Throne Jr. committed to Illinois

[C1180]

Maybe he read all of the post on this board about how he was just an after thought that would get a few scraps off of the bench and was like about UKs 100th option. The kid had options and felt one was better for him than UK period. He wanted to go somewhere he would get to play and likely didn't see enough playing time available at UK. He didn't want the Willis and Hawkins treatment.

 

[Chico&TheMan]

Throne Jr.?

 

[madskilz]

This one could hurt. Unless Cal knows something that we don't.

 

[CatFanInTheBathtub]

Cal knows about 1000 things we don't. Some if them pertain to recruiting. And Anybody who thinks that is an over simplistic approach are just looking for things to bitch about
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[Poetax]

Originally posted by crazyqx83:
If we don't get a pledge from one of the remaining 4 guys, we may be pretty mediocre next year.

I am actually starting to worry that Cal might leave. There aren't very many other explanations for the string of strikeouts in recruiting this spring.

Don't fall apart man, it isn't over yet. And making up stories won't help.

 

[thepip]

Originally posted by Son_Of_Saul:

Originally posted by UKWildcats#8:


That said, things are going very bizarre this spring with recruiting regardless. I'm not saying there is a good chance Cal leaves, but to say there is no chance at this point would be a bit crazy as well.

But where does any of that come from? Cal has refuted the notion time and again. You might as well say there's a chance Self leaves for the NBA, because there is just as much baselessness regarding him or any coach for that matter.


We've created the narrative because most of us feel Calipari is impulsive and driven to prove something. Why can't he prove something on the college level? He's said he gets his satisfaction from helping kids. Why can't we finally take his word for it?


Hey Saul, I understand to a certain extent but did we hire him for his satisfaction? Not trying to be cute but is this what the BBN wants?

 

[VT/UK Rondo]

IMO...If Cal was leaving, he wouldnt be at Boo Williams offering the top players from 2016.

 

[lawrencekash]

Throne would have been a nice edition but I never understood why he would want to come here and play off the bench?

 

[Chairman Meow]

Throne Jr.????!?!?

 

[bigblueinsanity]

Seems like KU and UK are waiting on Maker and/Diallo. So Thorne didn't feel like waiting any longer.

 

[kywildcats4life]

Let me help a few of you out. Most graduate transfers are not looking for "spare" minutes or to come off the bench. Most players are not going to be as unselfish as last year's group. Get used to it, because it is certainly not the norm. Players want their time.

 

[Macy's socks]

Originally posted by VT/UK Rondo:
IMO...If Cal was leaving, he wouldnt be at Boo Williams offering the top players from 2016.

I don't think Cal would stop recruiting players now even if he were leaving. He's still getting a UK paycheck currently.

 

[VT/UK Rondo]

Originally posted by Macy's socks:

Originally posted by VT/UK Rondo:
IMO...If Cal was leaving, he wouldnt be at Boo Williams offering the top players from 2016.

I don't think Cal would stop recruiting players now even if he were leaving. He's still getting a UK paycheck currently.

Respectfully disagree. 2015 yes maybe...but not 2016. Why try to recruit kids that wont step on campus for 2 years If you know your not going to be there for them? It would be a waste of time and probably do more harm than good.