Don't see how KY isn't the choice IF this is accurate.
Interesting twitter thread on Mr. Blackshear
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That’s always good to hear but in reality it is about individual success for players because their how is to be in the NBA and the best way to get there is great individual success over team success. Now it’s a play if you can get both but individual success is first and foremost. Of course you don’t say that when interviewed though
Interesting thread. If Blackshear wants to get his name out there and compete for a championship then Kentucky gives him the platform to do so. Then you also have to look at life after basketball. The state of Kentucky may be the only state to take care of their players after they have left the program. You're definitely remembered when you put on a UK uniform.
Good point. This fellow, a Tenn. beat writer, said this about Ark.
Sorry, I have seen too many of these "inferences" on what someone is seeking and then they end up at Washington (laugh). It should have been a no-brainer but the safe route for him would be Florida and Tenn. They have no competition at center. But, if he does that perhaps it explains why he is not a top pro prospect at this point. In fact, for him to make that choice of those two schools instead he should stay at Virginia Tech where he is already established.
If he comes to Kentucky then that tells me he gets it and wants competion to improve and truly make it as a pro. Shy away from competition and I am not drafting you.
If he comes to Kentucky then that tells me he gets it and wants competion to improve and truly make it as a pro. Shy away from competition and I am not drafting you.
That could be true but its also said that the top player that needs the shots and the minutes to get his results may not be as good as the player who's production is higher by minutes played.
Have y’all noticed that “mrs. Tyler Thompson” from KSR reads this board and posts exactly what she finds here? Never anything of substance, just a few words changed from what is said on this site.
You posted this in a thread discussing what someone else said on Twitter? That is some high level irony.
To be fair, the stuff is obvious to any fan.
I don’t think she needs to read the mesaage board to know the benefits of going to UK.
Honestly most of KSR isn’t a huge update to those of us that are nuts enough to spend all day posting here. I always go here and twitter before KSR.
Same person says “he’s been at Va Tech so it’s not like he’s off people’s radar. The exposure angle won’t work.”
I would argue that the exposure at UK is head and shoulders above that at Va Tech.
I would argue that the exposure at UK is head and shoulders above that at Va Tech.
Just wonder how many games VT played on national television in prime time last year?
Probably a game against Duke, a game against UNC, and maybe a game against UVA?
UK is probably on national TV at least three or four times as much as VT.
HA, he was going to go to UT on his own dime too.(They have no scholly's. I know, I know...)[eyeroll]
The guy was All-ACC and the best player on a top 15 team. He doesn't need more exposure.
The NBA knows who he is. They draft guys every year the average fan has never heard of. Kerry Blackshear didn't fall through the cracks.
The NBA knows who he is. They draft guys every year the average fan has never heard of. Kerry Blackshear didn't fall through the cracks.
He couldn't fit in those cracks. Let's hope we can see what Cal and his exposure can do. It IS worth the risk....
At UK he can show how well he can play WITH other NBA level guys...
That's probably the only thing he still needs to show the NBA people.
That's probably the only thing he still needs to show the NBA people.
It's true, he has exposure to the NBA scouts already. Also, he won't fall through the cracks by playing at Tennessee, Florida, or Arkansas. But, will he get to practice with elite, elite players every day at those schools? Will he compete against the best of the best almost every game at those schools? Will he learn from a coach that has been there and done that at those schools? Will he get a chance to show the scouts that he has stepped up his game at those schools? The answer is no, no, Hell no, and highly doubtful.
An article came out on Facebook UK pages that many of the reporters think it’s coming down to UF and VT! That UK most likely will get a visit
Right. I think choosing Kentucky is obvious. I just don't think exposure is the reason.
That's also a great note for Florida and Michigan State to read. This is a huge impact decision for all 3 of our teams.
Actually many people say they want the ball and minutes play a factor. We just had a top recruits parent say that very thing, Hampton. Now maybe to you would advise your son to look out for himself only, but I’ll take Mr. Blackshear’s word for it about his kid.
Exactly. I would imagine a shot at a title and being part of something special would outweigh “exposure” or being the man for a season. He will be “the man” plenty at UK anyway.
If he wants his best shot at a title and also wants to be a part of something much more special than UA or Fla basketball, Uk is the obvious choice.
He has a zero percent chance of winning a title at UF or UA. It’s not happening.
I couldn’t imagine turning UK down in this situation. By not picking UK he could be eliminating his shot at winning it all.
I don't believe anything stated here. If that's the case, why the hell would Tennessee be under any consideration? Why waste a visit on a program that has been to 1 Elite 8 in their history and it wasn't under Rick Barnes. At Kentucky, fans mock/troll them for losing in Elite 8's.
If this info is true, it's obvious that it would be a 2 team race based on schools he's visited/rumored to visit and it would be a heavy lean towards Kentucky. Same guy said Vols have a great chance. Does he understand what he's writing or is he "butt chugging" as Vols fans have been known to do?
Any Grad Transfer, I go with playing time mattering the most, then chance to win, if it's about NBA, they are a longshot because you wouldn't be a Grad Transfer, you'd already be bound for NBA.
I agree that Florida could be top 10 good by adding Blackshear. I believe it’s us or UF.
Agree on UF, but Arkansas? I love Isaiah Joe, but aside from him, this will be a team which will be improved, have a lot of enthusiasm but don't see the personnel where a Grad Transfer goes and turns them into an SEC/Final Four contender in 1 season.