Ok this is something I keep going back and forth on. I mean so. What do y'all think he'd look like in his sophomore year? If he could comeback with a full year of experience, 20-25 lbs heavier, more confident, more aggressive, more physical, and feel like he belongs then I think he could have the impact he was supposed to have this year. He could be the difference in us not losing a game next year honestly. But I'm scared he'll come back, block Bolden and not give us much more than he is now. The talent and potential is most definitely there. He's just got to unlock it. But if he did come back and played up to his potential we'd be looking at an impact like AD had his Freshman year. Skal would be on a loaded team so he wouldn't put up 16 a game but I'd say something like 12pts, 7rbs, 3blks, would be close. If he adds weight and gets more aggressive that would fix his rebounding issues. so what would be better for the team next year? A Soph. Skal. Or a freshman Bolden????? With Bolden we know we're getting a big 6'11, strong, physical, pretty athletic, C who's a true low post scorer and good rebounder.
If Skal comes back.......
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I'd welcome him back. Welcome any player back really. If they want to come back and work to get better, then the team gets better.
IMO Skal >>> Bolden now. And has more potential. So year 2 Skal will only be that much better. Especially when considering how he would fit in with the other bigs we have.
IMO Skal >>> Bolden now. And has more potential. So year 2 Skal will only be that much better. Especially when considering how he would fit in with the other bigs we have.
I'm not sure how he could could take away from Bolden. From what I've seen he is a pf and not a center. Center's block out and play back to the basket. His biggest strength is the 15 foot jumper that most 7 footers can't make like he can.
He hasn't grabbed a rebound in 2 weeks, and you're ready to pencil him in for 7 rebounds per next year?
If he learns to rebound...It's more than strength issue. 7' guy going 3 games with 0 rebound is unheard of....
I prefer Boldon now. If he shows sign of rebounding 5+ RPG, then i'll say Skal would be wonderful addition. Other than that, Boldon would add much more value to our team than Skal.
I prefer Boldon now. If he shows sign of rebounding 5+ RPG, then i'll say Skal would be wonderful addition. Other than that, Boldon would add much more value to our team than Skal.
Even if he goes, Skal won't be playing in the league for at least a few seasons. He's not strong enough and there's no way he'll find a roster spot if he can't rebound. He'll be in the d-league for a couple of year before he gets the call. By the end of his second year, the team he's on may not pick up his option (depending on where he is selected). He could be looking at a Marquis Teague-like NBA cameo for a couple of seasons before he's banished to professional netherworld overseas somewhere.
This..As long as Skal stays in the lottery he will go as he should...And i dont see him dropping out...
Dang bro. Is everybody a troll? I thought a troll was somebody who created havoc? Like if I went to the UL board and made a post saying "Damian Lee torn ACL, out for year" Now that my friend is REAL trolling. Plus not to mention, funny as holy hell. You must have never seen any real trolls. What you're insinuating is some kind of mild PG rated, sissy *** trolling LMAO.
There has been articles out there that the people supporting Skal and his Family want him to go now. Even with some of the improvement in the last 3 or 4 games Skal is still in the Top 10 of most 2016 NBA Mock Draft Boards. DraftExpress Mock Draft Board for 2016 has Skal at #6 and most of the other Mock Draft Boards have him in the Top 10 Lottery pick. So, there is probably no way we are going to see Skal next year in a Kentucky uniform. Today's updated 2016 Mock Draft board on DraftExpress has Skal at #6, Murray at #9 and most have Murray in there Top 5, Briscoe right at the bottom of 1st Round #30, Ulis has made the biggest jump finally making the 2nd Round at #38, Lee at #57, and Poythress was at the bottom last week of the 2nd round. It looks like there will be 5 or 6 to go in the 2016 NBA Draft. That will leave us next year with Willis, Matthews, Hawkins, Mulder, Humphries, and Wynyard. That would leave us with 7 for next year and we know we have 6 coming in if Bolden commits to UK.
