Moreno testing NBA

[Drogon]

Longshot, but he could be an end of 1st round value pick for a franchise(Denver/Boston/Miami/OKC all fit) with a strong reputation for developing bigs or drafting high potential guys to develop in the G-Leage. This could definitely come in to play with a strong workout. Still, I expect he'll be back. Projecting future NBA rookie scale a pick from 27-30 is going to make somewhere around 2,4m-2,6m. An extra 1.5 million could talk to anyone though.

 

[KyLegacyBBN]

Love this news. Hopefully he gets in the gym and gains some strength as I felt like he got out muscled in some games this season.

 

[812scottj]

I wish we could come up with a different way to say "testing the waters". So freaking old...

Dipping his wick?

 

[KYFOSSIL]

Just don’t understand...4 million?
Not much offense
Needs more strength
Not a good rebounder
No a shot blocker
Not a great defender

STFU!

 

[Noledynasty2490]

Needs to develop a 15 foot jumper really badly.

 

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[UKBB4Ever]

He won't be back. Why would he come back? He would be the same player at this time next year playing for this coaching staff. Players take less money to not play for Pope. Not the other way around.

 

[AllBall]

Moreno is back. That's one piece. Need about 10 more

Actually a minimum of 6. Replace JQ, Oweh, Aberdeen, Lowe, BG, Johnson, Mo D. We have Mason Williams, so I'd predict 6 maybe 5 from the portal if Pope signs Chris Washington from 26' class.

 

[JASUN74]

He needs to text his butt in the weight room and work on his hands. It’s great for kids to dream big but sometimes they need people close to be honest. Get your tail to work and get better to play for Kentucky next year instead of trying to impress a scout, only for them to tell you the same thing. I really like his size and he has potential, until he works his tail off to become stronger and gets better hand eye coordination/hand strength, he’ll be the same player as last season. Get to work big guy.

 

[JakeKx]

Every player with a remote chance should do this

 

[JwUKFan11]

Actually a minimum of 6. Replace JQ, Oweh, Aberdeen, Lowe, BG, Johnson, Mo D. We have Mason Williams, so I'd predict 6 maybe 5 from the portal if Pope signs Chris Washington from 26' class.

If we’re relying on Kam and Jelavic again next season I might as well check out now.

 

[Bluegrass79]

And he didn't do anything last 10 games of the season and I think he just keeps us from getting a real center. Please stay in the Draft

 

[HenryMuto]

Why is Kentucky cursed with players who always want to go to the NBA when they are not ready. It is truly amazing.

 

[HipTer]

He has to develop a mid range jumper to even be considered

You know, I actually think he's got one. He showed it in high school and he showed it at LSU. The problem is - and I know this sounds crazy - he has to catch and shoot without thinking or having too much time. If he sets up Moreno will shoot with the bad form of cocking the ball back behind his head. If he doesn't have time he actually shoots a decent looking shot in front of his head. I'd like to see somebody (maybe his brother) break that bad shot form this offseason.

 

[Wildcat_in_DC]

Why is Kentucky cursed with players who always want to go to the NBA when they are not ready. It is truly amazing.

why are we cursed with a fan base who still thinks these kids playing in college is their dream

 

[BlueBloodKyFan73]

You know, I actually think he's got one. He showed it in high school and he showed it at LSU. The problem is - and I know this sounds crazy - he has to catch and shoot without thinking or having too much time. If he sets up Moreno will shoot with the bad form of cocking the ball back behind his head. If he doesn't have time he actually shoots a decent looking shot in front of his head. I'd like to see somebody (maybe his brother) break that bad shot form this offseason.

I don’t disagree he’s young

 

[Anon1751592624]

Smart move to go through the process, get valuable feedback and get to work to improve. A win-win.

I'm excited to have him back at Kentucky next year. He wasn't supposed to be a starter this but was forced into it. I think he will be a star next year, and he loves UK and wants to be here ... another great thing.

 

[MakinMusic_rivals]

Come back. Hit the weight room all off season, 10k calories per day and be ready to ball.

 

[Artlaibesghost]

He won't be back. Why would he come back? He would be the same player at this time next year playing for this coaching staff. Players take less money to not play for Pope. Not the other way around.

Yep its hopeless!

 

[TarHeelInCharlotte]

Ain't no damn way Moreno would command $4 million on the open market. That's more than Caleb Wilson got. That's more than Cam Boozer got.