I'm no rhodes scholartactitian but I think he might shoot more good better if he got the hair out of those darn eyes lol every picture it looks like that has to be hard to see
Jayden Quaintance commits to UK!
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You thinking he will take Williams spot? Move Garrison to the 4?
Regardless of how good medicine has gotten in a lot of ways, it is still a gamble...It's a gamble worth taking, but one nonetheless.
I can't count how many patients I have had with complications from surgeries that were even less risky that ACL repair. Regardless, here's to hoping he heals back to 100% and dominates for the Cats.
Definitely a high upside signing. If you have a chance to sign a projected lottery pick who put up 9 and 7 and made the All Defensive Team as a 17 year old in a power conference, you just about have to take him. He’s a potential game changer as long as he recovers from his surgery as expected.
My only worry is that with both him and Dioubate signing, that just about has to be all we’re planning to add in the frontcourt, and I don’t see any consistent shooting at all there unless we’re seeing Kam Williams as more of a stretch 4. It’s an interesting change in approach that I hope pays off.
My only worry is that with both him and Dioubate signing, that just about has to be all we’re planning to add in the frontcourt, and I don’t see any consistent shooting at all there unless we’re seeing Kam Williams as more of a stretch 4. It’s an interesting change in approach that I hope pays off.
There is no high risk taking this kid. We have three guys that are able to hold down 4/5 until he comes back from the injury (4 if Kam can play small ball 4)
He’s only going to add a monster presence down low when it comes to defense and rebounding. May end up starting at the end of the year.
He’s only going to add a monster presence down low when it comes to defense and rebounding. May end up starting at the end of the year.
Welcome back to the BBN young man!
I stated in one of the other JQ threads that I think there is potential there for it. Garrison at least has a decent stroke from the perimeter, and he only shot slightly worse than Carr this past season. Not to mention, Pope multiple times stated he thought BG would shoot MANY more threes next season.
If Garrison develops that part of his game, it also only helps his pro potential.
He is only 17.
Be 18 by basketball season.
Be 18 by basketball season.
That's what attracted them. They loved the freedom the bigs got in getting a rebound, bringing the ball up, playing all over the court.
As for what I expect--health is #1 and then we'll go from there. I'm not a medical expert but my experience/players I've coached having surgeries/injuries is everyone is different in how quickly they recover and how soon they can get to their maximum ability again.
One thing I'll add about the risk factor UK took that is very intelligent is JQ is a baby. He doesn't need to rush back to be some NBA Lottery guy immediately. If the process isn't going as quickly....he would still be a teenager if he needed a 3rd year in CBB. So the #1 thing is to get healthy.
The kid plays hard. I'll take that coupled with that talent he has. I don't think we'll gripe about him ever taking plays off, because he won't. I'm thrilled we got him.
So getting a starter with a torn ACL, shoots less than 20% from three and ~50FTs is not a risk, hmmm, interesting, better yet, fascinating.
That is crazy that he won't be turning 18 until this summer. With the body and instincts he already has, on top of the experience of already playing major college basketball, his ceiling is insane. If he stays healthy, imagine what he will look like in 2 years at 20 years old, because this is the age when players really start to develop into men.
The trolls aren’t happy and I’m loving every damn minute of it!!!! Hahahahaha
Everyone that was mad about Pope not landing a big fish. Well, he just pulled in a whopper. If Quaintance is healthy, he might be the most talented player in college basketball next year. I would take him over Boozer any day of the week.
He had the surgery five days ago, if he's sitting until January, he'll be next to no impact for next years team, way too much missing time.
Why not both!? Truthfully we could use both and kinda need it. Pierre only has a year left but Yates has 3. I’ll be happy with either but we HAVE to get one.…….now is it Pierre or Yates??
He's not being brought here NOT to shoot threes or FTs, ridiculous. He's part of the inside presence for defense, rebounding that this team glaringly lacked last year and will open up space for the real shooters. Shooting can be fixed, size, strength and the dog part can't.
YEAH! Sure looks like it! I hate to get over hyped, but i think we can win it all next year!
They have to know that Alvaro is a must get also. Not only insurance, but we have to have at least one big that can spread the floor and is highly highly skilled.
When he's healthy, he's absolutely CRAMMING on people. I love it. Very physical, excellent hustle and heart, not going to be bullied- EVER. I LOVE IT.
If Garrison gets his maturity in line and listens to the coaching staff, he’s an NBA player. The size and natural ability is there.
Well, I was wrong, which is par for the course
. I didn’t think he was a fit and worried about his injury. But hey, he is a Cat again. Love the defense and rebounding. If he can pass and at least not break the backboard when shooting a layup like Amari(only complaint with him) he is going to be great on the other end. Rebounding is about feel and desire. Some people have it and some don’t. JQ and MD have it in spades.
I would still love to get Pierre or Yates. Love JJ and AL, but they need to be pushed and given some time to grow physically and catch up to the speed of the game like Chandler. They will be exceptional by the end of the year. Pierre would be awesome because of his age and length.
. I didn’t think he was a fit and worried about his injury. But hey, he is a Cat again. Love the defense and rebounding. If he can pass and at least not break the backboard when shooting a layup like Amari(only complaint with him) he is going to be great on the other end. Rebounding is about feel and desire. Some people have it and some don’t. JQ and MD have it in spades.I would still love to get Pierre or Yates. Love JJ and AL, but they need to be pushed and given some time to grow physically and catch up to the speed of the game like Chandler. They will be exceptional by the end of the year. Pierre would be awesome because of his age and length.
Man, if only the coaching staff had asked the opinion of Philstat on a message board for his opinion before making such a risky offer. (and he had surgery on March 19, NOT 5 days ago)
ACL surgery is not the same as it was in 1990. We don't need him to shoot the 3 any more than we needed amari to shoot the 3. He's here to protect the rim, score the ball at the rim, and rebound. We can fix the FT shooting with hypnosis.