Shaedon Sharpe eligible for the 2022 NBA draft

[CalipariCapo]

1. I in no way think I’m superior to you. Not sure where that came from. But you sound extremely liberal trying to put words into my mouth 🤡😘

2. I don’t have the vaccine, and have no plans of getting it until there’s ample time to show efficacy AND so I can see if the possible the side effects are worth the upside. That being said, I couldn’t care less if you had the vaccine, west a mask, etc.. You do you. But again, thank you for assuming and making an ass out of UandME.

and 3. You showed your hand when you said “ALL I CARE ABOUT” is sharpe playing and giving us a better chance to win. Literally the EPITOME of a selfish bastard.

Kinda sounding like you’re the one on the high horse looking down but okay

My apologies for assuming. Your post came across that way. If caring about the well being of the program over an individuals success is considered selfish, then you hit the nail on the head with me bud and I wear it proudly. For the life of me, I can’t understand why some fans are cool with rooting for players to leave UK early at the detriment of the program. Especially in Sharpe’s case where he comes for a half year, uses all of our facilities and training for free, collects bookoos of money from NIL while a player like Oscar can’t, and UK gets absolutely NOTHING in return. And for what? Do you know these kids personally? Are you getting a piece of that action? I will never root for a talented player to leave early. Idc if they’re the number 1 pick. I want them back at UK and that’s the end of it. The only way I can see this making sense is if Sharpe is close with another player or played with another player in high school or AAU that Cal wants in the future and that relationship would help.

 

[Ky_Bred_Cat]

Feels like an intentional leak to the press. These things rarely happen by accident. It had to come out so the fanbase could absorb the new possibility before the announcement happens.

So Cal finally gets a top recruit again, which he needed badly, and another lottery pick to add to his prized total. It will be spun that he expected the kid to play here. Sharpe, for his part, gets the UK Effect, practice time, facilities, trainers, room and board and NIL money.

 

[YardCat]

At least we kept him from another program

 

[bbncal02]

That's fair.

We have a decent class coming in next year. I want to see what happens. And minus some major mishap (injury, season issues like Covid, stuff outside our control), it’s his last chance depending on results of this season.

 

[fisherscatfan]

So if there is any chance the #1 recruit will play for us, why would you not recruit him?

From what was posted in the earlier article, it was known by all parties that Sharpe had enough HS credits to graduate. Cal has far too many NBA connections to have not followed up on the possibility that Sharpe was draft eligible.

It sounds like Cal knew this risk and still went after him which would be fine except this 100% impacts the decisions of other recruits. Cal is in charge, knew the risks and sounds like he gambled and lost.

It appears Cal also allowed erroneous information to linger regarding his eligibility for the draft and tries to cover up not playing Sharpe with bullshit that he doesn’t know if Sharpe is ready. If it plays out that Sharpe never plays at UK, then that is 100% proof to me Cal doesn’t care UK or the fans.

 

[Atrain7732]

So Cal took the kid knowing he wasn’t playing here next year and all the flack that would come with that solely so he can claim the NBA credit for himself? Man that is conspiracy level nuts guys sorry. I don’t even know how the nba credit benefits him in this “scenario” the kid didn’t play.

I don’t agree with Cal on many things—I support him as the coach and want him here, but have also said a lot of his criticism is valid and deserved. But, this one is a little over the top.

 

[Gromcat]

He's making a clown of himself. Let him keep posting

the three of you aren’t a minority? Lol.

 

[CatsFan4Evr.]

Wonder how the guys on the team really feel about this ? Some have been here a number of years busting their butts off and this kid may never play a game and goes leaves at the end of this season.

Tshiebwe busting his ass all season long and doesn’t get a cent of NIL money. Meanwhile, Sharpe..

 

[fisherscatfan]

If Sharpe never plays here, Cal should receive 100% of the blame. Dangling the top player in front of the fan base's face, while the kid receives hundreds of thousands from an NIL deal, is not okay.

