lee transferring

[.S&C.]

Cal said he discussed the roster with Lee. Lee claims it's not an issue.

That tells me a lot right there. Of course it's an issue. I've said it all off season. Lee cannot and would not get 20 minutes a game next year unless he vastly improved. Some people have a fantasy about how well he played or would have helped. Cal asked for simple things last season and Lee couldn't do it.

Lee sees the bench in his future. Me personally, I'd stay and graduate. I'd play for UK and use it to benefit myself in future Indeavors. But he wants to play, and he's not going to play much here anymore. The end

 

[slam212121]

No doubt the coaching staff and our fans caused this move. If Lee had his degree, I could understand his wanting to transfer. Mismanagement at the highest level. Also, the way our pathetic fans reacted on this board over dumping Lee for Bolden. How did that work out?

Shame on you Calipari and some of our fans. Yes, you know who you are.

The idiot amongst us.

 

[UK90]

F*ck

Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanESPN 17s18 seconds ago
Tough part for Marcus Lee is that he likely won’t be able to graduate and play right away next season at another school.

Well, one thing's clear from that: Lee was bound and determined to get the hell out of Ky regardless of the alternative. If a kid with only one remaining year of eligibility is willing to sit out an entire year and not be able to play again until the 2018 season ...well, that's plainly a kid that really wanted out.

Makes me suspect that some behind the scenes bridges were burned here.

 

[Kycatspaws]

I hate to see him go, I was hoping he would come back. Hasta La Vista Marcus.

 

[DSmith21]

I wouldn't be surprised if Pitino & Jurich aren't trying to contact Lee right now.

 

[LadyCaytIL]

His age will be an issue, 24-25 year old project? Not in today's NBA.

nothing short of 3 years on HGH and getting up to 250 lbs of muscle will get him into the NBA. but if the kid wants a chance........ transferring is the way to go... and transferring to a school thats willing to offer roids is the way to go. UK just isnt willing to risk giving stuff like that out.

 

[KyLegacyBBN]

No doubt the coaching staff and our fans caused this move. If Lee had his degree, I could understand his wanting to transfer. Mismanagement at the highest level. Also, the way our pathetic fans reacted on this board over dumping Lee for Bolden. How did that work out?

Shame on you Calipari and some of our fans. Yes, you know who you are.

Please lay off the crack pipe, seriously.

 

[brianpoe]

I wouldn't be surprised if Pitino & Jurich aren't trying to contact Lee right now.

Why? Has Marcus been arrested or convicted of some drug or female abuse charge we aren't aware of?

 

[SilentsAreGolden]

He can play right away if he does to Div II or NAIA right?

 

[DSmith21]

Why? Has Marcus been arrested or convicted of some drug or female abuse charge we aren't aware of?

Yeah, they would have to forgive him for not being a thug. Maybe Rick could take him out to the bars and teach him the ropes. Just as long as he is better than any of their returning bigs.

 

[d2atTech]

being closer to family is one of those standard "reasons." Sometimes it's true, sometimes not - but not something anyone can really argue or fault. As I said in a previous post, I think he burned some bridges and Cal is not going to put out anything negative about Marcus.

even if he didn't, it's right move. he's a premier recruit that could have had the team built around him, but it wasn't to be here--too many alphas. he will get the same opportunity elsewhere. i am thankful for his time, he was a great kid and was fun to watch. i read a rumor that cal forced him out, but i find this hard to believe. cal genuinely seems to care about his players,

 

[NCukcat62]

Bye bye Marcus you feeble traitor!

 

[.S&C.]

even if he didn't, it's right move. he's a premier recruit that could have had the team built around him, but it wasn't to be here--too many alphas. he will get the same opportunity elsewhere. i am thankful for his time, he was a great kid and was fun to watch. i read a rumor that cal forced him out, but i find this hard to believe. cal genuinely seems to care about his players,

Build what team around who? Marcus?

I hope you're talking about Northeastern building a team around him.

 

[brianpoe]

even if he didn't, it's right move. he's a premier recruit that could have had the team built around him, but it wasn't to be here--too many alphas. he will get the same opportunity elsewhere. i am thankful for his time, he was a great kid and was fun to watch. i read a rumor that cal forced him out, but i find this hard to believe. cal genuinely seems to care about his players,

What?

