Sounds like Haarms and Hardy, at least from what we know publicly.
Kyle Tucker hints at two roster additions
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Sounds like Haarms and Hardy, at least from what we know publicly.
Says he thinks Hardy is unlikely but seemingly hints Haarms is coming.
Tucker was the very first person who suggested UK was getting a very nice grad transfer, who eventually turned out to be Reid Travis.
Hardy is not coming. He unfollowed Kentuckymbb on Instagram a few days ago.
One could only hope, but it feels like Haarms is more likely to be a Cat than Richards or Quick returning.
On the other hand, I'm quite curious who Tucker is hinting at for the guard role. Although I'm nowhere near an insider it seems like we're on a downward trend for Hardy. Maybe IQ might actually run it back because it seems most of the PGs on the market who Cal would consider giving the reigns to are already off the market, or have cut us from their lists.
But again, who knows. lol
I've got no potential info on quickley, but his return wouldn't shock me given the current circumstances and the fact he'll have no opportunity to play himself to a higher draft position. I still think richards returns...
I expect him to jump but if he came back it would not be that shocking.
Bryce Aiken announced finalists and we were not one, supposed to announce today.
Hardy, per above doesn't have us listed.
Justin Turner, Jalen Tate?
Haarms, Bruner?
I have no clue, obviously...lol
Hardy, per above doesn't have us listed.
Justin Turner, Jalen Tate?
Haarms, Bruner?
I have no clue, obviously...lol
Haarms would be huge. Don’t care too much for Hardy. So I’m intrigued who the guard could be.
i’m salivating over this potential SUPER team
Quick
Boston
Clarke
Askew
Brooks
Haarms
Richards
Montgomery
Allen
Fletcher
Ware
Jackson
That team would be bring filthiness upon the hardwood never seen before with veteran leadership (Harrms,Richards,Quickley and Montgomery) and so much length and rebounding added with the rim protection of Harrms,Richards,Jackson and Montgomery and Ware
Quick
Boston
Clarke
Askew
Brooks
Haarms
Richards
Montgomery
Allen
Fletcher
Ware
Jackson
That team would be bring filthiness upon the hardwood never seen before with veteran leadership (Harrms,Richards,Quickley and Montgomery) and so much length and rebounding added with the rim protection of Harrms,Richards,Jackson and Montgomery and Ware
Just saw that. Didn't take him long to contradict me lol.
Wonder who the guard is, then? Maybe someone like Haarms who hasn't made it known?
Quickley and one of EJ, Nick or Haarms is my guess.
Seems like we share BIG dreams my friend lol
If we get Quickley back, and any one of Richards, Haarms, EJ (in order of preference), we're really, really damn good next year.
He wasn't talking about guys returning . He said we would add a big and combo guard in grad market. Haarms is obviously the big he is talking about. Who knows who the guard is but it has been obvious for a week Hardy the older was coming here. he wants to star and here he would be Askew's back up . No matter who we bring in will be backing up askew. The only way Askew doesn't start is if IQ comes back which I don't expect.
I think maybe we get EJ back but getting someone like Haarms makes it not as important. as Haarms and JAckson at center with Brooks Ware and Fletcher at the 4 is a hell of a front line . Add EJ into that and it is the best front line in college.
Hardy, as many have mentioned, wouldn't want to share the spotlight with a five-star true point guard like Askew, even if he's a freshman. And he won't get to score as much with Boston and Clarke on the wings.
I could see us getting a lower-level grad transfer guy to supplement Askew though.
I could see us getting a lower-level grad transfer guy to supplement Askew though.
Tucker isn't playing or whatever someone else said. Others are saying UK is about to add a guard as well. And Haarms obviously is the big . I said last week if we were really losing IQ and Richards ( as EJ we wont know about til August IMO ) then we will add a guard and a big . Well sounds like we are about to .
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4067442/jalen-tate
I have not see his name mentioned by anyone with us [UK] officially, but he meets the need; more importantly, the mold that Cal wants in a guard.
-2x All-Defensive team in the Horizon League is what stands out first. Also, good size at 6’6. Talented guard from a quality program with a lot of game experience the last few years in a solid mid-major league ; not to mention they won the Horizon and were tournament-bound this year.
Again, no mention with Kentucky ... but we all know how the coaching staff likes to work (I.e. Reid Travis, Greg Brown’s scholarship offer, etc.)
I have not see his name mentioned by anyone with us [UK] officially, but he meets the need; more importantly, the mold that Cal wants in a guard.
-2x All-Defensive team in the Horizon League is what stands out first. Also, good size at 6’6. Talented guard from a quality program with a lot of game experience the last few years in a solid mid-major league ; not to mention they won the Horizon and were tournament-bound this year.
Again, no mention with Kentucky ... but we all know how the coaching staff likes to work (I.e. Reid Travis, Greg Brown’s scholarship offer, etc.)
Calipari: “We’re going to be Kentucky. We’ll be fine.”
IQ returning would fill SOOO many needs. He's the biggest recruitment this off season.
I dint personally see where he would be serviceable at guard he’s not a scorer 5 ppl and small at the position. It would be different if he was a playmaker at his height
I don’t believe he is a grad-transfer option. Also, there’s some previous legal issues this year with him; the charges were dropped and he was reinstated to the team, but I don’t believe Cal or the fan base is looking for someone with his previous history.
And the fact that he hasnt declared nor Richards to this point is at least....interesting.
If IQ, Nick and EJ all come back and we add Haarms, Cal may have what it takes to go 40-0, like he has always dreamed!
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Haarms transfer and Quickley return is what I’m hoping for.
No.
Im going forward under the premise that we lose all five guys. It sucks, but it’s not the end. Think about this lineup.
Starting Five:
Jalen Tate (NKU grad-transfer)
Clarke
Boston
Brooks
Haarms
Bench:
Askew
Allen
Fletcher
Ware
Jackson
That is what I believe is the more realistic scenario at this point. However, a Quickley return could mitigate the grad-transfer guard; as with everyone else, I do hope Immanuel returns—that would be ideal.
Also, food for thought: personally, I believe it is time for EJ to move on to some type of professional organization. I love the kid and would welcome him back, but I’m not sure if it’s in everyone’s best interest now. The pressure would be so high and the expectations for him to perform, I just don’t think that’s something he needs personally; and the program itself can’t hang on with someone in that position. A fresh start would be best.
Maybe it’s Tate but with these teaser tweets I kinda feel like it will be a bigger name (power conference school), someone who hasn’t announced yet.
like we weren’t going after the Radford transfer UofL got or any other currently available guards other than Hardy for a brief time right? Idk, just seems like we wouldn’t be taking a small school guy for the guard spot.
like we weren’t going after the Radford transfer UofL got or any other currently available guards other than Hardy for a brief time right? Idk, just seems like we wouldn’t be taking a small school guy for the guard spot.
And that tweet about not being allowed to talk about it - why wouldn’t you be able to talk about someone already in the portal leaning UK?
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