Shaedon Sharpe eligible for the 2022 NBA draft

[RunninRichie]

Yeah, makes you look even dumber than you sound. Hard to do but you managed it.

Absolutely. We hate when UK wins. Thats why we talk in game threads, watch every game, and then come to a message board to talk about it....

 

[Gromcat]

So while Cal was recruiting him how did he know that Sharpe never planned to play. Do you think Sharpe straight up told him during visits and such he had no plans to play and Cal agreed to go along with it?

In your world when Calipari’s mess is leaked everywhere you go to “he couldn’t know better”. Is Cal slow now? He doesn’t know what’s going on? Did he stroke out?

I’m not going to discuss this nonsense with the minority of defenders who couldn’t care less about anything other than defending Calipari. You aren’t worth the time.

Yes he knew he probably wouldn’t play, or there was an excellent chance he wouldn’t. Are you dumb and blind? This is Calipari’s MO. that’s why Sharpe is at UK. Wake up.

 

[gwjenning]

My question is who leaked this story today? According to the Ben Robert’s article he is eligible because he had the necessary credits to be a high school graduate before the NBA season, even though he didn’t officially “graduate” before the end of the season. This seems like a detail very few people would be able to completely confirm. I don’t think Cal/UK wanted the headache this story caused. I also don’t think Shaedon’s camp wanted it out to have people hate him for a few months. Interesting nevertheless.

Bruce Pearl if I was betting

 

[The_Answer1313]

Of course we get extremes in threads like this.

Cal’s love and commitment to the program is amazing. I respect how he handles the legacy and the former coaches and how he uses the program for great causes (disaster relief, for example). Tremendous ambassador.

It’s just that he thought in 2010 and thinks today that you prioritize player interests FIRST, promote that philosophy FIRST, prioritize draft status and potential, and shrug off situations like Whitney and Sharpe because it still serves as a means to an end. That this is the best way or at least the best/only way for HIM to compete for titles. And maybe that was true 10 years ago. It just simply isn’t anymore IMHO.

I'm not sure we know this is true or not.

This year's team is very good. What if this years team wins a title? Does that change things? Does the players first attitude still not work at that point?

I guess it's a process vs results type thing here. The results haven't been there lately as most would have liked but Cal and people that follow Cal still believe in the process.

Honestly the best way to win titles is to have the best players. I don't think that's changed. I still think our best teams while Cal has been here have been elite recruiting classes with a mixture of some guys coming back. That's how we won in 12 and it's how we were dominant in 15. And that's how we are 15-3 this season.

 

[TJWalkersBurner]

Yep, we hate UK so much we are on a UK message board posting thousands of messages.

You're fabricating complaints out of thin air about how Cal is just using the program without holding his end up of the bargain to bring results to the fans . . . in a season when he is bringing results to the fans.

What else would you call that? You think its accurate to just ignore that fact?

 

[FitchandMurray29]

Who decided it was a good idea to release this today?

 

[BourbonBalz]

If there's a decent chance he contributes this season or next on a championship contender, why on Earth wouldn't you take the chance?

We could have really used another perimeter player last night. In two months, if Sharpe can give 10 solid minutes in that situation, it was clearly worth it. If you're not certain that's impossible, take the chance!

This is about people pissed at Cal. For the record, I want to see him succeed here. If we bring in a different coach, then the same thing applies. This is all about the all-or-nothing, black-or-white feeling people have about Cal.

You’re assuming he plays. The discussion is if he never sees the floor. If he plays no one will have an problem with it. It sounds like he isn’t going to, but I hope that’s just bad information.

 

[RunninRichie]

You're fabricating complaints out of thin air about how Cal is just using the program without holding his end up of the bargain to bring results to the fans . . . in a season when he is bringing results to the fans.

What else would you call that? You think its accurate to just ignore that fact?

He needs to continue doing what he is doing right now which is as you said holding his end of the deal. Sharpe not playing is not doing that.

 

[bbncal02]

LOL we are better than Louisville.That's pretty low standards right there.

But you know. Faaaaar Cal for taking a chance here.

 

[mdlUK.1]

You're fabricating complaints out of thin air about how Cal is just using the program without holding his end up of the bargain to bring results to the fans . . . in a season when he is bringing results to the fans.

What else would you call that? You think its accurate to just ignore that fact?

Yep. This years team has been really fun to watch. They have to find something to whine about.

 

[BigCat241]

In your world when Calipari’s mess is leaked everywhere you go to “he couldn’t know better”. Is Cal slow now? He doesn’t know what’s going on? Did he stroke out?

I’m not going to discuss this nonsense with the minority of defenders who couldn’t care less about anything other than defending Calipari. You aren’t worth the time.

Yes he knew he probably wouldn’t play, or there was an excellent chance he wouldn’t. Are you dumb and blind? This is Calipari’s MO. that’s why Sharpe is at UK. Wake up.

You dont know my "world" or my stance on Cal at all. I go case by case in criticizing or not when it comes to Cal. How is he supposed to know Sharpe would never play for us when he is recruiting the kid and every word coming out of he and his circles mouth was that he was committed and going to play?

