GYERO

[_Chase_]

A year ago we still had Cal and we were all suicidal. I think we'll be just fine in the portal.

 

[UnfrozenCatfanLawyer]

So I guess the Moreno kid looks good at the McDonald’s practices? Other than his first name making me think of the creepy red-headed kid from “Children of the Corn” whenever I hear it, I’m pretty excited that he can maybe contribute next year.

 

[anthonys735]

Last year, all our portal additions, other than Brea, came out of nowhere.

 

[anthonys735]

So I guess the Moreno kid looks good at the McDonald’s practices? Other than his first name making me think of the creepy red-headed kid from “Children of the Corn” whenever I hear it, I’m pretty excited that he can maybe contribute next year.

Saw one of the Arkansas guys raving about him.

 

[BBdK]

Last year, all our portal additions, other than Brea, came out of nowhere.

^ and were met with "meh" from BBN, mostly.

And it was thought for most of the time it was Duke or UConn for Brea, and he revealed numerous times here it was pretty much UK, his dream school, all along for him.

#Trust

 

[PTI Anon1640710541]

#Taste

 

[Strokin_Bandit]

I have no idea how to project Moreno because I've never seen many 7'1 guys before! I can tell you that I noticed such an improvement in him from last year's state tournament to this year's. The kid has worked on his body and athleticism and even his stamina. He had a couple of "oooooh" lobs and big time rejections. Yes, he was blocking and dunking on 6'5 - 6'7 sixteen year olds, but still. He ran the floor very well and didn't miss many free-throws (although his form is sort of wack). The kid will keep getting better.

 

[Ron Mehico]

The last good looking big we had that I thought played great in the McDonald’s game was Aaron Bradshaw, so go Moreno!

 

[krazykats]

My timing Friday night might have been bad to ask how long will BJW give Pope before turning on him.

But you lose to UT in a tournament game, and have a perception of struggle in any format of recruiting and BJW will absolutely BJW.

Where I’m at, Bullitt County, I’ve heard it already most of the season. Sadly, now it’s creeping in all over the state.

I hope it’s basically in game redass reaction, but I don’t want Pope to have any negativity this early when in general the man is crushing this job about as well as anyone could have.

 

[cricket3]

Half of our roster wasn't even in the portal this time last year. I get that circumstances are different this year but the portal insiders and doom and gloomers on Twitter are exhausting.

 

[UnfrozenCatfanLawyer]

I think we are living in an age where 95% of people are unhappy about anything that doesn’t provide instant gratification. It’s wreaking havoc on society and I’m a bit concerned, lol!

 

[cut_itloosedoubledeuce]

What’s this gratification you speak of?

 

[BBdK]

Does gratification really work?

 

[UKwizard]

Pope on his last radio show yesterday said he values shooting, decision making and high character the most. He also said the SEC this year taught him they need to get physically tougher and even joked (I think) of setting up football practice dummies on the court to have guys get used to fighting through screens better.

 

[Hank Camacho_rivals115797]

Pope sounds like he's in no hurry to get the roster complete:



Pope also said last night on his call-in show that he wants Trent Noah to gain 15-18 pounds of muscle this offseason. Interesting. Noah is realistically 6'4 or 6'5. I don't ever see him as a long-term 4 in college. I guess the plan is to turn him into a jumbo wing who can guard the 2 through 4.

I think it is sufficiently obvious that Pope has to add size, athleticism, and more consistent defensive ability across the board. He's not going to jeopardize shooting to do it, either. Kam Williams is what we are looking for.

Intricate roster building for the long haul is music to this Cat fan's ears. Last year we had a bunch of specialists that they masterfully cobbled together into a cohesive whole. This year, I want to have guys who are good to great at multiple skills so we don't have to substitute using a flowchart designed by Charlie to locate Pepe Silvia.

 

[B Rax_rivals210137]

Everyone is rooting against baby gronk and I GET IT but it would be kinda hilarious if he did grow up to be some absolute STUD

 

[justa]

Children of the Corn Effed me up as a kid. Malichi scared the **** outta me.

 

[legalbeagle123]

Recommendations for must see's or do's in the Vancouver, BC area?

 

[cricket3]

Buzz Williams to Maryland.

Thank God.

 

[UnfrozenCatfanLawyer]

Malachi & Magoon had some absolute bangers back in the early 2000s imo.

 

[catsfanbgky]

Players not mentioned so far, I hope we land a few guys who can handle the ball / get to the rim. After Robinson went down, Butler was about the only guard who could consistently drive it deep. Ball handling was a pretty big issue, when teams trapped us late when we had a nice lead, we did not have enough guys who could break the press dribbling so they stopped their dribble or panicked and threw it away.

