Will Richards actually start over Travis?

[Wall2Boogie]

I know this is exhibition play and there are maybe 3 guys set in stone to start. I think quickly is making a statement showing that he may win the starting job but a lot can change for everyone between now and our first game of the year. Obviously Johnson, Washington, and green start. I also think if Johnson wasn’t here, Herro would start and play 39+ mins per game.That said, Richards has been the most impressive player so far and the progress he’s made is undeniable. Is there any chance he starts over Travis? I want the best player starting, while Richards may have more upside, Travis has the talent as well as experience to help the young guys along, especially in crunch time when games come down to the wire. Everyone here has said Travis didn’t transfer here to sit the bench, so I ask is there anyway in hell he doesn’t start?

 

[morgousky]

Travis needs to start. Richards off the bench Getting loads of minutes and you can play them together too.

Herro needs to start also.

I’m going to have to see Richards go against some fierce competition before I totally buy what I’m seeing.

 

[Montana81]

I don’t believe Cal will start a lineup with no one taller than 6’8 barring injuries.

 

[SpamburgerHamburger]

Don't think who starts matters that much. Travis will start, having a guy like Richards coming off the bench is ridiculous and he can excel at that role.

 

[Wildcats1st]

Travis needs to start. Richards off the bench Getting loads of minutes and you can play them together too.

Herro needs to start also.

I’m going to have to see Richards go against some fierce competition before I totally buy what I’m seeing.

Pretty clear cal will start him.

 

[SemperFiCat]

Richards will start. I love Reid's effort and rebounding, but he needs to settle in some and finish a bit better at the rim, IMO.

 

[morgousky]

Pretty clear cal will start him.

Who?

 

[Wall2Boogie]

Travis needs to start. Richards off the bench Getting loads of minutes and you can play them together too.

Herro needs to start also.

I’m going to have to see Richards go against some fierce competition before I totally buy what I’m seeing.

I agree, I think it’s going to be mighty tough for cal to not start Herro. If he doesn’t start which he most likely won’t, he better player starter minutes, as he can play at the 2 or the 3. If Johnson or green aren’t playing well early you put in Herro right away. Every time he shoots it I believe it’s going in. We got so lucky stealing him away from Wisconsin

 

[morgousky]

I agree, I think it’s going to be mighty tough for cal to not start Herro. If he doesn’t start which he most likely won’t, he better player starter minutes, as he can play at the 2 or the 3. If Johnson or green aren’t playing well early you put in Herro right away. Every time he shoots it I believe it’s going in. We got so lucky stealing him away from Wisconsin

Not starting Herro and giving him the edge is ridiculous and if he was a top 10 recruit he’d be starting. That’s a fact.

 

[stoneycat_20]

Nick will start, but Travis will get more mpg

 

[DerekMcPwn]

I had a sneaking suspicion Cal might start Richards again this year just for confidence reasons and to roll the dice (his ceiling is very high even if his floor is very low). But after watching three games, it's hard to think Richards doesn't deserve to start. He looks poised for a major breakout season.

 

[Wall2Boogie]

I don’t believe Cal will start a lineup with no one taller than 6’8 barring injuries.

Travis has proven especially last yr it doesn’t matter what size his man is he can play against him. He destroyed Ayton twice. Plus he is very quick. Pj will start regardless. He didn’t come back to come off the bench.

 

[Chase4UK]

Calipari is very competitive. He wants to win the opening tip. Nick gives the team the best chance to win the tip. Therefore he will start the game.

 

[WildMoon]

to be honest, its really hard to see who will start.

However, NR is growing every time he plays now because he's got such a positive mind set now.

We have four guards that are playing out of their minds. KJ and PJ has both been monsters.

I think the starting line up you seen last 3 games are kind of what you'll see. I know first game was different, but i think last two games been the same.

 

[Wall2Boogie]

Not starting Herro and giving him the edge is ridiculous and if he was a top 10 recruit he’d be starting. That’s a fact.

I agree but you and I both know that’s not the case. Rankings aside, he can come in and do what most can’t ehich is provide immediate offense especially if we are down and need a few 3s.

 

[CatfanMike47]

IQ, Green, Johnson, Washington, and Richards start, no way we don’t go at least 9 deep!!!

 

[Newcattitudes]

Not starting Herro and giving him the edge is ridiculous and if he was a top 10 recruit he’d be starting. That’s a fact.

I believe this post 100%

 

[MKGMVP]

I’m not sure it matters much.

