there may be 10 on the roster, but it will not be ok
the program is trashed
There was some very good talent in the portal & this clown did not even make an inquiry, so no, it will not be ok
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the program is trashed
There was some very good talent in the portal & this clown did not even make an inquiry, so no, it will not be ok
I agree, but are the players we add just bench players? Are any coming in to sit, because these 3 will start (Edwards, Wagner and Bradshaw) so, we have 2 openings right now for soon to be 7 players, shouldn’t be an issue to get some good players.
you think ccc is actually going to give this guy any authority to change "his" system?
not a chance. this arrogant used car salesman will tie this guys hands behind his back.
It will be the same sad offense that has been around for the last 10 years
You mean he didn't make an inquiry *that you know about*. This doesn't mean he didn't reach out to players, whether backchannels or not. Schools are making inquiries into Reeves right now, but you don't see Reeves tweeting about who it is. Not everything is designed to be public knowledge for all of BBN to revel in...
hate to say, hope this happens, but it may be the only way to get rid of this useless pest
yes, it is now happening most everywhere..........
the problem is this has happened @ UK since the arrival of ccc
this is an annual ritual, but this year is even worse than "normal"
Exactly right. He's been telling us for years what he's doing but we haven't been listening ... or simply ignoring the facts. It's an ugly picture that Cal and his OAD's are OK with and he's being paid very well for his malfeasance. Each year is a crap shoot and the players that need more college time just transfer out for better opportunity elsewhere rather than stay and be believed to be failures for not being drafted after ONE YEAR. It's pathetic.
Since he waited so long reeves is/was a must get back and he waited and now they may not have any shooting in the roster
absolutely correct
he promises these incoming freshmen starting jobs & positions
then he has to seek their approval to add any players
when they say no or threaten to leave, that is it. ccc runs with his tail tucked between his legs like a whipped puppy
Here I am replying to 2 different of your posts, here we go again I guess.
But whether you hate Cal or love him, can we all please stop pretending EVERYONE in the portal wants to come to UK? Some want to say on the west coast, some the east coast. Some want guaranteed NIL. But here's what's important to note: some want to be THE guy, to get starter minutes. Which means Kentucky ain't the spot for them..
EVERYONE?How about landing just one guy.
I have absolutely zero experience building a collegiate roster, but here's what I would want Calipari to pursue moving forward...
If there's a few absolute studys in HS, maybe like DJ and Justin Edwards, bring those dudes in. Recruit them hard, make them a priority, get it done. But I'd probably stop at 2 or 3 of them
Then boom. It's portal time. Free agency. Experience, style of play, proven track record, etc. I build the rest of my roster from there.
Can we recruit some 4 stars that are on board to stay for a few years and develop - ABSOLUTELY. But don't fall in love with that concept, since those are typically the dudes who are going to hit the portal eventually.
If there's a few absolute studys in HS, maybe like DJ and Justin Edwards, bring those dudes in. Recruit them hard, make them a priority, get it done. But I'd probably stop at 2 or 3 of them
Then boom. It's portal time. Free agency. Experience, style of play, proven track record, etc. I build the rest of my roster from there.
Can we recruit some 4 stars that are on board to stay for a few years and develop - ABSOLUTELY. But don't fall in love with that concept, since those are typically the dudes who are going to hit the portal eventually.
Laugh!!!! This is a lot about knowing what you can’t control and moving on. These are kids operating on huge sums of money receiving advice from greedy adults. Watching grown men wailing and babble over something so completely chaotic is noteworthy. I got news for you, it’s gonna get much much worse. If you weren’t so consumed with finding trivia and nits to pick in a failed attempt to bash KY you’d see that. Welcome to semipro college basketball.
Just this off season? Or do you mean Wheeler, Oscar, Reeves, CJ, and Toppin?
So if he lands one player, you won't have any more complaints? Or will you complain about which player he landed. Not a good enough shooter, not from a major conference, not an all-conference player, etc?
This is spot on. 1000% accurate of how this played out
How do you recommend he do that? He can’t offer NIL. KY collectives got out bid. Maybe have Cal use a club like they used to get hands for a ship?
no one has said that everyone wants to be at UK, especially since ccc promises starting spots & playing time to his prized freshmen. The problem is that there are man players that would want to be here if given the chance. You don't think the kids that went to IU or UT or the big guy that went to Ciny would have entertained the idea of coming to UK? I think that they would have, but we will never know as they weren't shown the time of day by ccc.
IF you enjoy watching UK look like an AAU squad, that can't make a decent pass, or have any semblance of an offense, then more power to you. If I wanted to watch high school kids, I could go every Friday night and see them play. Most would be playing for better coaches that teach fundamentals and help them improve.
I think word is everywhere that he plays favorites, doesn't teach much offense, allows certain players to hide on the bench, hasn't won anything of note in years and years. 100% guarantee that when conversation comes up between recruits and other teams that it goes something like this "yeah, Kentucky has had a lot of talent but they have pissed away that talent and their coach thinks winning a league isn't important".
at the end of the day it doesn't matter who he got or didn't
I'm not worked up at all about the portal, I question if there is any collection of players in it that can turn UK into a title team,
but that's Cals job - have UK be a title contender.
I applaud anyone who is concerned with the dearth of talent, but don't be, just hold Calipari accountable
for every loss, every failure to meet the stated objectives of the job.
His stated objectives, btw, when he was hired in on day 1.
I'm not worked up at all about the portal, I question if there is any collection of players in it that can turn UK into a title team,
but that's Cals job - have UK be a title contender.
I applaud anyone who is concerned with the dearth of talent, but don't be, just hold Calipari accountable
for every loss, every failure to meet the stated objectives of the job.
His stated objectives, btw, when he was hired in on day 1.
well, the 1st step would be to contact them
Dickinson and the kid from san diego state are the only ones that were truly contacted
Don't know how NIL works so can't comment about that
Our great freshmen recruiting class is going to go to waste. Next year feels like it will be bleak.
If you were more secure in yourself you would be more of a UK fan and less a Cal hater.
it has been shown, that players improve more after they leave UK. I just believe that if the kid isn't a 4 or 5 star, then he doesn't give them much attention.
Juzang, Matthews, the kid that went to Providence were much better players at their new schools than they were at UK. Herro & Bam were much better in the pros their 1st year than they were at UK. I just don't think there is much coaching that happens under ccc. Under Pitino, you could see the improvement, but not now.
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Well I know Cal has a plan and it will all work out in the end. You are pushing all the panic buttons as usual without knowing what the final roster will look like. Enjoy.
Exhibit A is Bryce Hopkins. Kid balls out with his best game with 13 pts in 16 mins, and basically sits for the next three games. Then explodes at Providence. And how many times do guys need to hear "I need to play so and so more", with no follow-through, before they get sick of it? Or to hear your coach say "I forgot to put so and so in". What? Cal only cares about the NBA prospect players. That's been evident for years.
Shepherd isn't close to being a top 5 player. That alone makes what the other poster said bs.
I have said positive things on here many times. Go check the Oscar and Lance ware threads. I give players credit alot because they deserve especially with what they have to overcome. Name me 3 things cal derserves praise for that aren’t this recruiting class?
Ur sister counting strokes...
Reeves would be hoping to put up video game numbers somewhere , in addition to making some NIL . Here , he could bank 6 figures NIL , but maybe not get to take 22 shots a game and improve his stock. I think its his defense that would hold him back professionally if anyone watched film , as he’s not a great defender .
Calipari's goal is simply to get all 7 players drafted next summer, and it will be the greatest moment in UK's storied history.
Exactly. All of this ultimately falls on Cal. The guy is simply not getting the job done.
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