To me it just sounds like Bar Talk. There's never a time in a game when you only have one player to depend on. UK got shots up after just a few seconds. I suppose if 4 players sprain an ankle simultaneously that it would be nice to have SuperPlayer to go get his, but I'll worry about that later.The one potential negative from them was they think we don't have anyone that can consistently create their own shot (did credit Robinson to some degree on this). This may be where it's important for Chandler to develop over the year as he does seem like he has the athleticism to do this.
Yeah, I think that's a good counter. With the system Pope runs, we're going to have open shooters consistently and not a need for someone to consistently create their own shot. Maybe more of a luxury than a need.To me it just sounds like Bar Talk. There's never a time in a game when you only have one player to depend on. UK got shots up after just a few seconds. I suppose if 4 players sprain an ankle simultaneously that it would be nice to have SuperPlayer to go get his, but I'll worry about that later.
Stopped watching when he said this team was exactly like a calipari team. That was in no way, shape, form, or fashion, a correct statement. Lost all credibility at that point
Maybe I misheard but I thought the reference to a Cal team was what next year's team would look like (leaning much more heavily on freshmen). They talked about this team being more of a one-off as so heavily reliant on more experienced players.Stopped watching when he said this team was exactly like a calipari team. That was in no way, shape, form, or fashion, a correct statement. Lost all credibility at that point
Maybe I misheard but I thought the reference to a Cal team was what next year's team would look like (leaning much more heavily on freshmen). They talked about this team being more of a one-off as so heavily reliant on more experienced players.
I expect it to be a good balance. Still think we'll bring in key experienced transfers.Hope we are not heavily leaning on freshmen any season.
Oweh can get his own shot aswell.Really raved about the defense from Butler/Oweh. Were a bit surprised that Oweh started over Brea and that Pope seems to be leaning more on defense to start. (But, hey, the offense worked out just fine too!) They also think that starting next year we will go back to the model of centering around freshmen and this is more of a stop-gap year. I don't know, I think it will be a good balance of key freshmen and key transfers, more so than Cal's approach.
The one potential negative from them was they think we don't have anyone that can consistently create their own shot (did credit Robinson to some degree on this). This may be where it's important for Chandler to develop over the year as he does seem like he has the athleticism to do this.
I think we will see more balanced, well thought out rosters under Pope. He won’t just sign 5-6 elite athletes, like Cal. He’ll sign basketball players. He’ll sign guys with high bball IQ’s and guys that can shoot, not just guys that can outjump and outrun everyone.Really raved about the defense from Butler/Oweh. Were a bit surprised that Oweh started over Brea and that Pope seems to be leaning more on defense to start. (But, hey, the offense worked out just fine too!) They also think that starting next year we will go back to the model of centering around freshmen and this is more of a stop-gap year. I don't know, I think it will be a good balance of key freshmen and key transfers, more so than Cal's approach.
The one potential negative from them was they think we don't have anyone that can consistently create their own shot (did credit Robinson to some degree on this). This may be where it's important for Chandler to develop over the year as he does seem like he has the athleticism to do this.
Really raved about the defense from Butler/Oweh. Were a bit surprised that Oweh started over Brea and that Pope seems to be leaning more on defense to start. (But, hey, the offense worked out just fine too!) They also think that starting next year we will go back to the model of centering around freshmen and this is more of a stop-gap year. I don't know, I think it will be a good balance of key freshmen and key transfers, more so than Cal's approach.
The one potential negative from them was they think we don't have anyone that can consistently create their own shot (did credit Robinson to some degree on this). This may be where it's important for Chandler to develop over the year as he does seem like he has the athleticism to do this.
To me it just sounds like Bar Talk. There's never a time in a game when you only have one player to depend on. UK got shots up after just a few seconds. I suppose if 4 players sprain an ankle simultaneously that it would be nice to have SuperPlayer to go get his, but I'll worry about that later.
