@nuleafjhawk said in Furphy:
@jayballer67 "think he might have been a decent player for us in a couple of years"
It won't be long before no one knows what that means. What's a couple of years? Nobody would EVER stay around that long.
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@BeddieKU23 said in Furphy:
Perhaps from his side but KU is focused on the portal. If you can get a stud wing plus McNeeley your cooking. Otherwise not sure I see us relying on him
could be right. I think if what your hearing/seeing is true , then I think we are still going to have three Scholi's.-- -Clemance- -- -Furphy-- -& probably Jamari. Kind of hate to see Jamari go - -think he might have been a decent player for us in a couple of years - -just how the game goes I reckon , becoming one BIG revolving door
Calipari has just finally announced his official resignation-- -Now Kentucky can move on , Arkansas can move on , funny it took this long for Coach Cal to announce - -let Kentucky know - -the players hadn't heard a peep - - nice
@Crimsonorblue22 said in Furphy:
McNeeley didn't impress me playing the other day. The reason Oscar stayed in was cause he earned so much money.
you really can't judge /gauge a lot in these all star games - - it's pretty much all about me. -in these type games not really THAT structured - -usually it's who eve gets the ball first about mid court it's going up - A LOT of one on one school yard ball- - -half hearted defense - -players jogging down the floor. - - Just like Flory- he is better then that game by far--- just not a good way to determine actually just how good a player is. - -There is a reason McNeely is ranked as high as he is
@nuleafjhawk said in KU Buckets 2024 ESPN Bracket Challenge!:
@jayballer67 The chances of picking a perfect bracket is: 1 in 2 to the 67th power, or 1 in 147,573,952,589,676,412,928, or about 147 quintillion. (According to San Diego State University math people)
I actually picked a perfect bracket this time. Too bad I didn't write it down on paper...:crying_face: :face_with_rolling_eyes:
Dam
Well might give a better shot at McNeely , had read an article saying that what they were hearing was alot was depending on Furphy's decision
Ended up 99.5 percentile and was still like 132,000
Looks like going to turn out and be right. I said I thought U Conn would Probably win by 10 plus and looks like that is how it's going to turn out. Not that I necessarily wanted it to but---- U Conn is just really , really, good
@kuballin10 said in Other bball games:
@jayballer67 and UConn’s three point line D has been awesome. They are guarding well out to the arc forcing Purdue to drive the ball……1 three tonight
ya , that's what I was saying earlier. I thought it was Purdue that was really good on their three point shooting, and U Conn has flat taken that away
I see that back to back coming.- - - -Kentucky going to throw the bank at Hurley is what's being said. - -I don't think he leaves U Con
Danger time for Purdue
Game getting won in the Backcourt.- - U Conn has edge of 29 - -12 - - Purdue has got to get their guards going , get involved---- - really need to get Jones going, of course he was in foul trouble early
HUGE THREE
Purdue usually pretty good shooting 3's aren't they or am I thinking of someone else ? - -If it is Purdie, U Conn is taking the three away
Things starting to swing U Conn way just a little
Love watching well played ball. Mercy like they said , thee is a reason Edey is the player of the year. - Edey , not only tall but Big/very solid
Dam Edey is the MAN --dam, already 11 points - -couple of blocks, just muscling his way
Well , well , well good start both teams. what a match up 7'4 - -vs - 7'2
I dunno Edet has that look of a guy that says - - I am not messin around, like he is ready to kick butt and take names , I dunno I just think U Conn gonna take it right at him - -time will tell
Just read on Kentucky boards a couple of minutes ago. ----Oates is rumored he is happy where he is -- - -Wright has said no, and I gues some talk about Calipari had got cold feet and I guess maybe tried to come back to Kentucky or wanted. - -Board told Mitch Calipari either goes to Arkansas or they fire Calipari for breach of contract lol.
Now can't sear to this but guess that what Mitch Barnhardt said---Cal might of got cold feet. -- Arkansas had cancelled multiple press conferences- - but still ends up at Arkansas sound like Kentucky said nope your not welcome back
I may be wrong but I just feel U Conn is going to do it again--I just feel they better and actually looking at a 10 point win if not more.- - I just think with all the cuts they make, passing & movement, fluid they are just better. Could be wrong , should be interesting.
Read where KU has reached out to Norte Dame forward 6'10 Carey Booth , would be strictly for depth to spell KJ and Hunter it said. Shooting was not impressive but got better towards the end , decent rebounder, and averaged like 2 blocks ppg. - Again just strictly spot relief not a lot of minutes-- -but depth
Joey Hart Uk - -entering portal ( Surprise ) - -5 * - -- Catrre Know - -re-opening his recruitment Uk- -so that's three right off the bat, they said they thought they could lose entire roster other then Perry.- - off to a good start lol
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
Omar Ballo of Zona in the portal.
