UK now third in the Zimmerman derby
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I'd like to get Zimmerman, but would much rather have Thon Maker. Assuming we land him instead of Zimm, we'd be perfectly fine for next year, not to mention that he'd stay on the west coast and fade into obscurity like all talent does that goes to the worst coast.
Obviously anyone and everyone wants Maker more then Zimmerman but they are different players . Zimmerman is a true center . Maker is a combo forward in a center's body ( height wise ) . we can get both as regardless we need to sign 2 more bigs with Skal .
Ah, another speculation-presented-as-fact thread.
This post was edited on 1/27 7:21 PM by Son_Of_Saul
This post was edited on 1/27 7:21 PM by Son_Of_Saul
Let's try this again. Z plays on the perimeter because his coach wants him there, They have two other very tall kids who lack Z's passing and ball handling skills. He is an exceptional passer and a good shooter from 15 to 18 feet,much better than any of the current UK big men except KAT. So Z isn't out on the perimeter roaming around because he fancies himself as KD. He's out there because that's where his team needs him. I have not seen enough of Swanigan, Bryant or Diallo to rank them versus Z. I have seen Z play two complete games and I was impressed with his shooting, ball handling and especially his passing skills. He reminds me of Andrew Bogut in his ability to pass from the high post and top of the circle.
We are going to lose all our bigs ex Lee and Willis so we need at least two more bigs beyond Skal.. Z would certainly be one because of his unique skill set . It would be hard to turn away from Maker who is an unusual specimen to say the least but either Swanigan or Bryant would be fine. if Maker chose to go elsewhere. Diallo would be my last choice because he seems to prefer the perimeter and lacks the bulk to bang.
We are going to lose all our bigs ex Lee and Willis so we need at least two more bigs beyond Skal.. Z would certainly be one because of his unique skill set . It would be hard to turn away from Maker who is an unusual specimen to say the least but either Swanigan or Bryant would be fine. if Maker chose to go elsewhere. Diallo would be my last choice because he seems to prefer the perimeter and lacks the bulk to bang.
Not a miss at all. From the beginning, I never expected Zimmerman to play for Kentucky. He will stay out west. We will be just fine with Skal Labissiere, Thon Maker, Thomas Bryant, Marcus Lee, Alex Poythress. I expect Maker and Bryant to sign with us in the spring.
Think Skal and Zim would be a perfect combo. Their skill set seems better than the others. Then Swanigan would complement those two well as the bruiser big.
honestly that is 99% of this board but i think most of us , including you , know that going in .
Did not know we was THAT serious with Thomas Bryant. How does he compare with the other bigs we are on?
and I seriously seriously doubt you two have seen them in person either...just like the rest of us you read a brief synopsis about a player, watch a few video clips and draw your own conclusions .....get over yourselves you are NOT the recruiting experts you want people to think you are
This post was edited on 1/29 12:45 PM by wldctky
any worry that we are recruiting the Australian and the other guy (from Greece?) that we are going to miss out on some of our targets next year?
might want to rethink that statement you recruiting expert
http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1507308-junior-centers-potentially-a-historic-crop?s=75
KSR mentioned several of the top recruits at the McDAA game that are still unsigned. They couldn't say ALL of them are waiting to see what slots open up at UK once the season is over, but it certainly sounds like a few of them are doing just that... so, Cal must have a plan.
I know most scoff at that possibility, but I don't. Yea, I know he's projected 3rd and 4th in some drafts, but honestly he's had a number of games where he just hasn't looked that impressive. I think he still needs to work some on his game, and given the young man he is, and some of the things he's said I won't be all that surprised if he does come back.
he can work on his game at the next level. 24 hours a day without being interrupted with going to class and stuff. all while getting paid top 5 money.
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