Athleticism certainly makes playing good defense easier! But defense is more about EFFORT and playing SMART.
BBN's Choice: Mitchell or Kohler
- Thread starter JimboBBN
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I’m not even gonna lie I don’t know what a “stock” isLooks like YOU are the one NOT using your BRAIN. Stats also demonstrate what I said, where Mitchell only averaged 1.2 STOCKs/gm. That's not good for a player playing 33mpg. That's 1 every 28 minutes. For comparison sake, the past 2 years the 2 worst non-guards for UK in STOCKs were Almonor (an atrocious 1 every 51 min) & Kam Williams 1 every 21 min.
So, both statistics/metrics and scouting reports say Mitchell is a bad defender.
What's your proof otherwise? Oh, "because you said so".
Look bro Mitchell was a starting PF in the sec he obviously can guard enough to not be a major liability.
5 rebounds a game in the toughest conference is rebounding well maybe not half as good as a player of his size should but he averages more rebounds than like half our team
seems like you’ve never watched him play a game and are basing your opinion off of evan Miya statistical BS
I think Kohler addresses more weaknesses than Mitchell but we’d be extremely fortunate to land either one
They both hurt Kentucky when we played them, I don’t see how we could go wrong with either one of them. Mitchell can score and was unstoppable at times and Kohler is a physical player who can rebound and score too. Whoever commits first I guess, I would rather get one than lose both of them if waiting was the reason we lost both.
I picked one, but if you put either as an option I would have selected that.
That's a reasonable thing to know know. I had not heard of it before a couple years ago. STOCK stand for STeals + blOCKs.
I would be happy with either one. That said, when the choice is between a star player and a role player at the same position I'm always going with the star and let the coach figure it out. Jimmy's and Joe's over x's and O's. Mitchell also creates a lot of foul trouble for opposing teams bigs that doesn't really show up in the stat sheet.
Seeing him play in the SEC for a couple of years, I was shocked at his rebounding numbers being that low. He's very physical offensively, I just figured that he rebounded.
Seeing him play in the SEC for a couple of years, I was shocked at his rebounding numbers being that low. He's very physical offensively, I just figured that he rebounded.
You mean like Garrison could score and rebound good enough to not be a major liability. On this board we complained for 2 years about Oscar's defense, and Mitchell makes Oscar look like Anthony Davis on the defensive end (ok, maybe a slight exaggeration, but you get my point)
And for the rebounding, if you don't consider the minutes those come in you are STUPID. 4.6 rebounds per30minutes is BAD even in the SEC. How did UK (also an SEC team) players rebound the past 2 years?
Last year: Moreno 8.4, Dioubate 7.7, Jelavic 7.6, Garrison 7.5, Noah 6.5, Oweh 4.4, K.Williams 3.4, Johnson 2.6, Aberdeen 2.4
2yr ago: Williams 11.2, Garrison 6.7, Carr 5.8, Oweh 4.9, Kriisa 4.2, Robinson 3.7, Brea 3.4, Butler 3.3, Almonor 3.3, Chandler 2.9, Perry 2.6
And no, I watched lots of games that Mitchell played in. Don't get me wrong, I think he is a good player (he's a slightly bigger Oweh except for defense). He just does not fill our biggest NEEDS (rebounding and defense). I'd take him over Hall. Just not over Kohler, who does fill our biggest needs.
And no I don't rely on anyone individual's statistics. I look at lots of sources. And I am a STATISTICIAN, and know that those who call Statistics "BS" are often simply mathematically challenged.
Some people get more Steals, others get more Blocks, some get a mix of both. Both stats are an act of taking the ball from your opponent (albeit the one doesn't guarantee your team gets possession, but more often than not it does). So combining them into one stat does make some sense.
