Yohan Traore

JwUKFan11

Heisman
Nov 11, 2011
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Looks like Cal preferred Lively and Bona for their defensive prowess. Watching them all play I don’t blame him. Bona is still my favorite Big man but would love to have Yohan.
 

bigblue1971

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Collins is gonzo if he keeps improving. I don’t see someone not taking a chance on Oscar if he finishes the season as a 15 and 15 guy. Ware hasn't improved much and I really think he could transfer. Whether he does or not, take Traore and another big from the transfer portal. According to the Sources Say podcast UK is keeping their eye on a particular big that could enter the portal after the season. No idea who that could be unless possibly N'faly Dante but who knows.
 

federalcat

Freshman
Nov 7, 2018
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Seems like a no brainer. I think we need to trust those in the know (the staff) on this one…
 

Cowtown Cat

Heisman
Aug 23, 2015
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Collins is gonzo if he keeps improving. I don’t see someone not taking a chance on Oscar if he finishes the season as a 15 and 15 guy. Ware hasn't improved much and I really think he could transfer. Whether he does or not, take Traore and another big from the transfer portal. According to the Sources Say podcast UK is keeping their eye on a particular big that could enter the portal after the season. No idea who that could be unless possibly N'faly Dante but who knows.
I just don’t see Collins going lottery. That should be his goal if he wants to leave early. Should stay one more year IMO.
 

jessieshorts8

Heisman
Jun 2, 2019
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Cal should take his time, ruminate on this, weigh the positives and negatives, talk to lots of people, watch a few more games and make an informed decision after appropriate reflection.
All while he moves on to another school as he wants to make a decision soon.Sounds smart.
 
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KDCats11

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Mar 9, 2008
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You just say this to start ****. We all know how you love to start ****. Sounds familiar. @Cawood86
It is hilarious how many people in this very thread apparently know more about recruiting and obviously the intricate details of this recruit better than Cal. Bunch of HOF'ers apparently missed their calling and are stuck posting on a message board instead.

Seriously though, it's baffling to read so many people acting like Cal is some sort of idiot. Has anyone seen the class we have coming in? These are the same people who thought the world was ending when Bona went to UCLA. Now, the world is ending again before we even get out of Fall.
 

jessieshorts8

Heisman
Jun 2, 2019
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It is hilarious how many people in this very thread apparently know more about recruiting and obviously the intricate details of this recruit better than Cal. Bunch of HOF'ers apparently missed their calling and are stuck posting on a message board instead.

Seriously though, it's baffling to read so many people acting like Cal is some sort of idiot. Has anyone seen the class we have coming in? These are the same people who thought the world was ending when Bona went to UCLA. Now, the world is ending again before we even get out of Fall.
Have you noticed how many bigs have been saying no to Cal lately?Lively,Bona and the other kid that went to Duke just in this upcoming class.
 

bigblue1971

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I just don’t see Collins going lottery. That should be his goal if he wants to leave early. Should stay one more year IMO.
I agree I don't think he'll go in the lottery. Possibly late 1st early 2nd round. I wish he would stay around another year but somehow they usually don't. He would be great as a sophomore.
 

RunninRichie

Heisman
Sep 5, 2019
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It is hilarious how many people in this very thread apparently know more about recruiting and obviously the intricate details of this recruit better than Cal. Bunch of HOF'ers apparently missed their calling and are stuck posting on a message board instead.

Seriously though, it's baffling to read so many people acting like Cal is some sort of idiot. Has anyone seen the class we have coming in? These are the same people who thought the world was ending when Bona went to UCLA. Now, the world is ending again before we even get out of Fall.
kind of like how we said last year Cal's offense was horrible and that one and done was killing the program, and what did your hero say on his call in show? "4 around one offense" "guys gonna start staying 4 years." You're the average HOB poster who has 0 idea what he is talking about. You come over here and say "HEHE ARE YOU A COACH, WHERE DO YOU COACH?!!?!??! CAWL COACH AT TUCKY!!!!!" It's as if just because he's a coach you think he is beyond ridicule. Cal does not know everything. The guy went went 9-16 last season. If it is so "baffling" go back to the house of Calipari where you can all pray at the altar of Cal and punish any heretics.
 

ArtLaibsGhost_rivals

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I am a big critic of Cal, BUT he seems to have a knack of knowing which guys to offer and which ones not too. Most of the time if he doesn’t offer a guy there is a good reason he didn’t. To his credit the guys he offers that come here are good citizens and stay out of controversies. Compare that to Tubby’s tenure, always some guy doing something he shouldn’t.Lots of questionable guys to the point we had a brawl on the team plane forcing the pilot to land, in Knoxville( a couple of my UT buddies still raz me about that one). I WILL trust in Cal on this issue.
 

akaukswoosh

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I am a big critic of Cal, BUT he seems to have a knack of knowing which guys to offer and which ones not too. Most of the time if he doesn’t offer a guy there is a good reason he didn’t. To his credit the guys he offers that come here are good citizens and stay out of controversies. Compare that to Tubby’s tenure, always some guy doing something he shouldn’t.Lots of questionable guys to the point we had a brawl on the team plane forcing the pilot to land, in Knoxville( a couple of my UT buddies still raz me about that one). I WILL trust in Cal on this issue.
When Cal watched him Saturday he had a 20-point game. On Sunday when he played against Bona, he was inconsequential, and I'm being nice. I watched the stream and assume the UK staff did as well. I can see why they want to see more.
I want to see more too.
 

LowCountryCat

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Apr 17, 2010
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I am a big critic of Cal, BUT he seems to have a knack of knowing which guys to offer and which ones not too. Most of the time if he doesn’t offer a guy there is a good reason he didn’t. To his credit the guys he offers that come here are good citizens and stay out of controversies. Compare that to Tubby’s tenure, always some guy doing something he shouldn’t.Lots of questionable guys to the point we had a brawl on the team plane forcing the pilot to land, in Knoxville( a couple of my UT buddies still raz me about that one). I WILL trust in Cal on this issue.
You forgot to mention the kids Cal offers too late and then go somewhere else.
 

Cowtown Cat

Heisman
Aug 23, 2015
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It is hilarious how many people in this very thread apparently know more about recruiting and obviously the intricate details of this recruit better than Cal. Bunch of HOF'ers apparently missed their calling and are stuck posting on a message board instead.

Seriously though, it's baffling to read so many people acting like Cal is some sort of idiot. Has anyone seen the class we have coming in? These are the same people who thought the world was ending when Bona went to UCLA. Now, the world is ending again before we even get out of Fall.
Not sure why this post is being directed toward me. Although, I think Cal should probably offer this kid. We have exactly zero signed big men for next season. Furthermore, there aren’t ANY elite big men left in this class other than this said recruit. If we don’t get him, we will be relying on a reclassification, transfer and/or some guys to return.
 
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Whatsup

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I am a big critic of Cal, BUT he seems to have a knack of knowing which guys to offer and which ones not too. Most of the time if he doesn’t offer a guy there is a good reason he didn’t. To his credit the guys he offers that come here are good citizens and stay out of controversies. Compare that to Tubby’s tenure, always some guy doing something he shouldn’t.Lots of questionable guys to the point we had a brawl on the team plane forcing the pilot to land, in Knoxville( a couple of my UT buddies still raz me about that one). I WILL trust in Cal on this issue.
Wow! Tell me about the brawl on the plan. Obviously, missed that incident.