Quaintance's father's complaint about usage.

[HipTer]

I don’t understand the supposed complaint by Quaintance’s father that his son doesn’t have the ball in his hands enough. Is that the gist of the complaint he made in some online forum? If so, I think he needs to consider first how much time his son has actually been on the floor and second whether his son has the skill set to have an offense run through him? He sure hasn’t shown anything like that in his limited time at UK. So, I would say to him that it's not Pope. Look at how much the ball is in the hands of Moreno, and how much decision making he’s involved in.

Basically, I believe Pope was using Quaintance to best showcase his true value at present – which is as a rebounder and shot-blocker with some potential as a limited post-up scorer. The kid is a poor shooter and it doesn’t look like concentrated repetition and practice was able to remedy that. It may just not be a skill set he’s ever going to get. But I think Quaintance would have really expanded his potential under Pope if he had played. I think he may have been able to play a similar role as Moreno out on the perimeter, and maybe his rolls to the basket would have been more effective than Moreno’s at this stage.

 

[Monday Nitro]

 

[CFE_]

Shaedon Quantance's father has zero right to complain at this point.

 

[Monday Nitro]

I don’t understand the supposed complaint by Quaintance’s father that his son doesn’t have the ball in his hands enough. Is that the gist of the complaint he made in some online forum? If so, I think he needs to consider first how much time his son has actually been on the floor and second whether his son has the skill set to have an offense run through him? He sure hasn’t shown anything like that in his limited time at UK. So, I would say to him that it's not Pope. Look at how much the ball is in the hands of Moreno, and how much decision making he’s involved in.

Basically, I believe Pope was using Quaintance to best showcase his true value at present – which is as a rebounder and shot-blocker with some potential as a limited post-up scorer. The kid is a poor shooter and it doesn’t look like concentrated repetition and practice was able to remedy that. It may just not be a skill set he’s ever going to get. But I think Quaintance would have really expanded his potential under Pope if he had played. I think he may have been able to play a similar role as Moreno out on the perimeter, and maybe his rolls to the basket would have been more effective than Moreno’s at this stage.

Not Quaintance, but I think our problem early in the season as is often the problem, we had guys already auditioning for the NBA and going offscript and they finally figured out that nobody is going to eat if we suck.

 

[KentuckyFan1965]

There is no I in team. Self sacrifice is the key to being a champion. All through the years, championship teams in any sport on earth, when asked how they accomplished it, Will point to self sacrifice, hard work, sometimes a little luck and then talent. Find me these guys and build me a team.

 

[GrumpyCat70]

Not Quaintance, but I think our problem early in the season as is often the problem, we had guys already auditioning for the NBA and going offscript and they finally figured out that nobody is going to eat if we suck.

Yea and JQ seems to be more worried about auditioning than helping the team. I really wouldn’t be mad if Pope made him pack his bags. Ik it won’t happen but it should. We should all be raising hell about it honestly but why give JQ that much attention. Hes used everything we got to the fullest already.

 

[Johnnie Africa]

With all due respect Mr Quaintenance your son as an 18 year old is getting a million dollars plus to play in 5 college basketball games so please STFU

 

[JonathanW2]

Shaedon Quantance's father has zero right to complain at this point.

I don't think it is fair to compare a kid who could have played but chose not to, and one who has medical issues.

 

[GrumpyCat70]

With all due respect Mr Quaintenance your son as an 18 year old is getting a million dollars plus to play in 5 college basketball games so please STFU

You didn’t ignore me?? But nitro is over there offended like a big ol baby.

 

[Anon943222]

Shaedon Quantance's father has zero right to complain at this point.

Shaedon Quaintance has done more for UK than you have message board boy.

 

[CFE_]

I don't think it is fair to compare a kid who could have played but chose not to, and one who has medical issues.

We'll see - if pops/agent shut him down from this point on...we have every right to compare him to Shaedon. If he comes back - good, he can be useful with paint defense/rebounding.

 

[NociHTTP]

I don't think it is fair to compare a kid who could have played but chose not to, and one who has medical issues

That's not why he isn't playing.

 

[JesusCal89]

Well with with Williams out now no time like the present to play again buddy

 

[TigerMoving]

JQ still needs to prove he can dribble and shoot well. Those skills looked pretty shaky in the few games he played. Hopefully he comes back and shows us a complete toolset.

