So long Livingston

[nickhorvathsuxazz]

15 rebounds. Could easily be our small ball 4 next season with Edwards at the 3.

Where's that leave Thiero? I want him in the rotation

 

[STL_Cat]

Why did @MdWIldcat55 delete another post I see quoted in this thread? He's done that a couple times lately. I don't understand.

 

[kennyskywalker34]

You still don't get it. No one wants him to leave but we kind of expect it nowadays. He's getting hot and there is potential for someone to get in his ear. I hope he stays. Think he's prime for a breakout year.

It's unbelievable. Do people just ignore what's happened the last several years.
Absolutely he could leave. You would think people would know this by now.
Nobody wants him to leave and I'm not saying he will. But to think there is no chance he won't is silly. He goes off and they win a couple games in the tournament. Very good chance he makes draft boards.
You would also think people here would know by now that the ready or not the NBA DRAFTS ON POETINAL.

 

[RalphDaltonFan]

Where's that leave Thiero? I want him in the rotation

Thiero is going to stick it out and has a chance to play major minutes if he keeps developing and gets leaner/stronger. This will be his first offseason in a while where he's been completely healthy (knock on wood) to put in the work.

If Livingston were to leave, I'd expect Collins to return and he'd be poised to make a big leap that most believe was coming this year until the tragedy of losing his father. I'm just happy Daimion is back around the team and contributing. From what I've heard from those who would know, he's a really fantastic person and as someone who has seen my relationship with my Dad grow from hero to best friend as I age, can't imagine the pain he's dealt/dealing with.

 

[irishcat1965]

What you are saying makes sense, until you realize Shaedon Sharpe also got NIL deals last year.

I don’t think he signed his this late in the year but I could be wrong.

 

[Born and Raised Big Blue]

Pretty sure his mother is a pharmacist. They aren’t hurting for cash but if we make a run in march it will be because of him.

 

[dc513]

Spoiler - Livingston was never coming back next year

Exactly

 

[STL_Cat]

I don’t think he signed his this late in the year but I could be wrong.

Not sure about that either, I'm just saying they can get all the assurances they want. Never know what these guys are going to do when agents start getting in their ears at the end of the season.

 

[Boyd94]

Apparently it wasn't just the post that's dumb.

Don't be so hard on yourself big guy. Keep your nose in the books and you too can become smart.

 

[tmuck]

I have a feeling some boosters will step up and guarantee him some huge NIL money amount to try and sway him to return. Much like they did with Oscar.

 

[bucsrule8872]

Hoping Livingston stays. The NIL sways me back to thinking he stays. Hard to know for sure until the season is over.

 

[dickieVIII]

Don’t think he has done enough for his stock to be that high .

But that doesn’t seem to matter these days

It didn't matter BEFORE NIL. Now that these guys can earn money, especially at a place like Kentucky, it should keep some of these fringe guys from making a mistake.

 

[Shaudylo]

It didn't matter BEFORE NIL. Now that these guys can earn money, especially at a place like Kentucky, it should keep some of these fringe guys from making a mistake.

The problem is he could get NIL at another school . I’m sure some school is in his ear about the class that Cal is bringing in . Sure NIL will keep guys around but the transfer portal damn near cancels that out . Cal will basically have to recruit his own player back .

He could stay but I don’t think it’s a sure thing .

 

[Sparkaces]

Believe me I want him back but what makes anybody think Cal is gonna put him at the 4? He should as the log jam at 1-3 is gonna be unreal next year but I just don't see it.

 

[true-blue1]

I hope he stays. I knew he was athletic but after watching him in person this past weekend the kid is a super athlete, he just needs to play to his strengths.

 

[UKat51]

Don’t think he has done enough for his stock to be that high .

But that doesn’t seem to matter these days

I agree. 0-5 on jump shots.

 

[BBNWildcat]

Only way he comes back is if there’s a lockout.

 

[AllBall]

I hope he comes back. He can be a lottery pick next year if he continues on this upward trajectory and gets a little more consistent with his outside shot.

It's not Livingston's shot rather his ball handling. He tends to stand more upright and as a result dribbles high. I think if Livingston can correct this habit it will help him get by defenders to attack the basket more efficiently.
As strong and athletic as Livingston seems to be he almost always gets into a collision at the rim. Just a half step quicker off the bounce would open up the floor for him immensely.

 

[Glenn Fohr]

Love his energy and raw skill but dude is in bad need of a handle. He's a pure clean up man who needs polish. Won't get drafted this year but could make some serious money after year two here. Can't create his own shot either and needs to become a lock down defender that can guard 2's and 3's. League is full of athletes who can't handle and create.

 

[Titpwhami2014]

Where's that leave Thiero? I want him in the rotation

I think he definitely gets more run off the bench next year. Shep, Kingsley and Thiero could easily be your 6-8 options and I think we could all live with that.

 

[Mark80]

We hardly knew ya.

I hope he plays well enough to be a lottery pick that means we are playing deep into the tournament maybe final four

 

[Mark80]

I think he definitely gets more run off the bench next year. Shep, Kingsley and Thiero could easily be your 6-8 options and I think we could all live with that.

Thiero is a 3 - 4 year guy hopefully he stays at point guard he could become a mismatch for opponents

 

[LmdCat]

We hardly knew ya.

Are you expecting him to use the transfer portal? Lol