No Bamba or Diallo

[DerekMcPwn]

Was Quade Green the right choice for point guard?

Diallo could still choose to stay, and I've always been in the camp that he would. But given that the buzz is completely against me these days, let's assume he's gone and now we don't have either of the top players Green supposedly gave us an edge with. Was Quade the right choice?

 

[spotter34]

Yeah, I'm sure the main reason Cal went after Quade was because he would guarantee keeping Diallo and getting Bamba.

 

[Blue Decade]

Was Quade Green the right choice for point guard?

Diallo could still choose to stay, and I've always been in the camp that he would. But given that the buzz is completely against me these days, let's assume he's gone and now we don't have either of the top players Green supposedly gave us an edge with. Was Quade the right choice?

A college coach doesn't "choose" his point guard. He offers scholarships to interested players and tries to sign the best team he can sign. Have you forgotten that Calipari tried to sign Trae Young? I am not worried about this team. The lack of experience will require patience and teaching, but that is not new around here.

 

[MarvinHagler89]

A college coach doesn't "choose" his point guard. He offers scholarships to interested players and tries to sign the best team he can sign. Have you forgotten that Calipari tried to sign Trae Young? I am not worried about this team. The lack of experience will require patience and teaching, but that is not new around here.

You aren't worried about this team?

 

[chaisey_rivals377414]

Quade green is a very good ball player ,he's a very smart player who left open will hit the 3 all night long ,this team will be a very good team young or not.

 

[Codeblue96]

Well with out Green would we have had a better shot with those two? Having him only helped our chances.

 

[Cardsstink]

We will be just fine with Green and Alexander.

 

[Gametown_baller]

A college coach doesn't "choose" his point guard. He offers scholarships to interested players and tries to sign the best team he can sign. Have you forgotten that Calipari tried to sign Trae Young? I am not worried about this team. The lack of experience will require patience and teaching, but that is not new around here.

Calipari chose Quade Green over Young. Yes, Trae had a scholarship offer, but so did Tremont waters. They both were the back up plans to quade green.

 

[ib4ky_rivals111873]

IMO, the incoming 2017 class of PG's is about as weak as I can remember probably since 2013. I've been most impressed by Sexton and somewhat by Green. I'm not impressed at all so far by Duval or Young.

 

[morgousky]

lol come on this class has WWAAAAYYY better point guards than 2013. We took Freakin Horrow from NCstate becasuse that class was so weak at pg

 

[akaukswoosh]

Was Quade Green the right choice for point guard?

Diallo could still choose to stay, and I've always been in the camp that he would. But given that the buzz is completely against me these days, let's assume he's gone and now we don't have either of the top players Green supposedly gave us an edge with. Was Quade the right choice?

He's fine. Isn't a OAD and Alexander is a stud. Both will be on the floor at the same time lots imo.

 

[HoldMyBeer]

lol come on this class has WWAAAAYYY better point guards than 2013. We took Freakin Horrow from NCstate becasuse that class was so weak at pg

Kris Dunn > Duval
Marcus Paige > Young
Yogi Ferrell = Green
Marcus Smart = Sexton

But other than those guys that class of PG was very weak.

 

[morgousky]

Kris Dunn > Duval
Marcus Paige > Young
Yogi Ferrell = Green
Marcus Smart = Sexton

But other than those guys that class of PG was very weak.

It

I mean as prospects. This class is better than '13, that's why we took a transfer.

 

[poppycat]

A college coach doesn't "choose" his point guard. He offers scholarships to interested players and tries to sign the best team he can sign. Have you forgotten that Calipari tried to sign Trae Young? I am not worried about this team. The lack of experience will require patience and teaching, but that is not new around here.

Let Cal & staff earn their pay...work overtime.

 

[caneintally]

IMO, the incoming 2017 class of PG's is about as weak as I can remember probably since 2013. I've been most impressed by Sexton and somewhat by Green. I'm not impressed at all so far by Duval or Young.

This . Sexton and green I think wil be NBA pgs but the rest I am not so sure of . Duval and Young are me me me type players and will be headaches.

