7 Kentucky players declare

[mauconnfan]

Kentucky is losing 7 players to the NBA and they are still ranked #1 in preseason "poles". Pretty amazing actually.

Kaminsky would find this post to be racist!

 

[Kembacity]

Kaminsky would find this post to be racist!

ehh, I'm not sure he's that Polish, his name is Frank after all, not Franciszek

 

[Kembacity]

All these HS recruits citing how many guys Cal got "drafted" seem to forget that for every Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins Calipari has worked with, he has also had a Marquis Teague, Archie Goodwin types. Hype and physical potential gets these guys drafted, yet maybe about half of them realistically have what it takes to get a decent second contract. Yet glitz and glamour will always beat out facts.

Exactly, seems we're some of the only people who understand that some schools like UConn build NBA draft picks out of moderately rated recruits. University of Phoenix could "get these kids drafted" that Cal gets

 

[KembaStepback]

These kids are SOOO short-sighted. It infuriates me.

If I were a bottom level 5* recruit, I'd look for a program that would allow me to get a good amount of PT as a freshman. I'd also be looking for a coach/system that would help me thrive. It'd have to be the right fit. Unless I absolutely dominated and was guaranteed a lottery pick after any year I wouldn't even consider going to the NBA. There are worse things than going to college, getting a degree, and being a celebrity on campus.

I understand that it's a lot of money to throw at a 18-20 yr old kid. BUT, if you leave early, and are a late 1st, sure you get paid, but more often than not, you wash out because you cant hack it. If you wait, and go when you're ready...you have a better chance of hanging in the league and making way more $ in the long term.

If the Harrisons think they've maxed out as players...then they're stupid. If that's true, any NBA team would be DUMB to pick them. They're not that good in college! How would they be able to hang with Westbrook?? He'd destroy them (he destroys everyone but still)

Dakari Johnson has wash-out written all over him. Hope he's got a good financial advisor, because he'll be working at a car wash in no time. (hopefully not the same car wash that spill recruiting rumors lol)

 

[Kitaman]

These kids are SOOO short-sighted. It infuriates me.

When you think about it this is normal at that age. The issue here is that its a life changing decision. But short-sighted and young adult are one and the same.

What you need is either the 'NBA failures' to speak the truth or the 'coach'. However many kids think they are grown and will decide whatever they want, throwing hell to the wind. Its happens in basketball and in all of our houses.

What's the saying "I want what I want, and I want it now". I and I'm sure many others here fell victim to this type of thinking now just add in the potential (real or not) of making millions of dollars. With that on their mind how can a kid under 21 think straight?

Anyway, anyone raising teenagers can relate to your infatuation. LOL

 

[huskiesNhoos]

Just read this on the other site in an article about all the players leaving...has there been talk of Poythress transferring?

"Though Calipari now has to hit the recruiting trail to replenish half his roster, the outlook seems bright with the return of 5-9 guard Tyler Ulis, 6-9 forward Marcus Lee and possibly the 6-8 Poythress, who the coach said will talk with his family about his future. Kentucky also has three top recruits coming in."

 

[aceboon]

Just read this on the other site in an article about all the players leaving...has there been talk of Poythress transferring?

"Though Calipari now has to hit the recruiting trail to replenish half his roster, the outlook seems bright with the return of 5-9 guard Tyler Ulis, 6-9 forward Marcus Lee and possibly the 6-8 Poythress, who the coach said will talk with his family about his future. Kentucky also has three top recruits coming in."

There's been talk of him possibly going pro, I haven't heard anything about him transferring.

 

[UConn17]

There's been talk of him possibly going pro, I haven't heard anything about him transferring.

I think its possibly he could be a grad transfer

 

[CallMeBruce]

I think its possibly he could be a grad transfer

Innnnteresting

 

[Edward Sargent]

Only 7?

What about the rest of the guys?

Calipari couldn't get them ready to declare in one year?

What's the point of going to One-And-Done University if you have to go back for a second (or even a third) year?

He must suck as a coach.

Classic line in a Sunday NY Times articel "The worst thing Calipari can hear is "I am coming back"!

 

[CTBasketball]

Standard procedure. Everyone leaves, they're NIT bound, Squid blames it on youth.