A little birdie told me....

EliteBlue

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I'd imagine the circles of Sarr can't be very happy about the lack of touches he got in the UNC game. I also expect Askew to transfer at season's end and he mighty already be hearing that he should go back to California right now.
Askew to Gonzaga, Arizona, UCLA wouldn’t surprise me. That’s how all of our west coast recruits go.
 
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Shaudylo

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Everyone else turned him down. He needed bodies and it was another 4* player he needed so the could win another recruiting title.

Dude has done nothing but plug holes like a crazy man to fill rosters. None of these pieces fit and it's getting worse.

Problem is, he's neck deep in this method, there's no backing out of it without admitting he screwed up, but he isn't going to do that.
I think Fletcher committed before some of the other wings went elsewhere. I know Green and Christopher were still pro UK at the time . I can’t remember about the others .
 

LineSkiCat14

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Well, not a good idea as a player to do that, even if your comments have merit. If you have concerns bring it to the coach or an assistant.

Unless he was out the door anyways, in which case YOLO


Still not a wise idea on his part, no matter how much some hate Cal at this moment.

"Hi, I'd like to transfer to your team.. yeah, my demands are 30 mpg or ill throw a tantrum on the bench. And if you dont play me, I'll bash you to the rest of the team in the airport.. so when can I start?"

You can hate on Cal while still acknowledging this was a dumb move on Fletcher's part that NO coach should tolerate.
 

ABlockalypseBrow

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Still not a wise idea on his part, no matter how much some hate Cal at this moment.

"Hi, I'd like to transfer to your team.. yeah, my demands are 30 mpg or ill throw a tantrum on the bench. And if you dont play me, I'll bash you to the rest of the team in the airport.. so when can I start?"

You can hate on Cal while still acknowledging this was a dumb move on Fletcher's part that NO coach should tolerate.

How do I put this simply...
 

Rupp'sRunt

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Saw this posted on another site, probably where you got this from, it claimed he was talking, essentially yelling across the area of the airport he was in...the truth is probably somewhere in between, sans the hyperbole.
I don't read any other sites besides this one and I don't do twitter. What site did you see this on? JW
 

Backer cutter

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Still not a wise idea on his part, no matter how much some hate Cal at this moment.

"Hi, I'd like to transfer to your team.. yeah, my demands are 30 mpg or ill throw a tantrum on the bench. And if you dont play me, I'll bash you to the rest of the team in the airport.. so when can I start?"

You can hate on Cal while still acknowledging this was a dumb move on Fletcher's part that NO coach should tolerate.
And in today’s world, you’d be surprised at how many coaches would answer “tomorrow”.
 

sa_hunt

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I haven't read to KSR in probably 8 years. Last time I checked over there everything posted was essentially fluff and "no sh*t" statements.
He said the exact same thing on the KSR show this morning about 10:30. They didn't go easy on Cal, they sorta ripped him pretty good.
 

kyjeff1

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Few doesn't recruit players with no basketball skills or IQ, so Askew is not headed to Gonzaga.
He recruits players with no skill or BBIQ, but by the time they play, they have both qualities. That's how normal programs are managed.

When you're program is an nba farm team, you play guys until they get it.
 
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Crums Bald Spot

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Don't have all the details but Cal's entire talk track has been around protecting the player and not embarrassing them publicly (see Hagans). Now he comes out and embarrasses this guy?

Is it more selective enforcement of his rules
or maybe this guy just doesn't have enough stars/is not a sure one and done so he plays by different rules?
 
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Kybluedude

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Fletcher seemed to be a guy with limited b-ball IQ and no three ways skills. Please get away from the position less approach and get back to traditional recruiting for the positions! Get b-ball players not athletes! Blend in the different skill sets!
 

HalHR2500

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Don't fall for any of this, Cal is trying to deflect heat off himself.

That's what narcissistic coaches do, when times get tough, blame it on the players.

He recruited this bunch.

