Bamba
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Drummond also reclassified late. Bamba has not, and has had all the info he needs for some time now.
That's what he's waiting on. Gonna commit to the cats and blue fireworks gonna go off behind him!
He's asking for threads to be made about him on message boards? He's not giving interviews or talking to anyone. How is he is loving the attention what you get out of this situation? He's not seeking it out but he could be
He can take all the time he wants but I wonder if reason number 3 really is a factor, a lot of them say that then three years later it doesn't matter.
It scares me that some of you think these teenagers wake up every day and agonize over this decision like it's homework that is due the next day. It isn't the only thing on their mind.
He isn't dragging it out. There's no one else we're after that he could cost us. None of the players can be on campus yet anyway. It makes no difference if he commits a month ago or a month from now.
Of course, the OP is trolling, but we see this every year from people who believe it.
He isn't dragging it out. There's no one else we're after that he could cost us. None of the players can be on campus yet anyway. It makes no difference if he commits a month ago or a month from now.
Of course, the OP is trolling, but we see this every year from people who believe it.
#4 is completely not what this is. Bamba doesn't want attention . Hell when he announces he will probably do it randomly as it has been said he doesn't want a bunch of hoopla around it . IF anything the attention is what is causing him to delay.
That was the only correction you wanted to point out? Interesting.
On one hand, he has all the info he could possibly need to make a decision. Nothing will change between now and his announcement. Aside from Diallo, we already know who is staying and going at UK, Texas, and Duke, there are no pending coaching changes, and it's not like he still needs to schedule official visits or wait to see where another top player commits. All the variables that could affect his decision are already known.
That said, the longer this plays out, the more I like UK's chances as it becomes less emotional and more of a business decision. It also means the best recruiter in the business has more opportunities to close.
The truly objective factors favor UK:
- Great NBA pipeline, especially for big men
- Best development he could receive, not only in terms of coaching, but competition in practice on a daily basis
- Chance to compete for a championship vs. going to an 11-win program (UT) or one with a severe lack of depth (Duke)
- Chance to play with close friends
- Chance to play with others who have the same goals and aspirations regarding a pro career in the NBA
- UK is a basketball school, not a place where basketball is a distant afterthought to football, which means the best facilities and fan support, plus far more TV coverage
The longer things drag out, the more those factors will trump a relationship he formed with an unproven coach during his summer U18 experience.
Kentucky isn't for everyone. Remember Jaylen Brown, ultimately 3rd pick after his freshman yr. He was a mild mannered kid. Didn't like the amount of attention he would of received at UK. It doesn't make him a bad player, some people don't want to go where the lights are the brightest. I don't know if Bamba is like Jaylen so...
Some part of me thinks that Cal already knows his decision. Swaggy Cal keeps UK relevant throughout the year, not just during the season. He'll let combine do their thing. All the speculation until May 24th, we will know about Diallo. Wait a WK and then if no Diallo, then Cam commits.
Then wait a WK and Cal going to Egypt for U19 team. So maybe now Bamba commits always keeping UK Basketball in the news.
Or maybe Bamba really doesn't know.
If he goes to UT, he can be the man, will have 1/4th the nat'l coverage, if that. Doesn't have a chance to even win their own conference. The less exposed the higher the ceiling for draft spot.
If he chooses UK, surrounded with allstar talent. Basically all UK games nationally televised. Has a chance to dominate SEC. Have the highest chance to win NC with UK. And most recognition.
If he chooses Duke, same as above, guaranteed 30 min plus per game. He'll play the 4 like he wants to in NBA.
Same media coverage as UK. Maybe less focus on Bamba due to share positions with Carter and Bolden....
Would love him at UK, but we are still pretty solid without him.
Some part of me thinks that Cal already knows his decision. Swaggy Cal keeps UK relevant throughout the year, not just during the season. He'll let combine do their thing. All the speculation until May 24th, we will know about Diallo. Wait a WK and then if no Diallo, then Cam commits.
Then wait a WK and Cal going to Egypt for U19 team. So maybe now Bamba commits always keeping UK Basketball in the news.
Or maybe Bamba really doesn't know.
If he goes to UT, he can be the man, will have 1/4th the nat'l coverage, if that. Doesn't have a chance to even win their own conference. The less exposed the higher the ceiling for draft spot.
If he chooses UK, surrounded with allstar talent. Basically all UK games nationally televised. Has a chance to dominate SEC. Have the highest chance to win NC with UK. And most recognition.
If he chooses Duke, same as above, guaranteed 30 min plus per game. He'll play the 4 like he wants to in NBA.
Same media coverage as UK. Maybe less focus on Bamba due to share positions with Carter and Bolden....
Would love him at UK, but we are still pretty solid without him.
I can almost picture them sitting there with their pink ****** hats on!