 

[HalHR2500]

Dude either has to play or not, the knee "swelling" is not abnormal coming back from ACL and can be managed.

 

[HipTer]

Dude either has to play or not, the knee "swelling" is not abnormal coming back from ACL and can be managed.

I think you're right that knee swelling after recovery is not abnormal when putting that knee under athletic stress. But I wonder what the the determining factors are for deciding whether it's something the repaired and scar tissues will get acclimated to or not, and in what time period. Is it ok to keep testing it or would a top surgeon say shut it down?

 

[Seth_C]

I don't think it is fair to compare a kid who could have played but chose not to, and one who has medical issues.

I agree — until the kid’s father complains about how he is being utilized while he is on the bench unable to play.

 

[UKCowboys]

JQ would do well to play 3-4 years in college and develop his skills or he will be a one contract then DLeague lifer

 

[Anon1751561414]

He's not very good anyway...gives us some rim protection but that's about it...just move on...if he does come back the knee will "swell" again and his camp will shut him down for good

 

[Anon1768290537]

JQ would do well to play 3-4 years in college and develop his skills or he will be a one contract then DLeague lifer

That would be ideal but considering he's been told that he'll be a lottery pick since probably forever, he can't get to the NBA quick enough lol. Rebounding & Defense he does well but he has no moves around the basket & that right there needs fixed. Why not stay at Kentucky, get paid & work on his offense for at least another year? Not gonna happen in today's reality.

 

[akaukswoosh]

That would be ideal but considering he's been told that he'll be a lottery pick since probably forever, he can't get to the NBA quick enough lol. Rebounding & Defense he does well but he has no moves around the basket & that right there needs fixed. Why not stay at Kentucky, get paid & work on his offense for at least another year? Not gonna happen in today's reality.

Backfiring on dad, allowing Moreno to look better and better.

 

[Blue Jesus]

We'll see - if pops/agent shut him down from this point on...we have every right to compare him to Shaedon. If he comes back - good, he can be useful with paint defense/rebounding.

If nothing else he won us the St Johns game, that's worth something (not millions of dollars but something). We would be in even more precarious a position to make the tournament without that win on our record.

 

[howitis_rivals115807]

Surely he watched us play all season. Our offense has looked completely lost 90% of the time and devolved into iso/hero ball. except for the last 4 games I'd be hard pressed to explain what we were even running. How can you expect Pope to get him the ball more when he can't even run an offense.

 

[bigblueinsanity (the real)]

Backfiring on dad, allowing Moreno to look better and better.

We finally stopped the bs we tried to run and are back to zoom. No surprise, it looks better because the staff and players know what they're doing.

Jqs dad complained Twitter but also provided receipts showing how far we dipped in big usage percentage. He was absolutely right. Then his knee started swelling. Make of that what you will.

I have no idea why pope tried to run basically a 4 out. Maybe it was a promise to lowe? It messed up everything. Lowe goes out, we go to zoom, everything looks way better.

 

[Crestcat]

From the small sample JQ seems to have elite athleticism but good basketball skills. Hard to run an offense thru a guy like that. If he been thru all of the practices the preseason would have been the time to letting him be the distributor.

 

[chimchim]

I hope Pope learned his lesson and never recruits another kid who just had a season ending knee injury. No more injured kids!!!! Let them rehab on someone else's dime. Mentioning dimes, JQ is getting quite a few not to even play 10 games. Dad should be happy with the windfall and hush, if he is complaining. His son IS a professional.

 

[Beatle Bum]

If JQ can get back, I really want to see his output vs Garrison’s. I have a feeling JQ is a better backup option for Malachi.

 

[Littlecreek10]

His knee is going to swell after any athletic activity FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE. That’s just the way it is. My son had a similar (if not worse) injury and surgery and guess what? His knee swells so he just ices it after games or practice. He hasn’t missed any games because of it either since he returned to action. He’s not getting paid a million dollars either (just “NIL” from dear ol dad)

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

Shaedon Quaintance has done more for UK than you have message board boy.

Damn, you make new accounts fast.

 

[HipTer]

If JQ can get back, I really want to see his output vs Garrison’s. I have a feeling JQ is a better backup option for Malachi.

I was thinking the same, although I know I'm as susceptible to "the grass is always greener" fallacy as anyone else. But regardless he's a big body, right?

 

[cornbreadnmilk]

I hope he returns so hopefully we never see Garrison play again!