Why would I make a wager? Nobody knows what the kid is thinking.Care to make a wager about going back to VT?
Why would I make a wager? Nobody knows what the kid is thinking.Care to make a wager about going back to VT?
Usually stay at the Hyatt which is connected to rupp arena.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.
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.
And for a new kid on the block , he’s pretty good at getting info. Kudos to the young man!
Jake is extremely connected. Kid has worked his way up really quickly as a recruiting guru. I would take this as best news yet on Blackshear and UK
Thanks for the update gator fanFlorida 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.
Travis wasn't going first round no matter where he went. He's a below the rim bull that can't shoot. Kerry Blackshear can shoot and he is an above the rim athlete. He just needs to develop better defensive principals and a mid-range game.Well let’s be honest Travis didn’t go out or won’t go in the first round
Is there a door cam we can watch or a tail number we can track?True but I’m just wondering if we will hear something today is all.
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.
I’ve never heard of the guy so it’s at the very least, suspect. But I always love good news so i definitely want to believe it!Many are saying that source is not reliable. But who knows for sure.
he'd be in the NBA by now if he was anything close to PJ as an NBA prospect lolTravis wasn't going first round no matter where he went. He's a below the rim bull that can't shoot. Kerry Blackshear can shoot and he is an above the rim athlete. He just needs to develop better defensive principals and a mid-range game.
He's much closer to a PJ Washington than a Reid Travis.
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.
All schools feel good about their chances after a visit, UK has missed out on more recruits they felt good about than they have landed. Also, all recruits say they had good time at their visit, so Blackshear may have gave the impression, to make Florida think they a chance, but other sources have heard different.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.
Well let’s be honest Travis didn’t go out or won’t go in the first round
Travis wasn't 7ft either. 6-7or8 with a short reach, a little below average speed & leaping ability. Not much room in the NBA for a Travis because of the physical limitations.
Blackshear has more potential to improve his stock a little....not 1st rounder but certainly could become draftable. And yes, UK makes that more likely than Florida.
And yes, Blackshear at UK makes us a national title favorite. At Florida, he makes them a top 15-20 team. Exciting for them but not UK standards.
-Cal has a proven track record. Mike White does not.
-UK offers maximum exposure in games & practices which are OFTEN visited by NBA personnel.
-UK cultivates an atmosphere like non-other in what it takes to master your craft. That's why SGA, Herro, & Johnson went from not being in preseason mock-drafts to being in the green room. It's why Cauley-Stein went from high end 3 star player to lottery pick under Cal. It's why Towns leaped Okafor as #1 pick. It's why Booker went from an expected 2-3 year player to a early 1st rounder.
**This really should not be hard for someone in Blackshear's situation folks. No brainer! And unless he is home sick...which is very unlikely for a grad-transfer...Florida is a very diluted appeal.
Maybe lacks good common sense if he plans to attend UofL next year.He works part-time for the UL and the Arkansas rivals websites. Pretty crazy that this kid is just now finishing high school. Will be a freshman at UL next year. Seems to be pretty damn good at what he's doing
Great, nice catch on my spelling mishap.he'd be in the NBA by now if he was anything close to PJ as an NBA prospect lol
also, its principles*
He works part-time for the UL and the Arkansas rivals websites. Pretty crazy that this kid is just now finishing high school. Will be a freshman at UL next year. Seems to be pretty damn good at what he's doing
Thanks Jake, appreciate the info. But no need to pat yourself on the back with a ghost account. LOL.
Also, it’s “it’s”. If you’re going to correct people, check yourself first.also, its principles*
good flickHere's a clip of Calipari and his staff preparing to secure a commitment from Blackshear.
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yes, but thats premium infoAnyone know what this is about?
Come on man, be the Robin Hood for Rupp Rafters!yes, but thats premium info
yes, but thats premium info
Blackshear is worth at least this:
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Jalen Johnsin is worth at least this:
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Anyone know what this is about?
I would take a guess and say it "means he is ours".
Wow. Must only be for the High and Mighty privileged.yes, but thats premium info
yes, those of us that spend a little over $9/month..... the highest and the mightiestWow. Must only be for the High and Mighty privileged.
We might be on commitment watch people! Could go late tonight or tomorrow. Come win a national championship KB!
Not a member, as I personally just don’t wanna pay for what I’ll find out a day later here, but I completely understand why someone that pays for that info wouldn’t wanna give it out.yes, those of us that spend a little over $9/month..... the highest and the mightiest
Not a member, as I personally just don’t wanna pay for what I’ll find out a day later here, but I completely understand why someone that pays for that info wouldn’t wanna give it out.
Yeah I understand it as well, just wait for matt Jones or ksr to claim “their sources” when it’s just one of them getting it from HOB and breaking it first.Not a member, as I personally just don’t wanna pay for what I’ll find out a day later here, but I completely understand why someone that pays for that info wouldn’t wanna give it out.
I’m sure you’re right. I’m talking strictly basketball, however, as I don’t get into football recruiting. Too many decommitments for my likingI don't agree that you'd find out next day anywhere necessarily. They put out a ton of great football info that I never end up seeing anywhere else.