Yeah it kinda goes along with the "If he comes back bigger and stronger, more confident and lives up to his potential part....... Bruh. If he comes back and plays up to his potential he will grab 6-8 boards a game. Not 9-10 because that beast Bam will probably average a DD himself.
I am no scout....I could see potential in Orton and even Dakari....I never thought the twins were prospects....just too slow.....To this point I see no potential in Skal....but what do I know
You've got to be kidding. Tell me you don't honestly believe this nonsense.
I'm sorry, but I don't know how anybody with a brain who's watched Skal this year could possibly think he's only one year a way from having an AD-like impact. The kid can't rebound or defend at all. Nor does he have any sort of post game. He's light years away from what AD was here.
Skal probably will be improved if he comes back, but no way in hell it's gonna be by THAT much.
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Wait, you think Skal is better than Bolden, right now? What in the hell are you basing that on.
Most of the people who prefer Bolden to Skal went crazy over Skal's tapes and All-Star appearances last year. Pretty much all All-Americans have great highlight tapes.
Skal has skills that not many people his size have. If he stays and works he can hone them. He moves like a wing and has a great shooting touch. Even around the basket when he holds position and onto the ball, he looks solid.
Skal has skills that not many people his size have. If he stays and works he can hone them. He moves like a wing and has a great shooting touch. Even around the basket when he holds position and onto the ball, he looks solid.
Skal should never mentioned in the same paragraph as AD
"You let him go"
"No I didn't"
"We'll get him when he comes back in"
"He's not coming back"
????? So you're saying I'm a UL fan. That's pretty funny bruh. But dude, are you retarded or some s**t? I'm starting a topic about the potential of Skal coming back and you get on here with some ignorant s**t like this. Your dumb man. Like a real stupid individual.
Yeah I know it seems far fetched considering the way he's looked this year. But that's what he was supposed to do this year. Have an AD type impact. So is it unrealistic to think he could flip that switch and come back with more confidence, and be bigger and stronger and have a similar impact as AD had? Maybe. But all I heard all offseason was AD 2.0. Maybe I'm just wishing idk. But there's plenty of guys who just suck in their Freshmen years and come back a different player the next. Look at Kingsley at Arkansas. Different type player but point remains the same. I don't know maybe I get too excited and overhype things LOL
Cal won't push anyone out. He may be honest with them but he is not pushing them out the door.
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Skal's day is coming, but AD is a once-in-a-generation player. Simple as that.
Please stop with the troll crap. Its just a general scenario discussion and haven't seen any troll material on this thread. Someone could say the same about you with your 3 month membership. It just gets old watching people play the troll card for difference of opinion.
What's your point other than bashing him? He shouldn't take the guaranteed millions?
We are not going undefeated with Bolden or Skal on next year's team. A team full of freshman, who likely will start 4 or 5 freshman, are not going undefeated. I sincerely hope we don't hear that kind of talk leading up to next year. It really made us look dumb in the past. It's damn near impossible to undefeated and I want no part of it next year. I never want to enter the tournament undefeated again. Just my opinion.
I merely offered a counterpoint to the "take the money and run narrative."
Do you feel like Skal will contribute to an NBA team in the next few years if he makes the jump this summer? Guaranteed money is one thing; sustainability and continued income is quite another.
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Everything I've read, or majority, thinks he gets drafted on talent, which we know the NBA does.
No need exposing more weakness when he's projected lotto pick with guaranteed money. Also, this draft is weak compared to next year.
I'm either scenario, he will either play or he won't, though I think his game translates better in NBA vs college.
He should take the cash, provide for his family, get paid while developing.
Staying in a risk assessment scenario just yields the most negative impact.
I don't want to see him back next year. Nothing against the kid, he's just
not that good. One of our biggest busts in memory.
not that good. One of our biggest busts in memory.
I enjoy the season in progress, never worry too much about who is leaving or who is coming in. Why worry over things you can't control? As long as Kentucky has a team next year I will be cheering them on. In the meantime this years team and players are all that matter. Do you really want to be that consumed by what 17-18 year old kids are going to do? Not me, GO CATS (2015-2016)