Hampton reminds me of Rudy Gay.

[Son_Of_Saul]

I've seen listings of Hampton being closer to 6'7" than he is 6'6". Rudy Gay was 6'8" when he played for Calhoun. Hampton is precisely the type of player that eluded Calipari for most of his career - the spidery 6'6" to 6'8" pure wing who can guard three positions on the floor. His long arms are Pippen-esque but his offensive game is very much RG-like.

Hampton is such a huge get. I'm ecstatic. This is what Kentucky should be doing every year in recruiting, and it feels good knowing that he could be the cornerstone piece for Pope to turn this program around.

 

[K_TIME]

He may one day be Rudy Gay....but UK needs him to be a fantastic wing in 2027...because he'll be moving on.

 

[Padsfs07]

His brother RJ Hampton is really similar, but was more of a CG.

 

[Cowtown Cat]

I love the fact that his cousin is the number ONE player in the nation! From the sounds of it, they’re like brothers. Man, oh man! Lock his *** up Pope!

 

[UKVACats0107]

I love the fact that his cousin is the number ONE player in the nation! From the sounds of it, they’re like brothers. Man, oh man! Lock his *** up Pope!

Hampton's commitment helps tremendously in Spears recruitment.

To be a fly on the wall and listen to Hampton (his dad as well) telling Spears how blown away they were during the OV.!!!

Now amplify that with the announcement of Crawford!!!

 

[TFCat11]

Agreed! This is the prototype of hybrid G/ Wing that K was notorious for getting during his battles with Calipari 10-12 years ago!

 

[DKersey]

I've seen listings of Hampton being closer to 6'7" than he is 6'6". Rudy Gay was 6'8" when he played for Calhoun. Hampton is precisely the type of player that eluded Calipari for most of his career - the spidery 6'6" to 6'8" pure wing who can guard three positions on the floor. His long arms are Pippen-esque but his offensive game is very much RG-like.

Hampton is such a huge get. I'm ecstatic. This is what Kentucky should be doing every year in recruiting, and it feels good knowing that he could be the cornerstone piece for Pope to turn this program around.

Reminds me of Keldon Johnson. One year at UK then 29th pick to Spurs. At UK, 13.5 ppg 5.9 rbd, 46% floor, 38% 3. 6'6, slender like Hampton

 

[Cowtown Cat]

Reminds me of Keldon Johnson. One year at UK then 29th pick to Spurs. At UK, 13.5 ppg 5.9 rbd, 46% floor, 38% 3. 6'6, slender like Hampton

His wingspan is probably bigger. Think it’s a plus 3 wingspan.

 

[Noledynasty2490]

OH NO ITS RUDY GAYYYY NOT THIS GUY MAN

 

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[DKersey]

His wingspan is probably bigger. Think it’s a plus 3 wingspan.

7'3 span, yikes, tripod maybe?

 

[true-blue1]

Agreed. Good Comparison.

 

[DudahUK]

I've seen listings of Hampton being closer to 6'7" than he is 6'6". Rudy Gay was 6'8" when he played for Calhoun. Hampton is precisely the type of player that eluded Calipari for most of his career - the spidery 6'6" to 6'8" pure wing who can guard three positions on the floor. His long arms are Pippen-esque but his offensive game is very much RG-like.

Hampton is such a huge get. I'm ecstatic. This is what Kentucky should be doing every year in recruiting, and it feels good knowing that he could be the cornerstone piece for Pope to turn this program around.

I could see it. He was a monster at UConn.

 

[DudahUK]

I love the fact that his cousin is the number ONE player in the nation! From the sounds of it, they’re like brothers. Man, oh man! Lock his *** up Pope!

Your fingers to Gods ears. This class is supposed to stronger than last years class as well right?

 

[Reggie Noble]

7'3 span, yikes, tripod maybe?

+3 means his wingspan is 3 inches longer than his height. So if he’s 6’6” a plus 3 wingspan would be 6’9”.

 

[BookofMormon]

I could see it. He was a monster at UConn.

I'm not sure what his measurables are, but Gay was a really long 6'8". I believe he played two years as well. Left that program with one of their most embarrasing losses in program history, George Mason to go to the F4. 7'3" wingspan and 40 inch vertical leap. Those are amazing. He lacked killer instinct.

