The one guy we know 100% will not be on the team next year and that makes me sad. I loved his game and the way he could clear out the whole lane, it really opened things up for others to make plays. It's nice to have a senior like him with a grown man body type. I hope he finds much more success in his basketball career. BBN loves you Reid.
Reid Travis Appreciation Thread
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What hurt the most about this loss was that it was Reid's last game. Sure, PJ is gone as are several others, but they at least have a choice. Reid is done, he can't play college ball anymore. He came here to try to win an NC, and unfortunately we fell short. He played his heart out every game and couldn't rely on athleticism like many of our guys, rather he relies on the immense strength he has developed, the techniques he has refined, and his tenacity. Wish we had 4 years of him!
Yes sir one word comes to my mind when I think of Reid. WARRIOR. I fought for this country and I would not hesitate having this guy in my fox hole.
A joy to watch.
He’s the kind of kid you know will be successful in life. Strong work ethic, coachable and intelligent.
I'll miss Reid and would take 3 or 4 more just like him.
He’s the kind of kid you know will be successful in life. Strong work ethic, coachable and intelligent.
I'll miss Reid and would take 3 or 4 more just like him.
We won't get a player like him to play significant minutes, be a contributor from day 1 as a freshman and stick around 4 years.
You all may not like Nick Richards now but he has 2 seasons of eligibility and hope more time learning the game to help process it, he can be a solid contributor as a senior. We may have our big body guy to clear the lane out if he sticks around and doesn't get ran out. He doesn't have to be as good as Travis do play that role for us in 1 year like Reid did.
Travis fortunately had plenty of time to grow and develop through errors while being the man for 4 years at Stanford.
You all may not like Nick Richards now but he has 2 seasons of eligibility and hope more time learning the game to help process it, he can be a solid contributor as a senior. We may have our big body guy to clear the lane out if he sticks around and doesn't get ran out. He doesn't have to be as good as Travis do play that role for us in 1 year like Reid did.
Travis fortunately had plenty of time to grow and develop through errors while being the man for 4 years at Stanford.
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He's absolutely everything you want in a grad transfer.
I was hurting for him yesterday, but the guy has a Stanford degree and played basketball for Kentucky. If he never does anything else, he's a success. But we all know this won't be the end for a guy as talented and bright and mature as he is.
I was hurting for him yesterday, but the guy has a Stanford degree and played basketball for Kentucky. If he never does anything else, he's a success. But we all know this won't be the end for a guy as talented and bright and mature as he is.
Truly a man among boys . Will miss you RT and wish you were here for all 4 years .
Gonna miss the heck out of him. I wish him the best going forward and appreciate him coming here for his final year.
Wished he could have been here longer. Thanks. Loved his expressions at mystery calls. I was mystified as well.
@Snackbar1130 approves of travis' expressions.
There is no length or number of threads to properly express the appreciation Reid deserves. A monster, a class act, and damn proud to have him a member of BBN.
Without RT we don't have the winning season we've had. Thank you for your time at UK. Best wishes at the next level!
REID TRAVIS, I really liked him being at UK, my all-time favorite "One-N-Done" Kentucky Wildcat!!!
Really, just now, starting to realize Reid Travis won't wear the UK uniform for an NCAA game ever /again. If you're a father or soon-to-be, he is the type of man you hope your son becomes. Successful both academically and athletically He truly is the kind of person that can do and become anything he wants to. Best wishes to him in all that he does.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article228670119.html
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'This has been one of the best years of my life playing basketball'
Travis stood there for a few seconds before Ashton Hagans walked over, gave him a hug, and whispered something in his ear.
“I love you,” UK’s freshman point guard told him. “Thanks for helping me get better this whole season.”
A few seconds later, Tyler Herro — another freshman — did the same thing.
“I told him, just, that I love him,” Herro said.
When Herro was finished, it was Nick Richards’ turn. The sophomore center started every game of last season, but Travis’ arrival pushed him to a bench role for most of this one.
“I told him that I love him,” Richards said. “And that I built a bond with him that I’ll never forget.”
Travis then wiped his eyes with his Kentucky jersey and walked toward the postgame handshake line, a look of disbelief still splashed across his face."
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'This has been one of the best years of my life playing basketball'
Travis stood there for a few seconds before Ashton Hagans walked over, gave him a hug, and whispered something in his ear.
“I love you,” UK’s freshman point guard told him. “Thanks for helping me get better this whole season.”
A few seconds later, Tyler Herro — another freshman — did the same thing.
“I told him, just, that I love him,” Herro said.
When Herro was finished, it was Nick Richards’ turn. The sophomore center started every game of last season, but Travis’ arrival pushed him to a bench role for most of this one.
“I told him that I love him,” Richards said. “And that I built a bond with him that I’ll never forget.”
Travis then wiped his eyes with his Kentucky jersey and walked toward the postgame handshake line, a look of disbelief still splashed across his face."
He will be missed. One of my favorite UK players ever. Best of luck to this young man.
Played at UK. Stanford degree. The sky is the limit for this guy.
Played at UK. Stanford degree. The sky is the limit for this guy.
Going to really miss him. His demeanor and blue collar attitude made him an awesome Wildcat. Wish we had him more than this year.