So your telling me right now that you think given 30 minutes of play time that Jelavic would average 8+ rebounds and Trent Noah would average 7+
I don’t think so
Sorry Mr statistician your WRONG.
it doesn’t matter looking like Kohler to BYU anyways
Push ALL the chips onto Mitchell, get M&M’s involved to do an NIL campaign
If we could have either player and they are eligible from the start, I prefer Kohler. But I would be happy with either one, as long as Pope can get one of them to sign.
I chose mitchell he wants to be at Kentucky.kohler wants to go back home and it's a uphill battle to land a kid with that mindset
Funny how often Pope seems to be up against BYU in recruiting these days, I'm guessing he didn't expect that when he took the job.
I'm not voting because... I just want to get one of them. Definitely not going to complain about either guy.
I'm not voting because... I just want to get one of them. Definitely not going to complain about either guy.
Idk why he wouldn’t he took Chandler and Jaxson Robinson the first year and every year since that BYU has had more money to spend which means he hasn’t been able to get as many guys from them.
Either of them makes us a top 5-10 team and a legit Final Four contender, so I'm fine with either of them.
I prefer Kohler, but both players raise the team's ceiling.
Mark brings great 1v1 ability and passing.
Kohler is a strong rebounder and great shooter.
Mark brings great 1v1 ability and passing.
Kohler is a strong rebounder and great shooter.
Mitchell.
Everyone is focused on how MM played when he was a Missouri Tiger. Well, that was a completely different system and he had to be the man there.
Kohler is good, but he’s not the athlete Mitchell is, so I think Mitchell has the ability to transform into what this team needs.
But I wouldn't complain about either one, because they are both damn good players and both immediately move us up a notch, maybe 2.
Everyone is focused on how MM played when he was a Missouri Tiger. Well, that was a completely different system and he had to be the man there.
Kohler is good, but he’s not the athlete Mitchell is, so I think Mitchell has the ability to transform into what this team needs.
But I wouldn't complain about either one, because they are both damn good players and both immediately move us up a notch, maybe 2.
Probably how the Mitchell deal turns out and kohler goes to byu.
Typical turn of events for uk basketball
Well then you are STUPID. Not to mention you rounded up (I think it was 7.6 for Jelavic and 6.5 for Noah). Not to mention from watching games I thought Noah was a pretty solid rebounder, I'm actually surprised he doesn't calculate out to the 7's. Maybe he just got "timely" rebounds.
After seeing kids not be able to create, give me the guy I've seen do it in conference.
Mitchell is as close to an Oweh replacement that we can get. Currently don't have anyone to replace Owehs 20 PPG in sec play.
Obviously not the same game as Oweh. Production wise tho we need an Oweh replacement. Yes I understand there's people that think the furman guard is going to be Prime mamba but I'm not one of them.
Give me Mitchell even tho it's not a choice anymore.
Obviously not the same game as Oweh. Production wise tho we need an Oweh replacement. Yes I understand there's people that think the furman guard is going to be Prime mamba but I'm not one of them.
Give me Mitchell even tho it's not a choice anymore.
It was a little closer before the news dropped last night, but the majority looks like they still wanted Mitchell. HAVE to make this happen, now.
I think if he is cleared he will be at UK. Would be huge and lead to an, albeit miraculous with how it happened, fairly elite on paper UK roster that should at minimum make the elite 8 and have a shot at more.
If we want to have a chance at winning anything meaningful you have to get Mitchell. If you're a UK fan to the core and love your cats no matter what then we are ok without him.
Some people are ok being mediocre and beating some big teams every year. Some people want Kentucky to win a national championship.
Not happening without him and even if we get him it's unlikely. You need Mitchell to have a chance imo. Without him we are just another good team. Not great not bad but right in the middle. Not what UK is supposed to be competing for.
Get it done Pope.
Some people are ok being mediocre and beating some big teams every year. Some people want Kentucky to win a national championship.
Not happening without him and even if we get him it's unlikely. You need Mitchell to have a chance imo. Without him we are just another good team. Not great not bad but right in the middle. Not what UK is supposed to be competing for.
Get it done Pope.
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