What team would be built around Lee on this level?


Marcus was much more of an over-rated recruit than a premier recruit.

Premier kid and wish him the best, basketball just didnt come easy for him.

 

[rick64]

Wow!!! Didn't see this one coming. :scream:

 

[L Butler]

Thanks but I'm glad Lee and poythress are gone. They were both terrible basketball players but great people. We need elite level talent at the 4 and 5 not just a stick with jumping ability and a guy that can't dribble and disappears in big games. Thanks for cutting the fat off.

 

[jkmann1]

The 'close to family' thing never really resonated all that much with me. If your goal is really to get to the NBA, you might as well adjust to working away from your family, unless you are just so miserably a home body that you want to wring every moment you can. I got the hell out of dodge when it came time to go to school.

 

[gjcollins79]

Wish the kid nothing but the best.

 

[TIE543]

I didn't realize Marcus was 20th all time in blocks at UK. That's not too bad, really.

 

[smooth as butter]

Good lord, why criticizing the kid. And I'm sure there are going to be more people and some with the "Oh well" attitude. Such miserable people on this board sometimes. How about let's support him and thank him for his time here. Even if it didn't live up to whatever expectation some "fan" had for him.

I think the results of the combine was a huge reality check for him. Obviously, coming back to college was the right decision. And for Marcus, transferring closer to home to get 2 more years of work and development is the avenue he chose. I wish him all the best and hope we as fans root for him as we did with Wiltjer.

I agree smh.

 

[ZZBlueComet]

Best of luck to him, he represented the school well.

Now the reality part of it, his leaving will have zero impact on our team next season - more minutes and development for Willis, Humphries, SKJ, Bam, Gabriel and Ty.

 

[ZaytovenCat]

what does coming back to UK and playing behind 4 - 5 other players get for him? Lee just isnt that good. its why he's willing to sit out a year try for the NBA later.

Bull. Lee would have started at C. He's not great but still a hell of a lot better than Tai or Hump. If SKJ isn't a high level player this year our frontcourt will be just as bad as last year.

Just freaking ridiculous. He knew this entire time he wasn't going to play at UK another year. That's why he wanted out so bad. He couldn't do it going through the NBA so he has to transfer. Forget him.

 

[LadyCaytIL]

Bull. Lee would have started at C. He's not great but still a hell of a lot better than Tai or Hump. If SKJ isn't a high level player this year our frontcourt will be just as bad as last year.

Just freaking ridiculous. He knew this entire time he wasn't going to play at UK another year. That's why he wanted out so bad. He couldn't do it going through the NBA so he has to transfer. Forget him.

LOL. Humphries is just better conditioning and strength away from being leaps better than Lee. I'll take a 7ft 255 lbs center with good basketball skills over a 6'9 210 lbs center with no skills other than running.

 

[LadyCaytIL]

wait.. I thought Catswin9 troll said Cal was running Lee off last week. Which is it?

 

[JonathanW_rivals]

Wonder if he could have finished up & graduated this summer, and transferred in August allowing him to play next year? I'm guessing not.
Seems like a redshirt year at UK could have made more sense, unless he is going somewhere like Cal-Irvine where he can easily play 30+ mpg.

 

[Cawood86_rivals]

In other words. You ain't gonna be playing much.

 

[UK90]

even if he didn't, it's right move. he's a premier recruit that could have had the team built around him, but it wasn't to be here--too many alphas. he will get the same opportunity elsewhere. i am thankful for his time, he was a great kid and was fun to watch. i read a rumor that cal forced him out, but i find this hard to believe. cal genuinely seems to care about his players,

Say what? Please tell me how many teams are "built around" a player with zero shooting range, no real dribbling or passing ability, and who hits less than 40 percent of his free throws. Sorry, unless he's going lower division, Lee is only gonna be role player regardless of where he goes. Teams do not "build around" players with no basketball skills other than jumping and dunking.

 

[RalphDaltonFan]

@ralphdaltonfan Was all over this. Between Marcus' comments about "not being used properly" and being "closer to family" - @ralphdaltonfan said Marcus' brother was in his ear..

