Washington's Decision

[STL_Cat]

This critique from The Athletic: TyTy Washington, 6-3 freshman guard, Kentucky. “I think he’s gonna slip in the draft. He was at 12 percent body fat at the combine. He slept walked through his pro day. There’s way too many questions. He’s not a blow-by guy. I love his IQ, he’s a good basketball player, but he hasn’t helped himself in this process. He’s a combo guard, but he’s better with the ball in his hands. He was just OK shooting the ball, but he’s got good mechanics. I don’t think he’s a great athlete, so turning the corner or going downhill is an area of concern. His shot selection was messed up, which knocked his percentage down. But you’ve seen that Kentucky bump in the past where those guys do really well in the league. That thing is real. He’s probably a decent backup.”

Didn’t know a lot him sleep walking through his pro day, but definitely believe there us a lot of truth to the rest of it. I’ve been saying since the combine numbers came out that 12% body fat was probably going to hurt him, among the other items listed.

 

[Emarc]

People saying he made a bad decision, that Cal screwed him by not playing Sharpe, that Cal should have told him to come back How can people still not get it. NOBODY comes here to play more than a year.Washington declaring for the draft was a given the day he committed here. UK is a 1 year way station to go to NBA and that's all that it is now just ask young Mr Wallace who is refreshingly honest enough to say it from the get go. The idea of coming here and building a team, trying to win a title is secondary, if you don't believe that explain why we have only 1 title in 11 years with the massive amount of talent that's come through here. Cal has transformed UK from a place about basketball excellence and winning titles to a place where you go for a year to get ready for the NBA. THAT is our culture and Cals ultimate legacy and I despise him for it.

 

[bigsmoothie]

It’s a message board, Ed

It’s the same people playing both sides

 

[Emarc]

Give your prediction

When Cal decides

 

[kb22stang]

Right or wrong it was his decision.

And he'll be making more money next year then he would by playing at UK, not go to class, get better instruction at the pro level, play against better players in practice.

Clearly the right decision.