memorabilia that was left in the house we bought by the old owners. They were diehard UK fans also!
EDIT: Accrued some killer Kentucky Basketball memorabilia that was left in the house we bought by the old owners. They were diehard UK fans also!
Haha good idea. See, if you do it correctly, it’s just matching everything with the rest of the house. It’s a fashion choice.
Give me the guy who averaged 16 points per game as a junior. Three time all-SEC. A Swiss army knife on defense and offense. 6'8" combo forward who can defend all positions. A career 35% three points shooter. Shot 37% from three as a junior. An incredible rebounder for his size. Averaged 7 rebounds per game as a junior and a senior.
One of the most underrated defenders in Kentucky history. Averaged almost two blocks a game as a senior. Averaged two steals per game as a junior and a senior. He was the glue for teams during probation, and his will to win was unparalleled.
Give me Reggie Hanson.
@jrpross, OTC.
One of the most underrated defenders in Kentucky history. Averaged almost two blocks a game as a senior. Averaged two steals per game as a junior and a senior. He was the glue for teams during probation, and his will to win was unparalleled.
Give me Reggie Hanson.
@jrpross, OTC.
Sorry @Son_Of_Saul I’m terrible at tagging the next person to pick! 🤣
Ooo, good pick. Not who I was thinking. So I’ll take that guy. Sean Woods. I’ve got plenty of scoring guards but he was a pure facilitator. Averaged 5.3 assists in his Kentucky career.
@chroix you up dog
No flash but solid reserve and a future coach. Allen Edwards.
This guy should be a starting 4 or 5 for somebody. He had 43 double-doubles in his UK career. He is the last UK player to average 20/10 (21/12) over two seasons & one of only 4 players to ever accomplish the feat at UK, joining Dan Issel, Cotton Nash & Cliff Hagan. I’ll take Jim Andrews. @Fox2monk OTC.
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Boy you all have sure been drafting ones that I had been wondering about. Jim Andrews was just before I knew anything about UK Bball. I knew the name but had forgotten he was a 6'11" instead of a forward. Also, checking up on him saw it's old time UK BB player William Rodes birthday. Born Oct. 9, 1887....learn something new every day. Happy Birthday!
This. I’ve been learning a lot about past UK players. It’s been great.
He was before my time, too. But, my dad was a fan & always mentioned him when talking about great players from the past. And, I’ve seen 5-6 of his games on film & he looked legit to me. He was a good shooter in the mid-range, too.
He was 6-11, but, played the 4 & 5. He played the 4 in 71 as one half of UK’s original twin towers. Don’t want to name the guy he played with bc he’s still on the board & could be drafted. Although, I seriously doubt he will be for obvious reasons.
I’ll take an often forgotten UK sniper who averaged 19 a game his senior year and double digits for his career and was All-SEC. Derrick Miller.
@drcats2013 you are OTC.
@drcats2013 you are OTC.
These are awesome to bring up some great past players who many younger posters may not even know.
@drcats2013 where you at Bruh? Give till 9PM and then skip for RR for the time being?
Sorry guys; had the day off for a doctor’s appointment then hit the golf course. Just getting home. Pick on the way.
I’m 8 deep in my rotation and while there are better options out there from a statistical standpoint, I want someone to fit a small role. Someone with heart. Give me the guy that made Jared Sullinger his b**** in one of the few times we have been an underdog in the tournament. I’ll take Josh Harrellson.
@RunninRichie OTC
@RunninRichie OTC
Smart move going with role players at this point. Too many stars is just not realistic. That's why I went with Pope and Hanson, two proven leaders who can lower emotions in a close a game and get guys like Wall and Boogie to asses the game from a different vantage point.
I like your Harrelson pick.
Agreed 100%. Same reason I took Daniels, Woods, and Miller with 3 of my last 4. And I thought I was being all sneaky. You guys are right there with me. 😂 Man, this is gonna be tough when it comes time to vote!
Agreed. Realistically, it would not be ideal to be 10 deep with guys that averaged 15 ppg plus and are used to being the focal point of their respective offense. You need balance and players that accept their role.
Pope was a great pick for many reason. I think your overall strategy really pays off.
The 89/90 season for Miller is the most 3 pt attempts in a season.
Alright @RunninRichie can make his pick when he returns plus the walk on selection.
I'm going with Trey Lyles and James Young and for my Walk On - Cameron Mills
FYI for the Walk on rules they just had to of been a walk on at some point I don't want to make any rules on whether they earned a scholarship at some point or not.
@drcats2013 OTC
I'm going with Trey Lyles and James Young and for my Walk On - Cameron Mills
FYI for the Walk on rules they just had to of been a walk on at some point I don't want to make any rules on whether they earned a scholarship at some point or not.
@drcats2013 OTC
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For the last pick of his 2024 Rupp rafters “all UK” team draft, drcats2013 selects Wah Wah Jones out of Harlan County, Kentucky. Had to pay homage to one of my own, and it doesn’t hurt when that guy was an all American, and a part of our first ever national championship.
Give me Ravi Moss for the walk on
Give me Ravi Moss for the walk on
@JHannibalSmith make your selection unless @RunninRichie gets outta jail soon lol.
Tyty and Masiello to round it out. My squad has balance. Attitude. And now the human victory cigar.
@jrpross you are up my friend.
@jrpross you are up my friend.
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