I wonder if we would have even been IN the situation where Noel got injured? That was a desperation play, on his part - he was trying to help save his team's season. There were so many variables that would have changed, I think, with Teague back.
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I wonder if we would have even been IN the situation where Noel got injured? That was a desperation play, on his part - he was trying to help save his team's season. There were so many variables that would have changed, I think, with Teague back.
It's hard to say. It's the old "butterfly effect" theory. One different choice could change everything. Who knows? It's fun to talk about, though.
One of my favorite what if scenarios is what if Mitch hires Cal in 2007?
It would have been cool to see what he would have done with Bradley, Crawford, Meeks, Jasper, and Patterson running the DDMO. That team would have been interesting, but we probably dodged a bullet since Rose was going to be at whatever school Cal coached at. We could have lost some wins, which would have been disastrous.
yes it is - I have to think that it would've been different.. And perhaps it would have, but in what way? I agree, it's fun to talk about
This year will be fun. Kentucky has a top ten team and we are still waiting on a decision from Murray. It's only June so we still have a long wait ahead.
People are referencing the 2012-2013 campaign. Before that season I remember calipari stating that they weren't a very good team at the moment in the preseason chatter and said the number three ranking was too high. So he wasn't exactly enthusiastic about that year. Also that team was ranked in February and were playing well before Noel went down. If Noel stayed healthy UK would have made the tournament the committee said so themselves. Also UK is much, much stronger at the guard position this year as compared to that year and has better returnees.
People are referencing the 2012-2013 campaign. Before that season I remember calipari stating that they weren't a very good team at the moment in the preseason chatter and said the number three ranking was too high. So he wasn't exactly enthusiastic about that year. Also that team was ranked in February and were playing well before Noel went down. If Noel stayed healthy UK would have made the tournament the committee said so themselves. Also UK is much, much stronger at the guard position this year as compared to that year and has better returnees.
Take it easy Francis. He simply stated a fact. What's with the OMG drama queen tantrum? What are you a Kardashian?
I don't think that was it. His dad was really sick. I think he couldn't focus because of that.
2012 was definitely NOT a down year. That year was loaded with talent thanks to players coming back with the uncertainty of the NBA lockout. Lots of talent that year.
2015- was loaded with talent. That was not a down year overall for college bbball.
Next year looks to be another down year.
2015- was loaded with talent. That was not a down year overall for college bbball.
Next year looks to be another down year.
which could have been the reason he couldn't handle it, I agree.......but whatever the reason, it remains that Ryan would have done better with less pressure.
When did Cal say that about the 2013 team. I remember him saying the team had a lot of work to do, "But he likes his team."
I don't think we need Murray to be special, but I do think if we get him it makes a different type of special. I'm a huge UK fan, every team is special! lol
Murray kinda makes us a team without any holes. Without we're loaded, but kinda lack on perimeter shooting and overall level of skill.
Murray kinda makes us a team without any holes. Without we're loaded, but kinda lack on perimeter shooting and overall level of skill.
We are going to be pretty good, but Murray should push us up a notch.
Right now the fifth starting spot has a big question mark beside it.
Ulis, Briscoe, Poythress, and Labissiere are pretty much inked in as starters, but that last starting spot is up for grabs.
Our most talented player is Lee, but if he starts, then we shorten our bench inside.
So, we probably need a third guard in there. Then the question is Matthews or Mulder? So it's a 4-star Freshman or 4-star JUCO. One or both could be ready and we are set. It could go the other way and we end up struggling.
But with Murray, it should go from a question mark to a strength. He's a 5-star shooter/scorer. He looks to be the perfect fit.
Best case scenario, Murray comes in and becomes our leading shooter/scorer on the perimeter.
Worst case scenario, Murray gives us another option at that last starting spot.
Cal wants him pretty badly. Based on Cal's track record I would be shocked if he is a dud. Why would Cal bring in another player at this point if he didn't think he would help us?
Right now the fifth starting spot has a big question mark beside it.
Ulis, Briscoe, Poythress, and Labissiere are pretty much inked in as starters, but that last starting spot is up for grabs.
Our most talented player is Lee, but if he starts, then we shorten our bench inside.
So, we probably need a third guard in there. Then the question is Matthews or Mulder? So it's a 4-star Freshman or 4-star JUCO. One or both could be ready and we are set. It could go the other way and we end up struggling.
But with Murray, it should go from a question mark to a strength. He's a 5-star shooter/scorer. He looks to be the perfect fit.
Best case scenario, Murray comes in and becomes our leading shooter/scorer on the perimeter.
Worst case scenario, Murray gives us another option at that last starting spot.
Cal wants him pretty badly. Based on Cal's track record I would be shocked if he is a dud. Why would Cal bring in another player at this point if he didn't think he would help us?
