Travis Branham has removed his crystal ball predicting DJ Wagner to Arkansas

[ruppsrunt66]

It is wonderful begok is gone from UK forever in any capacity as coach.

The last 4 seasons are indicative of how much the LOSER cared about winning anything for UK

rr

 

[UKWildcats1987]

It is wonderful begok is gone from UK forever in any capacity as coach.

The last 4 seasons are indicative of how much the LOSER cared about winning anything for UK

rr

Dumbest nickname ever still.

 

[Fox2monk]

The mere fact that fans here and across the sport are weary on if they want 1AD talent in basketball.. but would NEVER balk at a top25 football recruiting coming to them.. tells you everything you need to know about the differences.

People would be way more accepting of a tougher year with top 25 Freshman if they knew we would see their junior year together. I can only imagine how many titles Cal would have won if his best classes stayed 3 years. Even he wouldn’t screw that up.

 

[BigBlueTrue75]

It is wonderful begok is gone from UK forever in any capacity as coach.

The last 4 seasons are indicative of how much the LOSER cared about winning anything for UK

rr

Begok had to kick rock woo!!!
Take yo chickenhead azz on down the road mudda clucka!

 

[shaudyshaud]

DJ is pretty limited because of his build and lack of athleticism. If you’re that size you have to be crazy athletic with his style of play .


People saying he was ranked high because of who his dad was is such a lazy take though .

 

[LineSkiCat14]

People would be way more accepting of a tougher year with top 25 Freshman if they knew we would see their junior year together. I can only imagine how many titles Cal would have won if his best classes stayed 3 years. Even he wouldn’t screw that up.

Exactly. Recruiting a bunch of 1AD types is not some automatic road to success. There are HUGE inherent drawbacks with that strategy, that football doesn't have.

 

[KyJones64]

I would welcome Wagner back with open arms! He always seemed to give it his all every game but honestly folks, I think a ton of his problems stemmed from being coached by CCC.
IMO from what I saw last season he could get to the rim anytime he wanted, the guy had fantastic moves and could get past any defender. His main problem which was huge and most obvious was finishing!
If and when he figures it out and starts making all those misses he had at the basket, that's when he will truly flourish and that is another reason why I would gladly welcome him back. From what we have heard from his teammates, he tried to to be positive, was a great teammate and motivator. As I stated above, if and when he finishes at the rim the guy will be a problem for any opposing team. Being coached by anyone who puts a giant bullseye on your back is definitely gonna put massive butterflies in your belly and when you get all that figured out is when you will see results.
We all know that he is a great athlete with tremendous skills who is a good teammate and has a high ceiling, I think with proper coaching the guy will produce and I think CMP could help him get over the hump that CCC placed in his path.

Go Big Blue !! 🏀

 

[bbncal02]

I wouldn't mind to have DJ back at all. Dude played hard and even when he was having bad games, he still tried to play tough on both ends of the court. That's the kind of dude you want on any team.

 

[Blue Bigfoot]

This is completely ridiculous. Go look at the guys that got drafted and see if they got picked higher or lower than they were projected before they got to UK. To say Cal doesn't develop players is just being silly.

True. Sharpe's butt on bench training from Cal was seriously cutting-edge developmental stuff.

 

[MrHotDice]

Good god…even when they’re sort of right(Cal did do a good job preparing kids for the league) it will never stop being maddening to see the same group of brain dead supposed UK fans immediately come running to the defense of John Calipari even after he spent years tanking the program because he stopped prioritizing winning over draft picks.

He made 9 million a year to win basketball games. And then dippped(thankfully) for a conference rival when our AD finally grew some balls and wouldn’t let him hire his way under qualified son.

Dude never gave a shit about or had any loyalty towards the long term success of UK basketball. For ****s sake stop defending him already.

A few so called fans who see winning one championship in 15 years as the norm for UKBasketball are beyond brain dead. In my opinion they all got a blue ribbon for showing up and are accepting of low expectations. UK is still the premier basketball program in America. Has always been and will always be and expectations are the highest which is why anyone who accepts 1-15 as a goal is not a real fan that wants Championship but a fan that accepts their blue ribbon instead.

 

[BigBlueTrue75]

Exactly. Recruiting a bunch of 1AD types is not some automatic road to success. There are HUGE inherent drawbacks with that strategy, that football doesn't have.