 

[krazykats]

I hope Beard goes to A&M and that rivalry with Texas gets some wind in its sails.

UK/UT
Bama/Auburn
Texas/A&M
UGA/UF

We need these rivalries to get real!

 

[anthonys735]

I hope Beard goes to A&M and that rivalry with Texas gets some wind in its sails.

UK/UT
Bama/Auburn
Texas/A&M
UGA/UF

We need these rivalries to get real!

Why?

 

[Kooky Kats_anon]

I, for one, enjoyed when the SEC was a ******** basketball conference.

 

[krazykats]

I guess because there is no chance the SEC will be as deep as we were this past season and we are going to need some of these schools to put some focus on basketball for seeding. Hopefully the right coaches at the right schools will help.


Also, and less important, because I’m a fan and in the depths of winter I like watching other teams play good games when they aren’t playing UK.

 

[HymanKaplan_rivals48997]

at anth getting torpedo bats for his small-fry team. Probably bring in a hitting coach for the season as well. That's awesome.

 

[bluthruandthru]

 

[UnfrozenCatfanLawyer]

F*** that kid and that movie.

 

[PTI Anon1640710541]

Recommendations for must see's or do's in the Vancouver, BC area?

1> eat a dick.

 

[cricket3]

I always enjoy seeing these guys when they come across my Twitter FYP.

 

[PTI Anon1640710541]

How is it a criticism/slander to call someone a "F boy?"


So, you're a dude who is only good for having uncommitted intercourse with women? Wow. Gotta be embarassing for you. Or whatever.

 

[tallkat70]

Rafters right now: “Players in the transfer portal are signing with other schools! Should Mark Pope be drawn and quartered and fired into the sun?”

It's a little much. I wish I could enjoy it like Ron. I like to think BJW has a pretty good grasp on what qualifies as good basketball even if their expectations aren't always realistic but there is so much doom and gloom about what Pope's doing or not doing, our NIL is not nearly enough, etc.

I think this season was a fantastic advertisement for UK basketball. Relentlessly positive coach, as good a collection of wins from any season that didn't end in a Final Four or better, a patched together line-up that kept finding ways to deal with adversity. After you throw in the passion and history of Kentucky basketball who TF wouldn't want to play here?

Pope may disappoint at some point, but I don't understand how you don't look at this season as anything as a success.

 

[august-west]

So I guess the Moreno kid looks good at the McDonald’s practices? Other than his first name making me think of the creepy red-headed kid from “Children of the Corn” whenever I hear it, I’m pretty excited that he can maybe contribute next year.

When I hear Moreno all I can think of is Omar “The Outmaker” Moreno.

 

[HymanKaplan_rivals48997]

Every time I've watched Moreno, I walk away thinking; remarkably boring but effective player. He has no dreams of "stretching the floor" and showing off a full array of skills. He just does dirty work, and makes layups. How refreshing, if I'm being honest.

(He used to ride my school bus sometimes, because he had a friend on my route, and he is a genuinely polite and nice kid)

 

[krazykats]

Cam Boozer is not very impressive.

 

[Ron Mehico]

He's a little "robotic", but he's definitely a specimen, and he's going to get a lot of "whistles".

Are we pretty much out for Nate Ament?

After watching 15 secs of the nightmare that is this game I have no interest in Ament. He looks like he weighs 145 lbs and he attempted to throw a lob that went 5 feet in the air.

 

[HymanKaplan_rivals48997]

Kam Williams is a huge upgrade over him, it would seem.

I hope nobody thought I was denigrating Moreno's game. I think it will fit in well at UK. Basketball could USE more "dirty work" players.

 

[Wynn Duffy 69]

What I wouldn’t give to have the Clown drive me and my primary crew around for a day in a tricked out school bus full of drugs and booze. Maybe a pastoral October Saturday afternoon in the Bluegrass region. Distillery, the track, Commonwealth at night. Man.

 

[HymanKaplan_rivals48997]

What I wouldn’t give to have the Clown drive me and my primary crew around for a day in a tricked out school bus full of drugs and booze. Maybe a pastoral October Saturday afternoon in the Bluegrass region. Distillery, the track, Commonwealth at night. Man.

I still have my Class B CDL, so if a bus is rented, I can drive it. Actually thought about driving Gold Shield on a "per request" basis.


Cameroon Boozer "plays the game the right way", and so it starts...

 

[krazykats]

Couldn’t agree more on Ament.

Also feel like as far as a big goes UK has the best of this group. Outside of 2 dunks Boozer hasn’t been better than Moreno.

I love that Moreno isn’t trying to press and do more in this type of game. This has never been a game for the bigs, but he has 2 blocks, 2 rebounds and 5 points from a solid post move and a 3 in the corner.