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Yes I believe we may keep our Kentucky boy only. Everyone else is gone for sure IMO. Anyone that was maybe returning is likely to dip, I think it 100% puts a pin in Reed returning at all. Next year we will watch our signed class for for Arkansas.Who goes? Do we lose our entire roster? Do they follow Cal? Thoughts?
Didn't you predict we turn into indiana? So you have your answer right there.... Why ask others if you are so sure no coach wants to come here?Who goes? Do we lose our entire roster? Do they follow Cal? Thoughts?
We need a home run hire period. I personally wouldn’t even mind someone like McDermott as I think he’s a good coach who could be elevated at a job like UK, keep guys like a Tommy Lloyd under consideration especially if our top options say no. I say we start with Hurley and make him a huge offer, if he won’t leave then we have to go all out on Oats. Start there.Might be a very bare year.. but I'm fine with it. Honestly wouldn't mind taking a lot of time to get this right.
Definitely could be, it will be interesting seeing if anyone sticks with the school over Cal but I doubt it these days.Most of the class departing was always going to happen under Calipari. In some ways, we're lucky in the new NIL/transfer free portal era because a new hire could bring in their recruits from another school. In the older era, we'd be gutted and the new coach would be looking at a 2-3 year rebuild.
Next year could be pretty rough. We might be looking at the NIT.
Go to the Arkansas boardWho goes? Do we lose our entire roster? Do they follow Cal? Thoughts?
Most follow of the recruits, depends on who and how long it takes to get a coachWho goes? Do we lose our entire roster? Do they follow Cal? Thoughts?
This has to be a joke, right?Not sure, but I'm 100% sure we'll be significantly better this year than the last several.
Hopefully.... you leave and follow Cal...Who goes? Do we lose our entire roster? Do they follow Cal? Thoughts?
If we get Oats, Hurley, or Drew, obviously they're bringing some of their guys with.
Plus, we have 30 to 60 days to hit the portal, and there will be massive playing time. We'll struggle next year because whatever coach comes here will have to work quickly, but year 2 should see a significant increase in overall wins.
I'm expecting a bubble team next year, possibly NIT, and I'm fine with that.
Not at all. The bar has been set very low.This has to be a joke, right?
This is Kentucky...I expect a national title next season lolIf we get Oats, Hurley, or Drew, obviously they're bringing some of their guys with.
Plus, we have 30 to 60 days to hit the portal, and there will be massive playing time. We'll struggle next year because whatever coach comes here will have to work quickly, but year 2 should see a significant increase in overall wins.
I'm expecting a bubble team next year, possibly NIT, and I'm fine with that.
Go get Pitino!
No one stays they were leaving anyways Cal knew that and was going to get fired next year cause he was going to rely on freshman again and not hurt feelingsWho goes? Do we lose our entire roster? Do they follow Cal? Thoughts?
Delusional...A) none of those coaches are coming to UK and B) what player wants to line up and play for this place that eats their ownIf we get Oats, Hurley, or Drew, obviously they're bringing some of their guys with.
Plus, we have 30 to 60 days to hit the portal, and there will be massive playing time. We'll struggle next year because whatever coach comes here will have to work quickly, but year 2 should see a significant increase in overall wins.
I'm expecting a bubble team next year, possibly NIT, and I'm fine with that.
Sorry guys, I know the arguments against him however he's one of the best coaches ever. He would win again at UK.Cringe.
I have a VERY hard time believing Z will be a Wildcat now. That is fine, just saying.Just my intuitional guesses
Stay
Perry = 80%
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Reed = 100% Dependent on next coach
Big Z = 50%, dependent on next coach
Theiro = 50%, dependent on next coach
Everyone else is going to Arkansas, Draft or Transferring
I know for a fact DJ Wagner is 100% going to be a razorback next year if he doesn't go to the draft.
Yeah I think it solely depends on who is hired.I have a VERY hard time believing Z will be a Wildcat now. That is fine, just saying.
I agree with that. I don't think Arkansas is inviting as Kentucky in my opinion. I think their second choice school will be the destination.I also wouldn't be so sure they all leave until they see who we hire, and I REALLY wouldn't be so sure they follow Cal to a great storied program like UK to go play in Arkansas.
My guess here is that some of the recruits will look at their 2nd option as opposed to following a coach who is tettering on disaster, starting the wrong lineups, giving preferential treatment, sucking in general, etc.
Like if you're Boogie Fland.. are you REALLY sure you want to follow Cal, who basically just got run out of town? How many people following Michael Scott when he left Dunder Mifflin?
I agree with that. I don't think Arkansas is inviting as Kentucky in my opinion. I think their second choice school will be the destination.
If we by some miracle pull Hurley, I think some may be scared of his intensity. I have watched his practice tendencies, I like how he handles the team and the atmosphere but some as you well know will be scared to come into that environment.
Yeah, and I know guys followed Cal from Memphis to UK, but that sort of made sense.
It seems that in today's game, when coaches move on, especially if fired or in this case "taking a lower job", the recruits will just look towards who their runner up school was.
Hurley is interesting in that regards. If he's winning, then you take his antics. His intensity, his constant bickering with officials, other coaches, fans, etc.. but if he's NOT winning, that gets old quick.
Get Mashburn, Blackmon, the kid from Milwaukee and three others to fill the roster. Try to maintain one or two more incoming freshmen.Returning players - Reed Sheppard, Joey Hart, and Jordan Burks
Recruiting class - Travis Perry
I think everyone else transfers or goes pro. Many will go to Arkansas.