Sestina to UK official

[Cats192]

per his twitter

https://kentucky.rivals.com/news/cats-add-grad-transfer-nate-sestina-to-next-19-20-hoops-roster

 

[Rupp'sRunt]

Grad Transfer U

 

[Mime-Is-Money]

Wha? Wow that was fast. Welcome big fella!

 

[Comebakatz3]

Nice! Will be great to have a big man who can stretch the floor. Would like a real low post banger as well, but good to have this kid!

 

[STL_Cat]

Well how about that. Welcome aboard.

 

[ORCAT]

Seems like a great addition, time will tell. But, it does give us needed depth in the frontcourt right away!

 

[WildMoon]

Well that was quick!

Super Happy!

Now let's get McDaniels/hurts and have few of our players stay.

Next year will be damn amazing!

 

[WeWant9]

Didn’t his visit just recently end? That’s super fast, glad he liked what he saw and just pulled the trigger. I’m sure talking to Reid helped make the decision easier.

 

[MWes11]

Damn that is great. Seems like he has the physical tools of Reid Travis with a better jumper. Welcome big fella.

 

[drew_ukfan_rivals]

Cool. Welcome

 

[akaukswoosh]

per his twitter

Good. He can help.

 

[akaukswoosh]

Didn’t his visit just recently end? That’s super fast, glad he liked what he saw and just pulled the trigger. I’m sure talking to Reid helped make the decision easier.

I think it ended yesterday so it’s nice to see a quick decision.

 

[Robcatt24]

We'll be playing that funky music next season again

 

[TomTraubertsBlues]

Reserving comment until I see how he walks.

Does he know how to stretch?

 

[Rafterman]

He adds depth, skill and experience. There is really no downside to this addition.

 

[HerrosHeroes]

We'll be playing that funky music next season again

Boom!!!

 

[Drcats2025]

Love it. Great news!

 

[RoyKent]

Happy to have him on board (I think). I'm just not convinced this is a guy who can or will be a real contributor at UK.

I know we need bodies and leadership but I hope this isn't a reaction to Cal's thoughts on EJ/Nick leaving and/or UK's chances with Hurt/McDaniels.

 

[UKvisitor_rivals101449]

1 and done 2.0. We have the beef.

 

[Mike-D]

Let the highlight videos commence!!!!!!111!!one11!!!wun11!!!

 

[MWes11]

Couple videos

 

[fatguy87]

Sestina crushed the defensive glass last year, shot 80% from the line, and made almost 40% of his threes. Not a bad addition if I must say.

 

[502 Wildcat]

Nice! Will be great to have a big man who can stretch the floor. Would like a real low post banger as well, but good to have this kid!

6'9", 250+ lbs, he is a banger. Also shot the 3-ball at 38% last season.

Loving that Cal has embraced Grad Transfers. I'll take a Reid Travis / Nate Sestina every year if one is out there.

 

[WildMoon]

Happy to have him on board (I think). I'm just not convinced this is a guy who can or will be a real contributor at UK.

I know we need bodies and leadership but I hope this isn't a reaction to Cal's thoughts on EJ/Nick leaving and/or UK's chances with Hurt/McDaniels.

I think it's related to hurt/McDaniels.

But we still have a lot of space and his message always is come earn play time anyways.

I still hope we get McDaniels or Hurt. Then we will be so damn good.

 

[WildMoon]

Happy to have him on board (I think). I'm just not convinced this is a guy who can or will be a real contributor at UK.

I know we need bodies and leadership but I hope this isn't a reaction to Cal's thoughts on EJ/Nick leaving and/or UK's chances with Hurt/McDaniels.

I think it's related to hurt/McDaniels.

But we still have a lot of space and his message always is come earn play time anyways.

I still hope we get McDaniels or Hurt. Then we will be so damn good.

 

[UKCAT5FAN]

Happy to have him on board (I think). I'm just not convinced this is a guy who can or will be a real contributor at UK.

I know we need bodies and leadership but I hope this isn't a reaction to Cal's thoughts on EJ/Nick leaving and/or UK's chances with Hurt/McDaniels.

JF, my thoughts went to Hurt and McDaniels immediately also. Something just sits with me wrong here about this. Hopefully im wrong.

