KH?very good guy, his dad and handlers not so much we should not trash KH it wasn’t his choice to transfer.......he loves UK and Cal and I still think he has enormous potential. Best of luck to bro.
if you meant KW? where did he transfer?
KH?very good guy, his dad and handlers not so much we should not trash KH it wasn’t his choice to transfer.......he loves UK and Cal and I still think he has enormous potential. Best of luck to bro.
and the AZ kidsBelieve it or not, it's actually good that Whitney (and even Hagans) didn't get drafted. Had Whitney bailed after half the season and, somehow, wound up being drafted in the 1st round, then it really casts even more doubt on how necessary the college game is.
For that reason, I'm glad that Whitney and Hagans went undrafted, guys like RJ Hampton not going high, and even guys like Jaden McDaniels falling in the draft.. Whatever helps prove that, Yes, you still benefit going to play for a HOF coach at a Blue Blood school.,
Agreed. If you're willing to put in the work and you have some natural abilities, Coach Cal has proven he can get you there. It may take some a couple extra seasons, but if you will persevere, he will help you get there. The track record is solid.Believe it or not, it's actually good that Whitney (and even Hagans) didn't get drafted. Had Whitney bailed after half the season and, somehow, wound up being drafted in the 1st round, then it really casts even more doubt on how necessary the college game is.
For that reason, I'm glad that Whitney and Hagans went undrafted, guys like RJ Hampton not going high, and even guys like Jaden McDaniels falling in the draft.. Whatever helps prove that, Yes, you still benefit going to play for a HOF coach at a Blue Blood school.,
Nobody was comparing Whitney to Clarke and/or Boston."at this time a season ago didn't you have perhaps even greater expectations for Whitney? "
NO. Not even close. He is nowhere near the player Boston and Clark are. He was athletic but cant score. Comparing Boston/Clark is ridiculous.
Guaranteed they didn't learn a thing. People like that will always blame their falls on everyone but themselves.I love that he went undrafted. Now his lazy ass dad and handlers will have to get a real job. They thought they were gonna get to mooch off of him the rest of their lives after he got dat NBA money. Love it. A dumbass decision by them from the beginning. Everyone knew it. Now they reap what they sow.
The guys’ Instagram timeline was actually really sad last night. Getting all prepared for draft night only to go undrafted. He congratulated each of his former teammates when they were drafted (and Hagans on his contract). It was difficult not to feel bad for him.
I am so surprised to be a so-called five star athlete just totally quit and give up on his team and coaches. I think that shows his character. If he had stayed, fought hard, played aggressive defense who knows where it might’ve taken him. Some people have it, some people don’t.I have such mixed feelings about Kahlil Whitney and also a message to all of us that preseason hype on any recruit does not always translate to outcome. Clarke, Boston, etc. we all are expecting great things and hopefully they prove true. But, be honest, at this time a season ago didn't you have perhaps even greater expectations for Whitney? He was supposedly a prize recruit. I certainly remember watching those YouTube videos and a lot of chatter here about his superstar potential. So, in that respect I do feel bad that it didn't work out and now this kid is undrafted.
However, my mixed feelings is also that you don't run away from challenges in your choosen career. I read his excuse today was he didn't fit in the structure of Cal's offense. Really? No, he had a lot to learn, showed poor fundamentals, and overall decision making. He was given plently of chances and the team radically improved with his departure. Kentucky is about competition and making yourself better. Sometimes that takes patience and working through adversity. There is no doubt he was a superior athelete and if he allowed himself time to grow and mature with a few years at Kentucky he likely would have eventually experienced a totally different life outcome. Unfortunately, he had a lot of apparently bad advisers and leaving early for him, as well as a few others when it is clear they are not ready, is sad.
This!It wasn’t his decision . His handlers have/will ruin any chance the kid might have had .
So, you were hear last year… .. on this board and you're claiming the KW hype was nowhere near as much as what Boston and Clarke are getting?Lol right...the hype for Whitney was no where near what it is for Boston or Clarke...sometimes I think people don’t understand just how good BJ Boston is...
Khalil had hype until he got on campus and everyone saw his shortcomings firsthand. Even before big blue madness people had reported that he couldn’t dribble or shoot. I was damn near horrified when I saw him in the blue white game. Only Skal was a bigger bust, and that’s only because he’s the biggest bust in program history.
Quick question. What other player was doing those ball heady things in the florida comeback game?
So, you were hear last year… .. on this board and you're claiming the KW hype was nowhere near as much as what Boston and Clarke are getting?
Honestly, I've never seen you around here, so I'm guessing you weren't around much in the summer/fall of 2019, but it most certainly is true. The KW hype most certainly was as strong as the hype for Boston and Clarke has been and actually, it might have been stronger. With the pandemic and the whole Sarr saga, there really hasn't been a whole lot of hype for anyone this year.
I mean, KW nicknamed himself "The Dragon" and we all believed him. I don’t even think BJ or Clarke have nicknames
huh?
KW had alot of good traits that would of helped this club stay out of situations were a comeback from deficits in unorthodox ways would be needed. Like we saw in the florida game, KW is a heady ball player. Does some athletic things others cant sometimes very much needed. He just simply quit on himself. For whatever reason. Who knows lol.
This is spot on.I have such mixed feelings about Kahlil Whitney and also a message to all of us that preseason hype on any recruit does not always translate to outcome. Clarke, Boston, etc. we all are expecting great things and hopefully they prove true. But, be honest, at this time a season ago didn't you have perhaps even greater expectations for Whitney? He was supposedly a prize recruit. I certainly remember watching those YouTube videos and a lot of chatter here about his superstar potential. So, in that respect I do feel bad that it didn't work out and now this kid is undrafted.
However, my mixed feelings is also that you don't run away from challenges in your choosen career. I read his excuse today was he didn't fit in the structure of Cal's offense. Really? No, he had a lot to learn, showed poor fundamentals, and overall decision making. He was given plently of chances and the team radically improved with his departure. Kentucky is about competition and making yourself better. Sometimes that takes patience and working through adversity. There is no doubt he was a superior athelete and if he allowed himself time to grow and mature with a few years at Kentucky he likely would have eventually experienced a totally different life outcome. Unfortunately, he had a lot of apparently bad advisers and leaving early for him, as well as a few others when it is clear they are not ready, is sad.
I think anyone who had any real knowledge of the game knew Whitney had unbelievable athleticism and potential but lacked basketball skill and would be a work in progress. Not all 5 stars or even top 10 talents are created equal.
@caneintally ... what’s your response to this
I'm not sure how much that helps when there wasn't any blue blood players picked in the lottery. Cole Anthony was the first one at 15, which was a big slide from where he was projected coming out of h.s.Believe it or not, it's actually good that Whitney (and even Hagans) didn't get drafted. Had Whitney bailed after half the season and, somehow, wound up being drafted in the 1st round, then it really casts even more doubt on how necessary the college game is.
For that reason, I'm glad that Whitney and Hagans went undrafted, guys like RJ Hampton not going high, and even guys like Jaden McDaniels falling in the draft.. Whatever helps prove that, Yes, you still benefit going to play for a HOF coach at a Blue Blood school.,
I never saw an "elite athlete" get so many dunk attempts turned away at the rimI think anyone who had any real knowledge of the game knew Whitney had unbelievable athleticism and potential but lacked basketball skill and would be a work in progress. Not all 5 stars or even top 10 talents are created equal.