Kid was a bucket. 52% from 3.
Rupp Rafters UK Basketball Draft (Complete)
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Kid was a bucket. 52% from 3.
I’m surprised by the pick as well, but with his efficiency and basketball IQ, I don’t think it’s bad at all.
I got a plan.... just get me to my pick unscathed
Over here getting excited to see the picks moving along.. missed the drafts. It allows me to continue to learn more about the players,
Cannot believe he fell this far… give me Sam Bowie. @RunninRichie, beat that! Lol.
Oh it’s not a bad pick. Like I said I had 3 guards ahead of him just because of their production in college but depending on chemistry, he could end up a better choice as I think about it.
Ohhh nice for some reason I thought he already got picked,
He may not do great in voting with the young crowd, but he had fallen plenty far enough.
Updated:
1. @LukaszObrzut - Jamal Mashburn, Patrick Patterson, Jamal Murray
2. @Cowtown Cat - Dan Issel, Keith Bogans, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
3. @Son_Of_Saul - John Wall, Demarcus Cousins, Jodie Meeks
4. @jrpross - Cliff Hagan, Malik Monk, Oscar Tshiebwe
5. @chroix - Karl Towns, Julius Randle, Reed Sheppard
6. @JHannibalSmith - Ron Mercer, Kyle Macy, Rex Chapman
7. @Fox2monk - Tayshaun Prince, De'Aaron Fox, Bam Adebayo
8. @drcats2013 - Tony Delk, Goose Givens, Sam Bowie
9. @RunninRichie - Derek Anderson, Tyler Ulis, Doron Lamb, Terrance Jones
10. @DraftCat - Antoine Walker, Kenny Sky Walker, Wayne Turner, Nerlens Noel
@DraftCat is OTC with two critical picks coming up.
1. @LukaszObrzut - Jamal Mashburn, Patrick Patterson, Jamal Murray
2. @Cowtown Cat - Dan Issel, Keith Bogans, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
3. @Son_Of_Saul - John Wall, Demarcus Cousins, Jodie Meeks
4. @jrpross - Cliff Hagan, Malik Monk, Oscar Tshiebwe
5. @chroix - Karl Towns, Julius Randle, Reed Sheppard
6. @JHannibalSmith - Ron Mercer, Kyle Macy, Rex Chapman
7. @Fox2monk - Tayshaun Prince, De'Aaron Fox, Bam Adebayo
8. @drcats2013 - Tony Delk, Goose Givens, Sam Bowie
9. @RunninRichie - Derek Anderson, Tyler Ulis, Doron Lamb, Terrance Jones
10. @DraftCat - Antoine Walker, Kenny Sky Walker, Wayne Turner, Nerlens Noel
@DraftCat is OTC with two critical picks coming up.
I always hate how my favorite player slips so far in these drafts but luckily I usually get to grab him.
Give me "Tha Burner" Wayne Turner
Perhaps the best defensive player in UK history - Nerlens Noel
@RunninRichie back at you.
Give me "Tha Burner" Wayne Turner
Perhaps the best defensive player in UK history - Nerlens Noel
@RunninRichie back at you.
@RunninRichie , Massiello is still waiting patiently in the Green Room.
I heard Saul Smith just picked up his suit from the cleaners..@RunninRichie , Massiello is still waiting patiently in the Green Room.
Ohh man, I hope nobody takes Oliver Simmons before my pick… 
I remember how disappointed I was when I found out he was a gangly white ginger. All summer long I had read about him (this is back in the early days of the net when you couldn't just google a guy) and thought, "That name sounds awesome. That's a true basketball name - Oliver Simmons."Ohh man, I hope nobody takes Oliver Simmons before my pick…
I was thinking he'd be a 6'8" athletic black wing forward in the same vein as Mercer. Then I saw him when he first checked into a UK game, and I was like, "Nope."
I was just a kid back then, but I already knew that gangly gingers just don't cut it.
I’ve gotta go with my favorite guard of the Cal era; a multi tool. He can guard, pass, rebound, and score at will. Give me Shai Gilgeous Alexander to complete my backcourt.
