VT's Kerry Blackshear enters transfer portal

[GonzoCat90]

I feel like option one is obviously the draft, and there's a spot for a guy like him in the league. He's not a franchise guy, but he's as ready now as he'll be in one more or five more years. He's a grown man, and his game pretty much is what it is.

If he just wants to take one more shot at improving his stock, we might be a little too crowded. A lot of really good programs have some major holes in their roster and he can be a difference maker.

I'd be really surprised if he ends up here, but I'd be more thrilled than surprised. I'm worried he ends up making some of our competition much more dangerous next season. Florida is home, and there are some teams down there that could use him. There's also a lot of options right there in the ACC.

 

[TheAnonymous13]

What were you alluding?

Said on a couple different threads that we will see uk get involved with a big time GT who hadn’t yet announced.
Didn’t want to say the name.
This one is a bit more complicated now and I’m not sure of Kentucky’s positioning.

 

[TFCats11]

PG. Ashton Hagans
SG. Tyrese Maxey
SF. Kahlil Whitney
PF. EJ Montgomery
C. Kerry Blackshear
6. Immanuel Quickley
7. Keion Brooks
8. Nate Sestina
9. Nick Richards
10. Jamaal Baker
11. Dontaie Allen

+ Maybe Herro?...maybe?? Probably not, but one can dream.

If, and that’s Silverback Gorilla ballz size IF, that line-up came to fruition, no way Vegas lets Higgins “retire”. No way!

 

[tjay11]

This is the player I have been alluding to.

please show where you have been alluding to him..



thanks!!

 

[BoulderCat]

I'd love to have him but I think many of you are getting excited about the possibilities a little to soon. Has he even mentioned any schools yet? I'm going to wait until he schedules a visit here before I start getting my hopes up.

He may not want to compete with the players we currently have. The guy probably will announce he is coming here and end up in the draft. He can be our first none and done. Seriously though, I hope he does come here and realizes that he can get drafted higher here than most places even with less minutes, points, and rebounds.

As you know it’s the BBN’s nature. Thing is if the guy does decide to transfer and ends up at UK the future of the transfer portal may be doomed.

 

[ManitouDan]

We need a " watch the portal " thread Post the pic !!! LOL

 

[GonzoCat90]

From March 31.

I believe we will hear Cats involved with big time grad transfer in the coming weeks. Unannounced at this point.

Blackshear is from Florida, and Anonymous is clearly dialed in with someone down there. Good call.

 

[bigblue1971]

I've mentioned him here a couple times over the last couple weeks after Buzz left thinking he would be the absolute missing piece for us next year. Go straight to wherever he is and bring him to Lexington!! The only UK fan who wouldn't be ecstatic over this would be Nick Richards.

 

[Blue-The-Dog 2]

Said on a couple different threads that we will see uk get involved with a big time GT who hadn’t yet announced.
Didn’t want to say the name.
This one is a bit more complicated now and I’m not sure of Kentucky’s positioning.

Why is it 'more complicated now'? Can you give us a percentage on how confident you are Cal gets him?

 

[Blue-The-Dog 2]

Dang if he goes to Florida, they are going to be so tough. Gonna be a top team any ways...hope he doesn't go there.

 

[Wildcats1st]

please show where you have been alluding to him..



thanks!!

I remember a post that he made saying uk was in good shape with a bigtime grad transfer right before Sestina and Sestina wasn’t the one

 

[Wildcats1st]

Dang if he goes to Florida, they are going to be so tough. Gonna be a top team any ways...hope he doesn't go there.

Where is Florida mentioned I missed that?

 

[Blue-The-Dog 2]

Where is Florida mentioned I missed that?

Just that he's from Florida. Not mentioned anywhere. Just connecting the dots that this could be a possible landing spot for him since he's from there AND they could be a title contender.

 

[Cats192]

Where is Florida mentioned I missed that?

Where is UK even mentioned?

 

[davekersey]

We might hear the name Jayce Johnson emerge in the next few days he's a grad transfer out of Utah 7 foot 235 lb somewhat of a score but more of a Defender and rebounder

 

[StubbornPenny]

Sell him on the PJ/Patrick Patterson angle. Blackshear shot 33% on threes, about two attempts per game - that's okay, enough to show he can develop. Show him how PJ and PPat improved their shot. PJ is a lottery pick now, and PPat has played nearly a decade in the pros.

I've never wanted a transfer more than this. Dear god please go get him.

 

[TheAnonymous13]

From March 31.



Blackshear is from Florida, and Anonymous is clearly dialed in with someone down there. Good call.

He is.
Though I have no connections specific to that region.
Thanks!

 

[GonzoCat90]

He is.
Though I have no ties connections specific to that region.
Thanks!

It seems like a lot of your stuff is UF related, and then having this scoop a couple weeks out about a kid from Florida lined up with that.

 

[Blue-The-Dog 2]

He is.
Though I have no connections specific to that region.
Thanks!

Chances we get him Anonymous13?

 

[CalipariCapo]

Tomato tomatto, sweet 16 or elite 8, both nice achievements, but our projected front court won't get us to the FF.

Blackshear takes this team two notches higher than what it is right now. I watched VT play quite a few times this past season and came away highly impressed with that dude every time. He's a man in the paint.

