2016 Recruit Watch

[Joneslab]

The Bolden camp went real quiet real quick.

Almost nothing at all on him either pro- or anti-UK since Friday. That's an eternity when a player is close (maybe?) to making a decision.

Strange situation.

[BBNalldayeveryday]

The Bolden camp went real quiet real quick.

Almost nothing at all on him either pro- or anti-UK since Friday. That's an eternity when a player is close (maybe?) to making a decision.

Strange situation.

Watch him pull a Jaylen Brown and commit to TCU lol.

[SBCatMan]

Maybe this is a sub-conscious case of pre-emptive sour grapes, but I am beginning to think that Bolden is the least important recruit we have ever sweated over.

[Joneslab]

Maybe this is a sub-conscious case of pre-emptive sour grapes, but I am beginning to think that Bolden is the least important recruit we have ever sweated over.

He's a five-star big man with NBA length who is deciding between us and the team that will undoubtedly be our biggest rival next season. He's important.

Maybe not crucial, but definitely important.

[GOCAT15]

Maybe this is a sub-conscious case of pre-emptive sour grapes, but I am beginning to think that Bolden is the least important recruit we have ever sweated over.

I would strongly disagree, now that Lee is apparently leaving I do think it is an important piece. Like Will said it is even more important due to the fact that most likely if he doesn't pick UK, he will pick our possible strongest competition next year.

[BBNalldayeveryday]

We're not losing anything with Lee. He regressed this past season. One might argue that he has both experience and length, but both those factors become meaningless if the player isn't effective at all. As much as Bolden is an important possible addition for all the reasons mentioned, what I think would of helped this up and coming team just as much would of been a small forward who could known down 18 footers and get to the basket with regularity.

We haven't had a small forward like that since Mash.

[Lighthouse]

I just want to remind everyone that last year we were all bent out of shape over a 5 star big man with NBA length, and that didn't turn out so good. But, I hope we get this Big Man!!

[lilproUK98]

I could be totally wrong but I think he's giving Lee time to make his move in order to come to UK. I think he decided UK would be the place right after the Jordan game last week. Then he was told to put the announcement on hold till Lee's departure paved the way for.him. JMO

[Joneslab]

I could be totally wrong but I think he's giving Lee time to make his move in order to come to UK. I think he decided UK would be the place right after the Jordan game last week. Then he was told to put the announcement on hold till Lee's departure paved the way for.him. JMO

Interesting point. It does appear that something has ground this thing to an absolute halt.

The only thing about waiting on Lee is that that puts the date--if Lee goes all the way through the combine to the deadline--at May 25th. Bolden could wait another month, there's nothing really stopping him, but it would be odd to just sit on the decision for weeks after it appeared that he was ready.

If we go through another week and get into May, though, I'll be inclined to think you may be right.

[George]

FWIW, Amile Jefferson was granted a fifth year of eligibility. Hope Bolden notices.

[BBNalldayeveryday]

Amile Jefferson getting another year of eligibility could help sway things in our favor. It makes Duke deeper, but he could get a lot more playing time at Kentucky, and have just as good of a chance, if not better at getting to the national title game.

[George]

Between Lee leaving and Jefferson staying, I'd like to think our chances have improved considerably.

[Matt Dillon]

Isn't Bolden a true center? If so, how does Jefferson's returning affect him?

[Joneslab]

Isn't Bolden a true center? If so, how does Jefferson's returning affect him?

Only way it would make a difference is if somebody could convince him that there's going to be a logjam in the frontcourt at Duke. Because with Jefferson back they might now play Giles at center. It's hard to imagine Jefferson and Giles not both starting. Assuming he's healthy, Harry Giles is starting for that team. The PT situation at UK is a little more clear down low.

Bolden might be okay with the situation at Duke. And really, it's always been assumed that Jefferson was coming back so that had to've always been part of his thought process.

[Matt Dillon]

I agree, Will. That's why I don't see Jefferson's returning as being a factor.