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    How does the Canada Competition compare to Bahamas?

    I’d say these teams are comparable to a solid mid-major (that hasn’t practiced much). Definitely a step up from Bahamas but still a step below what they’ll actually see on nightly basis. Obviously opponent matters but I don’t think the past few teams we had could’ve looked like this against...
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    Schiano versus Leipold

    I still don’t think it’s a completely fair comparison as we were in a league of our own as the worst power 5 program in the nation when KU waxed us 55-14 back in 2018. Also will always take longer to rebuild a garbage program in a conference like B1G than it is in Big 12. If we’re gonna insist...
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    Kahlil Whitney leaves team

    Forgetting Skal? Consensus #2 recruit in the nation, ended the year as a rotation player averaging 6 points per game.
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    Kahlil Whitney leaves team

    It's disappointing that A) he wasn't ready for this level and B) is leaving the program, but I wish him the best. He's got a ton of potential, was a 5 star for a reason. Cal isn't lying when he says UK isn't for everyone. If you're not ready to scratch and claw for minutes, don't come here...
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    Nick Richards Appreciation Thread

    I am SO happy for the kid. As a freshman he looked downright lost on the court at times, had hands of stone, was a big disappointment. With Travis Reid and EJ Montgomery coming, + PJ returning, it seemed inevitable he would tuck tail and bounce, but he came back.... and seemingly made no...
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    Reid Travis Appreciation Thread

    What hurt the most about this loss was that it was Reid's last game. Sure, PJ is gone as are several others, but they at least have a choice. Reid is done, he can't play college ball anymore. He came here to try to win an NC, and unfortunately we fell short. He played his heart out every game...
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    If the next 10 years are like the first 10..

    YESSIR! Since Cal arrived... 305 wins (1st) 1 NC (t-3rd behind Duke and UConn) 4 Final 4s (1st) 7 Elite 8s (1st) 5 Major Conference Champs (2nd behind Kansas) 6 Major Conference Tourney Champs (1st)
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    Max Kellerman on First Take..

    I HATE that rat K as much as the next guy, but we of all fans should know the limits of the OAD model, no matter the talent. Think of it like this, take away 2 of T-Jones, Lamb, and Miller from the 2012 team. Is that team still winning it all? Doubtful. That's a lot like what this Duke team was...
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    I spoke with an NBA scout about Hagans, Johnson, and Herro

    Very interesting read, but just based off the last several NBA drafts, this scout is obviously in the minority. Of course the NBA, and everyone involved, wished these kids stayed in school longer, it gives them an entire new season of tape to polish their evaluation, but they clearly don't shy...
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    ********OFFICIAL GAME THREAD********

    Richards has great size, very well built, and actually has an excellent understanding of positioning and how to carve space... but he has actual blocks for hands which makes him go from all-SEC starter to frequent liability on the floor.
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    ********OFFICIAL GAME THREAD********

    I really hate playing mid majors like this whose entire offense is just passing until they feel they have a 3. So boring to watch. Good teaching opportunity for the defense though, and so far they are doing a very poor job.
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    My opinion on Shai..

    I want him to return, but he absolutely should leave if we're just taking into account the draft. He's projected as a lottery-mid 1st round pick. If he returns, and does not improve his jump shot, his stock takes a tremendous hit regardless of what else he does. Just not worth it. Of course, if...
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    Shai is the first one up !!!!!

    No brainer for SGA, unfortunately. Came in as a 4 star who may not have even had a spot in the rotation as a freshman, to being a lottery pick. You've got to go, especially if much of your stock is based around expected improvements (particularly in the shooting department). If you come back...
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    Who leaves.. Who stays...

    SGA- 100% gone. He's got a good chance at being a lotto pick, so considering he was not even in mock drafts to start the year, this is a no brainer. Great length, athleticism and IQ for a PG, and while he's not much of a 3 point shooter, he's a good FT shooter, which often translates to 3s in...
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    ********OFFICIAL GAME THREAD********

    Is it good news though? Feel like it will be the same old story as it was the past 2 seasons, maybe even worse if Briscoe leaves since Humphries would be our lone veteran presence. Wouldn't mind if we start recruiting some lesser talents that are not 1 and done material like UNC has. While UK...
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