Very glad BG is coming back.
Buckle up folks, we got a big, bad *** team next season.
Buckle up folks, we got a big, bad *** team next season.
Brandon Garrison is returning to Kentucky
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Moreno will have to work then just like BG the better players play it’s that simple
If a long NBA career is his goal, this is the play. The practices alone could get him ready for the next step.
Assuming JQ isn’t ready to start the season, Moreno will get plenty of time to prove himself in the non conference.
And we have players that can also show the new ones the offense just like Jax did. Should help them pick up on it quicker.
We’ve been in that era since 2010. Almost everyone has left every year.
I think players who are not going to enter the portal should have to announce if they are staying before the final 2 weeks of the portal so that coaches better know what holes they need to fill.
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Man, all I wanted was some continuity season to season when Pope came in, sorely missed it the last decade plus.
Looks like MP has been focusing on that from recruits to even transfer players with multiple years of eligibility.
I don't think nor expect Garrison to have some monster jump, but if he just continues to develop and refine, he'll be an incredibly important piece going forward.
Really looking forward to seeing what the team looks like early since we'll have multiple players that both know the system and what to expect at UK
Looks like MP has been focusing on that from recruits to even transfer players with multiple years of eligibility.
I don't think nor expect Garrison to have some monster jump, but if he just continues to develop and refine, he'll be an incredibly important piece going forward.
Really looking forward to seeing what the team looks like early since we'll have multiple players that both know the system and what to expect at UK
A lot thought he was gone after the Croatian player committed today! I’m glad he’s coming back. We should be pretty stacked in the front court next season!
Well said, there are no shortcuts. Work at your craft, get better, be a good teammate, help your team succeed and get drafted!
Nah, BG was heavily rumored to be leaving. He had stripped all mention of UK off his social media. Nobody else has even hinted at leaving.
I like having 3 guys that are right at 7’.. we are going to be so deep!
3 McDonalds All-Americans and a European All-Star at the 4 and 5 positions with a BRUTE to throw in there when needed that can also play the 3!!!!
This team is already LOADED and we aren’t done yet!!
We are back baby!!!
GO BIG BLUE!!!
This team is already LOADED and we aren’t done yet!!
We are back baby!!!
GO BIG BLUE!!!
Continuity is huge - the advantage of having 3+ rotation players back for the culture and learning curve is absolutely massive, and I hope pope aims for that every year.
Early last season, before injuries, we seemed like we were gonna run teams to death. That's pretty much how we beat Duke, they had no legs left.
I like seeing some redundancy in recruiting. We can keep fresh legs on the floor and exhaust teams.
I like seeing some redundancy in recruiting. We can keep fresh legs on the floor and exhaust teams.
We're legit 3 deep at the 5 and 2.5 deep at the 4 (Williams can play some small ball 4 if needed). It is sweet to finally have some talent and DEPTH in the front court.
Why?
If Moreno is good enough and does what he needs to do, he'll play.
Pope doesn't seem to play favorites and pick them in September like the last guy did.
He's going to play the group(s) that give us the best chance to win.
If he is good enough, he will pull someone off rotation
If he is not good enough, he should be on the bench
Don't worry about moreno
Weren't there even reports that he has dropped out of all classes?
Damn stoked by this. Loved BG’s energy this year and can’t wait to see him next year in Blue/white.
Good depth piece that has potential to become exceptional player. Pope loves how he can guard multiple players on the wing.
3pt shot will keep getting better. Needs to get stronger and rebound better. Love his motor, but needs to mature. Teams know they can bait him right now.
I never understood posters who thought it would be no big loss if he left.
3pt shot will keep getting better. Needs to get stronger and rebound better. Love his motor, but needs to mature. Teams know they can bait him right now.
I never understood posters who thought it would be no big loss if he left.
With BG officially back, and Jelavic in the fold, we have 5 guys at 2 positions.
Using the template of this past season, where Pope used four guys (when healthy) at 2 spots:
Carr- 24 mpg
Williams- 23mpg
Garrison- 17mpg
Almonor- 14mpg
That’s 78 of the 80 minutes, so basically all the minutes at the 4 and 5.
