Blackshear Update
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So hs visits FL first and is burnt out on the process yet is taking all these other visits. Sure. Guy hasn't found what he is looking for yet, but he will tomorrow. He could have picked FL weeks ago he isn't some HS kid looking for attention.
Having two guys like Richards and Montgomery to practice against everyday, and when Richards is in Blackshear can play the 4 and have some pressure taken off around the rim and when Montgomery is in Blackshear goes 5 around the rim. Having those bigs, along with Sestina and Brooks, is priceless in helping him develop more of his game. Nobody else has that. I will be shocked if he throws so many advantages away in prepping him the best for the pro's to go somewhere else just because they need him so bad. He is the type of player that is on the floor all the time unless he needs a breather or is in foul trouble. Playing with all these bigs would also help in the sense that he wouldn't be under constant pressure trying to stay out of foul trouble because of lack of quality bigs on the team. Can play more freely knowing he can.
All the stars are aligning here. This isn't some high school kid that's about to make a bad decision. This is a guy that has been there and done that. He knows what he needs here and now he's stepping on campus tomorrow.
Our competition is Florida, UT, Arkansas and freaking aTm.
It's pretty obvious to.me that he's going to be wearing UK blue next year.
If that happens, we just need our guys to stay healthy and put in the work. We will be elite at all 5 spots and deep as hell.
This could be a historic team guys.
Our competition is Florida, UT, Arkansas and freaking aTm.
It's pretty obvious to.me that he's going to be wearing UK blue next year.
If that happens, we just need our guys to stay healthy and put in the work. We will be elite at all 5 spots and deep as hell.
This could be a historic team guys.
So to the people saying he cut Florida is bs where is your source? Not trying to start anything, legitimately want to know. Because there was source provided saying he cut UF (idk how reliable that source is).
If he did indeed cut UF then I would think he’s a done deal as they were our biggest competitor with him
If he did indeed cut UF then I would think he’s a done deal as they were our biggest competitor with him
Col. What he hell is wrong with you. Lay off he booze and go to bed.
Many are saying that source is not reliable. But who knows for sure.
I honestly doubt Florida is cut. But Florida does not have as much to sell to someone in Blackshear's situation unless they lie like crazy & do some negative recruiting.
Mike White has done nothing, why listen.
Sell Blackshear on playing the 4 ala PJ. Put EJ beside him at the 5...
Yeah, we're very likely Final Four bound with Blackshear. We haven't had this much experience in the Calipari Era if you count the multiple senior grand transfers (assuming we land KB).
Plus, like you said, four five star returners and arguably the best class in the nation.
Add in the reality that college ball will really be down next year and I like UK's chances to cut down the nets next April.
Just out of curiosity, when a kid comes for an official visit, where does the University put him up? At a hotel or a dorm? I guess the dorms are probably full during the school year, so it is probably a hotel. There is probably some NCAA rules about how much the school can spend on him, like room service, meals, etc.
Pretty sure they usually stay in the lodge with the other players and basically live the life of one of the players for their stay aside from touring campus and having meals and meetings with coaches.
Florida is definitely not cut from it. They still feel very good about Blackshear and think it is only Florida or Kentucky. The NBA already has a very good read on him and a year at Kentucky will not turn him into a first rounder. If he goes to Florida he may play in G or Europe, if he goes to UK he may still end up in Europe or G.
So the same probably applies to football? They keep enough empty rooms to have a few for official visits?
With that said his goal should be to join the team with the better chance of making a deep post season run. Which team do you think provides the best chance?
LMAO if you think Cal/UK doesn’t get KB into the first round.
Daniel freaking Orton went first round, simply because he came from UK. Skal Labissier went first round, that doesn't happen at any other school.
Inside talent would be so much better than last year. The duo of Sestina and Blackshear are better than just one Reid Travis and Nick and EJ have one more year of experience under their belts.
Well let’s be honest Travis didn’t go out or won’t go in the first round
Really hoping he is wow'd during his visit and pulls the trigger. He takes UK to the next level. C'mon big fella.
And let's also be honest that Blackshear and Travis aren't the same type of player. People keep making this comparision as if they are. I'm not saying that being at UK will get Blackshear drafted, but he has less hurdles to jump than Travis did. And I still bet Cal gets Travis a contract.
Heard that same crap for the last two years. SGA/Herro will get mop up minutes.
Put in the effort, and work hard enough, you're dreams come true.
Blackshear's future boils down to how much he wants it.
Calipari turned Josh Harrelson, Darius Miller, and DeAndre Liggins into multi-year NBA players. He helped PJ gain about 40 spots of draft improvement. He saved Patterson's NBA life when he turned him into a stretch four. WCS, Herro, SGA, Bledsoe? All four stars who ended up in the top 20 of their drafts (assuming Herro's projections prove true). His influence helped get guys like Lee and Wiltjer noticed by NBA scouts, even after they transferred.
Meanwhile, Mike White has some cool suits and a nifty haircut.
This isn't even a choice unless there's something non-basketball related at play.
So are we officially on Blackshear watch today???
The official Blackshear watch started in May when he made it clear he was transferring.
True but I’m just wondering if we will hear something today is all.
i saw he lands tonight so Blackshear watch may be tomorrow.
It may look down to UK and UF today, but he can still go back to Virginia Tech and be welcomed with open arms. Nobody knows what is going on inside the kid’s head. Let’s just wait and see.
He’s right, ya know. That guy is following 3X more people than are following him. Doesn’t In the least sound legit. Questionable, at best. That being said, I fully expect we get Blackshear, due to actual good sources (Dave).
No I suspect he announces this time next week or so . He won't announce on his visit . Doesnt mean he couldn't commit privately though .
this is a really dumb post... just an awful comparison of two freshman vs a grad transfer.
Not putting words in his mouth but I think the comparison was the goal. The goal is the same and KB WILL have to do the same as those two freshman if he wants to make it to the league. Not sure freshman and grad-transfer is what he was comparing. Just my two cents.
I understand that. I was referring to the quote about Orion and seal. If you know anything about me I’m a huge supporter of Cal and Travis did well here. But if you don’t think his lack of professional advancement is used against us with KB you are mistaken. I do believe KB’s stock will improve because won’t be sharing the spot light with PJ and Herro.