 

[megablue]

Reminds me of Keldon Johnson. One year at UK then 29th pick to Spurs. At UK, 13.5 ppg 5.9 rbd, 46% floor, 38% 3. 6'6, slender like Hampton

Yes ... with a little bit of Derek Anderson and Ron Mercer thrown in ... what I see in his playing style. He looks very good to me ...

 

[James Arington]

I've seen listings of Hampton being closer to 6'7" than he is 6'6". Rudy Gay was 6'8" when he played for Calhoun. Hampton is precisely the type of player that eluded Calipari for most of his career - the spidery 6'6" to 6'8" pure wing who can guard three positions on the floor. His long arms are Pippen-esque but his offensive game is very much RG-like.

Hampton is such a huge get. I'm ecstatic. This is what Kentucky should be doing every year in recruiting, and it feels good knowing that he could be the cornerstone piece for Pope to turn this program around.

Rudy Gay was 6’9 or taller not 6’6.

 

[Im The Village Idiot]

Rudy Gay was 6’9 or taller not 6’6.

Saul said 6’8” when playing for UConn and that agrees with 247 sports apparently





Rudy Gay might be the worst comparison ever as far as I know. I don’t deep-dive high school stuff. But the height listed in his post wasn’t egregiously off the mark.

 

[wfm101981]

I've seen listings of Hampton being closer to 6'7" than he is 6'6". Rudy Gay was 6'8" when he played for Calhoun. Hampton is precisely the type of player that eluded Calipari for most of his career - the spidery 6'6" to 6'8" pure wing who can guard three positions on the floor. His long arms are Pippen-esque but his offensive game is very much RG-like.

Hampton is such a huge get. I'm ecstatic. This is what Kentucky should be doing every year in recruiting, and it feels good knowing that he could be the cornerstone piece for Pope to turn this program around.

Pope aint turning **** around. Hes not the man for the job. Period

 

[Im The Village Idiot]

Pope aint turning **** around. Hes not the man for the job. Period

He may not be…but you don’t know that one way or another more than the rest of us. I don’t know the future and neither do you.

If this team finishes with 12 losses, a 5 seed and a second round loss, I’d expect a lot more people will feel he isn’t the right man for the job.

If this team finishes with 9 losses, a 3 seed and a Sweet 16 loss, I’d expect people to be on the fence.

If this team finishes with 5 losses, a 1 seed and a Final Four, I’d expect everyone to largely agree he’s the man.

No one knows.

 

[DudahUK]

I'm not sure what his measurables are, but Gay was a really long 6'8". I believe he played two years as well. Left that program with one of their most embarrasing losses in program history, George Mason to go to the F4. 7'3" wingspan and 40 inch vertical leap. Those are amazing. He lacked killer instinct.

I remember when we played them in the game I believe before that. I believe it was 05 or 06? UCONN was tough back than too.

 

[DudahUK]

He may not be…but you don’t know that one way or another more than the rest of us. I don’t know the future and neither do you.

If this team finishes with 12 losses, a 5 seed and a second round loss, I’d expect a lot more people will feel he isn’t the right man for the job.

If this team finishes with 9 losses, a 3 seed and a Sweet 16 loss, I’d expect people to be on the fence.

If this team finishes with 5 losses, a 1 seed and a Final Four, I’d expect everyone to largely agree he’s the man.

No one knows.

If we get another doubt digits loss. I’m absolutely out. I’m on the fence now with the way the off season ended. He’s straight in prove it and show me mode now.

 

[Im The Village Idiot]

If we get another doubt digits loss. I’m absolutely out. I’m on the fence now with the way the off season ended. He’s straight in prove it and show me mode now.

Understandable.

 

[BookofMormon]

I remember when we played them in the game I believe before that. I believe it was 05 or 06? UCONN was tough back than too.

They had the preseason 1 that year, I believe they had 4 first round draft picks and a second rounder, yet flamed out to a mid major. It was an imbalanced roster with not enough ball handling, maybe worst loss in Calhoun's tenure. UConn was good well before that though, they had two titles by that team.

 

[Dingleberry]

Reminds me of TMac honestly

 

[DudahUK]

They had the preseason 1 that year, I believe they had 4 first round draft picks and a second rounder, yet flamed out to a mid major. It was an imbalanced roster with not enough ball handling, maybe worst loss in Calhoun's tenure. UConn was good well before that though, they had two titles by that team.

For sure. They still beat us like a drum.