Because his guaranteed nil resources were all exhausted on the freshmen. So he can't promise transfers for certain what nil they will get, JMO.
SDSU's Lamont Butler withdrawing from draft. Also Creighton's Kalkbrenner
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Could very well be right on that.
It’s weird, Cal claims he's a players first coach and this is a players first program, well, that means he is supposed to be prepared to satisfy the goals and desires of the players, but it looks to me like only certain players (the ones with 5 stars next to their names) get the full package of those benefits.
It’s a sham, but UK still gets the short end of the stick.
I don’t believe Kentucky ran out of resources, Kentucky just doesn’t want to play the NIL game with graduate transfers and guarantee them money, they expect these guys to come here and be starstruck that Kentucky is interested in them, look at the SDSU kids visit, cal was showing off all his stuff he had earned as a coach. These transfer kids don’t care about Kentuckys and CALs accomplishments, they want money and playing time. Kentucky either has to start playing the game or they will be short handed again like usual
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Then it's not a "players-first" program, it's an "NBA-first" program. The guys with NBA draft potential are the ones getting catered to. Oscar got a taste, but he did enough to earn what he got, plus, he was a 5* hs recruit.
It’s the same thing with playing time. Cal plays his draft prospects above better players until it is way beyond obvious that they aren't ready.
Somehow Wheeler got that treatment and I have no idea why. Cal is a weird dude.
For sure, that slogan is bogus. The best teams are mixtures of freshman and returning playing/experienced players. They have the freshman in theory, but everybody in the world knows wagner, Edwards, & bradshaw are all starting, which they should be guarenteed spots. Wheeler got the treatment because he is a cal old school player fast but can’t shoot at all. The guys getting drafted is cool. But that’s not Kentucky, play the 5 best players period
What a joke that this kid will end up leaving no matter what.
i was wondering about that
i know the grad guys do not matter, i think they can transfer anytime they want until classes start
I think he comes back and they get the NIL/role issue sorted out
I look forward to your post at 11:55 tomorrow night for our guys
I thought all of these guys withdrawing from the draft were supposed to supply UK and others with a whole new pool of portal options .... seems they're all withdrawing and returning to their current schools.
Everybody in the college basketball world is going to get good news except Kentucky lol
It will be Arkansas, they opened/ have openings. Kentucky might try but it’s arakasnas
Arkansas was considered the favorite but they have Baye Fall and likely Ron Holland so I don't see how that works.
The fall kid may be leaving or somebody else may be leaving, if they have to Arkansas will find a way to open scholarships musselman will do whatever it takes in the portal. Kansas is also one of the schools, if Kansas gets him then man they are loaded loaded
Would be an absolutely massive get.
I saw UK reached out to him last month. So if they don't get him, it's not like they didn't put in some effort. Would assume after this news of him transferring, they ramp up the pressure.
Also, currently the highest rated player in the portal that is available.
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I've been saying for a couple weeks if Nelson or Brown withdraw from draft, we NEED to be ALL-IN on him!
Same for top shooter if Reeves not return (or not commit to returning by tomorrow).
With Nelson, you just rotate him, Bradshaw and Onyenso (30,26,24 min respectively) at the 4/5.
Same for top shooter if Reeves not return (or not commit to returning by tomorrow).
With Nelson, you just rotate him, Bradshaw and Onyenso (30,26,24 min respectively) at the 4/5.
It can’t be duke they don’t have space for him do they. Miami would be my guess, because they have as much NIL money as anybody
You’re correct. With Holland now in tow, Arkansas is out. They will probably lose Fall when Holland commits. They still have one of the Mitchell’s and Graham at C.
Plus they have Brazile so I don’t know how minutes are going to work out.
Don't think Dook was part of the "Magnificent 7".
UNC, Miami, FSU, Clemson, VT, NC State and Virginia.
It’s Miami, unc would be the other choice. It Miami is the only one who will drop any amount of money on a player. Those other 5 won’t and UNC I think is set
I forgot about Brazile and he's really good.Yeah if Holland comes can't see him going there.
NC St. would. We have seen them do it in the past, illegally.
Either way, will be interesting to see where he lands as he will make an immediate impact right away.
If he doesn't come here we can't blame it on fear of Ugo.It's becoming obvious portal players are looking for money,money and more money.
