In the last 5 seasons, which player would you add to this year's team? And why?

[UKSanders]

So...picking any player back to the 2020-2021 season...Just curious for discussion sake to see what people may think would be the most valuable single piece to add for this team...

My initial thought is maybe a healthy Lamont Butler. It would give this team the leader, defensive stopper and distributor this team could really use.

Other thoughts?

 

[jedwar]

Sheppard. Handle the ball. Elite shooter.

 

[Anon1759768907]

probably rob, but antonio would instantly make us title favorites

 

[GoCATSGo77]

probably rob, but antonio would instantly make us title favorites

LMAO WHAT???

 

[GoCATSGo77]

Butler. We need a defensive minded PG.

 

[anon1777473514]

Oscar Tshiebwe. Best player in the last five years by about 10 miles.

 

[Vek96]

His rebounding and ability to score. Also because his last name is so easy to spell.

 

[Anon1759768907]

Oscar Tshiebwe. Best player in the last five years by about 10 miles.

disrespectful to brandon garrison

 

[JonathanW2]

The only ones to consider are:
Oscar - generational rebounder, but had defensive limitations
Grady - underrated, made 41.5% of his 3's but until his foot injury I think it was in the 45-50% range
Wallace - very good defender, but could score too, and could run the PG
Reeves - ThReeves was underrated in 1st year (39.8% from 3), was even better 2nd year 44.7% and added one of the best floaters I've ever seen
Sheppard - 52.1% from, 3.2 STOCKs/gm and could play PG, but often beat off the dribble
Butler - his defense and tough nose type play is what you want from your PG on every team, and PG is a big need this year

I think adding any of those 6 would make this team a F4 contender (not a favorite, but one of the 8-12 teams who could do it). In order (looking both at what the player adds and what this team needs), I would rank them as:
Butler
Sheppard
Oscar
Wallace
Reeves
Grady

 

[theBlues]

Butler. We need a defensive minded PG.

I was gonna say Butler because we don't have enough injured point guards lol but I loved his game.

 

[SamePooter]

Oscar. Player of the year for a reason. I’m amazed he doesn’t get any NBA run. He basically dominates the g league so you would figure he could be a role player on a roster somewhere at least.

 

[Runt#1969]

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His rebounding and ability to score. Also because his last name is so easy to spell.

THIS ( well done, Vek !)

 

[UKCowboys]

Last 5 seasons, Oscar, no question. Past him, Antonio Reeves, Lamont Butler and Reed

 

[Vek96]

It seems like a few fans have forgotten that Oscar was the National Player of the year.

 

[ChiefPaducah]

I think I’m one year too far back but Tyrese Maxey on this team <chefs kiss>

 

[Aike]

I’m not the Oscar fan that a lot of people are.

I’d probably go Reed 1. Isaiah Jackson maybe 2. Gives us what we thought we would have with JQ.

 

[chroix]

Reed. Extend it out give me Maxey.

 

[UKSanders]

Oscar. Player of the year for a reason. I’m amazed he doesn’t get any NBA run. He basically dominates the g league so you would figure he could be a role player on a roster somewhere at least.

It seems like a few fans have forgotten that Oscar was the National Player of the year.

I didn't forget about Oscar b/c I was torn b/t him and Butler. My choice came down to the leadership & defensive presence Butler could possibly provide. I also considered Isaiah Jackson for the rim protection on defense.

 

[SamePooter]

I didn't forget about Oscar b/c I was torn b/t him and Butler. My choice came down to the leadership & defensive presence Butler could possibly provide. I also considered Isaiah Jackson for the rim protection on defense.

A healthy Butler is maybe one of the most underrated players I’ve seen in my life. The guy had pretty good physical abilities but his heart was unmatched. Maybe one of my favorite UK players ever. We just didn’t get to see enough of him because darn injuries.

 

[Vek96]

I didn't forget about Oscar b/c I was torn b/t him and Butler. My choice came down to the leadership & defensive presence Butler could possibly provide. I also considered Isaiah Jackson for the rim protection on defense.

I wasn’t calling you out at all. Butler is a great choice.

 

[UKSanders]

I wasn’t calling you out at all. Butler is a great choice.

Yeah, no worries. I like Oscar, so I was just chiming in that he wasn't totally forgotten.

 

[UKSanders]

I think I’m one year too far back but Tyrese Maxey on this team <chefs kiss>

Reed. Extend it out give me Maxey.

Yeah, the Maxey kid seemed decent at UK. It's a shame he never developed into anything.

 

[Vek96]

Yeah, no worries. I like Oscar, so I was just chiming in that he wasn't totally forgotten.

How nice would it be to have Butler and Oscar on this team?

 

[Dward13]

Probably Oscar. Our bigs are terrible rebounders.

 

[loublue22_rivals308424]

Either Reed or Oscar, no one else really close.

 

[UKWildcats1987]

I'd hate to put Oscar on a 3rd team that fails to support him n March.

 

[Loucatfan30]

Reed is a bad dude now

 

[ToniTonyToneDelkDelkDelk]

I'd get rid of this entire team.

 

[anon1777473514]

Here's the best team I could put together from the last five years:


pg - R. Sheppard (2024) - 2nd Team SEC
sg - O. Oweh (2026) - Possible 1st Team or 2nd Team SEC
sf - A. Reeves (2024) - 1st Team SEC
pf - K. Brooks Jr. (2022)
c - O. Tshiebwe (2022) - NPOY

 

[storm1507]

Oscar!

 

[UKBB4Ever]

Has to be Oscar since we can’t rebound.

That’s just one.

If we add 5 it’s Oscar, Sheppard, Wagner, Edwards and Reeves

Oweh would never step foot on a team I coached.

 

[SamePooter]

Has to be Oscar since we can’t rebound.

That’s just one.

If we add 5 it’s Oscar, Sheppard, Wagner, Edwards and Reeves

Oweh would never step foot on a team I coached.

Wagner fan?

 

[Drogon]

Because of injury: Sheppard, Wallace, or Butler. I don't like Reed's defense enough. So I'd pick between Wallace and Butler. Probably lean Butler.

Without injury: Oscar(and it wouldnt even be close)

 

[Uncle ByeBye]

Has to be Oscar since we can’t rebound.

That’s just one.

If we add 5 it’s Oscar, Sheppard, Wagner, Edwards and Reeves

Oweh would never step foot on a team I coached.

Why Wagner ? Just wondering

 

[AllBall]

Lamont Butler, Antonio Reeves, Amari Williams, or Jaxon Robinson. Any of those players would dramatically improve the roster.

 

[wildcatdon]

Because of COVID, he gets another year. Nick Richard’s and Antonio Reeves. Poster above mentions Brooks. No way. Jacob Toppin and Andrew Carr are both way better than Brooks.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Sheppard. Handle the ball. Elite shooter.

This is the answer. I think the only plus to hiring Pope was if he had convinced the Sheppard family of one more season of Reed at Kentucky.

Would have made last year's team a Final Four team and bought Pope the cushion he needed to keep BBN at bay.

 

[bleedsblue5]

Reed or Butler, I lean Butler for the D, but Reed can easily make up for his lack of D with offense.

 

[TFCat11]

Either Reed or Oscar, no one else really close.

Mine as well! Honorable mention… Dillingham, Amari, and Maxey

 

[Catapult44]

For me, probably Toppin or Carr. This team's biggest weakness is a 4 who can shoot and stretch the floor.