 

[catben]

Well, my post centered on whether Cal knew Sharpe intended to play. He either knew or he was duped. Neither option is a good look. I highly doubt Cal wasn’t in the know when he was recruiting the kid because I guarantee he talked in-depth with not only Sharpe but also his “handlers”. And like I said, the biggest issue is who we probably lost out on by signing Sharpe. If he ends up playing it isn’t an issue, if he leaves without ever taking the floor the backlash will be massive and deserved.

This is it EXACTLY!!!

Everyone involved with this kid coming to UK knew what he was going to do. I highly doubt he returns next season for the simple fact that he will be drafted in the top 6.

 

[TJWalkersBurner]

He needs to continue doing what he is doing right now which is as you said holding his end of the deal. Sharpe not playing is not doing that.

Thats absolute bullshit dude. Cal's job is to get results on the court. If he wins big next year, he's held up his end, and it would be compelely stupid for you or any other fan to suggest otherwise just because Sharpe didn't play.

 

[kywildcat41035]

hes from Canada, he cant get NIL.

He’s already got a deal with the same place Ty Ty does the Porsche dealership I’m pretty sure

 

[Gromcat]

You dont know my "world" or my stance on Cal at all. I go case by case in criticizing or not when it comes to Cal. How is he supposed to know Sharpe would never play for us when he is recruiting the kid and every word coming out of he and his circles mouth was that he was committed and going to play?

Some of you my God lol. I’m trying to be nice, but you can’t be this dumb when it comes to Calipari and college basketball. Just not possible.

 

[FishersBlue]

I'm not sure we know this is true or not.

This year's team is very good. What if this years team wins a title? Does that change things? Does the players first attitude still not work at that point?

I guess it's a process vs results type thing here. The results haven't been there lately as most would have liked but Cal and people that follow Cal still believe in the process.

Honestly the best way to win titles is to have the best players. I don't think that's changed. I still think our best teams while Cal has been here have been elite recruiting classes with a mixture of some guys coming back. That's how we won in 12 and it's how we were dominant in 15. And that's how we are 15-3 this season.

Agree completely. But this years team reflects a shift somewhat given the reliance on the transfer portal. But not sure if that signals a shift in approach or was simple necessity.

He wins a title or competes for a title with this group then maybe this becomes the new model.

 

[BourbonBalz]

Stop using facts. FAAAAAAAR CAL

Nice try, but a fail. He opted out due to Covid.

 

[KYFOSSIL]

Some of you need to shut up about “you just don’t like Cal” nonsense. UK fans are about winning and tradition. When Cal was doing both, he had a 99% approval rating. Gtfo with that stupid deflecting bs.

Calipari should never sign a recruit unless it’s about this team. And I’m telling the few of you who won’t let the reality sink in because Cals swag has you hooked like a stripper on a pole, people that contribute mega dollars to this program are about to have enough and when that happens your excuses are going to go straight out the window.

The truth is, the VAST majority of the minority who back Calipari on this board are political. Notice the theme, his most ardent defenders are liberal guys that don’t mind trashing this program for their tribal left wing bs. That’s why they think everyone hates Calipari because of politics. They are a member of the party that sees politics and grievance everywhere. They’re a sick group.

The good thing is this is going to wake up a bunch of boosters who are already sick of this. Calipari better win quick, because if Sharpe doesn’t play and UK gets thrown to the back seat again, Calipari’s days are numbers. Deal with that.

And you need to shut up with you’re acting as the end all and know it all. I thought when you came back that you might have grown up a bit but I should have known better. You and your morgetts call everyone that disagrees with you a Cal lover or not a true fan. Well young man I for one posted this should be Cals last year win or lose because it would be in the best interest of the program to start fresh. But you and you peon’s conspiracy theories and thinking Cal is the anti-Christ is bat shit crazy at best. And incase you have noticed we are having a great year to this point.

 

[CalipariCapo]

Do you realize how selfish it is when you want a KID to play now and risk injury and millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars for a year or year and a half, just so he can play at YOUR school? Especially when he's a potential top 5 pick THIS year, and has a chance of falling to a later pick or even later round if he has an injury or has a rough season? I.e Brandon Boston?

Say you had a business idea that you had been dreaming of your entire life, and started your own company. You had incredible outlook, and you had investors ready to invest in your company and guide you through the process; enough to lock up financial security for your entire future, and you'd be a guaranteed millionaire in half a year. The one caveat being that the outlook of your business has to be as good as it is currently - waiting half a year has no adverse affects on it. But trying to start up and run everything on your own could potentially ruin your business idea.

Are you going to honestly sit here and tell me that you would risk that business? To play for free for a school for 2-3 months?

This isn't a Diallo situation. It's a little above that paygrade.