A literal huge one
very decent , don't think he would want to come off the bench though
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Coaching Carousel:
Overrated player tbh
1st of many that will be gone. Fanbase thinks all 6 of recruiting will be gone from Kentucky and lose just about everyone other then Perry. - -Being said Barnhardt better have already had a list made of of potential replacements, could be a long couple of yeas.
Fan base saying go to the portal get 9-10 transfers and win immediately guys that are mature and mess. - Well it's not just that simple-- -takes time to find right players. I don't think Kentucky can get 9-10 players like that from portal - -to many and to many other schools dipping into portal
@Gorilla72 said in 2024 Coaching Carousel:
Per Sidelines-Arkansas X account “Arkansas now has 0 scholarship players on the roster and 1 incoming Freshman.”😳 Lots of playing time available.
ya they being pushed out, sa Calipari making room for players to follow
And so it begins for Kentucky. - - - -Aaron Bradshaw one of the 7 footers that saw quite a bit of playing time transferring out.- -One of many I'm sure
They were talking about Oates and saying his buyout is 18 Mil - - Scott Drew is only 4 million, lt of talk about Drew , not a lot of Kentucky fan base would be happy with that hire BUT Mitch Barnhardt they say might hire him anyways a a safe hire -- -I don't think Scott would go.
Was talking might be ok, but what if he is not winning ? --would be ugly
The names being thrown out for new Coach : the top two being mentioned the most are - - Nate Oats, & Scott Drew. - A lot of people are hoping it's not Drew, said would be a terrible hire, I don't think Scott goes there BUT a lot think that's who they think Mitch WILL HIRE calling it a safe hire.
Others mentioned , a lot of people say they want to see go after the main one is Hurley from U Conn - - -- Jay Wright - -Billy Donavon - - -Sampson was mentioned but said he was to old - - - -Bruce Pearl.
They said their # 1 - they want is to throw the bank at HURLEY make him say no, -- Then Oates if Hurley says no-- -gonna be interesting
@Crimsonorblue22 said in 2024 Coaching Carousel:
@rcjhdraft how many in this years class are going pro-cals boys? Wonder if Arkansas guys are following coach. Crazy.
A lot of Kentucky fan base off their boards feel like they will lose just about everyone on their roster except Perry. They feel a few will follow Calipari-- Feel they have lost their entire incoming recruiting class of 6.
Some feel that like most a few will stay upon who the new Coach is, they feel like you can take it to the bank Sheppard is entering the NBA
WOW , friend told me this morning . I mean I knew from reading their boards frequently that the Kentucky fan base was not happy at all with him, and wanted him gone , then again when is the Kentucky fan base ever happy.
My friend I were talking and I said yes, I know he might not of been the best when it came to game time , and game time decision making on the floor at times , you know for the amount of talent he has had come through, you would think could of been much better results , BUT one of the biggest reasons this talent came there was because of Coach Cal and his ability to get them to the NBA. A fact my friend saw to verify that was in Calipari's 15 yrs at Kentucky is during that time he had thirty five players taken in the FIRST ROUND on the NBA draft- - - THIRTY FIVE , that's crazy. Again might not of been the best X's & O's during game but still got kids where they wanted to end up.
One thing about Cal walking away is he saved Kentucky around 35 Million but leaving instead of the University having to pay him. With him walking Kentucky owes him nothing. - -- It's going to be real interesting what happens with many of the current members on the roster & the what happens with the incoming class. Again had I think either the number one or Numbe two ranked recruiting class this coming year, now what happens ? - I bet the fan base is going nuts. Sure they wanted him out BUT he left alright lol and went to another SEC school lmao - -talk about him throwing salt in an open wound -- gotta love it.
I'm at 99.2 percentile in one of the ESPN brackets & 97 percentile in another - -not winning squat - -help me though picking U Conn
@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Other bball games:
@jayballer67 said in Other bball games:
@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Other bball games:
@jayballer67 said in Other bball games:
@COHawk said in Other bball games:
@jayballer67 I think there were games earlier in the season where we were fluid and really got up and down the court. Something caused a loss of confidence especially on the road. Were we soft? Probably. Were we a cohesive unit? For the most part no, and I go back to earlier when I said that is probably due to having only a few players who have been in Coach Self's system for 2 or more years. I would think that picking players from the portal has made it more difficult than ever to put together the right pieces.
maybe , and yet herre we see Alabama in the final four, for the first time and they have many portal players. - They seem to have done just fine
Alabama got hot at the right time and got the best possible draw for their team in that they didn't have a lot of strong defensive teams in their bracket, or slow paced teams. Alabama missed playing St. Mary's who was the slowest team in the country, and they avoided Baylor who also played very slow this season. They also avoided an Arizona team that could actually outrun Alabama.
