Did I miss something, how is he a legacy? Did you get him mixed up with Knox?
I should add, thanks for posting this. I changed it from just saying "legacy player" to "Cal legacy player".
Did I miss something, how is he a legacy? Did you get him mixed up with Knox?
Someone who isn't a score first guard. Rob was a scorer who could pass. DJ never played PG for any team he was on. Reed could do it but is better off the ball/looking to score.What do you mean by true pg
Perry is one I think I'm most excited to see how he transitions.
But Billy Richmond is probably the one I'm most excited to watch as I feel like he could surprise me the most. I know he's billed as not a great shooter but I feel like its been a while since we've had a really athletic true 2 guard. If he can hit some 3's he could surprise some.
Richmond and Thiero played for Cal at Memphis at the same time.I should add, thanks for posting this. I changed it from just saying "legacy player" to "Cal legacy player".
You obviously don't know anything about Somto.First time they get a elbow to the chops they will fold the shitshow continues
Sadly, it’s already been realized, but this trains rollin’ . . .How many more times does a freshmen centric strategy have to fail before you realize it doesn't work?
Same here, he brings a strong physical body we didn't have. May be a work in progress, but I'm very interested in seeing him play for us.Somto
Is he as good as DJ and JE were?Potential monster, but young. If he acclimates to the college game, watch out.
So the dude from Oakland that singlehanded beat us is almost 10 years older. InterestingPeople dont realize JQ is only 16 and won’t turn 17 until July. Expect the “we are young” excuse to be abused once again
Same here!My kid. He graduates 8th grade at the end of May.
Maybe this year he plays up to his potential, wherever ever he is playing.Mine was Justin Edwards last year, so I’m gonna sit this one out.
But Kalipari loves athletes that have little to no basketball skills and he is a Hall of Famer!Whoever the skilled basketball player is. I've grown less excited lately about the freak-athlete top 10 dudes who pass the eye test but cant shoot, pass, or dribble.
Shut up man. You are annoying as hell. If you don’t want to discuss the actual thread topic then just GTFOWhy keep doing the same thing while expecting a different outcome? How many more times does a freshmen centric strategy have to fail before you realize it doesn't work?
Thiero to didn't receive that treatment.most excited for Perry
least excited Richmond. he's a Cal legacy player. no matter how putrid he might play Cal is going to give him tons of minutes just like Wagner
Didn’t have enough stars by his name in recruiting. Gotta be a 5 star for your feelings to matterThiero to didn't receive that treatment.
Everything I’ve seen of Cyril screams beast. Will be a very nice change.Somto
Man it doesn’t matter. We’ve looped back to the way basketball was before OAD. You can no longer win with 5* freshmen, the time period you could was literally a blip on the map of college basketball.Mine is Jayden Quaintance.
That Cal insult has played too long. The criticism has gotten very stale. Too many exceptions .Didn’t have enough stars by his name in recruiting. Gotta be a 5 star for your feelings to matter
Ignore me if you want. Will that help?That Cal insult has played too long. The criticism has gotten very stale. Too many exceptions .
Sure it will. I thought you were done. By your posts I am assuming you will not watch games but you will be here to criticize the team and sometimes be clever. Actually, I am glad you are staying .You are a good poster.Ignore me if you want. Will that help?
What is wrong with boycotting? The program is being held hostage, and it’s in the fan’s rights to show their dissatisfaction with Cal and MitchSure it will. I thought you were done. By your posts I am assuming you will not watch games but you will be here to criticize the team and sometimes be clever. Actually, I am glad you are staying .You are a good poster.
What’s the matter with his comment . It’s true for Gods sake . Cal does not play the best lineup . He favors his NBA kids even when THEY DONT DESERVE IT . Analytics proved our point and it’s not even close . Empirical evidence . Not doubt whatsoever about it . AND HE HAS NOT COMMITTED TO CHANGE IN HIS COMMENTS .That Cal insult has played too long. The criticism has gotten very stale. Too many exceptions .
That's ridiculous. Wagner deserved to play . There were times when he kept us in games with his driving to the basket. Also Theiro is a son of a former player, guess you forgot about that one as it doesn't go with your weird agendamost excited for Perry
least excited Richmond. he's a Cal legacy player. no matter how putrid he might play Cal is going to give him tons of minutes just like Wagner
If you are looking for someone to be more than Reeves has been you are in for rude awakening. Reeves was a stud the whole time he was here.Excited? None of them. I don’t think there is a Wall, Cousins, Davis, Fox, Monk, Knight, Jones, Bam, KAT in this group. At best we can hope there are 2-3 Tyty, Maxey, Lamb, Poythress in there.
Cyril, probably too raw to help offensively, and while shouldn’t get push around and should rebound well, is he quick enough to defend?
Quaintance, I think most FR are too old (held back a year), but he’s the opposite, a year younger than should be , so 2 yr younger than most FR. So that has a few concerns for next year. But Soph yr he may be a beast.
Perry, I think the year Reed had has many hopes too high for Perry. There’s been a good number of KY kids who never lived up to expectations. If he just contributes say 5-10mpg, I’d consider that a good FR yr for him.
Fland, idk, something makes me think he’s somewhere between Teague and Hagans. Which isn’t bad, but that’s more of a 4th/5th option on offense.
Knox, supposedly not a shooter at a position you want a good shooter. 🚩Thats a concern. I just hope Cal doesn’t have him eating into Theiro’s minutes, who I think will be an all-SEC stud next year.
Richmond, same concerns as Knox, but at least he is known to be a good defender. So maybe he could be our new Liggins, which while not a star is a good component for a contender.
In order of positive impact I expect from them, I’ll go Quaintance, Fland, Richmond, (next 2 are close but just give Knox the edge expecting Cal to play him more) Knox, Perry, Cyril
But I don’t see a # 1 or 2 option in the group, and unsure if there is a #3 guy. So we need Reed and at least 1 portal HR, or 2 portal HR’s. And Reeves first year at UK was more like a double, not a HR. Maybe Grady was a triple (before he got hurt).
No I’m not I’m hateful till the tournament is over lolSure it will. I thought you were done. By your posts I am assuming you will not watch games but you will be here to criticize the team and sometimes be clever. Actually, I am glad you are staying .You are a good poster.
One thing for sure we know is Perry is a basketball player. The kid is a winner like Reed has been. A give it everything player. He has the best looking shot of any highschool player I believe I've ever seenHere lately, guys we have thought were going to be really good, have not been. Guys that weren’t supposed to be that good, actually being our best players.
So I’m not gonna make any predictions and see what happens.. 😂
I’m excited to see how much Perry can contribute in year 1 and how good he becomes. I’m excited for Big Q and Fland as well.
Get a few key guys back and IF Cal will change a few things, I think we can be a good team next year.
One thing for sure we know is Perry is a basketball player. The kid is a winner like Reed has been. A give it everything player. He has the best looking shot of any highschool player I believe I've ever seen
Analytics were clear that our best team BY FAR was having the there R’s on the floor at the same time . the plus minus is not even close . Not debatable by reasonable people.That's ridiculous. Wagner deserved to play . There were times when he kept us in games with his driving to the basket. Also Theiro is a son of a former player, guess you forgot about that one as it doesn't go with your weird agenda