I really do not think they had the opportunity to use the S&C program as they have in years past. But if so, revaluation is needed.
Boston a no show
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I know you were being sarcastic btw, but I gotta be honest, I really didn't focus on it too much. But was Boston's defense appreciably better than Allen's all year? Like, do I think our record would be any worse if Allen had gotten most of the minutes and not Boston? I'm not sure I do.
Our guys tend to do very well with it if they stay. The football team has seen players transform over time, PJ was a different guy his second year, and even Keion looks much better than last year. The problem is that guys don’t stay very often and I don’t know how much access they had to the facilities before the season started
UK was not winning any games in the SECT if Boston provided 0 points. And so it goes.
I totally agree. I DON'T want him back.
Thats ok. Let him be their problem. I don't care for selfish players. If they knock him around enough, maybe it will knock some sense into him that the game isn't all about him.
Boston should go pro if someone will take him right now.
I just don’t see how you change not liking contact
He is atrocious at the rim - pitiful at taking bad twos - his only bright spot is a catch & shoot but the pass has to be coming from inside out for him to make it
We can recruit over him in the transfer portal and we should
I just don’t see how you change not liking contact
He is atrocious at the rim - pitiful at taking bad twos - his only bright spot is a catch & shoot but the pass has to be coming from inside out for him to make it
We can recruit over him in the transfer portal and we should
Obviously Boston was overrated coming out of HS. But, I would personally welcome him back with open arms. I think it would be in his best interest to come back, work on his body, on the ball defense, and his jump shot. I think he'd improve his draft status a la PJ Washington. I'd also make it clear his minutes will have to be EARNED, not granted.
Brooks played bad defense, but he slways plays bad defense
Kentucky needs to change recruiting and start getting rebounders bad losing because too many players don’t want to rebound
You mean a bargain basement contract in the G-League? Because that’s were Skal is now.
I don’t think that’s the “spot” Skal was aiming for when he showed up here widely projected as the No. 1 overall pick.
Skal was absolutely ******* trash. I am comparing him to BJ Boston not John Wall. Don’t forget that part.
BJ was able to coast thru the game in HS, but not in D1. There’s a lot of work ahead for him if he ever wants to be more than marginally better than he is now.
The true goat while more athletic than BJ, was not a good shooter his frosh year at UNC. He made himself into the player he became, by working his tail off every year from that point including after getting to the league.
BJ doesn’t have that kind of ceiling but has to have that mindset if he wants to make an impact going forward. Don’t think it’s in him but hope he comes back and proves me wrong.
The true goat while more athletic than BJ, was not a good shooter his frosh year at UNC. He made himself into the player he became, by working his tail off every year from that point including after getting to the league.
BJ doesn’t have that kind of ceiling but has to have that mindset if he wants to make an impact going forward. Don’t think it’s in him but hope he comes back and proves me wrong.
Skal had already pocketed a cool $10.5 million prior to this year though.
Put more effort into hair styles than he does his game .. he can leave . Tomorrow.
Not me. You bring your film crew with you when you come here, that’s enough for me. I love all those who represent BBN. I doubt he knows what that means. Please, go away!
Most overrated recruit since .... ? If Boston turns pro he shouldn’t return to Lexington because it won’t be a warm welcome.
Anthony Bennett was at least good at UNLV before becoming arguably the biggest bust in NBA Draft history.
Anthony Bennett was at least good at UNLV before becoming arguably the biggest bust in NBA Draft history.
His coach approved it. What does that say about him?
So he can play 35 minutes a game over players more deserving and that give us a better chance to win? No thanks. Not again next year.
Guys...it's not even close with Boston vs. Skal. Look up some stats:
1. Boston - 12pts, 4.5 reb, 1.5 *** and 1.5 To...36%FG, 30%3pt and 78%FT....subjective stuff is I think he had poor handles (which is why Askew played a ton with Mintz) and I never thought he was a plus defender.
