Not going to take any shots at any player or fan who posted what they thought was info. In recruiting, focus on who you get and ignore who you don't. It's their lives, and doesn't make them less talented or bad, just means you move on. Now it's easy for me to say as I never had any insight from friend and he's pretty dialed in with things, but never had anything on Cunningham, but he's not upset about this at all. Understands relationship with family and is too excited about what is coming in next year (Clarke/Boston) on the wing added to what program still will have (players returning/added recruits).
The closest thing to a criticism he has of anyone passing UK is general. If you want to be pushed/have development accelerated to prepare to be a Pro, Kentucky is where you go. It's not a recruiting pitch when you state facts. If facts aren't good enough, then this isn't for you and the program moves onto those who want to dive in. Thing about UK guys is they look for players who aren't worried about how they look or what people say--they only care about what is happening and going to happen after putting in work. So you see Tyrone Maxey put on a show coming off the bench, a Johnny Juzang smiling and cheering for teammates when he didn't get minutes I'm sure he/we epxected last night. Why? He knows his time is coming. Kahlil Whitney response to opening night clunker in Exhibition? Get in the gym--showcase talent and then commit to what is needed. Keion Brooks Jr? Shot an airball late? Want to bet he does it again with same look? I say that thing is bottom. He wasn't afraid to take it, and this time of year that is far more important. Now plenty of improve upon/fix but we're talking mentality, not result. The result comes from the investment, not the debut.
That's UK. So when a guy like Whitney gets drafted on what he's going to be and surprises NBA people with his improvement and becomes another UK player media says "I didn't realize......." or "He's a lot better...." and then same media ****ts on UK/Cal/Staff when a recruiting battle is heated or a season is playing out and they lose game(s).
Bigger and better things to come.....and this class is full of those want in and more that will join them. Good luck to Cade and hope all works out for the best.