Assuming Juniors Garrison and Dioubate and superstar Sophomore Quaintance (when healthy) are three of the four in the rotation, who do we think will be the fourth?
Is it our McD’s AA Freshman 7 foot Center or our Euro Freshman 7 foot stretch 4?
Or do they split the 14-16 minutes that’s left?
Just curious to see what everyone thinks?
Thoughts?
Using the template of this past season, where Pope used four guys (when healthy) at 2 spots:
Carr- 24 mpg
Williams- 23mpg
Garrison- 17mpg
Almonor- 14mpg
That’s 78 of the 80 minutes, so basically all the minutes at the 4 and 5.
Assuming Juniors Garrison and Dioubate and superstar Sophomore Quaintance (when healthy) are three of the four in the rotation, who do we think will be the fourth?
Is it our McD’s AA Freshman 7 foot Center or our Euro Freshman 7 foot stretch 4?
Or do they split the 14-16 minutes that’s left?
Just curious to see what everyone thinks?
Thoughts?
I’m not even sure how to process a player like BG returning. Something we haven’t seen in years. Refreshing and exciting!
Hard to guess because I don't know what to expect from the international guy, and Quaintance may not be healthy for a bit. I love that we have options though! If we have to stash a McDonald's AA 7'0" center on the bench that is going to be good for us. I wonder if Dioubate may play some SF too. If so, that could give the other posts some more minutes.
Season start
Garrison - 26
Moreno - 8
Quaintance - 0
Dioubate - 24
Jelavic - 22
Conference play
Garrison - 24
Quaintance - 16
Dioubate - 24
Jelavic - 16
Moreno - 0
Yeah, it's an odd feeling. I am glad we get to watch players develop again. Very glad to have Garrison back!
Absolutely. He will be light years ahead of where he is now.
I think if Quaintance gets healthy enough to play, he plays way more than 16 minutes a game.
Also, I would go along with the idea of Dioubate playing the 3 if we weren’t already stacked there as well.
I think once Quaintance is back 100%, it looks something like this:
Quaintance- 22
Garrison- 22
Dioubate- 22
Jelavic- 14
PF Garrison(4)/Dioubate(22)/Jelavic(14)
C Quaintance(22)/Garrison(18)
I’m starting Garrison as a reward for his loyalty and for the intimation factor. BG and JQ out there together would give us a bigger and more athletic starting frontcourt than most teams.
Yes, much qucker. We have some good players returning...coaches on the floor and in practice. The learning curve just got a lot easier for all newcomers, due to having several, really good players that know the system. Pope said it a few times this year, that he was limited and had to keep things simple this year. Look out next year!
Not if he's better.
And if he's not next year, he may be in the future.
Pope has also proven that he's not going to just play 7.
I think he likes to run em all out there and let them show who can go.
Could be something like this if we don't add WIlkerson.
| Name | Ht | Wt | Class | PG | SG | SF | PF | C | Total |
| Jaland Lowe | 6'4" | 180 | JR | 28 | 28 | ||||
| Otega Oweh | 6'4" | 215 | SR | 8 | 20 | 28 | |||
| Brandon Garrison | 6'10" | 250 | JR | 4 | 20 | 24 | |||
| Mouhamed Dioubate | 6'7" | 220 | JR | 8 | 16 | 24 | |||
| Collin Chandler | 6'5" | 205 | SO | 24 | 0 | 24 | |||
| Andrija Jelovic | 6'11" | 225 | FR | 20 | 20 | ||||
| Jasper Johnson | 6'4" | 180 | FR | 12 | 8 | 20 | |||
| Jayden Quiantance | 6'9" | 230 | JR | 20 | 20 | ||||
| Kam Williams | 6'8" | 190 | SO | 12 | 12 |
That will not fly. Moreno is too good of a player too get 0 minutes.
I'll be truly surprised if JQ isn't physically near 100% by then. Maybe not 100% overall...but unless something is wrong, his knee should be fine in 9 months, conservatively. Based on my 3 knee surgeries, he could be in the gym tomorrow shooting FT's. That's a long way from ready to go but still good for him in short bits.
The frontcourt rotation will be decided in practice, for example, if moreno performs better than Garrison/big j, he has no reason to get 0 minutes
Put the best 4 in rotation