Why Skal Will Declare for Draft
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Why would somebody draft him right now if the season ended today? I know the nba drafts on potential, but we've seen him play. Hell, Ginny zollo is more nba ready than skal right now.
That article explained the reasons for why he should enter the draft. I don't agree with it but it kind of makes sense.
Unfortunately for him and UK, right now it doesn't appear he'll be able to help either one no matter what he does next year.
He does have a nice touch. In the early games this year, I recall thinking his touch was so good I thought he was going to have an awesome season. That was before his precipitous drop in output of course. I think if he is able to eventually get out of his head and learn inside moves or whatever it is he is lacking, he will be a good player.
Because the draft is SOOOO weak they have take somebody and it's better to gamble on a big guy who might pan out, than a run of the mill SG which are a dime a dozen.
The assumption is that he'll continue to be marginal in his second year if he returns. That's a pretty big assumption. I always like the cynics hedging their bets. Goodman's the lord of the flies when it comes that finding the negative shite and sticking to it.
Ultimately, all the talking won't matter if Skal doesn't feel ready to go. There's certainly logic in Goodman's argument, however.
Ultimately, all the talking won't matter if Skal doesn't feel ready to go. There's certainly logic in Goodman's argument, however.
I know it is a weak draft but I have seen many player that are a lot better than he is. I just do not see it !
Cal knows the lay of the land with these things. When he said, "unpack your bags" and "there is no timetable with this thing" in reference to Skal's OAD status, it opened up the door for the reasonableness in a potential Skal return.
That and the fact that Goodman and his sourpuss cronies really don't want to see another Kentucky-dominated season like 2015 turned out to be.
Can you imagine if Ulis and Skal both returned? The hype would possibly exceed that of the 2015 team.
That and the fact that Goodman and his sourpuss cronies really don't want to see another Kentucky-dominated season like 2015 turned out to be.
Can you imagine if Ulis and Skal both returned? The hype would possibly exceed that of the 2015 team.
His skills are questionable at this point but his mental and emotional readiness is not.He is in no way ready for the NBA or the D league for that matter.He may well go but it is a bigger mistake than Dakari made last year
If Skal and Ulis return, then we will have to have either Lee or Willis declare or transfer (obviously Willis isn't declaring). That's assuming Briscoe leaves. And if only one of those two go, we still won't have room for Bolden if he wants to come.
I predict we lose Skal, Ulis, Murray and Briscoe. Then add Bolden.
Part of my apathy about Skal is that I don't want to hear or see a game by game analysis of the way he played anymore.
I get that literally everyone is surprised by how weak he's been, but I'm already tired of it all. If he leaves, fine. Bye. Sorry it didn't work out in college but I wish him well in the NBA (or Europe). Next up.
I get that literally everyone is surprised by how weak he's been, but I'm already tired of it all. If he leaves, fine. Bye. Sorry it didn't work out in college but I wish him well in the NBA (or Europe). Next up.
When this season is complete I will know what Skal should do. I cannot impact what Skal should decide but I will know. what he does is on him and his family. What Cal suggests after the season I will wait to see. Who knows what will happen right now? Really, who knows. I am going to enjoy the ride and finish this season of my fan support strong. jmuo
His skills are not questionable at all! I've been told that he wasn't prepared for Cal's type of coaching (a lot of screaming and yelling) and he kind of crawled into a shell
He will have to get out of that and quickly if he is ever to succeed. The higher you climb and the more money that is involved the more pressure is on. This is nothing right now. He is under no real pressure now. If he wants to succeed, he will need to man-up and become callous. The skin has to thicken...
In the NBA he can practice/workout/play 24/7. The NBA will throw all kinds of resources at him to help his development. That may be what he needs...personal attention. Cal has said many times, UK is not for everybody.
We (& Parrish) can speculate all we want. But come the spring, like always, Cal will reach out to NBA teams and get a feeling for where our guys might get drafted if they leave, and provide that info to the players so they can make a semi-informed decision.
IMO, if Skal is projected in the lottery he will be gone! If he is projected in the 2nd half of the first round, it could go either way. If he is projected in the 2nd round (or worse), he'll be back.
IMO, if Skal is projected in the lottery he will be gone! If he is projected in the 2nd half of the first round, it could go either way. If he is projected in the 2nd round (or worse), he'll be back.
I meant to say the development of his skills may be questionable at this point,he is clearly not as far along as most thought he would be
The issue is not his physical skills, it's all about his mental state. He'll get drafted based on potential alone, and it might be best if he does because of the dudes coming in.
What's interesting is how the dialogue has changed. When Cal first got here, it was all about how he was ruining college basketball with the one-and-done. Now we have two national college basketball writers saying Skal has to go pro because there's a small window for most players and they have to seize it while they can.
