Tucker thinks it's Oscar and Reeves and we are done
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It wouldnt matter if they added Jokic and Steph Curry, Cal would **** it up.
To me Tucker sounded like Oscar and Reeves return and we don't get anyone else.
My opinion was mocked and laughed at because it was deemed too positive. I used to do the same thing. I wanna see people enjoy the team and stop being babies like I was. I said my peace. Some may listen, and if none do that’s fine too.
So just accept the shit Cal throws at us and be happy about it?Got you.
Including John Calipari. He’s always done his best with a 7 man rotation and he’s always struggled keeping 10+ guys happy.
I actually understand what he’s doing. Unfortunately, when guys get hurt which they always seem to do at Kentucky, it backfires really quickly.
same thing that has been said for the past 2 years with zero results
this group will probably drop 12 games & struggle for 20 wins, won't win the SEC or SEC tourney & woun't make it past the 1st weekend in the NCAA tourney.
if that excites you, well you have much different standards than most of the UK fans
We only have 1 tournament win in the last 4 years to show for it. So it’s definitely not working Cal’s way!
While most of basketball has passed Cal by, one thing he's still really good at is deciding he has a complete squad when he doesn't really have a complete squad.
UCONN won the national title using only 8 players. Miami went to the Final 4 with basically just a 7 man rotation. Remind me again, when we won the national title, how deep was that team? Kansas had a 7-man rotation and we (at our best) only played Darius off the bench - in a pinch went to Vargas and Wiltjer at times.
Y'all acting like 9 really, really solid college players is somehow something to massively criticize. Just old and angry and discontent, no matter what I guess.
The portal isn't full of guys begging to be the 10th man on a team, despite what you might think. Everyone knows Cal prefers a short bench, so not many guys in the portal - that any of you on here would accept w/out criticism - hoping to become the 10th/11th/12th scholarship player at Kentucky with no chance of playing time. That's WHY they're in the portal, playing time (aside from the elite guys who are chasing NIL).
Y'all acting like 9 really, really solid college players is somehow something to massively criticize. Just old and angry and discontent, no matter what I guess.
The portal isn't full of guys begging to be the 10th man on a team, despite what you might think. Everyone knows Cal prefers a short bench, so not many guys in the portal - that any of you on here would accept w/out criticism - hoping to become the 10th/11th/12th scholarship player at Kentucky with no chance of playing time. That's WHY they're in the portal, playing time (aside from the elite guys who are chasing NIL).
I totally understand what you’re saying man. I felt the same way not long ago at all. BUT we can’t change it. Why not be excited? Next years team IF Oscar and Reeves come back will have plenty of quality depth. I’d hope we add a Hawkins or Willis type guy too.
Just think that we either win next year or Cal is out. Even if we lose and Cal stays, you had a better mental experience with UK basketball. I’m tired of seeing BBN so angry and miserable. Y’all are good people that are just sick of what Cal is doing, but being angry is only hurting YOU.
what do you mean "what if he struggles guarding quicker, athletic PF's".........this is a guarantee. he will have no concept of how to guard those guys, not to mention they will be much stronger. He is also not a proven scorer from the outside. Bradshaw playing outside makes absolutely no sense in any way shape or fashion. That is why no activity involving the portal is so frustrating. Every casual fan can see the missing pieces are center, power forward & shooting guard/wing. Yet this moron of a coach is scarcely attempting to plug these holes.
I'll be pleasantly surprised and excited if both Reeves and Oscar return. Would be a really nice surprise. I agree with the guys that say we could use another piece or two for depth.
Plus, when was the last season Cal didn’t have an injury to a potential/ proven contributor? Or some seasons, multiple injuries 😂
Hey at least you’re positive man. How’s that life working out for you? And what exactly were you hoping for ?
Do you guys remember how many scholarship players we had when Kentucky won it in 2012?… 9. But who gives a shit what this guy says. He doesn’t know. Cal will not have less than 10 scholarship players. I can promise that
I think many fans are overlooking Shepherd.
Kentucky won with 9 scholarship players in 2012. So you’re wrong. And they won’t have 9 btw. It won’t be less than 10. So you’re wrong
Overlooking Shepherd, or worried about how he will be used by Cal?
But recent history suggests you need 3 of that 9 to shoot 38% or higher from 3 to win the title. And we don’t have that level of shooting on the team right now.
3P%
UCONN 2023
Joey Calcaterra- 44.6% 112 Att
Jordan Hawkins-40.2 % 281 Att
Alex Karaban- 40.2% 164 Att
Kansas 2022
Ochai Agbaji- 40.7% 253 Att
Christian Braun- 38.6% 132 Att
Remy Martin- 38.2% 76 Att
Baylor 2021
Davion Mitchell 44.7% 141 Att
Adam Flagler 43.4% 106 Att
Jared Butler 41.6% 185 Att
MaCio Teague 39.5% 152 Att
Matthew Mayer 39.5% 76 Att
Virginia 2019
De’Andre Hunter 43.8% 105 At
Kyle Guy 42.6% 282 Att
Ty Jerome 39.9% 198 Att
But, seriously, I’m just giving the kid the benefit of doubt, but, I agree with you. I said all the same things in my post. It’s lunacy to go into a season when your only 4 is a skinny FR who has never played the position. And, it won’t matter how good we are at the other 3 positions if we get little to no spacing from our 4 & 5 spots again this season. A stretch 4 would be ideal, but, it’s a MUST that we bring in another guy who can at least play the position. Adding nothing there would be negligence beyond belief.
Need to get a solid PF. Don't have to be a star, just dependable and shoot decent from 3. I'm not sold on Bradshaw being physically ready to start and play 30 min at the 4 spot. He will get smoked. I think he is a slightly better version of Collins right now. Nkamhoua from Tenn would be good
Yawn. You get your basketball acumen down to the barber shop. His production in the tournament more than justify’s his existence period.
Give me his averages in the tournament when it counts. You won’t because it will make you look like a boob.
You can't do a season with only Bradshaw at PF. (And he's not a true PF today).
- Oscar can't play PF...
- I doubt Adou can play a reasonable PF..
- Edwards isn't as athletic and muscular as Livingston as a small ball PF
- And why can't we sale Ware on coming back....he is not optimal but he can defend the PF spot
This is stupid if we go to season with 9 players on scholly.
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Another reason to not listen to Tucker’s predictions.
Either Tucker “can’t math” or Cal is a complete buffoon.
Not sure which is more surprising
Either Tucker “can’t math” or Cal is a complete buffoon.
Not sure which is more surprising
So more insults and no actual counter argument to the fact that he is a horrible defender that cripples the team defense as a result of his defensive shortcomings? I enjoy actual discussion on a message board but you just want to hurl insults.
Ummm, you hurled an insult first. Nice try. You obviously aren’t a serious person. Oscar averaging 21 and 20 in the tournament more than accounts for any shortcomings. Next. You’re done.
You’re 100% wrong and super rude. But sure go ahead with thinking that basketball is just counting stats and that’s all that matters. Wilt Chamberlain must be your basketball God.