All we need is the last 15 years as proof of this 💯

 

[Skyguyb27]

Saying Cal cannot develop guards to be successful in the NBA is literally a ridiculous comment. It was time for a change from Cal, but arguably his absolute strength was getting guards ready for the NBA. Just ask Rose, Gilgeous-Alexander, Fox, Monk, Maxey, Murray, and. List goes on.

All of those guys would be guards in the NBA with or without Cowl. Next you’ll say he developed AD into a shot blocking machine with dribbling skills.

 

[NociHTTP]

A few so called fans who see winning one championship in 15 years as the norm for UKBasketball are beyond brain dead. In my opinion they all got a blue ribbon for showing up and are accepting of low expectations. UK is still the premier basketball program in America. Has always been and will always be and expectations are the highest which is why anyone who accepts 1-15 as a goal is not a real fan that wants Championship but a fan that accepts their blue ribbon instead.

Beautiful post. I'm hoping that expectations from fans will rise along with being patient with Pope and the mess he has to work through.

 

[UKWildcats1987]

Exactly. Recruiting a bunch of 1AD types is not some automatic road to success. There are HUGE inherent drawbacks with that strategy, that football doesn't have.

Yeah, the sports are apples to oranges big time.

Even if basketball players had to stay 2 years I think that means at least 2 more UK titles I'm cal era.

 

[BlueRunner11]

If DJ gets that shot fixed and can start finishing around the rim he can be a really good player. He’s a tough kid and by all accounts was a great teammate.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Yeah, the sports are apples to oranges big time.

Even if basketball players had to stay 2 years I think that means at least 2 more UK titles I'm cal era.

It certainly means, very dominant regular seasons, thats for sure. ANd yeah, I'd like to think if we had these guys for just 1 more year, we are probably adding 2-3 more Final4s and another title, maybe 2 title appearances.

 

[ruppsrunt66]

IF---dogs could poop gold nuggets--

About the same chance begok WANTED to win anything significant these last 4 years at UK.

"IF"--such a little bitty word--but so meaningful

rr

 

[BigBlueTrue75]

IF---dogs could poop gold nuggets--

About the same chance begok WANTED to win anything significant these last 4 years at UK.

"IF"--such a little bitty word--but so meaningful

rr

Begoky begoky I weally foqued-upy
My showcase lineups weally got sloppy
When they ask why my coachings a floppy
Il just tell those Bennies to top me

 

[Cat_Man_Blue]

What does begok stand for?
Thanks

 

[BigBlueTrue75]

What does begok stand for?
Thanks

BEGOK stands for nothing as he has no spine, but kneels as an insult to the very flag that gave him his right to behave and exist, as he does. He has a bloated enough ego to actually stand against his providers and protectors who bled and died so he could flourish in the safety and opportunity they gave him. BloatedEGOKneeler

 

[BigBlueTrue75]

Beautiful post. I'm hoping that expectations from fans will rise along with being patient with Pope and the mess he has to work through.

I agree with Coach Pope on this that's not what we do here. He knows exactly how how much fun it is and how much good it does for the whole state when we win titles. You can tell he's in go mode for real!!!

 

[UKhoopCat]

Looks like Travis should’ve keep his crystal ball pick with the Pigs.

 

[Cat_Man_Blue]

BEGOK stands for nothing as he has no spine, but kneels as an insult to the very flag that gave him his right to behave and exist, as he does. He has a bloated enough ego to actually stand against his providers and protectors who bled and died so he could flourish in the safety and opportunity they gave him. BloatedEGOKneeler

Thanks
I have no room for kneelers. You can protest anyway you want, but don't disrespect those who gave all or put it all on the line for your freedoms. CCC is not a patriot and only cares about advancing CCC.

 

[NociHTTP]

What does begok stand for?
Thanks

I'm not saying what it *sort* of sounds like when you read it, lest I get clubbed over the head again for my mind being in the gutter.

 

[thedahc]

Begoky begoky I weally foqued-upy
My showcase lineups weally got sloppy
When they ask why my coachings a floppy
Il just tell those Bennies to top me

Wow the old guys are really letting loose tonight....

 

[thedahc]

What does begok stand for?
Thanks

It's a way to identify old guy posters that think they are clever but are super cringe.

 

[UK-chulo]

Did Branham change his crystal ball pick back to Arkansas this morning?

 

[BigBlueTrue75]

Thanks
I have no room for kneelers. You can protest anyway you want, but don't disrespect those who gave all or put it all on the line for your freedoms. CCC is not a patriot and only cares about advancing CCC.

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