Wouldn’t surprise me since he does that but in this case I don’t think so. Jones had enough reasons on his own to leave.
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EJ was in direct competition with SKJ...he will play 4 n 5...wants to be a defensive flyswatter
That is the first thing that I thought of... I liked SKJ and thought he could do well staying at UK, but I would be hesitant, also. SKJ > Richards in my opinion, but never got the nod over Richards. Must have been something that was not obvious to the casual fan. Good luck to him!
How can you blame Cal for this? You want to turn down talent just so older guys can get their chance to play? Life doesn't work that way, especially in sports.
Not surprised. Senior day does not exist for us.
Do I think this is a blow? Yes. This proves to me that Cal's philosophy has not changed.
Do I think this is a blow? Yes. This proves to me that Cal's philosophy has not changed.
It’s not official until he leaves. It’s then apparent he couldn’t make it here. No need to blame the coach. You’re a chump just like JF.
2 ways to fix the “problem”.
Play the experienced player who makes fewer mistakes over the freshman who may have more potential.
Institute a scheme or system that rewards execution gained through experience vs. free-lance using athleticism.
Play the experienced player who makes fewer mistakes over the freshman who may have more potential.
Institute a scheme or system that rewards execution gained through experience vs. free-lance using athleticism.
I’m not sure I am following you. A reserve who averaged 3.3 points and 13 minutes a game is transferring. What’s the problem?
What philosophy is that of which you speak? To bring in the best talent to compete with the older players? He didn't push SKJ out. SKJ seems to be reading the tea leaves and thought it was in his best interest to try to make an impact somewhere else where he will get a ton of minutes. Nothing more, nothing less.
I hate to hear this and personally like it when Sacha was on the court for the most part. I def. agree with those who said he got in Cal's doghouse somewhere early in his freshman year and never recovered. Wish him the best and success.
Hate this also for the overall impact this has on the current landscape of college Bball. Coaches are not as committed to kids and kids are not as committed to coaches. Too many ways out for unhappy players AND coaches. To many don't work through the problems. I know tons of pressure to win on coaches - tons of pressure being a UK player that takes a minute to develop. Idk - I just hoped he would stay.
Hate this also for the overall impact this has on the current landscape of college Bball. Coaches are not as committed to kids and kids are not as committed to coaches. Too many ways out for unhappy players AND coaches. To many don't work through the problems. I know tons of pressure to win on coaches - tons of pressure being a UK player that takes a minute to develop. Idk - I just hoped he would stay.
Not everyone.It started out a happy day and now everyone is bitching again.
This was the year to prove himself with Richards being disappointing, instead our best lineup was clearly with Vanderbilt at center. Now with everybody coming back and adding another player, he would not have seen the court.
Eh I hoped no one would leave but I get it . He was never going to see the floor next season if no one left. Wish him the best. The he should of played Richards stuff is silly and not even worth commenting on. One is a high level prospect and one isn't .
Senior day doesn’t exist ? So what ceremony did we have for Hawkins and Willis last year ?
That's when you fight as hard as you can in practice and the little bit of playing time you get, then he will have no choice but to play you. Competition in practice makes you better but if you have the woe is me attitude then you're done.
Philosophy of player retention. Why do you think Nova wins the ship? Because they keep their players 3 or 4 years. Why did we win it in 2012? Well we had a lot of variables but having Jones, Lamb and Miller back was a huge lift. I guess you would say that Humphries and Briscoe would not have helped this past year? Oh forgot, they read the tea leaves and that told them to leave university of one and done.
I think there could be a conversation about Cal extending his rotation. Cal and K both in recent years seem to only wanna play 7 guys consistently. I'm at work on lunch and can't do the research but seems like Roy and UNC tend to have a larger rotation. If the coach only plays 7 guys the guys likely to not make the rotation are going to transfer. I'm not sure what the answer is to win the most possible games. FSU plays a full 10 man rotation and they haven't won anything in recent times but extending the playing rotation to 9-10 is a possible answer.
Sucks that he left though but I can see why he would leave . Then again I don’t know why some guys commit here when they are for sure One and Done type talent . They know every year we are in it for top talent so if you don’t want to compete with those guys why commit in the first place ?
It always sucks to see a player transfer, but it's only really a "problem" in my opinion if more than one of the Washington, Vanderbilt & Gabriel group leave.
kids dont decide to just transfer in the span of 5 hours. this decision was made last week. which is why Cal put the hard press on EJ last night.
dont get it twisted. SKJ left, then EJ decided to come. not the other way around
Richards has a lot of potential. But, pinning our hopes entirely on Richards should be of concern. PJ and Vanderbilt returning remain crucial and I still hope we can get a big man Grad transfer. Again, I understand the excitement we all share when landing top high school talent, but experience and leadership is so important.
This take is absolute lunacy. SKJ is in no way whatsoever a 3. He has never played the 3. He never will play the 3.
I really wonder what some of you guys are watching.
I love local talent. Name me an out of state scholarship player that has stayed all four years and graduated.
Damn, this is one transfer that I am actually bummed about.
I hate losing a player but some of you guys are acting like SKJ is all world and can't be replaced. Sure the kid was playing better but even at that he is a marginal role player int he scheme we play. Bottom line is SKJ hasn't improved much at all since being here and if he had of been clear cut better he would have been playing more. A hurt no whee near 100% Vanderbilt was far better at the 5 than Richards and SKJ was last year. Man you guys are a fickle bunch of fans. Were on top of the world one minute and the next moaning and complaining that a bench player that average 3ppg is leaving.
Carolina only had 6 guys play more minutes per game than SKJ, and the last one of those wasn't even a full minute more.
I do remember people saying that SKJ was saying he was in no hurry to get his moment.
But regardless of what the reality is - if you're a 5 star and you're not making headway going into your junior year , its not about blame, its about deciding what you want the rest of your college career to look like. I"m sure Charles Matthews didn't help the thought process.
But regardless of what the reality is - if you're a 5 star and you're not making headway going into your junior year , its not about blame, its about deciding what you want the rest of your college career to look like. I"m sure Charles Matthews didn't help the thought process.
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What's the big deal about Senior Day? If you miss the singing of My Old Kentucky Home just Google it.
Here comes the fans who show up only when something bad happens.
If he doesn't want to be here and compete, then he is free to leave. Just wondering how this falls on Cal? You think Cal brought him in and said, "you should leave"? No. Seems like SKJ wants a place to shine and get as much floor time and attention as possible, and that is fine for him.