If the kid plans on going pro this summer, he needs to play this Spring. If he turns pro without playing here, Cal should be let go. Immediately. That's inexcusable and a total misuse of his position.

I wonder how those that signed Sharpe to a NIL will view Cal going forward?

 

[Tubbyfan78]

So Cal took the kid knowing he wasn’t playing here next year and all the flack that would come with that solely so he can claim the NBA credit for himself? Man that is conspiracy level nuts guys sorry. I don’t even know how the nba credit benefits him in this “scenario” the kid didn’t play.

I don’t agree with Cal on many things—I support him as the coach and want him here, but have also said a lot of his criticism is valid and deserved. But, this one is a little over the top.

I agree with everything you said here. But, doesn’t he have to know now? He’s not responsible up till now but now we know. So what he does now is on him.

 

[CatsFan4Evr.]

So Cal took the kid knowing he wasn’t playing here next year and all the flack that would come with that solely so he can claim the NBA credit for himself? Man that is conspiracy level nuts guys sorry. I don’t even know how the nba credit benefits him in this “scenario” the kid didn’t play.

I don’t agree with Cal on many things—I support him as the coach and want him here, but have also said a lot of his criticism is valid and deserved. But, this one is a little over the top.

Cal has claimed Kanter’s NBA success for years and the kid never played a minute. He would do the same for Sharpe.

 

[Sparky285]

We have a decent class coming in next year. I want to see what happens. And minus some major mishap (injury, season issues like Covid, stuff outside our control), it’s his last chance depending on results of this season.

Cal always has DJ Wagner in his back pocket, even if Cal doesn’t make it to the second weekend this year or next, fans will wait out one more year for Wagner to come here, and after that Mitch will probably meet with Cal and tell him it’s time to “retire”

 

[TOMCATS1990]

At least we kept him from another program

And that’s a problem if he goes to Dook he is playing already helping K try to win a Title.

 

[stereonut]

There’s always something rotten going on, isn’t it?

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

I wonder how those that signed Sharpe to a NIL will view Cal going forward?

I think it's safe to assume they won't trust Cal if Sharpe never plays here.

 

[RunninRichie]

Cal always has DJ Wagner in his back pocket, even if Cal doesn’t make it to the second weekend this year or next, fans will wait out one more year for Wagner to come here, and after that Mitch will probably meet with Cal and tell him it’s time to “retire”

Until Penny buys him too.

 

[bbncal02]

Until Penny buys him too.

If a kid is stupid enough to go play for Peso? We definitely don’t need him.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Cal has claimed Kanter’s NBA success for years and the kid never played a minute. He would do the same for Sharpe.

And everyone would laugh at him for it. At least Kanter wanted to play here.

Cal would come across as a bloated has-been every time he mentioned Sharpe if the kid never plays here. The fans will not accept this type of program misuse.

Cal needs to play the kid now. There is no other option now if Cal wants to hear the end of it.

 

[BigRedMachineBigBlueNation]

Cal has claimed Kanter’s NBA success for years and the kid never played a minute. He would do the same for Sharpe.

I do claim Kanter a Cat despite never playing. His never seeing the court wasn’t his fault. And I believe Kanter would have played if given the chance.

 

[Jamal Mercer]

I think the logical people that are a little annoyed by this realize two things:

1. Sharpe is supposedly close to a can’t miss stud, and could possibly put our current team over the top. As we saw last night, UK still has a lot of improving to do. Now…it doesn’t really make sense for him to play.

2. With Sharpe, next year was going to be the year. The one that we would be one of the favorites to cut the nets down. Now…not so much.

But like another poster said, if you want to catch a glimpse of him dribbling or running or shooting, get to Rupp early and take it all in.

 

[Sparky285]

At least we kept him from another program

Yeah it’d be a damn shame if he were attending a luxury basketball camp eating up the time, resources, energy, and NIL dollars of another school, while having no plans to play whatsoever and bolting for the draft after half a semester.

