I know you said Wheeler lost some belly fat, but is he as slim as he looks in that pic? If so, that's good news. Means he's willing to put in the work to improve his game even more.
Watching practice today...
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Good report. Thanks. I watched as much video as I could on Reeves and I think some people are mistaken about his game.
He can shoot the 3 okay, but against teams like Wisconsin, who keyed on him defensively, he was still able to penetrate with ease, and get a shot at the basket, or a pull-up in the lane. As such, he might be a perfect complement to Fredrick, one being a better option against a zone and the other against man defense.
He can shoot the 3 okay, but against teams like Wisconsin, who keyed on him defensively, he was still able to penetrate with ease, and get a shot at the basket, or a pull-up in the lane. As such, he might be a perfect complement to Fredrick, one being a better option against a zone and the other against man defense.
Really critical CJ is healthy.
Hard to tell man. He is so short and strong I just think he carries weight odd. I would say he lost whatever weight he gained midseason last year.
He isn't slim but he isn't portly either.
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Here ya go...you can click on image to open up and see better.
It is ungodly how fast he is. Can't describe it sitting that close. Haven't quite seen anything like it. Not trying to blow him up, he is who he is...but just saying it is impressive.
Nice. He's still big, but it's not chubby. And now he's back at practice full time he will probably lose and tone even more.Here ya go...
Awesome for him. Can't wait to see more from him. Hope his handle keeps getting stronger and he's looking more in control.
Thanks for the report for us starving Bennies! However, re Wallace, what does this quote mean?
It's ok.... we've got Oscar!
I'm sensing a theme here!
It's June.
But, yeah, that ain't gonna happen.
I want to say as a fan for 30 years having the chance to watch practice was awesome. It was about as cool as sitting on court at Rupp when a friend of mine (volleyball player) got her basketball boyfriend's personal seats for me and getting to go in locker room at halftime.
I get it. I'm taller than Wheeler at 5' 9" , but having weight struggles in my life, even a little bit of fat makes you look huge at that height.
But I think he looks slimmer and not nearly as chubby.
Typo...rely on perimeter game. Doesn't settle, can beat his man and is strong enough to go into trees.
I expect this team to shoot way more FT's next year. Multiple guys who can drive ball including Toppin who impressed there as well.
That was a fatal flaw from last year's team and I ignored it all year while BB blinders on.
Forget the exact number but for example Reeves shot something like 100 more FT's last year despite playing about same mins as Grady.
This isn't going to be a team waiting for shot clock to run down and a wing 3. Wallace, Reeves, Livingston, Toppin, Wheeler...all guys who can get by man.
Wouldn't surprise me a bit if cason Wallace is the best freshman guard in America. He's everything you want in a college guard
Like Toppin’s new hair! He’s ready.
Thought the same thing, he needs to braid that hair! He’s trying to get some more height free!
Outstanding report and gets me a little more excited about team, especially when you consider it's only June. Could be fun this year.
I can’t make anything out with these small pics. Let me guess, Android? I bet it is.
Is that Chin, Orlando, or Cal on the baseline?
He had it braided today. See Hagans pictures.
My neutral feeling is being slowly replaced by cautious optimism.
At this point we should have a UK shirt that just says GO on it lol. I thought Wallace/Livingston looks really built from the pictures as well. We should be a good defensive team this year for sure. I’m still worried about the 3 and hearing Reeves didn’t impress is kinda scary. But it is only one practice.
Have to click on pic. Uploading from a site. Don't post from laptop.
Cal, only asst this wknd was Bruiser.
Makes sense why he was a priority in the portal then. Our offense relies on driving so that’s good news. Outside shooting would be a bonus if he’s around 35%.
Come on August....with or without Cal I'm ALWAYS ready for UK basketball
Looks like he has grown it out for that reason, it will make him even faster!
CJ not there, that means he's getting hip replacement surgery, news to come soon.😜
We need to coat him in oil before every game minus his hands of course.
I mean, after all...the squeaky Wheel(er) gets the grease.
So, if CJ wasn't there.....Cal "hasn't seen him?" lol
Thanks for all the information. Thiero from what I have read from other place may just surprise a few people.
Fantastic stuff!
One thing that sticks out to me already is the versatility on the roster. Seems like there's a lot of dudes who can play multiple positions. Something we've been missing in recent years.
The report on Collins and Toppin is very encouraging. Was wondering why we at least didn't get the tires on any legitimate stretch 4 in the portal just in case neither developed, but you have to assume Cal knew what he had in both guys. Collins' ceiling is just incredibly high. Hope we see glimpses of it this year.
Can't wait to watch Wallace. He's so good and just impacts winning on so many levels. Hard to find a comp for him. SGA may the best one (I believe he said that's who he models his game after), but think he's a little more athletic than SGA was. Either way, is going to be an instrumental piece and have a feeling he's going to be "the guy" in late game situations.
Think Livingston is going to be really solid as well. When you ask him to do too much is when things get a little tough for him. Putting him next to elite table-setting guards is going to help him tremendously. If you just ask him to hit open jumpers, attack closeouts, and be a good off-ball cutter and lob catcher is when this dude will thrive.
3-point shooting has been a common cause of concern, but think this team is going to absolutely dominate some teams in the paint. As long as we have "threats" out there to open up driving lanes this team should have little issue scoring the ball. As you mentioned, we should be really good defensively and should get back to having that elite defense this year.
We're due for a 3 and or 4 that can drain 3's. Overdue.
Thanks for the report. Good job on your observations.
Actually, it is kinda like quitting your job, finding a new job with new co-workers.........and on the first day you find out they just hired your old boss to run the show.
That does suck.
Thanks. Yeah, they are just observations and people have good days and bad. We will see how it plays out.
Soooo, fast paste offense? Great stuff thanks man
Oh, also failed to mention...Perry and his family watched practice. Click to zoom in.
I can't believe he left without committing after receiving a scholarship offer.Oh, also failed to mention...Perry and his family watched practice. Click to zoom in.
Really appreciate the recap and details you gave. Thank you very much. Excited to hear that about Thiero....I thought the film was a lot better than I expected and he has some major upside to his game. Can tell you that Toppin is getting raves from everyone so you aren't alone there-he's definitely put in some work and it's impressing people. All SEC is being mentioned with Toppin at this point.
I still think UK's best defensive team upfront last year was with Oscar/Collins and hopefully that shows this year as well.
How did Wheeler's jumper look? Was his balance improved? They worked on that a lot last year and still needed work, but he was so off balance at UGA and needed to get more balance in legs according to those around program last year.
Thanks again!
That was awesome in depth thanks so much!
I like that you coaborate what I've heard and am wishing for - That Wallace and Livington don't play like soft freshman. If those two step on the court to kick butt, we be good.
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