 

[Comebakatz3]

6'9", 250+ lbs, he is a banger. Also shot the 3-ball at 38% last season.

Loving that Cal has embraced Grad Transfers. I'll take a Reid Travis / Nate Sestina every year if one is out there.

I could be wrong, but it was my understanding that he was more of a face the basket type player as opposed to a back to the basket type guy?

Maybe I am thinking of someone else. haha

 

[RoyKent]

Bucknell played just 2 high major teams last season (SOS of 255).

Sestina's stats in those games:

Ohio St - 10 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 blocks, 1 TO, 5 fouls
TCU - 14 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 blocks, 6 TOs, 2 fouls

 

[502 Wildcat]

Happy to have him on board (I think). I'm just not convinced this is a guy who can or will be a real contributor at UK.

I know we need bodies and leadership but I hope this isn't a reaction to Cal's thoughts on EJ/Nick leaving and/or UK's chances with Hurt/McDaniels.

In one year of college, Sestina will be just as productive as Matthew Hurt. Take it to the bank. Averaged 16 and 8 last season and was second team all conference. No reason to believe that this kid, as a 5th year senior, won't average 12 and 6 with better players around him. Most people around him believe that's what kind of player he will be at UK.

38% 3-point shooter as well.

 

[MWes11]

Only questions I have is, does this mean we are adding no more bigs from the 2019 class, or either Nick or EJ are going pro/transferring.

I doubt Sestina would transfer to UK to play an extremely limited role.

 

[BlueGotInKC]

Excited to have him. I am nervous for him though because our fanbase thinks he should be as good as reid travis now. Lets let him be himself and not put unrealistic expectations on him (impossible i know).

 

[numberonedad]

Great news! Looks pretty springy, pretty athletic!

 

[502 Wildcat]

I could be wrong, but it was my understanding that he was more of a face the basket type player as opposed to a back to the basket type guy?

Maybe I am thinking of someone else. haha

He is more of a euro style big man, so you aren't completely wrong. My point was that he can bang when he needs to, particularly on the glass. And he has the body for it, even in the SEC.

 

[Mime-Is-Money]

I think it's related to hurt/McDaniels.

Has to be. Cal's main recruiting efforts now should get current guys to stay, including Herro.

 

[BlueintheBrew]

I'm not seeing the impact others seems to think he will have, but I hope I am wrong. If nothing else hopefully he can provide leadership.

 

[Comebakatz3]

Only questions I have is, does this mean we are adding no more bigs from the 2019 class, or either Nick or EJ are going pro/transferring.

I doubt Sestina would transfer to UK to play an extremely limited role.

Surely we will need to take at least one other big guy to give us a rotation of 4 in the low post. Nick and EJ are largely more centers and don't really need to be moved away from the basket. Sestina seems as though he can score from just about anywhere in the half court, so he kind of provides a bit more of a PF feel. Add another PF to either back him up ro to split time with him and we have a pretty good rotation of 4 just like we had this year.

 

[RoyKent]

Only questions I have is, does this mean we are adding no more bigs from the 2019 class, or either Nick or EJ are going pro/transferring.

I doubt Sestina would transfer to UK to play an extremely limited role.

I would say that's a yes in terms of adding anyone else unless EJ/Nick leave. Hurt and McD aren't coming here with EJ/Nick/Sestina on board. Not when they have other options who desperately need a big guy.

 

[Zjstep01]

Bucknell played just 2 high major teams last season. Sestina's stats in those games:

Ohio St - 10 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 blocks, 1 TO, 5 fouls
TCU - 14 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 blocks, 6 TOs, 2 fouls

Geez man, what has he done to you? Seems like you are against this. If cal wants him you should too,

 

[anon_9qtxg60vqzy0y]

Happy to have him on board (I think). I'm just not convinced this is a guy who can or will be a real contributor at UK.

I know we need bodies and leadership but I hope this isn't a reaction to Cal's thoughts on EJ/Nick leaving and/or UK's chances with Hurt/McDaniels.

The first reaction you could muster up was negative. You’re miserable.

 

[TomTraubertsBlues]

Judging my those clips, he never misses! What a find!!!

Seriously though, looks like he's got a nice shot. Inside game looks a lot like TR's. Solid, but doesn't get much lift. Likely will get blocked a lot inside.