Alabama entered the tournament with more losses than KU did and not really any expectations because they, like Kentucky, had been absolutely atrocious on defense all season ranking 351st in ppg allowed and were actually lower than Kentucky in Kenpom's defensive ratings.
Alabama's run this year is what people mean when they talk about teams having a good draw.
No I know exactly what I meant. I mean they have good motion fluid , they don't have a 7'1 sloth that clogs the middle and creates bad spacing with the players we had this year, I already know they had some luck- - -who doesn't at some point ?- -Just like we did in 88 when w had the luck multiple times when higher seeds got knocked off before we had to play them in our bracket?-- -
Alabama was also just so way much more athletic then us, Hunter was a huge defensive liability on the permiter , Alabama lot better rebounding , yes I know they were small -- just quicker to the ball, better quicker leapers, what's Dickinson's explosion 5 inches ? My God if he could jump worth a dam, the only reason he got half his rebounds was strictly height, not athletic ability, why was he so much better on defensive rebounds then offensive - -his offensive rebounding SUCKED
Thank GOD we didn't play Alabama cause they would of beat our ass and took names later - - much , much quicker, lot faster tempo and with our depth situation you talk about gassed - -Agai sure they had luck of draw- -boto line though Alabama this year was a better team then we were hands down. - -love their movement, fluid none of this clogging up the middle.
I have No problem , none what so ever with a big like Dickinson posting down low, bu my God have some athleticism -Dickinson is vre non athletic - -like I have said all year he is a bad fit for this team, we were alot more fluid before he was here quicker - he is just slow
You believe whatever you want about Alabama to help you sleep at night. There's a reason why Alabama still lost more games than KU did this season.
Thank you so much. I feel MUCH BETTER NOW since you have given me permission that I can believe what I want - -Yippee whew that's a relief.
And you stick to the story of oh WEll Alabama still had more losses then KU did for this Season roflmao - -are you fricken kidding me ? Dam and I had given you some credit during the year, well guess everyone can be wrong sometimes - - can I take it back lol.
Do you really think that KU players and Staff are sitting around and patting themselves on the back or one another's back and saying to others - -WELL Alabama STILL had more losses then us during the season - -do you realize how pathetic that sounds ? - -Holy shit. Ya that's the goal, man was I ever off on what a teams Seasons goal was at the beginning of the season , I sure thought it was every teams goal to win the NCAA tourney and get the trophy----my bad , - so glad you set me straight on that -got it now, it's NOT about winning the Tournament - - it about whether you end up WITH LESS LOSSES for the year then other teams- - makes perfect sense, how could I have ever not realized that - - Thank you soooooo much lmao
@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Other bball games:
@jayballer67 said in Other bball games:
@COHawk said in Other bball games:
@jayballer67 I think there were games earlier in the season where we were fluid and really got up and down the court. Something caused a loss of confidence especially on the road. Were we soft? Probably. Were we a cohesive unit? For the most part no, and I go back to earlier when I said that is probably due to having only a few players who have been in Coach Self's system for 2 or more years. I would think that picking players from the portal has made it more difficult than ever to put together the right pieces.
maybe , and yet herre we see Alabama in the final four, for the first time and they have many portal players. - They seem to have done just fine
Alabama got hot at the right time and got the best possible draw for their team in that they didn't have a lot of strong defensive teams in their bracket, or slow paced teams. Alabama missed playing St. Mary's who was the slowest team in the country, and they avoided Baylor who also played very slow this season. They also avoided an Arizona team that could actually outrun Alabama.
Alabama entered the tournament with more losses than KU did and not really any expectations because they, like Kentucky, had been absolutely atrocious on defense all season ranking 351st in ppg allowed and were actually lower than Kentucky in Kenpom's defensive ratings.
Alabama's run this year is what people mean when they talk about teams having a good draw.
No I know exactly what I meant. I mean they have good motion fluid , they don't have a 7'1 sloth that clogs the middle and creates bad spacing with the players we had this year, I already know they had some luck- - -who doesn't at some point ?- -Just like we did in 88 when w had the luck multiple times when higher seeds got knocked off before we had to play them in our bracket?-- -
Alabama was also just so way much more athletic then us, Hunter was a huge defensive liability on the permiter , Alabama lot better rebounding , yes I know they were small -- just quicker to the ball, better quicker leapers, what's Dickinson's explosion 5 inches ? My God if he could jump worth a dam, the only reason he got half his rebounds was strictly height, not athletic ability, why was he so much better on defensive rebounds then offensive - -his offensive rebounding SUCKED
Thank GOD we didn't play Alabama cause they would of beat our ass and took names later - - much , much quicker, lot faster tempo and with our depth situation you talk about gassed - -Agai sure they had luck of draw- -boto line though Alabama this year was a better team then we were hands down. - -love their movement, fluid none of this clogging up the middle.