Would I like if he played for Kentucky? Absolutely. But am I going to talk down on a kid program for what they're doing to secure their future? Absolutely not

Here he is! The guy that holds moral superiority over all of us because he’s a “true fan” that wants what’s best for the kid. The rest of us are just a bunch of selfish a$$holes that only want to see UK win games lol. Go on somewhere dude. You’re the type of guy that looks down on everyone else that is skeptical about getting a Covid-19 vaccine. I’m here to tell you that I ONLY care about UK winning basketball games. That’s as far as my basketball fandom allows me to go. If Sharpe gives us a greater chance to win a title this year, that is ALL I CARE ABOUT. I couldn’t care less about Sharpe’s NBA future. When they leave UK, I will never watch another one of their games again. Just like I haven’t with Wall, Cousins, Davis, etc. I don’t care about the NBA and never will. So get off your high horse and telling me how to be a “true fan”. Sharpe is only as good to me as what he can provide to Kentucky basketball and that’s it. No more no less.

 

[mdlUK.1]

Does anyone know exactly what is happening? I thought they had already ruled that he was ineligible for the draft? Did the nba change the rules?

 

[Gromcat]

Nice try, but a fail. He opted out due to Covid.

Same guys that just cannot accept reality. It doesn’t matter what Calipari does, they’re here to defend the man at all costs. I do believe at least half will follow him to any program he goes to.

 

[TJWalkersBurner]

Nice try, but a fail. He opted out due to Covid.

No, he didn't. He opted out because he wasn't jiving with K.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Play him tomorrow.. even if he doesn't make us better. Or send him packing.

Christ, some of us called this from day 1.

 

[BigBlueFanGA]

You don’t speak for me nor anyone else on here so quit saying UK fans are sick of it. You think you a spokesman, we’re in trouble now

He speaks for plenty.

 

[RunninRichie]

Thats absolute bullshit dude. Cal's job is to get results on the court. If he wins big next year, he's held up his end, and it would be compelely stupid for you or any other fan to suggest otherwise just because Sharpe didn't play.

Players use UK to get to the NBA=UK wins. Player never plays no wins.

 

[KYFOSSIL]

Yep, we hate UK so much we are on a UK message board posting thousands of messages.

Not posting…..bitching

 

[kartmd]

Landing the big ones? Does that matter if they never play?

It doesn’t. What good is having the #1 player if he doesn’t play if his signing scares off the #10 or so player who would play?

 

[RunninRichie]

Not posting…..bitching

Everytime you type a message and post it, thats considered a post.

 

[Gromcat]

Play him tomorrow.. even if he doesn't make us better. Or send him packing.

Christ, some of us called this from day 1.

Thanks for actually being honest and not a Cal homer. It’s rare to find someone that just honest about the situations and isn’t trying to defend Calipari at all costs.

 

[BigBlueFanGA]

If there is a chance that the #1 kid plays, which there still is, albeit a small one, you just cant do that. You have to take the risk of if he does play in college, it is at your school.

I'll ask again, who were we unable to recruit due to our taking Sharpe?

 

[TJWalkersBurner]

Players use UK to get to the NBA=UK wins. Player never plays no wins.

So if we have a fantastic season next year, you'd still say Cal didn't hold up his end of the bargain because Sharpe opted out? Is that really the argument you want to make?

 

[mdlUK.1]

Players use UK to get to the NBA=UK wins. Player never plays no wins.

So if you believe he won’t play, just pretend he never came. then you won’t feel so bad. Lol

 

[bbncal02]

Same guys that just cannot accept reality. It doesn’t matter what Calipari does, they’re here to defend the man at all costs. I do believe at least half will follow him to any program he goes to.

I’ll still be here when he’s gone much to the chagrin of many I’m sure.

 

[CowboyGumBoots]

He speaks for plenty.

That’s cause half of them are his own accounts. I saw it with my own eyes, he gets no respect rightfully so

 

[RunninRichie]

So if we have a fantastic season next year, you'd still say Cal didn't hold up his end of the bargain because Sharpe opted out? Is that really the argument you want to make?

Sharpe playing gives us the best chance to win a title. Thats cals job.

 

[gwjenning]

Same guys that just cannot accept reality. It doesn’t matter what Calipari does, they’re here to defend the man at all costs. I do believe at least half will follow him to any program he goes to.

I hope so

 

[gwjenning]

Play him tomorrow.. even if he doesn't make us better. Or send him packing.

Christ, some of us called this from day 1.

One day too early but play him

 

[The_Answer1313]

There is no one on this board that supports Cal but not UK. No one. This argument is so ridiculous.

No one posts on a UK message board all day long and is "not a fan of the team and just a Cal fan".

No one.

 

[michaeluk26]

Well this burns my biscuits.

 

[Gromcat]

And you need to shut up with you’re acting as the end all and know it all. I thought when you came back that you might have grown up a bit but I should have known better. You and your morgetts call everyone that disagrees with you a Cal lover or not a true fan. Well young man I for one posted this should be Cals last year win or lose because it would be in the best interest of the program to start fresh. But you and you peon’s conspiracy theories and thinking Cal is the anti-Christ is bat shit crazy at best. And incase you have noticed we are having a great year to this point.

Why are you talking to me like I posted to you?

There are about 5 posters here that don’t care what happens to this program as long as Calipari is taken care of. Most fans are sick of it, and you don’t have to worry. If Sharpe doesn’t play, and we don’t have a final four or title, Calipari’s days are numbered.