None of those first 3 are coming back, i wish we could dream they were but it’s Kentucky and we all know they are gone
Would the following scenario put you back in the "give Cal another year" camp?
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Exactly, the Tennessee loss is atleast to a good team and if the effort were better can be forgiven. Uncw & Florida are bad losses, neither of the two are good and Kentucky choked in both scenarios
I am just done with him. I don't see any massive improvement from his teams anymore. Just tear off the band-aid and entice Hurley to coach for us.
If Cal wins #9, bring him back, otherwise - leave.
If Cal wins #9, bring him back, otherwise - leave.
Nope. If Cal does not win with this group, bringing the core back and not winning would be even more frustrating. The issue is not the level of talent. UK has as much talent on its roster as anyone. The problem is the culture of "NBA 1st"
This is where I am, and have been for some time
None whatsoever. Cal is the worst and needs to go. I personally would love to see Barney Fire him.
I said many many times last year that this would be cal's last year. Whatever happened to @kyjeff anyways? We used to talk about it all the time. But since I said it, I will stick with it. Although I also assumed cal would leave on a high note. His ego is too big to back his way out. So the dude may stay until he gets the ending he wants. We truly are at his mercy because he is not getting fired. My guess is he will find a way to fall upward somehow and leave in a way that makes him look good.
Appealing but can't ever see that happening because we're not dealing with a rational man.
I believe this UK roster for 2024/25 could be possible, BUT there isn't alot of shooting outside of the three guards. So, they would have to dominate defensively, blocked shots, rebound margin, efficient offense. Bring in or designate an assistant with implementing a 2-3 (?) zone at least to the point where it's useable if needed and not completely foreign to the players.
Pick ten of the eleven below, run a simulated platoon during non-conference (at least), Unit #1/ 5-minutes, Unit #2/ 4-minutes.
(Example)
Unit #1 (5-minute cycles)
R. Sheppard
B. Fland
A. Thiero
Big Z
U. Onyenso
Unit #2 (4-minute cycles)
T. Perry
B. Richmond
J. Hart/ J. Burks
J. Quaintance
S. Cyril
Really don't see this as a possibility..........
Justin Edwards
DJ Wagner
Pick ten of the eleven below, run a simulated platoon during non-conference (at least), Unit #1/ 5-minutes, Unit #2/ 4-minutes.
(Example)
Unit #1 (5-minute cycles)
R. Sheppard
B. Fland
A. Thiero
Big Z
U. Onyenso
Unit #2 (4-minute cycles)
T. Perry
B. Richmond
J. Hart/ J. Burks
J. Quaintance
S. Cyril
Really don't see this as a possibility..........
We did this last year, too. And the year before.
It's Final Four or GTFO with this roster for me. Next year's team won't be nearly as talented, barring a wave of experienced portal transfers.
The returning player dream you listed is not remotely possible, so I'll pass on that hypothetical, sorry.
Not a chance Cal would do that, it would mean that he would actually say he needs the players and not the other way around. Cal could care less about #9, for UK. If we win anything it is by luck, he is only interested in the NBA. I vote him off BBN Island!
Fool me once, shame on you.
Fool me for FIVE STRAIGHT SEASONS????
Shame on all of us, and there can't not be sixth without nets coming down.
Fool me for FIVE STRAIGHT SEASONS????
Shame on all of us, and there can't not be sixth without nets coming down.
Me too. Final 4 or get a new coach in here. Plenty of coaches could win more 1 NCAA Tournament game in 4 years with his last few rosters. Recruiting may take a small step back but I think it would be minimal if you hired Oates or Drew.
Jeff is on the main board. Think he got banned on here.
No. It's National Title or Bust. Read these same threads last year. With this year's class with the recent years of disappointment, there are no ultimatums. We basically saw this scenario already in 2013-14, go on a deep Tournament run after a disappointing regular season, most of them came back the next year for a Final 4 in 2014-15 but still could not get the job done.
It’s not like he was mistreated by Cal or Kentucky. And the fans treat him like a superhero.
At least a Final Four run this season AND at least Sheppard back.
Then I probably give him a shot.
Then I probably give him a shot.
He just proved with his All-Star remarks that he is most definitely NOT a changed man.