Oh wait that’s a proposition only one hell of a car salesman of a head coach would agree to do.

 

[RunninRichie]

I think the logical people that are a little annoyed by this realize two things:

1. Sharpe is supposedly close to a can’t miss stud, and could possibly put our current team over the top. As we saw last night, UK still has a lot of improving to do. Now…it doesn’t really make sense for him to play.

2. With Sharpe, next year was going to be the year. The one that we would be one of the favorites to cut the nets down. Now…not so much.

But like another poster said, if you want to catch a glimpse of him dribbling or running or shooting, get to Rupp early and take it all in.

these are legit the two poitns I was making all thread.

 

[bbncal02]

I do claim Kanter a Cat despite never playing. His never seeing the court wasn’t his fault. And I believe Kanter would have played if given the chance.

Yep. The writer that compared the situations didn’t have a clue. Kanter wanted to play. NCAA in their infinite hatred of us said “lol no”.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Cal always has DJ Wagner in his back pocket, even if Cal doesn’t make it to the second weekend this year or next, fans will wait out one more year for Wagner to come here, and after that Mitch will probably meet with Cal and tell him it’s time to “retire”

Some of us are still supporting Cal specifically because of the Sharpe class.

If there is no Sharpe, it suddenly gets tenuous for Cal from that region of the fan base that I reside in (which is a growing group).

You don't follow up 9-16 with bragging on twitter (emoji style) about getting the #1 player, only to never play him. That's just foolish in every measurable way (outside of the one that features the kid and Cal using the program unjustly).

 

[UK till Death]

Cal is getting played like a fiddle

I think he's closer to being the orchestrator...

 

[Atrain7732]

I agree with everything you said here. But, doesn’t he have to know now? He’s not responsible up till now but now we know. So what he does now is on him.

Yes and I agree with you on this as well

 

[fisherscatfan]

At least we kept him from another program

Curious but why do you feel that way? If he doesn’t play, what difference does it make? Or do you know that every other coach in America would have had him on the court ASAP?

 

[RunninRichie]

Some of us are still supporting Cal specifically because of the Sharpe class.

If there is no Sharpe, it suddenly gets tenuous for Cal from that region of the fan base that I reside in (which is a growing group).

You don't follow up 9-16 with bragging on twitter (emoji style) about getting the #1 player, only to never play him. That's just foolish in every measurable way (outside of the one that features the kid and Cal using the program unjustly).

I am in that region. If he leaves my desire for cal to be here is eroded and gone.

 

[CatsFan4Evr.]

Yep. The writer that compared the situations didn’t have a clue. Kanter wanted to play. NCAA in their infinite hatred of us said “lol no”.

Oh, I absolutely claim Kanter too. He wanted to be here. The jury is still out on Sharpe. But it doesn’t look good.

 

[yes_takeaside]

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Plans can change

 

[BigRedMachineBigBlueNation]

And Kanter having the balls to call out the CCP manipulating the NBA endeared him to me more so.

 

[mebeblue2]

why worry
just let it play out

no matter how many say he is gone or how many says he will stay next year
we will all know at the end of the season

let us enjoy this years team and let the other chips fall when the time comes

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

One other thing:

I actually think Cal might have leaked this to build fever-pitched coverage, only to ultimately play the kid against Kansas or Auburn.

Get the fans and media thinking the kid is going pro this summer, allow the anxiety to permeate through the fan base, then unleash him for 10 to 15 minutes against a potential #1 team in America at Auburn (or at Kansas) as all of BBN collectively exhales.

This would make sense and be a step back into the Calipari we knew from years before, the one who seemingly made genius media moves to ignite hype into the Kentucky brand.

If it's anything resembling just a straight line to the league, however, without playing here, that's grounds for completely losing the fan base at this point.

