UK MMB is holding a televised pro day

[Smashcat]

 

[TucsonCat]

Grrrr.

I thought we didn't care about NBA and the name on the back of the jersey anymore.

 

[true blue1]

Grrrr.

I thought we didn't care about NBA and the name on the back of the journey anymore.

Without the player's there would be no program. Nothing wrong with a kid achieving their goals.

 

[megablue]

Why can't a Pro Day be conducted AFTER the season ??

 

[chroix]

 

[TucsonCat]

Without the player's there would be no program. Nothing wrong with a kid achieving their goals.

Their goals should be banners. You get kids in here thinking about NBA, then it's just me, me, me. Chucking it up from 3.

 

[Zissou87]

It's great for recruiting. UK isn't the only one doing this, btw.

 

[Zissou87]

Their goals should be banners. You get kids in here thinking about NBA, then it's just me, me, me. Chucking it up from 3.

Kids that only think banners will never hang banners.

 

[BBNinSC]

I think this is a great motivator for our players. This is only a positive thing

 

[BlueSince92]

Love me some University of Kentucky Men’s Masketball.

 

[dl51344]

Whether one likes it or not it is now part of top BB programs and a must have to recruit top talent .
Thanks Cal for something else you left us we didn't need

 

[BigBlueGoo2]

Their goals should be banners. You get kids in here thinking about NBA, then it's just me, me, me. Chucking it up from 3.

Every player thinks about the NBA at this level. If they aren’t, then chances are they aren’t good enough to play for UK.

 

[Ron Mehico]

Grrrr.

I thought we didn't care about NBA and the name on the back of the jersey anymore.

We care about winning, that’s it. If we aren’t winning then LED floors and pro days become annoying. If we’re winning the coach can do whatever the hell heceants.

 

[$Z71$]

Their goals should be banners. You get kids in here thinking about NBA, then it's just me, me, me. Chucking it up from 3.

That never going to happen. Unrealistic to think it ever will. The nba isn’t what it was 30-40 years ago, these kids grow up from 5-8 and dream of the NBA or a career in basketball. What you are asking would be like asking a college student in an internship not to worry about their future career and only worry about the internship.

Now they should definitely have the desire to hang banners while they are here, but absolutely nothing wrong with preparing them for the next level and helping them achieve their dreams. That’s what college is for……

 

[Skyguyb27]

Pope has earned the chance to run the program differently. So far he has unanimously ran how we want. If he can run a Pro day at keep his team focused I’m good with it. Right now UK is getting a lot of attention and that’s a good thing.

 

[RondoBaller21]

Only SEC +

 

[Fox2monk]

Why can't a Pro Day be conducted AFTER the season ??

They will be busy training for the draft and stuff, this is during a time where they are in shape and practicing while not having a lot to prepare for so it’s ok.

 

[KentuckyCat420]

We have a team FULL of veterans who mostly only have 1 year of eligibility left, it’s a GREAT idea to let them work out in front of NBA scouts.

We hated the Pro Day under Cal because we had a team full of freshmen with one foot out the door before they stepped on campus.

Our current team mostly HAVE TO leave after the season, let them get some feedback from scouts prior to the season.

 

[SemperFiCat]

Welp, not a fan of this. Players auditioning for the NBA before the season even tips off. How do you square the conflict of midsets, coach? You're projecting two different things before the season even starts. Do this crap AFTER the season. Being worried about an in-season injury and not being able to have a pro day looks like you're prioritizing the NBA.

...and we were off to such a great marriage. Guess the honeymoon is already over.

 

[STL_Cat]

My favorite pro day memory, Brandon Boston saying he wants to be the greatest player of all time.

 

[Deli owl]

No reason you can’t have more than one goal in life. To think otherwise is weak

 

[megablue]

They will be busy training for the draft and stuff, this is during a time where they are in shape and practicing while not having a lot to prepare for so it’s ok.

Gotcha ... i just thought since football is post-season ...

 

[RunninRichie]

My favorite pro day memory, Brandon Boston saying he wants to be the greatest player of all time.

Mine is Keion Brooks being ruled out, with a leg injury. And then throwing down windmills at pro day.

 

[Bluesnky]

Mine is Keion Brooks being ruled out, with a leg injury. And then throwing down windmills at pro day.

Are you talking about Keion Brooks? The two time all-PAC 12 player?

 

[NociHTTP]

That never going to happen. Unrealistic to think it ever will. The nba isn’t what it was 30-40 years ago, these kids grow up from 5-8 and dream of the NBA or a career in basketball. What you are asking would be like asking a college student in an internship not to worry about their future career and only worry about the internship.

Now they should definitely have the desire to hang banners while they are here, but absolutely nothing wrong with preparing them for the next level and helping them achieve their dreams. That’s what college is for……

No, it's not what "college is for". College is for getting an education, with the hopes that the obtained education will lead one to greater opportunities, for most it would be to prosper doing something they trained for. The key is EDUCATION. College is not there to prepare them for the NBA, or to help students with their NBA dreams. That thinking needs to go away, yesterday!

 

[NociHTTP]

We have a team FULL of veterans who mostly only have 1 year of eligibility left, it’s a GREAT idea to let them work out in front of NBA scouts.

We hated the Pro Day under Cal because we had a team full of freshmen with one foot out the door before they stepped on campus.

Our current team mostly HAVE TO leave after the season, let them get some feedback from scouts prior to the season.

As long as that's the only reason this "pro day" is happening, but for many here that's NOT what it's hopefully for. I hope at CMP stands by his word to make this all about UK and championships.

 

[Ron Mehico]

No, it's not what "college is for". College is for getting an education, with the hopes that the obtained education will lead one to greater opportunities, for most it would be to prosper doing something they trained for. The key is EDUCATION. College is not there to prepare them for the NBA, or to help students with their NBA dreams. That thinking needs to go away, yesterday!

What did you go to college for sir?

 

[Bluesnky]

I would like to see a Venn diagram of people who hate pro day and want the cream of the crop portal players to come to Kentucky.

 

[JimBR]

I would like to see a Venn diagram of people who hate pro day and want the cream of the crop portal players to come to Kentucky.

And cream of the crop freshmen.

 

[UKWildcats1987]

No, it's not what "college is for". College is for getting an education, with the hopes that the obtained education will lead one to greater opportunities, for most it would be to prosper doing something they trained for. The key is EDUCATION. College is not there to prepare them for the NBA, or to help students with their NBA dreams. That thinking needs to go away, yesterday!

So, you didn't go to college to go pro in your chosen career? Bizarre take. Last i checked you didn't get paid 100k a year to stay in college forever.

I'm fine with the pro date thing. I didn't watch under Cal and won't watch under Pope. No harm for the players though.

 

[Zissou87]

It's great for recruiting. If you want to remain competitive in getting elite players, you have to use every tool you have. That's ESPECIALLY true when kids are being offered millions to go to other schools.

 

[RunninRichie]

Are you talking about Keion Brooks? The two time all-PAC 12 player?

Yep