Ulis Wants Briscoe to Start Beside Him

[DwayneMeighan]

and here we go again making nothing into something.

Exactly. People on this board bitch about anything. It clearly says this was expressed by Ulis to Cal, yet, we have some in this thread acting as if Ulis is making demands, and telling Cal how to run the team. If you don't know what expressed means, then get a damn dictionary and look it up.

 

[AF Cat]

Looks like a Team Chemistry issue may be beginning to brew. I hope not...it can destroy a team.

 

[Aike]

Looks like a Team Chemistry issue may be beginning to brew. I hope not...it can destroy a team.

No it doesn't look like that at all.

 

[hoodro]

The coach will play who he wants?


You

Don't

Say

Jesus, man. Shut up.

 

[Brando Mac]

Most have expected that Briscoe would start in a backcourt with Ulis and Murray from the moment they all became teammates.

I fail to see how this is controversial or how Ulis is in the wrong for stating the same thing we've all been saying for months.

 

[kybassfan]

I personally think that Ulis is just creating a good atmosphere, giving the incoming player a leg up. The reality is that they will have to play together at time as well as Ulis solo at point and with Briscoe solo at point among a large number of other variations involving the other guards. Essentially it'll come down to who's in foul trouble, who's injured, who's playing defense and giving the effort that Cal wants. As we know, you'll give 100% plus and you will play defense or your ass WILL ride the pine, doesn't matter who you are.

We also have a few posters that might be happier not listening to banter coming from the players. Ulis is a smart kid and he's a baller.

 

[UKCATSFREAK]

It will happen. Cal has given the keys to Ulis and this is his team. He said so in the past. If Ulis wants Briscoe to start with him because he thinks it gives them the best chance/chemistry to win, it will happen.

Cal saying this is "Ulis's team" doesn't mean that he will allow Tyler to choose who starts beside him. It will be Cal's decision in the end and I think it all boils down to Mulder. If Mulder is capable and ready, I think we will see Murray is that 2 spot and Briscoe coming off the bench. The fact that Tyler even says this makes me even more convinced that Cal is thinking along these lines. Why else would he feel the need to say this? If he did even in fact say this. It doesn't seem like something that Ulis would say or do but I could be wrong. I personally don't like it and hope it is false. Seems like this could only cause problems amongst the team and feels like it is completely put of character for a player like Ulis. I'll be sitting and waiting to see what happens hers.

 

[ulismyman]

Move along...nothing to see here

 

[UKCATSFREAK]

Most have expected that Briscoe would start in a backcourt with Ulis and Murray from the moment they all became teammates.

I fail to see how this is controversial or how Ulis is in the wrong for stating the same thing we've all been saying for months.

But if everyone expects it then why feel the need to say anything? While some on here may think it's expected, I've gotten the feeling that the players are not expecting that "3 guard" lineup that everyone on here is so sure is going to happen. This only makes strengthens my thinking that Cal has other ideas for this team. While we may see a lineup with Tyler, Isiah, and Jamaal at some point, I just get the feeling that Cal wants to go on another direction. I think it all depends on how well Mulder and Matthews do prior to the season, particularly Mulder. That's just my opinion from comments Cal has made about the team.

 

[GonzoCat90]

These comments, and virtually any comments he wants to make, are fine. Do you know why? Because Ulis has that credibility in the locker room. He's the guy. He's the leader. He brings it every day, on and off the floor, and the other guys know that. Your leader can do this. Anyone who's ever been in a locker room knows that.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Unlike Andrew, Briscoe can finish with regularity at the rim. If Andrew could have done that, he'd have been a first round pick after his first season at UK.

That's the difference. I expect a OAD season from Briscoe. I think he'll flourish this year beside Ulis and Murray.

 

[Brando Mac]

But if everyone expects it then why feel the need to say anything?

Because someone asked him a question?

 

[5iveStarRecruit]

Ulis just tweeted out this is false.

Unlike Andrew, Briscoe can finish with regularity at the rim. If Andrew could have done that, he'd have been a first round pick after his first season at UK.

That's the difference. I expect a OAD season from Briscoe. I think he'll flourish this year beside Ulis and Murray.

Ah, we still don't know that yet.

Watched every minute he played in the all-star circuit and he finished a low % of them by my count. He got blocked a lot.

He still projects to be a better finisher than Andrew, but its still up in the air whether or not he can become above average in this area.

 

[Orange Soda King]

Ulis must have read this forum since he tweeted about silly people actually reading too much into what he said

 

[hoodro]

Ulis must have read this forum since he tweeted about silly people actually reading too much into what he said

As pathetic as it may be, I'd guess that a few people took it as far as tweeting him directly.

