Cal on sportcenter talking about the situation. Said we’ll have 4-5 guys put their names in the draft.
nothing surprising here, just wanted to start a basketball thread
nothing surprising here, just wanted to start a basketball thread
On a basketball related note ...
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Nothing wrong with feedback. Some guys need to take advantage of being hot and others need to come back even if it may hurt their pride(Im looking at you EJ).
I am making my not so bold predictions...
Nick, Maxey, Hagans gone.
IQ, EJ back with everyone else less Sestina
Nick, Maxey, Hagans gone.
IQ, EJ back with everyone else less Sestina
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There’s no way Maxey comes back. Zero chance.
This seems reasonable and a scenario I’d be good with. IQ as a junior ... man oh man.
edit: I just noticed you didn’t say Maxey gone. I’m assuming that’s just an oversight.
So the 4-5 is obviously the starting 5.
I think Hagans is on the fence. He left a bad impression on folks...gonna be an interesting decision imo.
Think IQ is back with EJ.
Nick and Maxey gone.
I think Hagans is on the fence. He left a bad impression on folks...gonna be an interesting decision imo.
Think IQ is back with EJ.
Nick and Maxey gone.
Lol, yeah that was sort of a typo though I thought it was sort of a forgone conclusion
In a normal world, Hagans would be back. But in 2020, and with where his head has been, I think he leaves anyway.
What if the scouts tell him they need more consistency and his poor play in the 2nd half of the season has scared teams away and he will slide into the late second round...think he still gone?
I honestly can’t see how a scout tells him anything different than that. I can’t see him being picked anywhere before mid 2nd round at the earliest.
I just think he wants to leave, he’s had his mind set on it for months, and he’s going to go anyway. Like Briscoe did.
Sestina gone. Big guy, THANK YOU! I'm really damn sorry you didn't get that tourney with the big blue.
Nick, Hagans, Maxey are good as gone. Same for you guys. You came a long way. Love to see you back, really don't expect it.
IQ and EJ These guys will check things out. IQ, big year. Tough call for you. EJ look at all that cash Nick made this year by returning. Your chances are good to do the same.
Nick, Hagans, Maxey are good as gone. Same for you guys. You came a long way. Love to see you back, really don't expect it.
IQ and EJ These guys will check things out. IQ, big year. Tough call for you. EJ look at all that cash Nick made this year by returning. Your chances are good to do the same.
We could be really special next year. I’m already counting the days to Midnight Madness
I think there is a slight chance he is...slight, but it is there. Imagine returning 2/3 of backcourt....
True and hard to argue against that. Honestly I think the Nick and Quick campaign messed with AH’s head a lil bit too. This was AH’s team leading up into the season and pretty much the first half of the season and that all came to a sudden stop when his poor play started and Nick & IQ took over the team.
I honestly don’t know how I would feel about a Jr Hagans. It has been a roller coaster ride since he has been at UK...on and off the floor.
I mean he seems like a good kid and a hard worker. Kid plays his heart out 99% of the time. Seems like he had some “behind the scenes” stuff going on so I’m sure he wants to prove ppl wrong if he did come back. He would be a year older and that much wiser on the court(you’d think) so I’m sure he could have a good steady Jr season and could lead us to #9.
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It’s not how many put their names in, it’s how many keep their names in.
Correct in Maxey. Nicks status probably highest it will be. Hagens will be shown the door
Just highly unlikely. I don’t see IQ coming back being the main reason it is unlikely.
Well IQ is sort of a throw back. He has a very high basketball IQ (no pun intended) but is not overly athletic, big AND most importantly hasn't really shown his PG skills.
Who the hell knows what will happen at this point but he is a 2nd round pick at best right now.
Cal is doing a good job these days of getting people to stick around.
In terms of today’s college basketball, leaving early all depends on striking when the iron is hot. Quickley just won SEC POY as a sophomore. His stock may be as high as it will ever be.
Personally, I think him coming back to play PG would be beneficial for his future in the NBA. He will need to handle the ball primarily if he is going to maximize his potential in the NBA, IMO. He is wired different than most kids so maybe he will stick around and try to graduate next year.
There are many medical experts that think this thing will still be going on this time next year.
Will there be an NBA Draft this year?
I can't see these 4 kids returning: Nick, Hagans, Maxey or Quickley.
If he's smart EJ will take the Nick route and return next season. It would help him and our team. But, with the way these kids and their families think these days, it wouldn't shock me to see him declare and go undrafted.
I can't see these 4 kids returning: Nick, Hagans, Maxey or Quickley.
If he's smart EJ will take the Nick route and return next season. It would help him and our team. But, with the way these kids and their families think these days, it wouldn't shock me to see him declare and go undrafted.
You can find an expert to tell you most anything.
Maxey, IQ, Nick, Hagans and probaby EJ are gone
JJ likely to transfer
Keon back
and......Sestina back because they extend eligibility to allow seniors who were robbed of the chance to play in the tourney one more year while in grad school.
JJ likely to transfer
Keon back
and......Sestina back because they extend eligibility to allow seniors who were robbed of the chance to play in the tourney one more year while in grad school.
Yep , and we choose to believe what we want . I'll admit I have no idea how this will play out and don't really know what to believe. No one else does either but a lot won't admit it .
Your assumption that JJ is likely to transfer is asinine.
You could call it a leap or even a stretch, but far from asinine.
We have two top players at his spot. They are trying to change the transfer rules so players don’t sit out. what would you do if you were him and those things occur? I am just reading the tea leaves. I don’t want it to happen. I don’t hope it happens. I’m just trying to look at reality and what is logical.
One thing people need to think about is the fear that these kids and families have about overseas travel right now. In years past, we have had a lot test their luck on the draft, knowing if they weren't drafted they would just go play overseas for a couple of years. The kids now may have to rethink that. There is also the case of how long the scare stays in tact. If you are sure to be a first round draft pick, then maybe you go ahead, but even second round picks may rethink this as there is a chance you don't play at all next year. Even when things start to come back, the NBA will get it's cash product stable before turning to trying to promote and play G-League games. No play means no Pay for those guys.
Having said all of that, it won't surprise me if they all go, and it wouldn't surprise me if only 2 go. I think Nick and Maxey are the floor, with Quickley next in line, then Hagans, then EJ.