Chad Baker-Mazara?

[track42]

Juco wing averaged 15 points and UK has reached out to him.Auburn also offered.Shot 46% FROM 3.

 

[DaDirtyLeb69]

Seems like a random offer this late

 

[bookerfan66]

I love those 3 point numbers.Cal needs to fill the roster so I'm all for this.

 

[BlueBomb]

Offering Juco players this late in the game. That's the definition of desperation. The gold standard is taking a beating.

 

[DaDirtyLeb69]

And I see that dynasty guy on Twitter is already Crapping on Kentuckys chances to get him like he always does with every player in the portal

 

[bucsrule8872]

Quick Google search revealed he played at SDSU before academic issues.

Kedren Johnson connection? Maybe?

 

[Tampa_cat54_rivals112262]

Fine with me! We have 13 scholarships, USE THEM!

As long as this doesn't cost us Johnson (hell, it should help us probably)- I am ALL good with it.

 

[bookerfan66]

Offering Juco players this late in the game. That's the definition of desperation. The gold standard is taking a beating.

But you need role players like this.My gripe with Cal is not filling out the roster with these types of guys.

 

[Tampa_cat54_rivals112262]

Offering Juco players this late in the game. That's the definition of desperation. The gold standard is taking a beating.

I disagree completely with this take.

We beg for him to use the open scholarships and then get upset that the 12th and 13th man aren't McDonald's AAs or 20PPG high-major players?

Totally disagree here (respectfully).

 

[bucsrule8872]

Not your typical JUCO. Played as a Freshman at SDSU. Averaged 12 minutes a game and 6.4ppg and shot 39% from 3.

Had 17 in an NCAA tourney game.

Not spectacular numbers, but not your normal JUCO. He’s a D-1 level player.

 

[DaDirtyLeb69]

I disagree completely with this take.

We beg for him to use the open scholarships and then get upset that the 12th and 13th man aren't McDonald's AAs or 20PPG high-major players?

Totally disagree here (respectfully).

Agree if Kentucky were offering this guy to play heavy mins and be a starter then it’s a bad look but 10 mins and hit some 3s this move if perfectly fine

 

[WildcatNC]

Perfect rotation guy. 5-10 mins max.

 

[jessieshorts8]

He scored 17 points in an NCAA tourney game in 2022 against Creighton.

 

[Woodrow24]

Not your typical JUCO. Played as a Freshman at SDSU. Averaged 12 minutes a game and 6.4ppg and shot 39% from 3.

Had 17 in an NCAA tourney game.

Not spectacular numbers, but not your normal JUCO. He’s a D-1 level player.

Thanks for the info

 

[RalphDaltonFan]

Was 6th man of the Year in the Mountain West at SDSU after transferring there from Duquesne.

Also was a former teammate of Isaiah Jackson when they were at Spire Academy together.

Already mentioned he was with Keshod Johnson at SDSU.

 

[Tampa_cat54_rivals112262]

Not your typical JUCO. Played as a Freshman at SDSU. Averaged 12 minutes a game and 6.4ppg and shot 39% from 3.

Had 17 in an NCAA tourney game.

Not spectacular numbers, but not your normal JUCO. He’s a D-1 level player.

Was 6th man of the year in the MWC.

Solid addition, and might already have chemistry with Johnson?

 

[kyhunter88]

Hyphen-ated last name = UK lock!

 

[Woodrow24]

Was 6th man of the Year in the Mountain West at SDSU after transferring there from Duquesne.

Also was a former teammate of Isaiah Jackson when they were at Spire Academy together.

Already mentioned he was with Keshod Johnson at SDSU.

I had no clue who he was. I’m glad some of you all had some info about him. Sounds like he would be a good role player for us

 

[CatPhight_rivals65113]

Offering Juco players this late in the game. That's the definition of desperation. The gold standard is taking a beating.

 

[NociHTTP]

Seems like a random offer this late

They all are. Probably a matter of formality to suit the Bennies.

