College Hoops Around The Country [TN opponents, RPI, others]

#501
#501
In kind of shocking news (to me) Zion Williamson commits to duke. I figured he’d be clemson or South Carolina bound.
 
#502
#502
Dallasbowlin said:
In kind of shocking news (to me) Zion Williamson commits to duke. I figured he’d be clemson or South Carolina bound.
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USCjr was never a real option. Duke makes sense in retrospect. He didn't want to go far away, yet he didn't really want to just stay home for sake of staying home. With Duke, it's a mixture of staying home and going to a powerhouse.

I don't think Zion will live up to his hype though. He's a ridiculous athlete and his style caters to highlight reels. A better version of Derrick Jones imo. Not to say Coach K can't develop him though.
 
#505
#505
The Kentucky love is really silly. They've done nothing to indicate they are better than a top 20-25 team. All the talent in the world, but no experience or veteran leadership. They are definitely being given the benefit of doubt for the name on the front of their jersey.
 
#509
#509
cncchris33 said:
The Kentucky love is really silly. They've done nothing to indicate they are better than a top 20-25 team. All the talent in the world, but no experience or veteran leadership. They are definitely being given the benefit of doubt for the name on the front of their jersey.
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And the names on the back. They are good players, but it's not a good team. But neither was the 2011 or 2014 teams that made deep tourney runs.
 
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LittleCat said:
And the names on the back. They are good players, but it's not a good team. But neither was the 2011 or 2014 teams that made deep tourney runs.
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Yeah, and I haven't looked to see, but I'd guess those teams got the benefit of doubt then too until it was no longer possible. This team just doesn't look united. Not nearly as bad as the Archie Goodwin-led team, but getting there.
 
#512
#512
cncchris33 said:
What a fan.
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I'm definitely not as passionate as I used to be. I hope we do fine, but I really don't like the teams we've had recently. I remember being a kid and loving guys like Marquis Estill, Cliff Hawkins, and even recently with some guys in the Rondo years.

I wish I could find a way to care this season.
 
#514
#514
LittleCat said:
I'm definitely not as passionate as I used to be. I hope we do fine, but I really don't like the teams we've had recently. I remember being a kid and loving guys like Marquis Estill, Cliff Hawkins, and even recently with some guys in the Rondo years.

I wish I could find a way to care this season.
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I have an orange shirt and hat that is a lot of fun to wear right about now...
 
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#515
#515
LittleCat said:
I'm definitely not as passionate as I used to be. I hope we do fine, but I really don't like the teams we've had recently. I remember being a kid and loving guys like Marquis Estill, Cliff Hawkins, and even recently with some guys in the Rondo years.

I wish I could find a way to care this season.
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Admit it, Calipari was very fortunate to have Anthony Davis on his Championship squad along with Miller and Lamb.
 
#516
#516
cncchris33 said:
Yeah, and I haven't looked to see, but I'd guess those teams got the benefit of doubt then too until it was no longer possible. This team just doesn't look united. Not nearly as bad as the Archie Goodwin-led team, but getting there.
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One of my pet peeves is when people use the 2013 team as a failure for Calipari. I always bring up the Noel injury. He was clearly our best player. We weren't a top 5 team with him, but we weren't an NIT team either.

But yes...this team doesn't deserve to be anywhere near the top 25 imo.
 
#517
#517
LittleCat said:
USCjr was never a real option. Duke makes sense in retrospect. He didn't want to go far away, yet he didn't really want to just stay home for sake of staying home. With Duke, it's a mixture of staying home and going to a powerhouse.

I don't think Zion will live up to his hype though. He's a ridiculous athlete and his style caters to highlight reels. A better version of Derrick Jones imo. Not to say Coach K can't develop him though.
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I agree.
 
#518
#518
LittleCat said:
I'm definitely not as passionate as I used to be. I hope we do fine, but I really don't like the teams we've had recently. I remember being a kid and loving guys like Marquis Estill, Cliff Hawkins, and even recently with some guys in the Rondo years.

I wish I could find a way to care this season.
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That was the kind of reaction I expected many UK fans to have towards Carl's recruiting strategy 9 years ago. UK fans took pride in their teams, invested in the kids lives. I wondered how they'd accept Carl's mercenary recruiting, and was surprised it was so universally embraced for as long as it has been. I am starting to see many other UK fans share your same attitude. Just another product of the crappy one and done rule.
 
#519
#519
LittleCat said:
One of my pet peeves is when people use the 2013 team as a failure for Calipari. I always bring up the Noel injury. He was clearly our best player. We weren't a top 5 team with him, but we weren't an NIT team either.

But yes...this team doesn't deserve to be anywhere near the top 25 imo.
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I used them as an example of a team that played for the name on the back of the jersey. Archie Goodwin was the most selfish player in the Cal-UK era.
 
#520
#520
VolFreakJosh said:
Admit it, Calipari was very fortunate to have Anthony Davis on his Championship squad along with Miller and Lamb.
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You get who you get when you recruit. But I can see where you're going and I'd definitely say UK won't be winning titles with Cal coaching unless he gets a few veterans mixed in with these kids.
 
#521
#521
LittleCat said:
One of my pet peeves is when people use the 2013 team as a failure for Calipari. I always bring up the Noel injury. He was clearly our best player. We weren't a top 5 team with him, but we weren't an NIT team either.

But yes...this team doesn't deserve to be anywhere near the top 25 imo.
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They win this game they will be 15-4. They 100% deserve to be ranked with a win tonight
 
#522
#522
cncchris33 said:
I used them as an example of a team that played for the name on the back of the jersey. Archie Goodwin was the most selfish player in the Cal-UK era.
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I don't mind a player being selfish if you're good (Trae Young). But Archie Goodwin was not good and refused to adapt.
 
#523
#523
LittleCat said:
You get who you get when you recruit. But I can see where you're going and I'd definitely say UK won't be winning titles with Cal coaching unless he gets a few veterans mixed in with these kids.
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The good news is, you may end up with several of the current squad coming back.
 
#525
#525
Florida is officially the dumbest team in the country. These shots they are taking just amaze me.
 
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