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Cat Ballou

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Just occurred to me that the annual “Pro Day” usually happened that Friday before BBM, but have heard nothing about it this year, so I assume UK is no longer promoting it?

After the Sharpe business, perhaps a good thing.
 
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SemperFiCat

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Never been a huge fan of it, but probably has something to do with the timing. Can anyone tell me why they do it before the season, as opposed to directly following? Also, I don't remember any quotes from guys saying they really liked it (although I'm sure they do).
 
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SemperFiCat said:
Never been a huge fan of it, but probably has something to do with the timing. Can anyone tell me why they do it before the season, as opposed to directly following? Also, I don't remember any quotes from guys saying they really liked it (although I'm sure they do).
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I think the thought process is that it will keep the players focused on the upcoming season instead of their individual performance if the Pro Day is before the season.
 
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Pro Day is Sunday. Based on feedback of the broadcast in the past, we made changes with ESPN to make it more fan-friendly without changing what is a really great pre-season experience for our players.

Instead of running a live broadcast that is heavy on their talent’s commentary and light on basketball coverage, ESPN is coming to town for the next several days to produce all-access off-the-court content with the players that will air later. Our video team is going to shoot Pro Day and put out a recap with extended scrimmage highlights, similar to what was done after the telethon scrimmage.

Hoping this is a win-win for everyone but it’s also why we aren’t really publicly promoting Pro Day leading up to the event.
 
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westerncat

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Thomas Beisner said:
Pro Day is Sunday. Based on feedback of the broadcast in the past, we made changes with ESPN to make it more fan-friendly without changing what is a really great pre-season experience for our players.

Instead of running a live broadcast that is heavy on their talent’s commentary and light on basketball coverage, ESPN is coming to town for the next several days to produce all-access off-the-court content with the players that will air later. Our video team is going to shoot Pro Day and put out a recap with extended scrimmage highlights, similar to what was done after the telethon scrimmage.

Hoping this is a win-win for everyone but it’s also why we aren’t really publicly promoting Pro Day leading up to the event.
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Forget Pro Day just make it to the Final Four !
 
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Son_Of_Saul said:
Sharpe changed everything.

What he did to Kentucky was worse than what George Lucas did to Return of the Jedi by introducing Ewoks to the trilogy.
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Ewoks look amazing compared to the garbage that is the Disney trilogy and all the dumb shows they have butchered. Mando and Rogue One were about the only decent things they have done, Andor could be good but of course they had to make it about Trump somehow 🤦‍♂️.
 
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Big Cat fan said:
They better not have one. They couldn't win 10 games 2 years ago and lose to bad 15 seeds. Better be work for UK only from here on out or BBN will clean house. This is a college basketball team. ONLY!!!
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And how will "BBN clean house"?
 
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STL_Cat said:
Pro Day in the past has been such a garbage watch and honestly just a little annoying to watch, but of course since we are all basketball junkies we tune in anyway. I'm glad it's not going to be on this year.
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We got a nice team preview in the Bahamas. The only thing I'd like to see out of this pro day is the measurements. They didn't release one last year.
 
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-BBH- said:
I get your point but it’s a turned ankle, happens to everyone.
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This one might not be a big deal, but Frederick is made of glass. He gets hurt all the time, that’s why I wish Kentucky went and got another shooter
 
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UKWildcats1987 said:
Reeves and Livingston and Wallace can all make 35% or better from 3 this season.
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Toppin may too. He shot 40 percent last year with limited attempts. No reason to think he can't do 35 percent or so based on what we saw in the Bahamas.
 
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westerncat said:
This is not nothing to worry about. Cal said . “Happy it’s not serious!” Guys turn ankles all the time in all sports. He will be fine.
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It probably isn’t, just with Frederick injury history I was a little concerned
 
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Smashcat said:
Here's your answer.
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My problem with this is what if we have a major injurie during pro day. What if Oscar got hurt trying to impress the pro scouts. As someone pointed out have this after the season if they want to have it.
 
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UKWildcats1987

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westerncat said:
My problem with this is what if we have a major injurie during pro day. What if Oscar got hurt trying to impress the pro scouts. As someone pointed out have this after the season if they want to have it.
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What if Oscar gets hurt at BBM or in a cupcake OOC game or a meaningless sec tournament game? All that matters is being healthy for the NCAA tourney but the players are gonna play.
 
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kybassfan

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Big Cat fan said:
They better not have one. They couldn't win 10 games 2 years ago and lose to bad 15 seeds. Better be work for UK only from here on out or BBN will clean house. This is a college basketball team. ONLY!!!
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10 games in a Covid year and a 15 seed that went to the elite 8 when 3 of our 4 guards were either injured or recovering.

The lunatic fringe can’t keep themselves clean. They will never clean house.

Truth sucks don’t it?
 
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westerncat

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UKWildcats1987 said:
What if Oscar gets hurt at BBM or in a cupcake OOC game or a meaningless sec tournament game? All that matters is being healthy for the NCAA tourney but the players are gonna play.
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BBM there is not much defense played and they don't go all out in that . Yes he or some other player could get hurt in some OOC game but I think they would be more of a chance of getting hurt trying to impress the pro scouts IMO.
 
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