A reclassified Riley to UK to me is a bigger deal than Lanier to UK.
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Agree.Lanier/Robinson and Riley would be a tremendous way for Pope to finish the roster.
Although I am not a big fan of a reclass, this one seems to be a no Brainer. This kid is going to be in the NBA in 2 years and we would get him for 2 years. I'm all go on this kid.
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Lanier is more ready to contribute now but I’d definitely take Riley.A reclassified Riley to UK to me is a bigger deal than Lanier to UK.
I was thinking Riley would have to play 2 years in college. So, what you advised makes a big difference in my mind. If Riley can be and is determined to be OAD regardless, I wouldn't waste a scholarship and development energy on him.He’s already 18 so he could definitely be a one and done. For instance, he’s older than Boogie Fland (as is Jasper Johnson)
Peterson is the only one I know of that would be a 2 year guy as he was born in 2007 like Quaintance. (Also Harwell is 07)
Me too.Riley is a big-time talent. I agree that either of Lanier and Robinson plus Riley would be a huge finish to the class.
One of the best thing about grown men is you have a very good idea of what you can count on from them.I was thinking Riley would have to play 2 years in college. So, what you advised makes a big difference in my mind. If Riley can be and is determined to be OAD regardless, I wouldn't waste a scholarship and development energy on him.
Dang! My daughter is an 07 and she'll be a senior this up coming year.My son was born in 2007 and he’s just a freshman (will be a sophomore in the fall) in high school. Time goes by fast.
I was thinking Riley would have to play 2 years in college. So, what you advised makes a big difference in my mind. If Riley can be and is determined to be OAD regardless, I wouldn't waste a scholarship and development energy on him.
He took the 7th grade twice because the state allowed athletes to repeat a year because of covid. His birthday is in September.Dang! My daughter is an 07 and she'll be a senior this up coming year.
Don’t think it’s moving the goalposts. I think you need to add a wing scorer by any means necessary. If Robinson stays in the draft…then Riley is the next best option.I thought we no longer wanted reclass freshmen? Amazing how the goal post keep getting moved.
True but pulling in 5 star kids is essential in keeping our brand and status and will pay dividends. Pope needs to prove that he can recruit and land kids like this. He never has in his career. Now we will find out if the Kentucky brand will serve him on the recruiting trailI don't agree with that. As we have seen freshmen can go either way. I would prefer a guy with experience although I really like Riley.
Yeah, I am not thinking about one and done anymore. With the 11 we have now, a 3/wing, is what would give us the next most need for next year. And a year in the system would give us Olweh, Noah and Riley (or any young 3 with a high ceiling), at the 3. And apparently Vinson is a 4/5, so adding him would give us a year experienced 4 for next season and small ball Riley could also play some 4 with his height. Just thinking about what is best for next year. I know we can add some portal guys, just looking at how a years experience here with the young guys could bolster our quality depth next season.Don’t think it’s moving the goalposts. I think you need to add a wing scorer by any means necessary. If Robinson stays in the draft…then Riley is the next best option.
He scored 42 points in front of Pope and Hart. He shot 15-19, 6 of 6 on three's, 4-4 at the line, 4 rebounds, 5 assist and 2 steals for good measure. Sounds mature for his age.I’d take him in a heart beat! Top talent that can be around more experienced guys on the roster. Sounds like U-Conn type of roster.
that is one of the main reasons he does not want to reclassHe’s already 18 so he could definitely be a one and done. For instance, he’s older than Boogie Fland (as is Jasper Johnson)
Peterson is the only one I know of that would be a 2 year guy as he was born in 2007 like Quaintance. (Also Harwell is 07)
Get Riley now then go in on Hudson Greer for next years class.A reclassified Riley to UK to me is a bigger deal than Lanier to UK.
I figured it was something like that. My daughters birthday is January. That would explain the school gap.He took the 7th grade twice because the state allowed athletes to repeat a year because of covid. His birthday is in September.
You can take them if you’re not completely depending on them.I thought we no longer wanted reclass freshmen? Amazing how the goal post keep getting moved.
Oh I’m fine with a reclass freshman when there are like 9 seniors on the team. I just don’t want to completely hand the reigns of the team to a reclass freshman at point guard (a la Devin Askew)I thought we no longer wanted reclass freshmen? Amazing how the goal post keep getting moved.
Lanier/Robinson and Riley would be a tremendous way for Pope to finish the roster.
Agree Dave, atleast that is what I'm rooting for. With Riley maybe that will shut up the whiners for a bit.I have a feeling we're going to get 2 more players, which will be Robinson and Riley.
I hope you are right.I have a feeling we're going to get 2 more players, which will be Robinson and Riley.
Shutting them up ain't gonna happen. And I don't wish to jump into their cesspool. By adding robinson, I have visions of a nashville banner being hung. Add riley, and there might be a bigger banner.Agree Dave, atleast that is what I'm rooting for. With Riley maybe that will shut up the whiners for a bit.
You feel Lanier is for sure UT bound?I have a feeling we're going to get 2 more players, which will be Robinson and Riley.
Yeah, I think he's gonna go to UT.You feel Lanier is for sure UT bound?