Ability to finish in 15 seconds or less? :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:
Thornton transferring from Duke???
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Ability to finish in 15 seconds or less? :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:
You are asking the dukie that had to get info on a transfer here?
The biggest reason I think this is wrong is because they lack a point guard.
Here's the current roster with current classifications:
2 Chase Jeter F/C 6-10 240 Fr.
3 Grayson Allen G 6-5 205 So.
5 Luke Kennard G 6-5 180 Fr.
12 Derryck Thornton G 6-2 175 Fr.??
13 Matt Jones G 6-5 200 Jr.
14 Brandon Ingram G/F 6-9 190 Fr.
21 Amile Jefferson F 6-9 225 Sr.??
30 Antonio Vrankovic C 7-0 270 Fr.
34 Sean Obi F 6-9 250 So.
40 Marshall Plumlee C 7-0 250 Gr.
45 Nick Pagliuca G 6-3 195 Jr.
50 Justin Robinson F 6-8 190 Fr.
53 Brennan Besser G 6-5 180 Fr.
Who's coming in?
Javin DeLaurier F 6'8" 215
Harry Giles F 6'10" 220
Frank Jackson G 6'3" 180
Jayson Tatum F 6'8" 205
Jack White F 6'7" 225
If they lose Thornton, that puts the ball in the hands of Matt Jones, Grayson Allen (if he returns), or true freshman Frank Jackson, who is also more shooting guard than point guard.
Here's the current roster with current classifications:
2 Chase Jeter F/C 6-10 240 Fr.
3 Grayson Allen G 6-5 205 So.
5 Luke Kennard G 6-5 180 Fr.
12 Derryck Thornton G 6-2 175 Fr.??
13 Matt Jones G 6-5 200 Jr.
21 Amile Jefferson F 6-9 225 Sr.
30 Antonio Vrankovic C 7-0 270 Fr.
34 Sean Obi F 6-9 250 So.
45 Nick Pagliuca G 6-3 195 Jr.
50 Justin Robinson F 6-8 190 Fr.
53 Brennan Besser G 6-5 180 Fr.
Who's coming in?
Javin DeLaurier F 6'8" 215
Harry Giles F 6'10" 220
Frank Jackson G 6'3" 180
Jayson Tatum F 6'8" 205
Jack White F 6'7" 225
If they lose Thornton, that puts the ball in the hands of Matt Jones, Grayson Allen (if he returns), or true freshman Frank Jackson, who is also more shooting guard than point guard.
K rarely goes over 7-8 deep....With Kennard, Allen, and Jefferson coming back and will be expecting to start there will be some chemistry problems for sure...K is a great coach but not good at handling egos.
Loserville fans hoping he transfers there,, except that one guy that says he's too slow,, lol.. But unless the acc changed its policy on transfers,, he'd sit out a year plus lose a years eligibility if he transfers within the acc..
Spoken like a Louisville fan. Stop. They say the exact same thing about Kentucky every season.
I believe the paperwork has already been submitted for Amile to get a medical redshirt.
Regardless, I agree with your point that our lack of depth at PG has me believing this doesn't happen. I know my fingers are crossed Derryck comes back and continues to improve.
Yeah, don't see chemistry issues. Giles, Tatum, and Allen do not overlap. The rest are largely role player types for now. Duke hasn't had many chemistry issues over the years... K generally has little to no patience for it.
And Jefferson is expected back.
And Jefferson is expected back.
That puts them Two over the limit without Thornton leaving if he does leave they are still One over the limit.....HMMMMMMMMMMMM. If Jefferson gets redshirt thru....How many darn walk ons are on that list???
Thornton was a reach/necessity for this year's team. I never thought as highly of him as the recruiting guys did when he had a big Summer 2 years ago. He looked scared to death in NCAA's--often couldn't even dribble without losing handle. He isn't a loss for them at all but where he'd go is interesting. UK definitely got the better of the reclassified guards--Murray was far superior to Thornton--who stunk in National Prep Invite this time a year ago too.
There is still going to be a lot of player movement involving teams--I expect UK to lose some guys too. I keep being told Briscoe is gone, and that happens, and a Big leaves unexpectedly via any route, then throw in Matthews/Mulder--I see one of them going based on playing time. Don't see either playing ahead of incoming class.
There is still going to be a lot of player movement involving teams--I expect UK to lose some guys too. I keep being told Briscoe is gone, and that happens, and a Big leaves unexpectedly via any route, then throw in Matthews/Mulder--I see one of them going based on playing time. Don't see either playing ahead of incoming class.
So they don't take kids that last longer than 15 seconds?
Yep wanted to see if they were promoting Allen to stay. Everyone but duke fans, K and probably Allen know he should go
Lots of smoke out there on multiple boards. I normally wouldn't give that kind of talk credence, except I've seen multiple insiders/posters who are very credible indicate that was the case. I hope they're wrong.
While I'm not optimistic from what I've read, I'll wait and see what happens before going out on a limb with a prediction. I've definitely got my fingers crossed that he stays.
Oh my if this is true the K-father won't be happy !!! Nobody every want's to live his life changing teaching? where is he going to learn the correct way to flop, trip and throw his head back? much less to cuss officials like a sailor, and lie about what he said to an opposing player ?
What does Allen get out of coming back other than winning Coach K another title?
Next year's draft class will be loaded compared to the current. Makes no sense.
Way I see this effecting UK more is Duke will now be looking for a '17 PG--and Trae Young could be targeted by Duke more intense then was case with Thornton looking like a 3-4 year player.
That's a great question, and one I don't have an answer to unfortunately. I just know that several credible Duke insiders are saying it's very possible he leaves.
While he was very erratic throughout the season, he also showed flashes of brilliance. A lot of us had high hopes that he would be a lot more productive next season after a full offseason training on campus.
I believe he's on pace to graduate after next season, and from everything I've read, that has always been important to him. Things can obviously change, but he did just make Second Team Academic All-American. So, I guess take that for what it's worth.
While we have definitely been recruiting Trae, I think our big PG target for 2017 is still Gary Trent Jr.
Gary Trent Jr is not nor will he ever be a point guard. He's a 2G. And imo--an overrated one if placed in the top 15 of '17 class. He is a scorer more then shooter, struggles when forced to put it on the floor and you can run him off spots. Hard worker and nice kid--but he took advantage of a horrible Howard Pulley team last year where he could jack up shots and score at will-because it was needed. I'd take Diallo and Petty over Trent Jr 100% of the time.
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