Lee wanted out--that's fine. He's a nice young man and did a fine job being a good teammate. It's NOT him. So many of these decisions aren't made by the kid, and to me this is a nice common ground and best thing for Marcus. He's going to get his mind right--and interesting he was talking with Wiltjer at the Combine--and really best thing for Marcus, sit out, work on himself/his game and then have 1 last year to play.

Will say it allows UK 2 transfer spots if they choose--seeing they are going to reload next year with a huge (numbers wise) class--so might be able to take a transfer or 2 themselves-be it grad transfer or just normal transfer to blend with Fr. Good for all parties.

Congrats on Briscoe returning and he made a wise decision. I think Lee did too--his Brother was insane thinking that mock draft sites had any power-but in this case I'd say working out saved Marcus a decision that his brother would never have been able to take back. And if you think it's Marcus talking with Goodman----lol. Lee's brother all the way.

 

[uky8unc5]

Cal says "UK is not for everybody". It clearly hasn't been good for Marcus, whose progress toward his goals is spotty. I hope he goes to Gonzaga and repeats what Kyle did: find new success in a new surrounding.

 

[.S&C.]

In other words. You ain't gonna be playing much.

bingo.

Writing on the wall. Cal wasn't going to guarantee anything and Lee wants to play. The little elephant in the room? If you're a 4 year big at UK right now, chances are you weren't as advertised and aren't going to get huge time.

 

[smooth as butter]

I like Marcus and wish him the best of luck.

 

[catdance]

Thanks but I'm glad Lee and poythress are gone. They were both terrible basketball players but great people. We need elite level talent at the 4 and 5 not just a stick with jumping ability and a guy that can't dribble and disappears in big games. Thanks for cutting the fat off.

This board could use a little trimming as well.

 

[.S&C.]

Cal says "UK is not for everybody". It clearly hasn't been good for Marcus, whose progress toward his goals is spotty. I hope he goes to Gonzaga and repeats what Kyle did: find new success in a new surrounding.

eh, I don't see how Lee fits at Gonzaga at all.

I think he'll end up at a small Pac school or the Mountain West etc.

 

[qwesley]

Great young man but his basketball niche was as a rotation defense/energy guy but he didn't have consistent energy (oncourt and in the gym) which kinda doesn't work.

 

[K_TIME]

I guess this is my head scratcher on the decision...

- Lee was going to be replaced in starting lineup with Bam and Willis is the PF.
- But was Lee going to lose minutes to SKJ off the bench? I'd have imagined Lee would have beaten out SKJ for 6th man in the frontcout.
- It is not even a debate...Lee was way ahead of Wyndard. And Humphries would have to improve a good bit to take Lee's minutes at well. But for sure we don't have a PF back outside of SKJ...unless we play alot of minutes with Gabriel at PF if we go small.

 

[Bkocats]

You're too nice. he didn't deserve it. Not near enough posts to build any credibility and then make questionable at best remarks about UK players....

yeah, been told that once or twice the last few days, LOL

 

[katwest]

I don't know what to think, I hate the fact that he leaves after his junior year and maybe thinks he is not wanted, I wanted him to come back. Playing time would be determined by him and his effort, not by star ratings for other players. He has been such a good model for student athletes at UK and the community, I hope this doesn't become a trend with players thinking they have to move on if they don't go pro sooner than later. Kentucky could have used his experience and size this season and he said playing time wasn't an issue. Good luck Marcus.

 

[ZaytovenCat]

LOL. Humphries is just better conditioning and strength away from being leaps better than Lee. I'll take a 7ft 255 lbs center with good basketball skills over a 6'9 210 lbs center with no skills other than running.

I'm not say Lee is a world beater but he's still better than Hump for next year. At this point Hump is a poor man's Dakari Johnson.

 

[willievic]

I wish you the "Very Best" in your decision Marcus. Thanks for your time at UK. You were First Class all the way.

OLD STOLL FIELD GUY!

 

[Bkocats]

What.....the....hell...

I'm guessing the original post was deleted?

I don't often say much in response to highly negative, non-constructive comments, but was ready to on this one -
If that's the way that @Catswin9 feels, then I invite him/her to find another team to support. I hear the one down the road is looking for "quality" fans