Momcilovic? Or Allen Graves?

[UKHoops01]

This dude didn't even entertain him.

Saw that. But with these guys, what they say and what they do often times don't match up. Whether it's the kid or their agent, there's usually some sort of smoke screen being used for leverage.

[EKYCat]

Saw that. But with these guys, what they say and what they do often times don't match up. Whether it's the kid or their agent, there's usually some sort of smoke screen being used for leverage.

Seems to be too much swinging and missing for it not to have some truth to it.

[UKHoops01]

Seems to be too much swinging and missing for it not to have some truth to it.

Unfortunately you're probably right, and maybe this plays out the way I'm quietly hoping it does (read into that however you'd like ..LOL)....but I guess I'm going to keep a little bit of hope for the upcoming season.

[WeWant9]

Imagine that. Pitino and Louisville as the two to do battle with Kentucky. Color me shocked.

Louisville doesn't worry me, they've got guys on the bench of that $40 million roster that should be starting for other teams. St. John's is a bit of a concern because of the Pitino factor.

That said, it's really sounding like Moreno may opt to stay in the draft. Part of the allure of Graves TO ME was the fact that at 6'9", 220 he has the body, size and inside/outside game to play Center....IF Moreno doesn't return. Hopefully Malachi comes back and it's a moot point, but if he doesn't Graves is looking better and better as an option, even though it's unlikely he would pick Kentucky if he did forego the draft

It seems like ul has signed about 50 guys this offseason.

Graves at center would be an interesting idea, I wonder if he would entertain it? LSU would probably let him run point and have the ball in his hands the majority of the time if he wanted.

I am not trying to think of Moreno staying in the draft. If that happens, seems we will be up the you know what creek without a paddle.

[bucsrule8872]

I don’t see any way we have a successful season without Moreno.

[BIG BLUE GURU]

I also dont see a way to have a Kentucky standard year without at least one of Moreno, Moncolivc or Graves. Truth be told I think realistically we need 2 of them. Was hoping Pope could pull a miracle out of his a** this year with it being a make or break year but not looking good. Not giving up hope yet but options are getting very thin.

[South jones]

Moreno not participating in todays scrimmage. Said his agent thinks he is in good position. Does not look good.
may have to go the Euro route for another center.
On second thought, MM may be playing Pope for more moola, agents will do whatever to max the money.

[bucsrule8872]

Sounding more and more like Moreno is going to stay in the draft.

Going to need both Momcilovic and Graves if we want to have any shot at being competitive in the SEC.

We are going to struggle inside. Kepnang is not good enough to start for us.

Probably looking at a small ball lineup with Diallo, Wilkins, K Will, McBride, and N’Diaye. Play 5 out and hope the guards can carry us.

[UKHoops01]

Moreno not participating in todays scrimmage. Said his agent thinks he is in good position. Does not look good.
may have to go the Euro route for another center.
On second thought, MM may be playing Pope for more moola, agents will do whatever to max the money.

Regarding what was highlighted in bold above......

Man, I really hope not. While these European interior players generally fit Mark Pope's style of play (soft) to a T....they generally don't fare very well in the states. The tough, physical style of play exhibited here is much different from how things are overseas. Perimeter players internationally generally fare much better than post players.

[EKYCat]

Sounding more and more like Moreno is going to stay in the draft.

Going to need both Momcilovic and Graves if we want to have any shot at being competitive in the SEC.

We are going to struggle inside. Kepnang is not good enough to start for us.

Probably looking at a small ball lineup with Diallo, Wilkins, K Will, McBride, and N’Diaye. Play 5 out and hope the guards can carry us.

Graves said UK contacted him but he’s interested in LSU and Duke. Scratch him. I don’t trust Pioe to land Milan either.