Aly Khalifa, a 6-foot-11 big man, is down to three schools
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I'm not excited about this guy but we can't let him go to UL. Throw some minor NIL his way and lock him up.
He is a great ELITE passer but slow footed. Defensively he would get wasted in the SEC.
Needs to quicken up but he's probably no slower than DJ Burns. He can definitely pass the ball like him
Needs to quicken up but he's probably no slower than DJ Burns. He can definitely pass the ball like him
He can go somewhere else I’m good with him not at UK.
I get not being blown away by this guy, but we can use guys coming off the bench. We still have 13 spots to fill as of right now. I'm OK if he's like spot 9 to 13. If the UK strength guys can talk him into improving his body who knows what he might become.
He fits OUR SYSTEM. Guys idt you all understand we have a system now its not just GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. What a time to be alive
I will take a bench piece that knows the system.
I can get by without said bench piece that knows the system.
Skilled but seems too slow to not give up at least as much as he contributes.
I can get by without said bench piece that knows the system.
Skilled but seems too slow to not give up at least as much as he contributes.
I don’t particularly think this guy is good but it would be a real bad look to lose the first guy you go after to UL.
Hope he has someone to pass it to if he wants those 4.1 assists
Dont like 38% shooting from a center. That is pathetic. Like I said bench guy only it'd a solid signing.
Only plays 19 minutes per game
36% 3-points t shooter
His experience in Popes system and playing in the NCAA is enough for me to say sign him up with all our available roster spaces.
This guy was a key piece on a pope team that was better than UK last year. Some of you need to stop being so arrogant. We want to get this guy.
He can come here and be a role player off the bench. Kentucky still has to bring him more talented players at his position to protect the paint in the SEC. Still going to need some BYU players that are already familiar with Pope's offensive sets while the others get acclimated.
He is perfect for what he does and what Pope wants from him. Pope's offense is hard to guard with Khalifa as point-center.
this past season he shot 31% from three..38% from the floor overall, and 62% from the line...no thank you
He played in the Big 12. They are a pretty good conference. I like that he doesn't get rattled and make bad passes. Many see him as the best passer last year in cbb. Made some beautiful passes. He can make 3's when open. If he lost 25-30 lbs and better shape he could fill that roll that Mitchell had plus the heavy 5 we needed in certain games.
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How were they better? UK had a highe ncaa tourney seed and finished higher in its conference and had a higher win percentage (albeit slightly) . Both teams flamed out n first round.
Neither team was anything to write home about honestly.
Here's what BYU fans had to say about him in Joe Tiptons twitter thread
Incredible passing, insane game knowledge. Probably a perfect player for Pope’s system, but he was in terrible shape last year due to injury recovery. If UK gets him, he’ll be really good.
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Honestly if you get him you should be really excited. He will completely open up what your offense can do. All of his criticisms can be directly related to his knee. He put off surgery that he’s needed all season in order to help our team. After that he’ll be much more mobile.
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Good shot blocker, good rebounder, good defensive presence, next level passing, inconsistent on shots, hard to really tell where the ceiling is with knee troubles all season (would love to have him back, very unselfish player)
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Not good, very slow, can’t jump, not a great shooter, good passer though
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Can pass and shoot. Not athletic but in fairness has dealt with a knee injury. Great role player.
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Sets up plays very well. Amazing eye for passing. Tons of assists to Dallon last year, little slow though. Shoots the 3 nicely.
Incredible passing, insane game knowledge. Probably a perfect player for Pope’s system, but he was in terrible shape last year due to injury recovery. If UK gets him, he’ll be really good.
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Honestly if you get him you should be really excited. He will completely open up what your offense can do. All of his criticisms can be directly related to his knee. He put off surgery that he’s needed all season in order to help our team. After that he’ll be much more mobile.
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Good shot blocker, good rebounder, good defensive presence, next level passing, inconsistent on shots, hard to really tell where the ceiling is with knee troubles all season (would love to have him back, very unselfish player)
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Not good, very slow, can’t jump, not a great shooter, good passer though
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Can pass and shoot. Not athletic but in fairness has dealt with a knee injury. Great role player.
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Sets up plays very well. Amazing eye for passing. Tons of assists to Dallon last year, little slow though. Shoots the 3 nicely.
Oh so u want to pony up a bunch of NIL for a bench player?
He played 19 mins a game at byu. That translates to way less at UK. This is still Kentucky isn't it?
We had 3 7 foot plus players last year that could not stick their finger up their *** in post season play and you're ragging on this guy
Just because they sucked doesn't mean we bring in another guy who's not good.
He's a **** rebounder. A lot of his rebs were due to not being able to finish at the rim as well. Pass on this. Go to UofL or stay at BYU and we're good.
They performed similarly, but BYU had a higher NET rating and kenpom rating. I agree we want to be better than that, but when we are building from nothing with a new coach, having a dependable player who fit the system well is valuable.
So he's like those 3 guys? You are making my point Jeff. He's a bench guy. 10 to 15 a game tops.
Played in B12 this year and didn't embarass himself. If Z isn't smart enough to stay and seize the opportunity bring him on.
Put him through training camp with the Bengals and they’ll whoop his *** into shape.