@Fox2monk you're up
@Fox2monk you're up
I can’t believe he’s lasted this long. I draft Chuck Hayes to complete my front court. I believe @JHannibalSmith is up @drcats2013 ?
I was foolish to hold out hope he’d slip to me. I almost took him last round.
I was gonna pick him honestly this pick. I have one more I hope slips to me but I doubt he will.
Updated:
1. @LukaszObrzut - Jamal Mashburn, Patrick Patterson, Jamal Murray
2. @Cowtown Cat - Dan Issel, Keith Bogans, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
3. @Son_Of_Saul - John Wall, Demarcus Cousins, Jodie Meeks
4. @jrpross - Cliff Hagan, Malik Monk, Oscar Tshiebwe
5. @chroix - Karl Towns, Julius Randle, Reed Sheppard
6. @JHannibalSmith - Ron Mercer, Kyle Macy, Rex Chapman
7. @Fox2monk - Tayshaun Prince, De'Aaron Fox, Bam Adebayo, Chuck Hayes
8. @drcats2013 - Tony Delk, Goose Givens, Sam Bowie, Shai Gil Alexander
9. @RunninRichie - Derek Anderson, Tyler Ulis, Doron Lamb, Terrance Jones
10. @DraftCat - Antoine Walker, Kenny Sky Walker, Wayne Turner, Nerlens Noel
1. @LukaszObrzut - Jamal Mashburn, Patrick Patterson, Jamal Murray
2. @Cowtown Cat - Dan Issel, Keith Bogans, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
3. @Son_Of_Saul - John Wall, Demarcus Cousins, Jodie Meeks
4. @jrpross - Cliff Hagan, Malik Monk, Oscar Tshiebwe
5. @chroix - Karl Towns, Julius Randle, Reed Sheppard
6. @JHannibalSmith - Ron Mercer, Kyle Macy, Rex Chapman
7. @Fox2monk - Tayshaun Prince, De'Aaron Fox, Bam Adebayo, Chuck Hayes
8. @drcats2013 - Tony Delk, Goose Givens, Sam Bowie, Shai Gil Alexander
9. @RunninRichie - Derek Anderson, Tyler Ulis, Doron Lamb, Terrance Jones
10. @DraftCat - Antoine Walker, Kenny Sky Walker, Wayne Turner, Nerlens Noel
Dang, Unless I missed it, my boy Tyrese Maxey is still on the board.
IMO, so far, Fox2Monk and SonofSaul looking pretty stout. Several others look good also, @chroix, drcats2013.
May need to do a "best available" list. Not my draft, just a suggestion. A Mel Kiper type poster if you will.
IMO, so far, Fox2Monk and SonofSaul looking pretty stout. Several others look good also, @chroix, drcats2013.
May need to do a "best available" list. Not my draft, just a suggestion. A Mel Kiper type poster if you will.
Deleted. Sorry, my bad. I mean it is just a Google away. FF drafts and NFL drafts have players plastered up on screens. FF drafts actually show best available before you pick. But I get it, it helps the lazy people who doesn't know history or do not take the time to look it up. Once again, my apologies.
No need to apologize! Stay with the draft and interact with us. Your best available was right on point, imo.
I wish I would have noticed the draft before it started, would have loved to participate. Guess I can be the pick by pick guy. Do draft grades, pick analysis, etc.
That would be cool! We do try and not to name players who haven't been picked yet.
A lot of people like to do their own research and learn a bit more about the history of Kentucky basketball... it's a nice side effect of participating in these drafts
Please don't do a best available, @catsfanbgky . I'm counting on the old guys forgetting the player I want to draft. 
However, like @jrpross wrote, please do the pick-by-pick analysis.
However, like @jrpross wrote, please do the pick-by-pick analysis.
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Yea, I deleted my best available, will do pick analysis after picks. Everyone keep in mind, they will be MY opinions, doesn't make them right, doesn't make them wrong, JMO. Be easy on me, most of ya'll know me, If serious post are directed toward me, I clap back. Lets keep it entertaining and upbeat. If you disagree with my analysis, that is OK, just keep it light in response.
Melvin Turpin. Sorry, I couldn’t get away this morning. @chroix OTC.