 

[RalphDaltonFan]

I had no clue who he was. I’m glad some of you all had some info about him. Sounds like he would be a good role player for us

I didn't know anything until I saw that he was at SDSU but only remembered him as Chad Baker there. He was a good player. Shot the ball at around 39% from 3 there and 6th man of Year in Mountain West is impressive. 6'6/6'7 and fact Auburn has offered and wants him shows he's obviously someone another SEC program feels is capable of playing in the Conference.

Have to think playing with/knowing Keshod Johnson and ties to Isaiah Jackson not to mention the DR with Antigua/Cal's ties to Dominican Republic won't hurt getting them involved.

 

[NociHTTP]

I had no clue who he was. I’m glad some of you all had some info about him. Sounds like he would be a good role player for us

A kid who could stay here for a couple of years and develop.

LOL, scratch that.

 

[Tampa_cat54_rivals112262]

I didn't know anything until I saw that he was at SDSU but only remembered him as Chad Baker there. He was a good player. Shot the ball at around 39% from 3 there and 6th man of Year in Mountain West is impressive. 6'6/6'7 and fact Auburn has offered and wants him shows he's obviously someone another SEC program feels is capable of playing in the Conference.

Have to think playing with/knowing Keshod Johnson and ties to Isaiah Jackson not to mention the DR with Antigua/Cal's ties to Dominican Republic won't hurt getting them involved.

Yeah lots seems to line up.

I think I read where Auburn and Texas A&M both are actually in on him.

 

[Iced Mayo]

Sounds like a really nice piece.

 

[jessieshorts8]

He's already visited Auburn&A&M and said he will make his decision in a few days but maybe Cal can get a visit to change his mind.

 

[kentuckykowboy8_rivals]

He scored 17 points in an NCAA tourney game in 2022 against Creighton.

I was at that game!

 

[westerncat]

May be a little to late on him as other have pointed out that Auburn is putting the pressure on him.

 

[UKWildcats1987]

Would be a good addition. Doubt he comes though.

Not one of these guys wants to go somewhere they aren't guaranteed to start.

 

[Titpwhami2014]

Perfect rotation guy. 5-10 mins max.

Exactly. He gets to play the Mulder/Baker/Juzang/Allen part. Miss a shot or one defensive assignment and he sits the rest of the game.

 

[CELTICAT]

We need some Chads

 

[WildcatfaninOhio]

We need some Chads

When was the last time we’ve had a Chad? Have we ever had a Chad? I tried looking on Jon Scott’s UK stats site, but players are only listed by last name.

 

[Crawfords Corner]

Would be the 2nd player to play for Kentucky out of the Domican Republic(Eloy Vargas).

 

[DaDirtyLeb69]

They all are. Probably a matter of formality to suit the Bennies.

I’d still take him

 

[DaDirtyLeb69]

Would be a good addition. Doubt he comes though.

Not one of these guys wants to go somewhere they aren't guaranteed to start.

That’s probabaly true but is this guy starting at auburn of Texas A&M

 

[Smooth86_rivals109737]

Hopefully with the Antigua Dominican connection we have shot..

 

[DaDirtyLeb69]

I’ve just watched highlights and I know it’s highlights but I’m sold go get him cal

 

[jessieshorts8]

I’ve just watched highlights and I know it’s highlights but I’m sold go get him cal

He looks legit.

 

[UKrazycat2_rivals]

Time for a BBQ maybe.

 

[UKWildcats1987]

That’s probabaly true but is this guy starting at auburn of Texas A&M

Idk their rotations but assuming reeves returns there are probably 3 guards in front of him to start at UK or at least could. Shep will also factor in.

If UK had the 3 guard lineup I can see 5 guards playing solid minutes but with edwards at the 3 not sure how many minutes there are at 1 and 2 left.

 

[Yardeth]

I love those 3 point numbers.Cal needs to fill the roster so I'm all for this.

You know he won’t shoot that at UK unless he is deaf and can’t hear Cal yelling “Shoot”