 

[morgousky]

I agree but you and I both know that’s not the case. Rankings aside, he can come in and do what most can’t ehich is provide immediate offense especially if we are down and need a few 3s.

If Ryan Herro wasn’t who he is and was a top ten recruit there would be no question he’d be a starter and it wouldn’t even be a topic. That’s a fact.

 

[Wall2Boogie]

I’m not sure it matters much.

To us it doesn’t, but for an 18 yr old that had been the man his whole life to suddenly coming off the bench playing limited minutes it does. Luckily cal can point to guys like booker, when players get upset about pt.

 

[morgousky]

I believe this post 100%

And the thing is I’m not one to beat the drum that Cal prioritizes top recruits, but he does. He has to in some ways. But it can be detrimental.

 

[MKGMVP]

Not starting Herro and giving him the edge is ridiculous and if he was a top 10 recruit he’d be starting. That’s a fact.

I may be wrong but if Herro doesn’t start another couple of guys who weren’t in the top 10 in their classes would be starting over him. Like quickely, green, Washington, Richards, Travis, and hagans

 

[MKGMVP]

Was SGA ranked higher than Quade?

 

[morgousky]

I may be wrong but if Herro doesn’t start another couple of guys who weren’t in the top 10 in their classes would be starting over him. Like quickely, green, Washington, Richards, Travis, and hagans

All of those players outrank Tyler Herro.

 

[morgousky]

Was SGA ranked higher than Quade?

Outlier and Cal wasn’t given a choice.

 

[mebeblue2]

if NR continues playing this great all year he will be a top 5 pick

 

[Wildcats1st]

Who?

Richards. I mean he started all last season and is starting these games. Travis can handle not starting. You change it up with Richards and he may go headcase

 

[CatfanMike47]

Regardless if he starts or not! He’ll get plenty of time on the floor. He’ll get drafted first round regardless!

 

[Aike]

Was SGA ranked higher than Quade?

Nope.

 

[Wall2Boogie]

If Ryan Herro wasn’t who he is and was a top ten recruit there would be no question he’d be a starter and it wouldn’t even be a topic. That’s a fact.

I agree, I think the competition he played against in high school hurt his rankings and of course the fact he’s white doesn’t help either which is sad. If you traded his ranking spot with Keldon he would start. If he would of been a mcds all American that may of changed it as well. Like I said though that shouldn’t even matter, the guy should start anyways. Had Herro went to puke he would of been a top 5 recruit. He’s every bit as good and will be better than kennard was.

 

[Aike]

Some people care about starting and some don’t. Some fans care more than they probably should. Lots of minutes to go around but the bench will also be a powerful weapon.

 

[track42]

If Richards keeps playing like this he deserves to start.

 

[MKGMVP]

Outlier and Cal wasn’t given a choice.

Good thing WCS was top 10 or he would never have been an all American

 

[KentuckyMildCats]

Right now my starting 5 would be IQ, Quade, Keldon, Washington, and Richards, so yes. With Herro as the 6th man getting starter minutes, but I know nothing about basketball, so call me Jon Snow. Still super early though

 

[caneintally]

Yes . Hagans,Herro , Baker, EJ and Travis will be the 2nd platoon though they will never use the platoon one time this season . We have 2 top 10 teams seriously IMO .

 

[Wall2Boogie]

Good thing WCS was top 10 or he would never have been an all American

Well he’s an exception, he played football in high school so that has to be factored inehich makes him a top 10 recruit

 

[JC CATS]

I agree, I think it’s going to be mighty tough for cal to not start Herro. If he doesn’t start which he most likely won’t, he better player starter minutes, as he can play at the 2 or the 3. If Johnson or green aren’t playing well early you put in Herro right away. Every time he shoots it I believe it’s going in. We got so lucky stealing him away from Wisconsin

I don't believe he has missed a mid range jumper yet. Luck, really! lol

 

[BIGBLUE402]

These exhibitions are nice, not only do you get to see a preview of the team we also get to see what threads will be seeing after every game this year....many which will be “Why is Cal not starting Herro?”

 

[BlueElvis]

All of those players outrank Tyler Herro.

He's gotta a lot of minutes so far..and earned them..i think Cal knows what he has..If he can play defense, he will be fine..

 

[Wall2Boogie]

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These exhibitions are nice, not only do you get to see a preview of the team we also get to see what threads will be seeing after every game this year....many which will be “Why is Cal not starting Herro?”

its August. A lot will change over the next 3 months. Some kids will get even better than they are right now, which is a scary thought. The important thing is they will be able to gel together even more. Which is crazy as you watch them now, you would think they have been playing together for years now.