The captain of the ship is at fault, but he will never admit it.
 

philstat

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I don't read any other sites besides this one and I don't do twitter. What site did you see this on? JW

It was in the KSR comments section immediately when the story broke and was removed, something regarding him openly speaking aloud on his phone as if he was very upset and doing the same at the airport.
 

Calsarmy

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I hope he transfers to western Kentucky, Evansville, or Southern Illinois. He would get to play at these places. He has tallent and and would not be buried on the bench at any of these places, You can throw in Murray State, and Belmont too.
 

morgousky

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I'd imagine the circles of Sarr can't be very happy about the lack of touches he got in the UNC game. I also expect Askew to transfer at season's end and he mighty already be hearing that he should go back to California right now.

Ive since the second game hes transfer bait.

Last time I was sure was SKJ and was blasted for it. This board is so behind it’s crazy.
 
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philstat

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LOL, man, he isn't going to these type of schools, he will end up in a major conference and consistenly be a double digit scorer and high level rebounder!
 

ChucktownCats

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Don't believe RR if you want, but I've heard snippets of the same exact thing. Apparently, it isn't just Cam badmouthing Cal...
Cal has never badmouthed a player in the media before, so my first thought is that there is why more to this than just Cam being upset about playing time. I see a lot of posters saying he may be losing this team, but this type of action reeks of desperation and Cam is the sacrificial lamb. This feels like a last ditch effort to try and regain control.

I guess we will see if it works.
 

awf

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Cal has never badmouthed a player in the media before, so my first thought is that there is why more to this than just Cam being upset about playing time. I see a lot of posters saying he may be losing this team, but this type of action reeks of desperation and Cam is the sacrificial lamb. This feels like a last ditch effort to try and regain control.

I guess we will see if it works.
The only thing this reeks of is a player is being punished for is actions on the bench..........he has options.......he doesn't have to be here.........either be a team player.........or leave the team.........it kills me how people on here know more than the coach does about playing time........Probably the same people telling us to mark #9 down back in the summer......I am sure they have insight into practices.........you know.....practice...........for some of you who have seemingly forgotten......that is where you are supposed to earn playing time........
 

Thunder Mash

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Cal has never badmouthed a player in the media before, so my first thought is that there is why more to this than just Cam being upset about playing time. I see a lot of posters saying he may be losing this team, but this type of action reeks of desperation and Cam is the sacrificial lamb. This feels like a last ditch effort to try and regain control.

I guess we will see if it works.
There is a battle between Cal and his players on the team currently. This situation must be defused NOW before it gets even worse.
 
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ChucktownCats

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Don't have all the details but Cal's entire talk track has been around protecting the player and not embarrassing them publicly (see Hagans). Now he comes out and embarrasses this guy?

Is it more selective enforcement of his rules f
or maybe this guy just doesn't have enough stars/is not a sure one and done so he plays by different rules?

Or maybe a last ditch effort to salvage whatever he has left. I agree that I have never seen him do this before and we all know that there have been things that have happened over the years. Cal statement is very much a message to the rest of the team and Fletcher may be be the sacrificial lamb if he can't get on board.
 

kybassfan

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There is a battle between Cal and his players on the team currently. This situation must be defused NOW before it gets even worse.

LOL! Love posts like this. Totally vacuous.

you know this exactly how? How many plays? What are they fighting about?
People love to pile on.
 

rockout1

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This suspension/stepaway/potential transfer has come directly from Cam talking "mad ****" about Calipari in the airport after he apologized to the team for his actions after the UNC game. Take it fwiw.
Well this isn’t much of a scoop since it was talked about on KSR...nice try though.
 
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yoshukai

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I hope he transfers to western Kentucky, Evansville, or Southern Illinois. He would get to play at these places. He has tallent and and would not be buried on the bench at any of these places, You can throw in Murray State, and Belmont too.
Some people speculate it would be Mich ST. if he were to leave .
 

awf

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There is a battle between Cal and his players on the team currently. This situation must be defused NOW before it gets even worse.
Yes........the same battle with every freshman........they want to play the way they have been playing in AAU ball........Cal wants something different........they will learn or continue to lose........or even leave and that is absolutely OK...........