Where could these ten players rank at UK under Cal as far as single season most talented (combined)?

[HerrosHeroes]

1. Wagner
2. Edwards
3. Bradshaw
4. Big Z
5. Dillingham
6. Shep
7. Reeves
8. Mitchell
9. Ugonna
10. Theiro

Could that be more pure talent than ‘12 and only behind ‘15 under Cal?

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Well, the 7th man on 2012 was Wiltjer and the 8th was Vargas...

But it turns out that 1,2,3 best players are what really matters...I'm not seeing an Anthony Davis or a Karl Towns or a John Wall, but will be pleasantly surprised if one emerges.

 

[Creed Bratton]

With only 1 title in 14 years I am not sure that having "pure talent" is enough. We have had a lot of "pure talent" in 14 years and yet UConn, Duke and Villanova all have had multiple titles to our 1. Arguably only Duke has had equal talent over that time period.

 

[HerrosHeroes]

With only 1 title in 14 years I am not sure that having "pure talent" is enough. We have had a lot of "pure talent" in 14 years and yet UConn, Duke and Villanova all have had multiple titles to our 1. Arguably only Duke has had equal talent over that time period.

True but this roster just seems to have a great blend of raw talent, experience, size, speed, shooting abilty and D. Not to mention a few guys that could end up lotto picks. Well, hell, I mentioned it.
If all ten players accept their roles as most players do at UK under Cal this team has a great chance to be hell on wheels.

 

[Creed Bratton]

True but this roster just seems to have a great blend of raw talent, experience, size, speed, shooting abilty and D. Not to mention a few guys that could end up lotto picks. Well, hell, I mentioned it.

But Cal is still the coach right? I mean he did lose to UConn who was coached by Kevin Ollie despite having more talent.

 

[UK CAT in FL]

With only 1 title in 14 years I am not sure that having "pure talent" is enough. We have had a lot of "pure talent" in 14 years and yet UConn, Duke and Villanova all have had multiple titles to our 1. Arguably only Duke has had equal talent over that time period.

I agree that "pure talent" isn't enough as it seems many people describe our teams by how "talented" they are, but don't take into consideration experience. Talent is only "potential".

Many of our talented players over the years were young and were limited in their experience which in effect placed them on par with less talented players. Thus those teams and players were judged on their ceiling and not their actual current productivity level which left people describing them as underachievers.

Time will tell what ceilings our talented, but inexperienced at this level, players will reach.

 

[HerrosHeroes]

But Cal is still the coach right? I mean he did lose to UConn who was coached by Kevin Ollie despite having more talent.

Yes CB but lets not forget that WCS was injured in the S16 tilt v U of L and Randle had a bum ankle in the Final.
Maybe this season we stay heathy?

 

[Creed Bratton]

Stay healthy? Heck we aren't even starting healthy. 😂

 

[HerrosHeroes]

Stay healthy? Heck we aren't even starting healthy. 😂

Yeah, I thought of that. Any word on the progress of Bradshaw and/or Ugonna?

 

[Creed Bratton]

Yeah, I thought of that. Any word on the progress of Bradshaw and/or Ugonna?

I am telling myself they aren't playing so anything to the contrary will be good news not the other way around.

 

[Cowtown Cat]

Stay healthy? Heck we aren't even starting healthy. 😂

Damn! 🤣