 

[DerekMcPwn]

I just feel like there was an "understanding," and perhaps a very false one, around Quade's recruitment that he was a weaker player than one we would normally accept for a starter at PG, but that because he was well-liked among the top players, he would serve as the lightning rod for a recruiting class and team that would be stronger as a whole.

I like Green. I think he's tough and unselfish, and will do his job competently. But I can't help but wonder if Cal gambled a little on this and lost.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Kris Dunn > Duval
Marcus Paige > Young
Yogi Ferrell = Green
Marcus Smart = Sexton

But other than those guys that class of PG was very weak.

Three of those guys took at least three years to develop. Even with those guys, it was a weak point guard class.

 

[westerncat]

Green is a pass 1st pg that will get other players involved and make this team better. He will be fine.

 

[JC CATS]

IMO, the incoming 2017 class of PG's is about as weak as I can remember probably since 2013. I've been most impressed by Sexton and somewhat by Green. I'm not impressed at all so far by Duval or Young.

I really liked Sexton, saying that, I only saw him in all star games. In those games I admit, I thought that it would be fun watching him in blue next season

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

I just feel like there was an "understanding," and perhaps a very false one, around Quade's recruitment that he was a weaker player than one we would normally accept for a starter at PG, but that because he was well-liked among the top players, he would serve as the lightning rod for a recruiting class and team that would be stronger as a whole.

I like Green. I think he's tough and unselfish, and will do his job competently. But I can't help but wonder if Cal gambled a little on this and lost.

But who was the alternative to Green? Trae Young? There’s not much of a difference between Trae and Quade in terms of potential.

Green undoubtedly helped UK with Knox. Knox in and of himself was worth any possible talent deficiency at point guard in regards to Green/Young – and I don’t think there is one. Outside of shooting, Green is better than Young at everything.

Also, it’s pretty hard to account for the weirdness of a guy like Bamba when he picks a school like Texas. Who the hell saw that coming last fall when Quade committed to UK? Even Green has to be shaking his head on this one.

 

[SilentsAreGolden]

I just feel like there was an "understanding," and perhaps a very false one, around Quade's recruitment that he was a weaker player than one we would normally accept for a starter at PG, but that because he was well-liked among the top players, he would serve as the lightning rod for a recruiting class and team that would be stronger as a whole.

I like Green. I think he's tough and unselfish, and will do his job competently. But I can't help but wonder if Cal gambled a little on this and lost.

Coaches gamble every year. We've lost players in the past because we held out for other players who didn't come. Cal apparently didn't want to wait out Young, or maybe he didn't think we'd get him, and Green was of similar ability and had a good relationship with other highly sought-after recruits. Don't think it was really much of a gamble.

 

[UKWildcats#8]

I just feel like there was an "understanding," and perhaps a very false one, around Quade's recruitment that he was a weaker player than one we would normally accept for a starter at PG, but that because he was well-liked among the top players, he would serve as the lightning rod for a recruiting class and team that would be stronger as a whole.

I like Green. I think he's tough and unselfish, and will do his job competently. But I can't help but wonder if Cal gambled a little on this and lost.

It worked great except for Bamba. Diallo committed. Can't help it he is going to leave without playing next season.

 

[UKWildcats#8]

More importantly, he didn't play this season.

Don't view that as a big deal. UK had the second best team in America by seasons end and maybe the best.

 

[Fawrules]

I just feel like there was an "understanding," and perhaps a very false one, around Quade's recruitment that he was a weaker player than one we would normally accept for a starter at PG, but that because he was well-liked among the top players, he would serve as the lightning rod for a recruiting class and team that would be stronger as a whole.

I like Green. I think he's tough and unselfish, and will do his job competently. But I can't help but wonder if Cal gambled a little on this and lost.

Green seemed to have played a part in helping us land Knox, Vanderbilt and Diallo. (Even if it's looking like he won't actually play) Who have looked like maybe the most talented players on our team next season. He helped to reel in all but one of his All-American friends, hard to call that a "loss".

 

[lkc1021]

Was Quade Green the right choice for point guard?

Diallo could still choose to stay, and I've always been in the camp that he would. But given that the buzz is completely against me these days, let's assume he's gone and now we don't have either of the top players Green supposedly gave us an edge with. Was Quade the right choice?

