You’re not going to get a “superstar” that way. You hold a spot for guys who return and land one of those. This guy is a different level though. He could be the missing piece for a top 5 team. He played a huge role in tt getting back and beating ark. If there is a legit “superstar” out there this guy fits the bill
PJ has apparently shrunk 2 inches because he was always listed at 6'8" when he played here. I see that ESPN lists him at 6'6" now, but besides that, do you consider PJ a great rebounder?
Exactly right.
He dominated Floridas 7 footers. They couldn't do anything with him. This dude is perfect for Pope offense
I guess you didn't watch him play much. He's dominant in the post and can make outside shots
PJ Washington measured 6'8" in shoes according to the NBA's official measurements (6'6.5" without shoes) for the 2019 Combine. Basketball players play in shoes, so it seems like the 6'8" measurement is the proper one to use. What does Cal have to do with the NBA's offcial numbers unless you are alleging that he has enough influence over NBA officials to fudge their numbers too?
Maybe I'm way off, but Grant Williams is considered one of the worst rebounding PF in the NBA, right? He's definitely not dominant in that area.
If you do wait on a “superstar” you better be sure he isn’t going to leave you hanging. In other words, don’t be caught with an incomplete roster because a guy decides last minute to stay in the draft.
Those are the ones you recruit. But you better be sure they will show up before committing to them.
NBA? I wouldn't know. Grant Williams a stud college player though.
Texas tech ad a team was a good defensive team and he played good defense in the tournament from what I could tell. I know 100% he can handle the SEC physicality because that really stood out to me.
Not sure anyone cares what he can do in the NBA. Williams was very good in college.
Oweh put his name in the draft primarily to get feedback. I think he's pretty well set on returning and working on what he needs to improve his draft stock next year.
There's been bits and pieces tossed out there about some foreign guys as well. Have to wonder if the Wildcard isn't a surprise player from overseas?
Nobody is disputing that the former SEC Player of the Year was good in college. Nobody is disputing that Darrion Williams is also good.
Pope would be running himself pretty thin at the 4/5. You would think after the injuries last year he would make sure he was covered at key positions.
Agreed. A lot of unknown going into next season also depends on Malachi Moreno.
Certainly. It would be a pretty big gamble by the staff if this were true.
Not only would it be a big gamble considering the injuries we had last year, but also our rebounding deficiencies. I know size isn't everything when it comes to rebounding, but it's certainly a lot. I just don't see a way that we don't add two more bigs.
By comparison, UK spent a little less than $4M on its ENTIRE roster this past season!
You have to wait. I would say several guys return for the nil and that’s like a second recruiting season. You gotta hold a spot for a guy who can play the 3/4 in Williams or any number of the undersized guys who need another year. At the same time if they are all committed well that’s that. But holding a spot for a late guy is a must I feel. There are so many variables a coaching fire, nba guys, euro, injured transfer for next year. And if your team is salty about bringing in a guy who will take 30 of their minutes a game and be one of the top guys well then you don’t have the right guys. Popes system has plenty of time for folguieras and another Williams. These guys play two different games and pope will get his 20 minutes or more if he’s great. It’s a guy like cam Williams who expects to be oad at Kentucky who would take the biggest hit
With or without shoes? Age 25 or age 60?
