Butler would be fine as the starting pg if we had better talent around him. But we are in desperate need of scorers, high level scorers, and currently we have zero.
They are but every team needs a lead player or clear number one. Kentucky doesn’t have that. Robinson can be that, Richmond can be that, smith can be that.
Like who Aaron Bradshaw & Justin Edwards ?
And if you have a roster with no clear cut first option you are Missouri or vandy. You need a dude
Kentucky has 2 defensive players of the year not a team full of them. This roster is good but you still need a clear cut 1st option type of guy
He is 3 weeks into the job starting with zero players on the roster. Its not about supporting every move he makes, its about being realistic about where we are. So far I'd say he's exceeded expectations.
What I mean is we still need legitimate 1st and 2nd options. Robinson might be able to fill the #2 role but if he’s our best player then we are in for a rough year.
Look back on this posters history. He (actually almost postive it's a she) takes the negative view of everything.....Seemingly gets off on it. Can't be taken seriously for a second.
Will be nice to add via a normal incoming freshman recruiting cycle and not have to build a roster from zero though. The coaches can then focus on the transfer portal to round out the roster (assuming they can get the underclassmen to stay). The "hot stove" version of college athletics is the transfer portal and honestly is so much fun to watch unfold and to discuss. Thus, we get to all get real active again this time next year.
Agree, and I would love to have either/both to be running point for UK. However, at some point you build yourself out of spots and attractiveness. Early bird gets the worm in some cases. Have to sometimes take "good enough" and move on. Plus, NIL dollars can only go so far.
Not to debate what you said, but the best player isn't always who you want to take your clutch shot.
I just saw that he shoots like 79% on catch-and-shoot attempts (99th percentile). I'm assuming thats a large reason for the grab. Fits well in Pope's offense.
Because some of our fans are young, immediate gratification , zero patience , IDIOTS.The participation trophy generation know nothing about BUILDING a team or what it takes to win for that matter
Just look at Keshawn Johnson at Arizona this year. His stats at San Diego St. last year we're not overwhelming. They play a low possession offense at San Diego St., same as Virginia. I believe Butler averages about 12-13 a game with about 4-5 assists a game and shoots around 40% from 3. A great not good but great defender. Dude is a beast who is definitely underrated by a lot of posters on here. The guy is a great leader too. I have watched a ton of Mountain west games the last 2 years on CBS network, games came on like 11-12:00.
I’m predicting right now that Oweh is our dude.
UConn had no high level scorers. Even when the guys were at mid majors they weren't
I think they just got him so they wouldn't have to listen to him yap anymore as an opponent
Good post.
I could see everyone on the team being good at rebounding. Effort players get rebounds
That’s funny…he’s one of my favorite players to watch on this team. Love that evil grin on defense! And he can make shots
You nailed it! He impresses me more then Robinson!