The elite rim protector that we’re missing. Can also extend the floor and hit outside shots. I’m drooling already. I wonder if Cal is even considering reaching out.

 

[TheAnonymous13]

It seems like a lot of your stuff is UF related, and then having this scoop a couple weeks out about a kid from Florida lined up with that.

Gotcha.
More SEC related, but yeah- he is a Florida kid.
Florida does pursue some of the same kids, so a crossover for sure.
Scottie Lewis was the most recent head-to-head battle.

 

[GonzoCat90]

The elite rim protector that we’re missing. Can also extend the floor and hit outside shots. I’m drooling already. I wonder if Cal is even considering reaching out.

He's a really good player, but he's not an elite rim protector. Probably less than a block per game.

 

[Cats192]

The elite rim protector that we’re missing. Can also extend the floor and hit outside shots. I’m drooling already. I wonder if Cal is even considering reaching out.

He’s never averaged a full block per season. I don’t think he’s as much a rim protector as EJ or Nick.

 

[buck8113]

eh you guys know the drill. "He a DUKE lean" lmao could not help my self. The ears made me do it

 

[UK2kats]

...and takes minutes from who? UK is loaded comparatively speaking. I’d love to add Hurt, McDanials, and this guy, but Cal can only sit so many comfortably at the dinner table.

I think the Hurt ship has sailed. No one knows about McDaniels but if this kid wants to be here, I’d take him in a heartbeat. We saw with Reid what that veteran leadership brings and this would give us two transfers to go along with the raw talent of EJ and NR would give us a deep and experienced front court and back court.

Exactly what 99% of you have been screaming for since Cal got here

 

[Looksbetterinblue]

Just that he's from Florida. Not mentioned anywhere. Just connecting the dots that this could be a possible landing spot for him since he's from there AND they could be a title contender.

I’m in FL. Googling his home now and heading over to park in front of his house. Should have his front door linked up shortly

 

[kyjeff1]

The elite rim protector that we’re missing. Can also extend the floor and hit outside shots. I’m drooling already. I wonder if Cal is even considering reaching out.

Well, Cal definitely knows about this. He's been tagged at least a thousand times on twitter.

I fully believe Cal will throw his hat in the ring on this guy.

If he does land him, there isn't a soul on this board (outside of the trolls) that would care if we just skipped the summer and headed right November.

 

[Looksbetterinblue]

I will tell him if he averages a double double and his mom will do a little consulting he can drive the blue car on draft night.

 

[Rockford]

He released a statement that said he’ll consider all 3:

Testing the NBA draft waters
Transfer portal
Return to Va Tech

Who is the new VT Coach?

 

[stuway]

This thread sounds nothing but good. Glad Cal is embracing Grad transfers to get us some depth, experience and leadership with our yearly young rosters....

I'd take a grad transfer over most freshman these days. Unless said freshmen is a top 10 recruit, otherwise give me the experienced player plz

 

[Looksbetterinblue]

Hell, if we get him forget about playing in April we could play the 1st round in May.

 

[sosoblue]

BRING HIM TO LEX PLEASE....Cal work your MAGIC

 

[Cats192]

Who is the new VT Coach?

Former K state assistant Chester Frazier

 

[Rockford]

Former K state assistant Chester Frazier

Thanks. Maybe Cal can out recruit that guy.

 

[kyjeff1]

Thanks. Maybe Cal can out recruit that guy.

I know who I would put my money on.

 

[Jakarii]

He’s better right now than every big on the roster and Mcdanals/Hurt

...and takes minutes from who? UK is loaded comparatively speaking. I’d love to add Hurt, McDanials, and this guy, but Cal can only sit so many comfortably at the dinner table.

 

[Jakarii]

He starts over EJ easily. I like EJ but this kid can be a All American next year. Imagine a more athletic Reid that is taller and a better shooter/defender

Totally get him. 14 pts 7 reb in a major conference, 6'10''. GO GET HIM

How nice would this be?

PG: Hagans 25/Quickley 10/Maxey 5
SG: Maxey 25/Quickley 10/Baker 5
SF: Brooks 20/Whitley 15/Blackshear 5
PF: EJ 20/Blackshear 20
C: Sestina 20/EJ 10/Richards 10

Whitley would be able to come around on his own time
Allen RS

 

[bradscats]

Huh? We ain't getting Hurt and we aren't even a sweet 16 team with the current front court we have. Blackshear + our guards + Sestina + Montgomery = serious national title contender.

Blackshear is a veteran big that can take over games on both ends of the court. No freshman available can match what this dude would bring.

You really think he is the difference in being a team that has upside outside the sweet 16 and a team that contends for the title? I think that is a stretch.

 

[TheAnonymous13]

Former K state assistant Chester Frazier

He joined the staff, but Mike Young is the new HC.

 

[Jakarii]

Everyone is saying they want him to come to UK, not saying he will. This is actually the one time the fans aren’t going over board

I'd love to have him but I think many of you are getting excited about the possibilities a little to soon. Has he even mentioned any schools yet? I'm going to wait until he schedules a visit here before I start getting my hopes up.

He may not want to compete with the players we currently have. The guy probably will announce he is coming here and end up in the draft. He can be our first none and done. Seriously though, I hope he does come here and realizes that he can get drafted higher here than most places even with less minutes, points, and rebounds.