Yeah, I think that's a good counter. With the system Pope runs, we're going to have open shooters consistently and not a need for someone to consistently create their own shot. Maybe more of a luxury than a need.
I was sure all along that Perry was eventually going to be a fine college player but now I'm convinced all 3 will be excellent with Perry and Noah probably being here 4 years and Chandler likely blowing up his sophomore season and going pro.I think we will see more balanced, well thought out rosters under Pope. He won’t just sign 5-6 elite athletes, like Cal. He’ll sign basketball players. He’ll sign guys with high bball IQ’s and guys that can shoot, not just guys that can outjump and outrun everyone.
Look at how he put this roster together, he didn’t just go out and try to get the best athletes in the portal, it got pieces that fit. He signed guys that can knock down shots and guys that can flat out defend.
Also, I don’t expect Pope to totally move away from the portal. He will still sign 1-2 a year from the portal.
And he is going to have some guys that will come back (hopefully). That is going to be key for him down the road. That’s why having Perry, Noah, and Chandler on the roster is so important. They will be very important to this team over the next 2-3 years.
But it’s true, in a sense, as you can see, Pope is not shunning the elite Freshmen at all. He is going to go after top recruits every year, but it’s not going to be like Cal where he will be totally reliant on OAD talent. He’ll have returnees, portal players, elite Freshmen, and multi year Freshmen on the roster.
Pope understands roster construction and will carefully think about every piece he adds in the offseason.
Those two a basketball illiterate.
I’ve watched several of their videos and the white dude is an idiot.Stopped watching when he said this team was exactly like a calipari team. That was in no way, shape, form, or fashion, a correct statement. Lost all credibility at that point
We thought this would be the case with the Zion-RJ-Cam trio for Duke in 2019.That is probably my one and only worry with UK this year: Sheer athleticism. They will be able to beat almost anyone.. but if a team comes along that has maybe 2 NBA-ready bodies.. I could see that posing some matchup problems for us.
Under Cal this was usually a strength: Our soon-to-be NBA players just had the size and speed on the competition, and often times, we'd get the win simply because of that, even if the other team might have had better basketball players.
It's a reason I don't want to play a team like Duke come March. Very glad we're playing them early because I'm betting now, that we boat race them in a few weeks. But come March, guys like Flagg might be near impossible to stop.
Sleeper media sucks badly. I have it set to where I don't get their videos recommended anymore.Stopped watching when he said this team was exactly like a calipari team. That was in no way, shape, form, or fashion, a correct statement. Lost all credibility at that point
Maybe, but I'd argue that Oweh and Robinson are NBA ready. Butler could give people fits this year and might prove to be a pick if his play continues to shine against stronger comp.That is probably my one and only worry with UK this year: Sheer athleticism. They will be able to beat almost anyone.. but if a team comes along that has maybe 2 NBA-ready bodies.. I could see that posing some matchup problems for us.
Usually, but I think the past 5 years proved that experience, strength, and system could easily outdo talent where none of the other criteria are met. Our bigs were talented last year but got bullied by stronger and more experienced bigs. Our freshman guards folded on the big stage.Under Cal this was usually a strength: Our soon-to-be NBA players just had the size and speed on the competition, and often times, we'd get the win simply because of that, even if the other team might have had better basketball players.
Agreed. I don't think we have a great grasp of how capable Scheyer is, but he's got a team of dogs this year.It's a reason I don't want to play a team like Duke come March. Very glad we're playing them early because I'm betting now, that we boat race them in a few weeks. But come March, guys like Flagg might be near impossible to stop.
Maybe someone needs to be reminded that basketball is a team sport and if it is played correctly there shouldn't be a lot of need for self-shot creations. Cal's teams have to because of his playground approach on offense. Well-designed plays should free up players for good shots and because we have so many shooters, I am good with that.Really raved about the defense from Butler/Oweh. Were a bit surprised that Oweh started over Brea and that Pope seems to be leaning more on defense to start. (But, hey, the offense worked out just fine too!) They also think that starting next year we will go back to the model of centering around freshmen and this is more of a stop-gap year. I don't know, I think it will be a good balance of key freshmen and key transfers, more so than Cal's approach.
