Thoughts on Kentucky

#753
#753
LittleCat said:
If gas weren't so damn high I'd drive over the border and s*** in Tennessee every day.
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Ok man. I'm sorry your state doesn't have indoor plumbing. I didn't know you live in Appalachia. If I had known I wouldn't have been so harsh. Tell you mom/ wife hi for me and kiss the freaks....uh, kids good night.
 
#754
#754
OCIVol said:
I watched most of Kentucky's game against Maryland. They are significantly less talented than last year's team. They will take some lumps early in the season, but as much as most of us dislike Calipari, he will have them playing better by the time SEC play rolls around. I think Kentucky ends up as a 4/5 seed in the NCAAT. Here are my thoughts on their rotation, which lacks depth:

PG - Harrow - got into early foul trouble but did not look like an impact scorer; also looks very undersized

SG - Goodwin - he's the best scorer of the freshmen but plays out-of-control for the most part; his jump shot is inconsistent but he can be effective slashing to the basket and getting to the foul line; he'll be a good one

SF - Poythress - looked like he wasn't ready to play D-I basketball; was a step behind the pace and forced things; good athlete but he's unlikely to be much of an impact player this year

PF - Wiltjer - this kid impressed me and can stretch defenses with his ability to knock down the 3; he won't score a lot going to the basket but should get plenty of open looks in the dribble-drive offense; poor-man's Nick Novak

C - Noel - impressive defender but lacks any real offensive game; terrible free throw shooter; he's athletic enough to score double-digits but most of that will come on transition baskets of drop offs; there is no comparison to Anthony Davis

B - Cauley-Stein - looked better than Noel and could be the best freshman in UK's class; high-motor for a big and had an impact on the game; long and athletic

B - Polson/Mays - these guys played really well but these are the 2nd and 3rd guys off UK's bench; they are both undersized guards (Polson more of a 1 and Mays a 2/3); will likely be inconsistent
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After watching the first game of the season, this was apparent. Kentucky was extremely overrated this year. Preseason top 5...please.
 
#755
#755
smokey0625 said:
Ok man. I'm sorry your state doesn't have indoor plumbing. I didn't know you live in Appalachia. If I had known I wouldn't have been so harsh. Tell you mom/ wife hi for me and kiss the freaks....uh, kids good night.
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Really not that harsh considering everyone before you makes the same joke. Weak.
 
#756
#756
OCIVol said:
After watching the first game of the season, this was apparent. Kentucky was extremely overrated this year. Preseason top 5...please.
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I would have guessed 15-20 preseason on talent. Lot of UK fans didn't know what to expect. Next year will be interesting, especially if any players stay.
 
#757
#757
LittleCat said:
I would have guessed 15-20 preseason on talent. Lot of UK fans didn't know what to expect. Next year will be interesting, especially if any players stay.
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:whatever:

Most UK fans expect a final 4 every year.

This season vs last is the prime example of the boon and busts of recruiting "one-and-done"
 
#758
#758
golfballs said:
:whatever:

Most UK fans expect a final 4 every year.

This season vs last is the prime example of the boon and busts of recruiting "one-and-done"
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If this year is a "bust," i'll take it occasionally if it means a shot at a championship every few years.

I think you underestimate what we "expect." :thumbsup:
 
#760
#760
golfballs said:
Depends on your definition of few
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At elite programs like Kentucky, a "few" means a SHOT at a championship every 2-3 years.

Do you always make it? No way. The tourney is a crapshoot that is always about matchups. Last year, only 1 1-seed made it to the final 4- and this is often the case. If you get the right matchups, you get an easy road.
 
#761
#761
What UK fans expect seems "over the top" to most around here because frankly they have never really expected anything out of their hoops team.

Yes there are idiots who want to 8 peat and are mad because we missed the tourney. Realistically, a shot at a final four & title every 3-4 years is more than enough for 90% of UK fans.
 
#762
#762
Hardwood, do you think the one and done approach is going to work for KY? If several of the players this year stay, as they should, it will be interesting to see how Cal handles playing time next season.
 
#764
#764
BasketvolsFan said:
Hardwood, do you think the one and done approach is going to work for KY? If several of the players this year stay, as they should, it will be interesting to see how Cal handles playing time next season.
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Yes, I fully believe it will work. The precedent has already been set that UK can send 5 guys in the first round. People fail to realize that in the last 10 years the draft has changed. The NBA doesn't draft on hard experience anymore, it drafts on "potential." It's why guys like Daniel Orton and Cauley Stein get first round mention when most do not.

I'm quite certain Julius Randle will commit to UK tomorrow, and when he does that is 4 legit top 10 picks. You can come to UK, average 14 and 7, and still go in the lottery based on potential, the same as if you went to Marquette and averaged 26 and 10 in your own. Difference is, you can increase your chances of winning a title considerably.
 
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