 

[jrpross]

I took it to mean he and Briscoe hate Murray and are starting a conspiracy against him.

 

[gracetoyou]

 

[Poetax]

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Well I guess Ulis just called out the OP.

 

[uk78]

Murray is best with the ball in his hands and that will be the interesting aspect of the offense. How do he and Ulis play together? Skal and Poy would seemingly be the other guaranteed starters, so do you go with a bigger line up with an experienced Lee too, or put Murray at small forward and add Briscoe in the back court? Or do Ulis and Murray trade playing time? Lots of dynamics to consider with other players too. It will be interesting.

 

[UKCATSFREAK]

Because someone asked him a question?

Oh ok, good answer. Good enough for me. Lol.

 

[westerncat]

When all is said and done Cal will put the best players on the floor. He has done it in the past and this year he will do it again. Get ready for a fun year !

 

[Jkwo]

I think we can at least agree that this is a great sign going forward - Briscoe is a very strong personality, and the fact that he's really close with our floor general is awesome for chemistry. Also, Skal and Murray are supposedly getting pretty close. Looks like the "too many egos" argument from cardland will have to wait yet another year to be fulfilled.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Unlike Andrew, Briscoe can finish with regularity at the rim. If Andrew could have done that, he'd have been a first round pick after his first season at UK.

That's the difference. I expect a OAD season from Briscoe. I think he'll flourish this year beside Ulis and Murray.

Yeah, we can't say that for sure. You just don't know. I remember one time thinking that getting the Twins, two top-10 recruits in one, was the biggest recruiting "get" under Cal. I remember thinking "These guys are prototypical, in-control pointguards, just what we need after Harrow". Not that they weren't great, but the college level is a big adjustment, and 99.9% of recruits can't quite replicate their highschool level of play. I think Davis is the only one that comes to mind, but he was made in the lab, so it doesn't count.

You seem to know your stuff... how do you envision those 3 playing along side each other? Ulis HAS to play the #1, can't play the #2, and will be needed for defensive specialty. Do Briscoe and Murray play ~10mpg at the #2 then (or rather, a 2-pg backcourt), filling the rest at the PG spot? Where does that leave Matthews?

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Yeah, we can't say that for sure. You just don't know. I remember one time thinking that getting the Twins, two top-10 recruits in one, was the biggest recruiting "get" under Cal. I remember thinking "These guys are prototypical, in-control pointguards, just what we need after Harrow". Not that they weren't great, but the college level is a big adjustment, and 99.9% of recruits can't quite replicate their highschool level of play. I think Davis is the only one that comes to mind, but he was made in the lab, so it doesn't count.

You seem to know your stuff... how do you envision those 3 playing along side each other? Ulis HAS to play the #1, can't play the #2, and will be needed for defensive specialty. Do Briscoe and Murray play ~10mpg at the #2 then (or rather, a 2-pg backcourt), filling the rest at the PG spot? Where does that leave Matthews?

I think we know Cal well enough to see he's going to let those three point guards handle the ball as much as possible.

He's stated he wants the first guy to get the ball to lead the break, so defensive rebounds are immediately getting dropped off to whichever of the three guards is nearby and, based on Cal's statements, they're leading the point.

I also see Ulis getting about 30 minutes/game but I think he can fill the corner on possessions where Cal wants Briscoe or Murray to attack from the opposite wing or the top of the key. Ulis won't be defending many opposing two-guards, but offensively, he's probably one of the best spot-up shooters on the team. He can fill the corner and allow the other two to go to work. Cal obviously has plenty of options and Ulis will be the primary set-up man, but when it comes to half-court offense, I see Cal utilizing all three guys depending on what we need to generate offense.

I just don't see Matthews playing much. It's nothing against him, because he's a great talent who I favor because I live right outside Chicago, but he's not stealing minutes from Murray and Briscoe, and I think Mulder actually gives UK more of what they'll need from a reserve capacity.

Like you said though, it's all speculation at this point. We shall soon see what we have, and all of these questions just show how talented UK's roster will once again be.

 

[MWes11]

Well I guess Ulis just called out the OP.

Fine by me. You ever get a shout out from Ulis? I think not.

 

[Backdoorcut11]

Jesus, man. Shut up.

Why

 

[Poetax]

Fine by me. You ever get a shout out from Ulis? I think not.

It's all good brother, did he change his stance or was it misread?

 

[General Bland]

Not a big fan of the players trying to coach publicly. This sort of thing should be communicated to Cal by Tyler but not out in public. Can cause rifts and is a needless potential fire for Cal to put out.