2. Skal - 6.6 pts a game, 3.1 reb 1.6 blocks on 52%FG and 66%FT. The issue is he only played 15 minutes a game as Cal yanked him for a long stretch (as he should have Boston). If Skal had played 30 min a game like Boston his scoring would have been right at Boston's output while being a far superior efficient shooter and at least a solid shot blocking presence (granted he was a terrible post/physical defensive player as he was soft as charmin).
3. Whitney probably is in the discussion but gets an incomplete as he left the team so early....but he was looking like a very bad year as well and was a top 10 recruit.
1. Boston - 12pts, 4.5 reb, 1.5 *** and 1.5 To...36%FG, 30%3pt and 78%FT....subjective stuff is I think he had poor handles (which is why Askew played a ton with Mintz) and I never thought he was a plus defender.
2. Skal - 6.6 pts a game, 3.1 reb 1.6 blocks on 52%FG and 66%FT. The issue is he only played 15 minutes a game as Cal yanked him for a long stretch (as he should have Boston). If Skal had played 30 min a game like Boston his scoring would have been right at Boston's output while being a far superior efficient shooter and at least a solid shot blocking presence (granted he was a terrible post/physical defensive player as he was soft as charmin).
3. Whitney probably is in the discussion but gets an incomplete as he left the team so early....but he was looking like a very bad year as well and was a top 10 recruit.
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Boston should’ve gotten 15-20 minutes a game, like you said. Instead, Cal refused and played him AA starter minutes. Not to mention, played “slumber party” with him during the season, at his home. Taking hearts and the sort.
I believe all of his 4 shot attempts were in the first half. I know he played less in 2nd half but was timid and not even looking to score. Like he physiologically checked out at halftime and felt like he wasn’t good enough to compete with these guys.
No question Skal was the most overrated. Not even a close discussion. When you talk about overrated it's not just about the stats but what was initially expected. Boston was a high level recruit, top 10 in most services. Skal on the other hand was #1. In fact look at 247's rankings and Skal was rated higher than John Wall. He was third only to Davis and Noel. For someone that ended up averaging 6 points per game that's going to be nearly impossible to beat, ever.
Also Boston isn't that bad. He's just undeveloped. He's having a similar type season that Quickly had his freshman year. Look at how he turned out. Boston has a great shot at meeting expectations if he stays and develops. Skal was never going to be anything more than he was. Skal was only rated that high because nobody got to see him until he was at UK.
Also Boston isn't that bad. He's just undeveloped. He's having a similar type season that Quickly had his freshman year. Look at how he turned out. Boston has a great shot at meeting expectations if he stays and develops. Skal was never going to be anything more than he was. Skal was only rated that high because nobody got to see him until he was at UK.
In Skal's class he was rated #3...behind Ben Simmons easily and it was close between him and Thon Makur. Boston was pretty much flagged as #9 in his class. Also, it just simply boils down to Skal got benched and Boston did not (but easily should have).....if Skal is allowed to play 30 minutes a game, like Boston, he'd have matched him point wise and was way more efficient scorer.
That's difficult to do when they are only here one year.
Boston will certainly get better over time. I don't think he has near the ceiling that so-called experts do, however.
Nevertheless, I wouldn't take him back next year even if he was much improved. I think he, and how he was handled, were the main reasons that the chemistry on this team was so bad. He's my least favorite Cal OAD moving Skal out of that spot.
Nevertheless, I wouldn't take him back next year even if he was much improved. I think he, and how he was handled, were the main reasons that the chemistry on this team was so bad. He's my least favorite Cal OAD moving Skal out of that spot.
THIS! Exactly how I feel as well. I’ve been very vocal about it. How some fans don’t recognize is mind blowing.
Boston, to me, has no discernible NBA skills. He’s not an elite slasher nor can he shoot like a 3/D guy. He needs time in the weight room and work with a shooting coach. Not likely to happen, but still.
