I think you are correct. I've also been of the mindset he wouldn't see much time this year but if he CAN play some decent defense he would be valuable with the way he can shoot the long ball. Would love to see that happen but we all know shooting 3's in practice is way different from playing a complete game in the SEC. We'll see. Hoping the best for him.Haven’t really been thinking he’d get much PT, but if he can play even a modicum of D and he’s a gamer it’s going to be hard to keep him on the bench.
That's funny 🤣.Who cares. What’s his wingspan? What’s his draft stock? That’s what’s important.
Good scouting and coaching.He's an elite shooter. Didn't he break the state record for points his junior year? He has also played against some great competition at least the last few years and at times gets guarded like the WNBA does Caitlyn Clark. I watched him play in the All A state this year and the other team had someone face guarding him the whole game. Every one on the other team knew where he was the whole game. Didn't see him get one clean look the whole game..
I think he might surprise some of the fans with the way he plays. He is going to have a much better cast around him and he may be getting better looks than in HS.
If he can defend the point, he is going to be special.
The dude that knocked us out of the tournament couldn't guard a fire hydrant. And still kicked our butts.If he can defend the point, he is going to be special.
Haven’t really been thinking he’d get much PT, but if he can play even a modicum of D and he’s a gamer it’s going to be hard to keep him on the bench.
Who cares. What’s his wingspan? What’s his draft stock? That’s what’s important.
Well, it helps when a coach makes adjustments to stop you,The dude that knocked us out of the tournament couldn't guard a fire hydrant. And still kicked our butts.
I hit 6 in a row from the corner at the church gym last week. I was in the zone. It felt like they’d all fall
Also hit 8-10 from the FT line.
One of Perry/chandler will get mins next year
Don’t see a way you can play 12 guys consistent minsAll 3 of Perry, Chandler, and Noah will be getting minutes. We’re gonna be up and down with lots of substitutions this year. Everyone will play, and I think these guys will be getting a lot of looks. None of them came in to sit. Noah to me will be the most overlooked. Kids game is too good he won’t sit. Chandler will be getting lots of minutes too for sure.
Don’t see a way you can play 12 guys consistent mins
If they play a "run and gun, crash the boards" style like we've heard. Bench players are going to have opportunities to prove themselves. Nobody is runnin and gunnin for 40 minutes straight.Haven’t really been thinking he’d get much PT, but if he can play even a modicum of D and he’s a gamer it’s going to be hard to keep him on the bench.
Lamont butlerTravis Perry is Kentucky high school basketball’s all-time leading scorer.
Travis Perry. Not Chris Lofton. Not Reed Sheppard. Shep had just as much opportunity to do it. Went to the same school only one class up. But he didn’t do it. Perry did it.
I’m not trying to put unreasonable expectations on the guy. But I just don’t get the people who think Perry won’t get much playing time.
Why?
Lamont butler
Krissa
Berea
Oweh
And to some degree Chandler
Those are your PG and SG at UK who all have played extensive games in college wjrh some accomplishments
It’s hard to see more then four guards playing for two spots at 40 min each
It’s not a reflection on them if they sit. It’s a numbers game. We have 12 guys. Almost impossible for #11 & 12 to play much (whoever they are) without injuries.I see no way he and Noah sit the bench. They’re too good they shoot too well and they’re gamers. You don’t sit those types all game. At least 1 of them is going to surprise everyone if not both.
Perry is better than Chandler 100% and not a knock on Colin but it's just the way it isLamont butler
Krissa
Berea
Oweh
And to some degree Chandler
Those are your PG and SG at UK who all have played extensive games in college wjrh some accomplishments
It’s hard to see more then four guards playing for two spots at 40 min each
I agree the best performing players will play under Pope whereas Cal and his magical view to who would be better by March burned UK multiple times......but I (and many others) don't have Cal hangover. That wasn't necessary.The players who perform the best will get the most minutes. It’s crazy that I even have to say that, but such is the Calipari hangover.
It’s not a foregone conclusion that the guys you mentioned will perform better than Perry, experienced though they may be. Even if they do, I still look for Travis to carve out 6-8mpg. Noah more than that due to greater need at his position.
It’s not a reflection on them if they sit. It’s a numbers game. We have 12 guys. Almost impossible for #11 & 12 to play much (whoever they are) without injuries.
Now if you think Perry and Noah beat out someone then ok, but I’d be interested who you think they beat out.
Travis Perry is Kentucky high school basketball’s all-time leading scorer.
Travis Perry. Not Chris Lofton. Not Reed Sheppard. Shep had just as much opportunity to do it. Went to the same school only one class up. But he didn’t do it. Perry did it.
I’m not trying to put unreasonable expectations on the guy. But I just don’t get the people who think Perry won’t get much playing time.
Why?
Oweh is a versatile wing and not fighting for his life for those same 80 zero sum minutes. Chandler hasn’t played any games in any college to any degree. We’re waiting to see whether Butler is playable in situations where we need perimeter firepower. Reed had to vie for minutes withLamont butler
Krissa
Berea
Oweh
And to some degree Chandler
Those are your PG and SG at UK who all have played extensive games in college wjrh some accomplishments
It’s hard to see more then four guards playing for two spots at 40 min each