Athletically hard for him to guard, and hard for him to get open. It is what it is.
Can Trent Noah step up?
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We have heard how talented Hawthorne is, I really don't understand why he is not being utilized at this point. They have compared him to Tashawn Prince.
Unlease him, and let's go.
I think that Pope needs to consider playing some zone to cover Noah's defensive liability and to limit foul trouble.
you want to start playing a freshman that hasn’t played a single minute in late January? Why? What’s so wrong about shortening the rotation and playing 7/8 guys?
Nothing wrong except fouls & injuries cut into playing time. Like they say in NFL & NBA - rookies aren’t Rookies come playoff time.The average SEC team is 9 deep this year & Tenn ,Arkansas, A&M ,Florida , Bama & Vandy go 10 or more.
If Hawthorne is not ready NOW - is he worth keeping for next year.
I for one am tired of watching former Ky players thriving at other schools?
You guys love ragging on Noah. I think he can be a really good player. You can’t throw a guy into a game for the first time in a month, and expect much. The first foul call was a joke. The second foul was unfortunate. However, he fought for a crucial rebound, and made sure to rip it away from the Texas dudes trying to take it from him.
Dude is a baller. He needs to play and get his confidence back.
I said this about Chandler a few weeks ago. Just give him a bunch of time, and the talent and confidence will eventually show up.
I will take him over Garrison every time.
Noah loves Kentucky. He could have left. He can play. Only a Sophomore. Believe it or not, Sophomore’s used to grow and get better. Trent can do that.
Dude is a baller. He needs to play and get his confidence back.
I said this about Chandler a few weeks ago. Just give him a bunch of time, and the talent and confidence will eventually show up.
I will take him over Garrison every time.
Noah loves Kentucky. He could have left. He can play. Only a Sophomore. Believe it or not, Sophomore’s used to grow and get better. Trent can do that.
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Cal played them all the time
I'm tired of hearing how fkn good he is, so I would like to see, before he transfers.
Is he a good player though?
What are your standards for "good" n regards to being a good player?
He has to play a few minutes at least to give someone a breather, he played against a tougher SEC last season. I don't understand why he's gun shy shooting the 3 this year? He is a step slow but after 2 straight fouls against Texas, the next possession he manned up & didn't let his man get to the basket. I'm hoping he gives us some good minutes moving forward.
Not save the season but provide some good minutes for Kam being out. I'm sure he wants to play regardless of the RS. The next few weeks will tell us if Hawthorne is even a reality to play? I wouldn't think Pope would do that but if the kid is willing & Pope sees him step up in practice maybe?
That’s because he CAN’T do that “with the ball in his hands.”
Noah is a great shooter, but he has to be open at the time he takes the catch. He’s not the kind of player who can create his own shot after the catch.
Last year he benefited from having a true point (Butler) and elite shooter (Brea) drawing defenses away from him …giving him some wide open looks. Defenses just aren’t giving him that same space this year.
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At the beginning of the season he was said to be the best shooter on the team.
Red Shirt players actually work harder than rotation players because they don’t have to take pre game & game day off. Yes they usually travel with the team . Hawthorne only RSed because he signed late & got a smaller cut of NIL.PLUS we were stacked at his position.
Now with injuries & that not an issue. I’d rather play him at 3 - MO & Jelly at 4 & MM & BG at 5.
Now with injuries & that not an issue. I’d rather play him at 3 - MO & Jelly at 4 & MM & BG at 5.
We should have played zone all game against a non shooting Texas team.
Again not prepared for the opponent.
Played some zone, and it was mostly successful. Calipari would never play zone.
I agree with you though. Coaches aren’t very bright overall.
i actually thought we looked pretty well prepared for Texas
the biggest issue was we almost gave the game up at the end. but we didn't dig a huge hole like we have many times
Perry doesn’t suck. Just stop. He’ll probably light us up for 20 tomorrow.
I think with more experience, strength training and conditioning he can be a similar type player to the Devries kid at IU. I do think he has the desire and toughness to help us a lot in the next couple years.
I have my doubts. I thought he would make a decent jump into a contributer this year, but he’s played arguably worse. His defense is so bad and he hasn’t even contributed on offense where he was pretty solid last year. IDK what happened to him, but he is way more lost this year.
Yeah, can't believe some of our fans are still getting on their knees for this guy. He isnt any good at all.
And sorry to the other poster but neither is Noah. If Noah is considered a good college basketball player than I guess we have different understandings of the word good.
When I originally brought up his name I didn't say anything about his worth as a player, just that this year he's looking for and getting off his shots. He did hit 5/7 from three last game so we probably shouldn't leave him open.
Lmao yeah, our “fans” are awful. I mean, Noah hasn’t gotten much PT this year, so not much to draw conclusions from. He played really well last year as a freshman.