Per the other site. I think it’s a set rotation unless something crazy happens
Rylan Griffen Cancels Visit
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Unless Jasper/Colin leave or Oweh goes to NBA
Probably going to the league is what has been said
I think if Oweh returns, we are preseason #3
No one’s leaving good grief. Jasper may be the starter by the time the season starts. Aberdeen gives us proven depth and a guy who may be best off the bench for Lowe or at the 2g. He may be able to start at the 2 but Jasper and chandler will give him a run. He’s no different than having Lewis and they were fine with that so chill with this stuff.
If Oweh returns, which he should, we are legit for the quest for #9 in 2025-26. I do not care if the preseason guys have us 50th. We will be awesome. We have so many lineups we can run. We will have a much, much, much improved defense. Offense I do not expect to take a step back as we have guys to slash to get guys open. Pope will have a ton of work to do to put the starters and other 4 to 5 guys on the court. He has a legit 11 right now that can play in that 200 minutes each game.
I love the way Pope has built this roster. Last year I don't think he had enough time to do more than say "OK, who fits my system that I can get?" So we got a lot of off-ball catch and shoot guys. But they weren't necessarily very athletic, very tough, very good defensively. Except Butler of course, to whom I pledge my unadulterated love and support. Don't misunderstand, love the '24 team, but they had limitations. This time Pope seems to taking into account what it takes to compete in the SEC. So, a lot more athletes, lot more get to the rim, lot more toughness and defense. In particular, I love the additions of Mo D and Aberdeen - those are the guys you need to compete and win at a high level (whatever their personal stats, shooting percentages etc., might look like). Football promises to be something of a dump this year - can't wait for hoops to start......
Damn, He's a good shooter too.
Caught a little video of him turning down the visit.
Caught a little video of him turning down the visit.
Couldn’t agree more with you…
As for football, I watch every game but I don’t live or die with wins there. I just enjoy the sport.
We have a true title contender on paper in basketball for everything you said. Very exciting!
Yep. Pope reloaded and improved, like I felt he would. Other teams losing some players and some big question marks out there, but the top teams to begin the year next year with the biggest bullseye will have a roster that looks like what we've got. We're s a solid top 5 team now any way you slice it, but we DO NEED Oweh back. He will be the key Dog on a team full of 'em. Can't deny that.
Strong, athletic, long, true DOGS that will get after it and be much better defensively. In his offensive system, even some of the more "unheralded" players will have the opportunity to shine and make a big impact in games and situations.
After all these additions, you can see where CMP and the staff put a primary focus now, after seeing and experiencing a full season of the rigors of SEC life. It's at the highest level of athleticism and strength that we have to compete in, day in, day out. All of the guys they got upgraded the athletic/strength/defensive/rebounding side of the equation. That was a glaring area of deficiency on an otherwise really good roster and team, IF ONLY they had stayed 100% healthy...
And we saw how much the team improved after the Ole Miss game, they had become a much better defensive team, even with all the issues.
Anyone that now doubts CMP - or Kentucky - will do so at their own peril. Underestimate the heart and fire of THIS bunch ..... If there is ANY doubt remaining now, they are either a troll or hater.
I'm ready for some Big Blue Madness now, baby !
woohoo !
But, ahh .... how sweet it is !
Me too….but after losing Lewis I think the staff was concerned about ball-handling especially if Lowe has an injury. Griffin can drive but he isn’t a primary ball handler. Aberdeen is a primary level ball handler….he can backup PG when needed and he shoots it well. Perhaps not a well as Griffin but he has a more well rounded skill set overall.
There were definitely pros and cons for adding each, so I think you are right on this.
I think this means we get Aberdeen.
I hope I am wrong on Griffen, but I was wanting him over Aberdeen. I think he can be a stud in the right system. KU did not use him effectively.
I do think Aberdeen fits better with what we have and what we need, but I wanted Griffen.
I do think Aberdeen fits better with what we have and what we need, but I wanted Griffen.
I think Aberdeen is on the upswing and is poised for a big year. I love his championship pedigree and ability to play multiple spots. Griffen would have been a fine pickup and I do believe KU used him all wrong. That said he’s only had one good year really. Is he more the player of the other 2 years, or is his Sophomore year more like his actual game?