Team USA U19 roster being released today (6/8) at 11:00 ET
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I will anxiously await you losing your mind when there aren't a large # of KY kids on it (If Any at all) and talk about what a HUGE mistake it is
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I just picture Cal with a huge grin getting this shot and having access to the top players in this type of setting.
Edit: thought no cats would be on tryout list, was wrong.
Edit: thought no cats would be on tryout list, was wrong.
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I'm kind of glad the current recruits won't be on the team. I'd love for them to get some extra Cal time as well as build chemistry with one another but this is strictly a recruiting tool. Every current cat that's not on the roster frees up a spot for a potential future cat. Good trade off. I'd love to see some of Langford, Bagley, Williamson, Bol, Reddish, etc.
Thought Cal said Diallo might be on it, but that was it. Did I dream this?
And thanks for the update. Agree with most. Let Cal build a relationship with players who aren't currently on our roster.
And thanks for the update. Agree with most. Let Cal build a relationship with players who aren't currently on our roster.
Oh wow, I could've sworn I read no cats on the team. My mistake. Thanks for the info.
If they are trying out they have already discussed it with Coach Cal.
Agree. But Cal could just want them there to get in the ear of some of the 2018 guys.
Still, extra practice. Different coaches to work for, working with future teammates, practicing against 5* talent.
This is huge going forward!
This is huge going forward!
Really surprised no Bagley and Zion -- disappointing.
It will be a great chance for Cal to work on Langford. Getting him will be key as Diallo is sure to leave next year.
Might mean Bagley is looking to graduate high school this summer and wants to stay home and focus on that.
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I'm not sure how Cal cuts any of those guys if he wants to land them. Lou King is a UK target but he seems like a long shot for the final roster, too.
Only 5 HS players invited..I'd say we have a great shot at these 3
Bol Bol
Quickly
Langford
How long is Cal the coach?
Bol Bol
Quickly
Langford
How long is Cal the coach?
I hope Bolden does not make team. That means he will get better because he will be playing under Cal. We never want a Duke player to succeed.
I'm glad Cal isn't smart enough to think that way. I want him to pick the best players to help the USA team win
Bagley was on the initial list that was "a mistake" and Williamson is playing over in Italy right now on Adidas trip with Quickley. Likely declined the invite as I'm sure they were asked to tryout.
Nice. Thanks for clearing that up. I knew there was more to it than them not being invited, lol.
No one is until they do.
But it's also possible he's working to just be on track to graduate next year after basically losing a year.
And teenagers never say one thing and mean another.
I don't know what Bagley is going to do. None of us do. We just have rumors saying he is thinking about it and interviews denying it, but leaving the door open to doing it.
I am assuming he stays in the '18 class, but I won't be surprised if he reclasses.
No one has mentioned King, I don't think. He is a primary target.
I would love a class of:
Quickley
Langford
Reddish
King
Bol
With Green and maybe Washington back plus the reserve guys.
I would love a class of:
Quickley
Langford
Reddish
King
Bol
With Green and maybe Washington back plus the reserve guys.
Zion and Bagley were undoubtedly asked to play. They likely have other obligations. Why invite a kid who already told you, "no". I love seeing Bol on that list, however.
I'm hoping Cal lands two of the Langford/Reddish/King trio on the wing. This will go a long way to making that happen.
I'm hoping Cal lands two of the Langford/Reddish/King trio on the wing. This will go a long way to making that happen.
Wondered if Diallo would qualify from an age perspective,since he was draft eligible this season.His choice to return to UK looks like a better decision all the time.
Knox still 17 or barely 18 I think,this will be good experience for him.He may have some growing yet to do
Hopefully many positives for UK come out of Cal coaching this team.
Knox still 17 or barely 18 I think,this will be good experience for him.He may have some growing yet to do
Hopefully many positives for UK come out of Cal coaching this team.
The other awesome thing about Knox is he was playing football until his junior year. Only been full time basketball for 2 years. Awesome potential! If he would have gone to Duke I guarantee people would be hyping him like Brandon Ingram.
12 man final roster, right?
Eight should be pretty much set.
Diallo
Knox
Washington
Plus the five recruits
Quickley
Langford
Reddish
King
Bol
The other 4 spots up for grabs.
Probably need a another PG and a couple of big men. Then the best player left regardless of position.
Team will be loaded on the wings.
Eight should be pretty much set.
Diallo
Knox
Washington
Plus the five recruits
Quickley
Langford
Reddish
King
Bol
The other 4 spots up for grabs.
Probably need a another PG and a couple of big men. Then the best player left regardless of position.
Team will be loaded on the wings.
I've never seen a player yet that was working towards doing that that actually came out and said that's what they were doing. If he is because of his Elite status I'm sure those surrounding him are trying to protect him from being bombarded.
I read that also,wonder what skills take the biggest leap forward in the next year? I would think ball handling,passing court awareness and maybe shooting(from a technique standpoint)
To give you some perspective on age--Kevin Knox is going to be the/one of the youngest players in D1 next year as he's 17 now. Bol Bol is also 17 as he goes to the Team USA 19U tryout.
Now contrast that to Jalen Suggs who is a class of '20 and will be 16 by end of this Summer and is a Freshman in HS. Suggs is hearing from Kentucky, Duke, etc.....now but that's just to show how evaluations can be influenced. Suggs isn't doing anything wrong, just saying when you compare prospects, a guy who is going to be playing FR year of CBB is going to be one year older then a guy going into his Soph year of HS. Devin Booker is 20 in the NBA and heading into 3rd year. lol
Age doesn't always factor in things but it is interesting to look into and how prospects are perceived and their ability to improve within a year is high--specifically for a one and done program like UK.
Now contrast that to Jalen Suggs who is a class of '20 and will be 16 by end of this Summer and is a Freshman in HS. Suggs is hearing from Kentucky, Duke, etc.....now but that's just to show how evaluations can be influenced. Suggs isn't doing anything wrong, just saying when you compare prospects, a guy who is going to be playing FR year of CBB is going to be one year older then a guy going into his Soph year of HS. Devin Booker is 20 in the NBA and heading into 3rd year. lol
Age doesn't always factor in things but it is interesting to look into and how prospects are perceived and their ability to improve within a year is high--specifically for a one and done program like UK.
Age+ the relative short time Knox has been playing organized basketball would seem to bode well for him improving at a fairly rapid rate.His dad was a high level college athlete,so his insights and guidance in areas such as the value of a good work ethic and understanding of the business of d1 athletics will help Knox Jr also.
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