The change in mindset is truly amazing.
As for Skal, the idea of him in the NBA, or even the D-League, would be comical if it weren't so sad. The kid would get destroyed.
The change in mindset is truly amazing.
As for Skal, the idea of him in the NBA, or even the D-League, would be comical if it weren't so sad. The kid would get destroyed.
Skal would sit the bench again next year. If he's not playing this year, then there's no way in hell he plays next year.
You don't know that. A year of adjusting and offseason workouts may make a world of difference.
Everyone seems to have a different opinion about where Skal is at this point.It appears to me that he needs to develop from a physical,mental and emotional standpoint as far as his basketball future goes.He doesn't appear to be ready for the next step(NBA) If his skills are as great as some think then one more year in college (on a really good team) might actually make Skal money
Skal is a first rounder regardless. I completely agree that he should leave. The way he is being used, what UK has coming in next year and the strength of the 2017 class vs the 2016 class are all valid reasons.
If he gets drafted, he'll go to the d league for a year and spend most of the year weight training and working on learning the game of basketball. His biggest problem aside from lack of strength is that he just doesn't understand basketball. He doesn't know where to be, or really how to play. He'll get more time learning/playing basketball and more time in the weight room as a pro than as a college student.
This , there are very few difference makers in this class . Pick Skal , he won't improve your record next year so you will still be in the lottery for one of the strongest drafts ever , plus he could develop in 3 or 4 years and pay off big time . It's not like they would be missing out on someone that's going to turn the team around .Ben Simmons is possibly the only one of those this year .
I can't see him as a lottery pick anymore, not based on what we've seen of him so far. First round with a guaranteed contract isn't out of the question though. It's up to him. Seems like a guy who would definitely benefit by coming back, but I've thought that several times before already and been wrong. I won't be a bit surprised if he goes. I think Ulis is more likely to stay, but I can't rule out his leaving either. This spring will be the same as always under Cal. We'll just have to wait and see who goes and who stays.
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Money. Money. Money. Skal is all about money. Not in the selfish, got to have bling kinda way, but people forget that some of his family have never tasted meat, except maybe a piece chicken or goat. The average yearly income in Haiti is about $800 per year. My kid makes that much A MONTH, part-time minimum wage. There was a reason that his handler was asking how to turn basketball into cash, and it wasn't all him ripping the kid off.
If he goes to Greece, he makes about $70,000 grand a year. That covers his entire family in a big way. Sure, he wanted to score big as a first round NBA pick, but even if he doesn't get drafted by ANYONE, he cannot afford to stay at Kentucky. When your family isn't eating, you can't be expected to study anything for an extra year with no income. He comes from a place where men are expected to take care of their families NOW.
Money. Money. Money. Skal is all about money. Not in the selfish, got to have bling kinda way, but people forget that some of his family have never tasted meat, except maybe a piece chicken or goat. The average yearly income in Haiti is about $800 per year. My kid makes that much A MONTH, part-time minimum wage. There was a reason that his handler was asking how to turn basketball into cash, and it wasn't all him ripping the kid off.
If he goes to Greece, he makes about $70,000 grand a year. That covers his entire family in a big way. Sure, he wanted to score big as a first round NBA pick, but even if he doesn't get drafted by ANYONE, he cannot afford to stay at Kentucky. When your family isn't eating, you can't be expected to study anything for an extra year with no income. He comes from a place where men are expected to take care of their families NOW.
Skal will impress the scouts in Chicago and still be a top 10 pick.
I think he will leave after one year because he and his guardian want the money, but sadly he certainly has hurt his position in the draft with his underwhelming play at UK. I think he will improve whether he stays here or goes to the D league.
Money. Money. Money. Skal is all about money. Not in the selfish, got to have bling kinda way, but people forget that some of his family have never tasted meat, except maybe a piece chicken or goat. The average yearly income in Haiti is about $800 per year. My kid makes that much A MONTH, part-time minimum wage. There was a reason that his handler was asking how to turn basketball into cash, and it wasn't all him ripping the kid off.
If he goes to Greece, he makes about $70,000 grand a year. That covers his entire family in a big way. Sure, he wanted to score big as a first round NBA pick, but even if he doesn't get drafted by ANYONE, he cannot afford to stay at Kentucky. When your family isn't eating, you can't be expected to study anything for an extra year with no income. He comes from a place where men are expected to take care of their families NOW.[/QUOTE]
Best post ive read in the entire thread and with that in mind, who can really blame the kid for wanting to take care of his family? I hope it works out and some gm takes a chance on him and drafts him in the first round. Many people don't know or understand what its like when you are expected to take care of your family that has nothing. None of us should be mad if this kid decides to enter the draft. We would all do the same if we were in the same place.
