I can certainly be wrong, but I think Noah has a unique opportunity to become a legendary hero among BBN for staying the course, living his dream and playing for the name on the front of the jersey. Of course, he could go elsewhere in search of more playing time, but he may decide to stay the course, earn whatever minutes he can, make whatever contributions he can, get his degree and be somewhat set for life ... assuming he wants to live in the State. I could easily see him doing exceptionally well in the insurance market here in Kentucky, especially in the Mountains. Yes, with everyone leaving, his staying will be seen as an honorable commitment to the State and the Program. What do you think ???
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Yes, insurance salesman. The pinnacle of life to aspire for.
This may sound strange but assuming he does stay his legacy will depend on Pope. If the next 2 years look like the first 2 years Noah won’t be remembered very much. But if we actually have good teams and he plays a small role on those he could become a favorite.
A State Farm agency can be a very satisfying and rewarding endeavor. It is a service to others. Of course, he could go into coaching, as well.
Will only be a legend to most if he produces. If he struggles the same fans that wanted the Kentucky kid will be the same ones saying he isn’t Kentucky material.
I know how people feel about Noah, but I’m crazy. I really think Noah can be a very special player. His court IQ is really up there, it will make up for some of his shortcomings. He’s a UK kid that wants to be here, but I realize that’s not how we need to evaluate. My thing is, given that, he’s worth keeping on and worth keeping for continuity, to help the younger guys coming, help teach them (he’s a player coach type). There is a ton of value in Noah, and by senior year, he can cause teams havoc. He’s a way better player than he showed this season, I think it was just a classic sophomore slump which in today’s game isn’t talked about enough.
Relying on him to be a major impact guy, no. Relying on him to do the things I mentioned and cause some havoc in ways, end up shooting really good, be a UK legacy (maybe he coaches one day never know, I think for what we can do there’s no reason to let him go. It’s just 1 scholarship and pope doesn’t need to space them out to too many players anyway. Guy can’t handle it.
Relying on him to be a major impact guy, no. Relying on him to do the things I mentioned and cause some havoc in ways, end up shooting really good, be a UK legacy (maybe he coaches one day never know, I think for what we can do there’s no reason to let him go. It’s just 1 scholarship and pope doesn’t need to space them out to too many players anyway. Guy can’t handle it.
I CERTAINLY understand, but his staying will be remembered in this new age of musical chairs and the lack of commitment and sacrifice that everyone seems to be clamoring for. Allen, Perry and Johnson have all left the program, recently, after so much talk of the dream of playing for the Blue & White.
Not too many end of the bench players are remembered as “legendary heroes”, but Noah will do what’s best for his career… Stay at UK and live out a dream as a 9th or 10th limited role player, or go to a low major school and maybe get some decent minutes and run.
YES !! Cameron Mills comes quickly to mind ...
He’s gonna make more money staying at UK and doing ads for ARH and Forcht bank. He’s not getting that anywhere else.
Biggest issue with Noah is he plays shy once the ball touches his hands. He is advertised as a shooter, but it is like his brain tells him not to shoot. If he would catch and shoot or take a quick step and dribble drive, he could be a fan favorite. Seems more of a mental block/confidence issue than an ability to shoot issue. Tools are there, just needs to get some swagger and use them. Game just needs to slow down for him.
Defensively, he kind of is what he is.
Am rooting for the kid though.
Defensively, he kind of is what he is.
Am rooting for the kid though.
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Player development is a factor here. Mr. Noah is taking the old school delopment route while playing for name on the front of his jersey. Not sure why you got hate on that.
I don't know. Mr. Incredible was an insurance agent and he was miserable.
He’s a 6ft 5in un-athletic Power Forward. I like the guy but he’s just not high level D-1 material.
I dont mind him being the 8th or 9th man if he can actually do his one job which is ya know...HIT AN OPEN SHOT
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I can see him hitting a big shot aka Cameron Mills back in the day. I like the kid but he's got to get over the jitters when he gets the ball. I watched him in HS and he had the ability to get to his spot and make shots.
He seems terrified when he's challenged with the ball. Hard to figure given his natural ability to shoot.
I'm sure not many will see him as a contributing player but I agree he could be a factor off the bench and helping new guys acclimate into Popes system.
Just my opinion.
Can't fault him for using the money he was given.
Noah lost his shot. Full stop. He might be well served going to a smaller program to gain it back.
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i think he actually wasn’t too shy with it. He knows he’s not the guy to lead to the win, and he still took his share of shots and played with a nose for the ball.
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Him and his GF Lexie should be working on their free throws during the summer instead of going to the Florida beaches.
He has the opportunity to be the next Jason Lathrem, just on far less successful teams at UK
In The Incredibles, Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) does not work for State Farm; he is a claims adjuster for Insuricare, a fictional company where he is supervised by Gilbert Huph. Bob hates this job, which he takes after superheroes are forced into retirement.
- Insuricare Role: Bob works at Insuricare as a desk-bound employee, secretly helping clients find loopholes to get their claims approved, which contrasts with his boss's focus on profit.
- The Conflict: He is ultimately fired from Insuricare after losing his temper and throwing his boss, Mr. Huph, through several office walls.
- Real World Confusion: There is a real-life State Farm agent named Justin Palmer in Elkhart, IN, who uses a "JustIncredibleInsurance" branding, but he is not associated with the Disney/Pixar character.
In short, Mr. Incredible's insurance career was at the fictional, tyrannical "Insuricare," not State Farm.
Owning a State Farm agency can be a highly lucrative career, often yielding high-six-figure incomes for established owners, but it typically requires surviving 2–5 years of lean, high-cost startup, according to Reddit threads. It is a high-reward, long-term business model that, while offering great security and renewal income, requires significant investment, high-pressure sales, and involves running an agency with limited ownership of the actual book of business.
He does rebound well and has a nose for the ball, as they say. Just needs confidence in his shot and the ability to drive when given the opportunity.
Legend of nothing if we continue to win nothing that matters. That'd on Pope not Noah though.
I do get tired of the “let’s discuss these little things like it matters” when we’re headed for 20-14 seasons anyway. I don’t mind going slice and dice into the details when we’re doing what we normally do but I get irritated when people breakdown team free throw % and how we can improve it while we’re finding ways to be excited about beating LSU on a Hail Mary pass.
Noah should redshirt & work on becoming a combo 3 similar to Bryce Hopkins did
I don't know what brought me back to this topic, but I'll take the bait.
Let's say he indeed dreams of being an insurance salesman. Wouldn't his potential clients remember him as the guy that bricked wide open 3 after wide open 3?
I don't see how a KY career would help him here...
When you refer to commitment to the "state", do you mean Allstate or State Farm?
Noah is & always will be a famed Kentucky basketball player because of his High School career & record scorer. . Putting young men down for being on Pope’s bench is wrong.
Yes! His 0.5 points/.7 rebounds/.3 assists in 8mpg while shooting 30% from the field and 24% from 3 will be legendary!
Do you still dream about Derek Willis, John hood, polston, Dominique Hawkins?
Why not.
Noah isnt that good, he was better in yr 1 bc everyone had to gaurd very capable players everywhere else
Why not.
Noah isnt that good, he was better in yr 1 bc everyone had to gaurd very capable players everywhere else
Trent needs to stay and finish the job he started!