 

[yes_takeaside]

I agree this isn’t ideal, but what is Cal supposed to say to the #1 player who wants to:

A) Sign with Kentucky
B) Enroll early

I’m in the camp that hopes/believes he plays this year, thinks there’s a 5% chance he plays here next year and also just glad that we are seriously back in contention for #1 players. We’ll see.

You’re not in contention for #1 players if they don’t actually play

 

[HerrosHeroes]

One other thing:

I actually think Cal might have leaked this to build fever-pitched coverage, only to ultimately play the kid against Kansas or Auburn.

Get the fans and media thinking the kid is going pro this summer, allow the anxiety to permeate through the fan base, then unleash him for 10 to 15 minutes against a potential #1 team in America at Auburn (or at Kansas) as all of BBN collectively exhales.

This would make sense and be a step back into the Calipari we knew from years before, the one who seemingly made genius media moves to ignite hype into the Kentucky brand.

If it's anything resembling just a straight line to the league, however, without playing here, that's grounds for completely losing the fan base at this point.

What you say SOS, you sly F’in Einstein you!
That would be sooooo swaggy Cal!
I love it!

 

[gharding07]

Suck it

 

[Sparky285]

Some of us are still supporting Cal specifically because of the Sharpe class.

If there is no Sharpe, it suddenly gets tenuous for Cal from that region of the fan base that I reside in (which is a growing group).

You don't follow up 9-16 with bragging on twitter (emoji style) about getting the #1 player, only to never play him. That's just foolish in every measurable way (outside of the one that features the kid and Cal using the program unjustly).

Last year I wanted Cal gone, I thought his style of basketball doesn’t really work great in modern basketball without the absolute best of the best of players out there to be had.

Then last offseason Cal fired problematic coaches and brought in proven winners, Cal then went after every big fish recruit he could find with a reinvigorated fury that we hadn’t seen in 7-8 years.

I was all the way back on the Cal train, I loved the changes he made, all for the better.

Having a guy use us as a training camp, purposefully keep hidden his draft status and lie and say he plans to play here next year to make sure he gets NIL, and Cal allows it all just to paint this illusion that he “landed” the #1 player. The Cal haters have been saying it for years, this isn’t your ****ing NBA training camp Cal, this team doesn’t exist to coddle your ego or give free rides to guys to pretend to be Kentucky basketball players to boost your status.

I give Sharpe a less than 1% chance at passing on being a top 5ish pick, no one has ever done that under Cal, no one may have ever done that ever in the last 20 years of college basketball at any school.

Now I’m angry at Cal and I’m angry at Sharpe, because the guy knows what his high school credit situation was a year ago, and he knows what day he was born, and he’s known the whole time he was eligible for this draft and he likely lied about it to ensure he received deals for being here, and it’s beyond likely that he lied when he said regardless of draft status his plan is to play a full season at Kentucky next year.

 

[bbncal02]

One other thing:

I actually think Cal might have leaked this to build fever-pitched coverage, only to ultimately play the kid against Kansas or Auburn.

Get the fans and media thinking the kid is going pro this summer, allow the anxiety to permeate through the fan base, then unleash him for 10 to 15 minutes against a potential #1 team in America at Auburn (or at Kansas) as all of BBN collectively exhales.

This would make sense and be a step back into the Calipari we knew from years before, the one who seemingly made genius media moves to ignite hype into the Kentucky brand.

If it's anything resembling just a straight line to the league, however, without playing here, that's grounds for completely losing the fan base at this point.

I could see that.

We’re just going to have to wait and see. I’m like some others. Not a thing we can do about it atm. Let’s enjoy the guys who are playing right now.

 

[Sparky285]

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Suck it

The whipping boy pushing a narrative he likely knows is a lie to keep his insider scoop with the program.

I will be dumbfounded if Sharpe passes up being a top 5 pick to play a year of college ball.

 

[Tubbyfan78]

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Suck it

Yeah, I’m sure The Sharpes called Tucker directly to discuss their plans. There is zero chance that kid is coming back. Zero.