Are you the right person to be posting on this board?

 

[track42]

Collin Sexton is a guy I really wish we had pursued but Green looks like he will be very solid.

 

[richbrookstomato]

Green is an unselfish playmaker and a great team mate. With all of the young talent Cal had to bring in this season, Quade was the best option.

 

[HoldMyBeer]

Three of those guys took at least three years to develop. Even with those guys, it was a weak point guard class.

You might want to actually look up those guys stats. "Atleast 3 years to develop".. Well;

Marcus Smart went pro as a sophomore (awesome freshman yr.)
Marcus Paige had career high in ppg (17.5) his sophomore yr with 4.2 asst.
Yogi Ferrell as a sophomore averaged 17.3 ppg (ties career high) /3.9 assist

So yea, ATLEAST 3 years is not even true. And I'd gladly take any of the 4 guys I mentioned over Harrow.

 

[ib4ky_rivals111873]

IMO, the incoming 2017 class of PG's is about as weak as I can remember probably since 2013. I've been most impressed by Sexton and somewhat by Green. I'm not impressed at all so far by Duval or Young.

lol come on this class has WWAAAAYYY better point guards than 2013. We took Freakin Harrow from NCState because that class was so weak at pg

"PROBABLY SINCE 2013" excluding the PG's in 2014, 2015, 2016

Definition of probably

1. 
   1: insofar as seems reasonably true, factual, or to be expected : without much doubt is probably happy it will probably rain

Definition of since
1: from a definite past time until now has stayed there ever since
2: before the present time : ago long since dead
3: after a time in the past : subsequently has since become rich

 

[ib4ky_rivals111873]

Trae Young reminds of one of Lavar's off-spring.

 

[ib4ky_rivals111873]

lol come on this class has WWAAAAYYY better point guards than 2013. We took Freakin Horrow from NCstate becasuse that class was so weak at pg

Ryan Harrow was in the 2011 recruited class............He played for N.C.State 2010-11 and transferred/ red-shirt at UK 2011-12 while practicing with UK 2012 NCAA Champs and "played" for UK in 2012-13. Ryan Harrow was NOT in the 2013 incoming class. 2013 was the Andrew, Aaron, Hawk, Lee, Randle, Young, Johnson,Willis class...........................................................................................

 

[skycorbuk]

I think Alexander is another player (besides SKJ) that people may be sleeping on. His play in the all-star games was impressive. I'm not suggesting he's going to takes Green's job, but I think Cal will be able to incorporate him into our game plans more than some people might think.

 

[morgousky]

Ryan Harrow was in the 2011 recruited class............He played for N.C.State 2010-11 and transferred/ red-shirt at UK 2011-12 while practicing with UK 2012 NCAA Champs and "played" for UK in 2012-13. Ryan Harrow was NOT in the 2013 incoming class. 2013 was the Andrew, Aaron, Hawk, Lee, Randle, Young, Johnson,Willis class...........................................................................................

You are totally right. We took Horrow because the class at PG was thin.

 

[ib4ky_rivals111873]

You are totally right. We took Horrow because the class at PG was thin.

I couldn't believe it when I went back and looked in the RIVALS 2012/ top-30 "PG's" and NONE of them even had UK listed as a school of interest; that's crazy.

 

[oldlewisville99]

Don't view that as a big deal. UK had the second best team in America by seasons end and maybe the best.

I quit playing rotisserie baseball YEARS ago. UK needed all the shooting or defense it could get, neither of which they had enough of, and that's why they lost.

 

[Dablueman]

I just feel like there was an "understanding," and perhaps a very false one, around Quade's recruitment that he was a weaker player than one we would normally accept for a starter at PG, but that because he was well-liked among the top players, he would serve as the lightning rod for a recruiting class and team that would be stronger as a whole.

I like Green. I think he's tough and unselfish, and will do his job competently. But I can't help but wonder if Cal gambled a little on this and lost.

PJ Washington and Knox were another couple of players who are buds with green and wanted him too so no we didn't plus I have watched Young he is a great shooter but not a great pg