The one potential negative from them was they think we don't have anyone that can consistently create their own shot (did credit Robinson to some degree on this). This may be where it's important for Chandler to develop over the year as he does seem like he has the athleticism to do this.
How do you do that? There's a bunch I wish wouldn't pop up on my feed.Sleeper media sucks badly. I have it set to where I don't get their videos recommended anymore.
On a browser, I think you just click three dots on the video thumbnail and set it to not recommend videos from that creator any more.How do you do that? There's a bunch I wish wouldn't pop up on my feed.
thanksOn a browser, I think you just click three dots on the video thumbnail and set it to not recommend videos from that creator any more.
It's been a while since I've gotten on a browser for youtube or tried to block someone's content, though.
Social media is a f-n cancer. They get money for inducing outrage that feeds into likes, comments, and views, and it's not like TV in the 1990s where you can just shut it off and go outside. Social media is ubiquitous.These are the guys that do not like UK. Do not like Pope. The one guy said something about Kerr Krissa not playing this year like he knows something. Heck they do not even know that Butler played for SDSU for 4 years (if I recall correctly). Things like that and they want to start rumors. Anything to get views. Do not know much about ball if you ask me. Need to stick to review needle point or something like that.
This. It’s become such a talking point that rarely becomes a reality. Sure…in the NBA you iso and give it to Kobe or Lebron types…. Some college teams try that and melt the shot clock and iso late in games.To me it just sounds like Bar Talk. There's never a time in a game when you only have one player to depend on. UK got shots up after just a few seconds. I suppose if 4 players sprain an ankle simultaneously that it would be nice to have SuperPlayer to go get his, but I'll worry about that later.
It is in your YouTube settings somewhere. Go to sleepers media page. On the app it will have their name In the search bar at the top. Click on the 3 button icon at the top right and scroll down to hide user from my page.How do you do that? There's a bunch I wish wouldn't pop up on my feed.
I agree, I see so many terrible people on YouTube that have a million followers for whatever reason. It makes no sense. I’ve seen legit good creators who deserve their followings but many I just don’t get why anyone likes them at all.Social media is a f-n cancer. They get money for inducing outrage that feeds into likes, comments, and views, and it's not like TV in the 1990s where you can just shut it off and go outside. Social media is ubiquitous.
These guys suck. Their only goal is to get clicks and comments by being bad at their "job." It's honestly amazing how talentless people can get incredibly lucrative careers just by being sh***y at everything.
Like others have said, it's best not to listen to sleepers. They aren't serious whatsoever.
Maybe someone needs to be reminded that basketball is a team sport and if it is played correctly there shouldn't be a lot of need for self-shot creations. Cal's teams have to because of his playground approach on offense. Well-designed plays should free up players for good shots and because we have so many shooters, I am good with that.
Doron Lamb, Jeff Sheppard, Kyle Guy. I think Robinson can be that guy for us though.Yeah this might be the biggest myth of the Cal era. Who was the go get a bucket guy in 1998? 2012? Or Virginias championship team? A well prepared and balanced team shouldn’t need a go to guy. They can do it within a system.
Doron Lamb, Jeff Sheppard, Kyle Guy. I think Robinson can be that guy for us though.
I don’t think of any of those guys as people who could break down an opponent one and one and get a bucket which seems to be what most people think is a necessary component. They could all hit big shots but they were usually off screens vs breaking somebody down.
Robinson seems more capable of that than others but I still don’t think it is an absolute necessity.
I’d say Lamb was the get a bucket guy or MKG in some games.Yeah this might be the biggest myth of the Cal era. Who was the go get a bucket guy in 1998? 2012? Or Virginias championship team? Lots of other examples. A well prepared and balanced team shouldn’t need to rely on a go to guy. They can do it within a system.
I’d say Lamb was the get a bucket guy or MKG in some games.