I have No problem , none what so ever with a big like Dickinson posting down low, bu my God have some athleticism -Dickinson is vre non athletic - -like I have said all year he is a bad fit for this team, we were alot more fluid before he was here quicker - he is just slow
@nuleafjhawk said in Other bball games:
@approxinfinity it's a good thing Alabama didn't win. There ain't enough Natty and Pabst Blue Ribbon for them people.....
hmmm seems like I heard Barkley say that lmao-- oh wait I did lol
@COHawk said in Other bball games:
@jayballer67 I think there were games earlier in the season where we were fluid and really got up and down the court. Something caused a loss of confidence especially on the road. Were we soft? Probably. Were we a cohesive unit? For the most part no, and I go back to earlier when I said that is probably due to having only a few players who have been in Coach Self's system for 2 or more years. I would think that picking players from the portal has made it more difficult than ever to put together the right pieces.
maybe , and yet herre we see Alabama in the final four, for the first time and they have many portal players. - They seem to have done just fine
Boy the difference in just the fluidness of these teams Alabama & U Conn compared to Ku this year is night and day. The way they et up and down the floor, no big slow bodies clogging up the middle, their spacing , their passing just fluid good basketball
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
Yeah his film is intriguing
ya it is, might be some decent depth coming in for some minutes of the bench
Seems like the staff is serious trying to find that 3rd big man. -Might be a nice quality depth guy, KU has reached out to Christ Essandoka a 7 ft freshman in the portal from St Joesph.--Quality player to back up share with Flory , averaged 8.2 ppg in his Fr Season & 5.7 rpg- - has 3 years left, article saying he could turn into a pretty good player over time. --Shot the 3 some , pretty decent but not high volume 3 by any means--made 36.8 % from the 3 but shot only a couple per game- - might be a nie piece for back up
Don't need the drama , he is nothing special - just a media show following him for the name and his health issue he had --- -No Thanks
Things see to be matching up. --- FitzGerald saying no, that Tang was in Phoenix where the final four i being played--- -well umm was being said that Tang and his wife was flying out tonight to finalize the deal to become head Coach- -So Fitz saying Tang is in Phoenix - just so happens the Arkansas Ad is also in Phoenix - - -hmmm
Well watched FitzGerald and of course he is saying rumors are false, Went to the Arkansas boards , they are all leaning that it's true and not happy. Saying announcement coming soon.
Beard staying at OL Miss saying AD throwing kitchen sink for him to stay at ol Miss.
Donors flat said no to Will Wade, I know that at K/State Tang and the Basketball program not getting the support from the AD, Tang and the AD really not no like for one another. Guess we shall see
FARMER LOOKS like you could very well be right
Woaaa, can this be true ? - - Article from Jon Rothstein say Tang and his wife were flying out tonight to Arkansas for the official announcement that he will be Arkansas new head Coach - -jumpin -gee - - hossie - -toads. -This if true will be a 3 ton punch right to the gut of little sister - - -Really bad timing for the program--they be screwed.
Dammit I would hate that when that stuff happens to little sister lol - - -ROCK CHALK
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
Dead period coming for visits
So what that means is that it's a dead period for recruits to come for visits?- -- - - -Yet can the Coach still talk to them or is things totally shut down for awhile ?
@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
@jayballer67 closes May 1
My mistake guy, I think I mis worded it I think. - -- Cause I was reading of TOS & Swain's head line was- - -Where do the jay Hawks stand entering the dead period.- -I think I put portal, meant to be the dead period, when is the dead period ove ? - -not when the portal closes - -my mistake
So when does the portal open back up ? - -seen it just closed
I guess KU has been in contact with Jalon Blackman from Stetson-- - -21 ppg, not thinking much of this though sa his dad I guess played for Kentucky
@AsadZ said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
To the experts:
What's the take on our transfer signees so far, one has to replace McCullar.
Is Self still recruiting hard in the portal.
What about our own players, any indication of KU losing players? I saw KJ is staying put.
No expert here by any means , not even ashamed to say as much but, the one thing I do know is as of last night with Mayo making his commit w had the # 1 portal class, but yes that will change.
Boy with Harper and the other dude, they got themselves a sweet little tandom