Amazing how much Twitter and fan chatter can influence insiders. I imagine all this hype about Kentucky stemmed from speculation.Reports that Kofi isn't going to Kentucky and is (reportedly) coming back
Amazing how much Twitter and fan chatter can influence insiders. I imagine all this hype about Kentucky stemmed from speculation.Reports that Kofi isn't going to Kentucky and is (reportedly) coming back
All that means is it won’t be one guy taking the last !!!! every time. Curbelo will start with the ball, but it will end up with whoever has the best look.I don't disagree, I just think the difference is isolation, or 1v1 with the ball in hand. Ayo was/is an ice cold killer, and really un-guardable one on one.
Belo's quickness and instincts can make him a difficult matchup, but he needs a deep threat like Trent to keep guys honest in a late game iso situation.
Also, neither of them have the physical attributes that made Ayo such a tough matchup. Length, stride, strength, and probably the best finisher at the rim we've ever had along with Nick and Frank W.
To be fair, it wasn't just Twitter. Kofi mentioning Antigua and UK to ESPN in an interview is also a big deal. I can see why people ran with it.Amazing how much Twitter and fan chatter can influence insiders. I imagine all this hype about Kentucky stemmed from speculation.
Yea but Kofi really didn’t say anything other than “everyone is possible” if you take his words at face value and not try to read into it.To be fair, it wasn't just Twitter. Kofi mentioning Antigua and UK to ESPN in an interview is also a big deal. I can see why people ran with it.
I think it picked up steam because we're so used to losing to the Kentucky's of the world in situations like this. Just look at the people around here still wearing their cups just in case.
I disagree. That article was basically about why Kentucky was intriguing. ESPN might have cut it that way because UK brings more clicks, but there was nothing to feel overwhelming positive about after reading that.Yea but Kofi really didn’t say anything other than “everyone is possible” if you take his words at face value and not try to read into it.
Right but I’m saying it was all based on 1 line from Kofi. Everything else has been speculation. He never visited Lexington. He never talked to Cal. So all this info shifting about he’s leaning Kentucky was based on just that one line from that espn interview. Nothing changed since then until word got out he had never met with CalI disagree. That article was basically about why Kentucky was intriguing. ESPN might have cut it that way because UK brings more clicks, but there was nothing to feel overwhelming positive about after reading that.
And I'm saying that as someone who is near constantly rolling her eyes at the sky is falling crowd. I thought we'd have a chance at a solid season and trusted BU and the staff to figure out a way without Kofi, but I was still thought there was s good chance he'd follow Antigua. I'm relaxed now, but there's still that 5% of me that'll feel better after Friday.
UK claims he never spoke to Cal. I don't buy that. It's them saving face when they learned he wasn't coming. It was all classic Loyalty moves being put out by UK Twitter, so we should recognize them.Right but I’m saying it was all based on 1 line from Kofi. Everything else has been speculation. He never visited Lexington. He never talked to Cal. So all this info shifting about he’s leaning Kentucky was based on just that one line from that espn interview. Nothing changed since then until word got out he had never met with Cal
Brad wasn’t at the AAU tourney.UK claims he never spoke to Cal. I don't buy that. It's them saving face when they learned he wasn't coming. It was all classic Loyalty moves being put out by UK Twitter, so we should recognize them.
Hindsight is always 20/20. People had reason to be concerned. It just looks silly now. Our confidence might look silly in a few hours depending on what other news breaks today. That's the nature of the beast.
Curbelo will have the ball (doh!), he'll drive and get a layup, get fouled or both, or kick out to either Hutch, Frazier or Plummer (whoever's most open). It's gonna be by committee.As we’ve laid out lineups and minutes possibilities the last couple pages, I can’t shake the question of who has the ball when the game is on the line.
Trent can be an elite scorer cause he’s shifty and creative but he lacks size.
Curbelo is a maestro with a ball but not always a consistent finisher, although I think he’ll be better this year. He also hasn’t yet shown a consistent jumper yet. And he’s short.
I think the best option based on size, athleticism, and skill is Hutch. But he’s gonna need time to get into the flow of the game after sitting out so long.
No matter how good your offense is, how good your passing or shooting, at some point in tight games you need a guy who can just go get a bucket.
Probably not a bad idea when they are carrying two extra players in Damonte and Trent. There already aren't enough minutes to go around to the freshman to make everyone happy. Not to steal a John Groce saying but players play players. There will definitely be kids that aren't happy at the end of the upcoming season.Nope Kofi will be the last addition to the team. Leaving one scholarship open
Kofi still has 2 years left.Still don’t have a big for next year. Has to be the priority now that we have a pg. Even if Payne does great still need a big body.
Three, isn't it?Kofi still has 2 years left.
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THISCurbelo will have the ball (doh!), he'll drive and get a layup, get fouled or both, or kick out to either Hutch, Frazier or Plummer (whoever's most open). It's gonna be by committee.
Can you imagine if we had Belo and Kofi for another 2 years?Kofi still has 2 years left.
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Share your concern about lack of playing time for the freshmen. Fortunately, we're gonna blowout a bunch of teams. There's definitely a lot of playing time daylight after this season, which should assuage a lot of disappointment. Plus, these kids aren't dummies. They know the guys ahead of them are better than they are. Hopefully, that will fuel them to work even harder.Probably not a bad idea when they are carrying two extra players in Damonte and Trent. There already aren't enough minutes to go around to the freshman to make everyone happy. Not to steal a John Groce saying but players play players. There will definitely be kids that aren't happy at the end of the upcoming season.
Can you imagine if we had Belo and Kofi for another 2 years?
We won't, but that's a good dream!Can you imagine if we had Belo and Kofi for another 2 years?
This is his second year eligibility wise.Three, isn't it?
1 more season of them together will fulfill my basketball fantasyWe won't, but that's a good dream!
Fully expecting Papi goes League after this season.
"Players play players on the ladder to greatness."Share your concern about lack of playing time for the freshmen. Fortunately, we're gonna blowout a bunch of teams. There's definitely a lot of playing time daylight after this season, which should assuage a lot of disappointment. Plus, these kids aren't dummies. They know the guys ahead of them are better than they are. Hopefully, that will fuel them to work even harder.
And, what better way to instill the right culture than having TF and DMW showing you the ropes?"Players play players on the ladder to greatness."
-- Head Coach John Groce (probably)
Practices will be hyper competitive and should be a great growing and learning year for the freshmen.