2016 Recruit Watch

[Matt Dillon]

I wasn't sure, thanks. There's no way Bolden can even choose UK unless Lee transfers. I doubt that he's going to make an announcement by tomorrow morning on what his intentions are for next season. He did say recently that if he does come back to UK that we're going undefeated.

Actually, if I'm not mistaken, the announcement is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. Still, tomorrow morning or tomorrow afternoon, as you say I doubt if we'll hear anything from Lee by then.

[Joneslab]

Actually, if I'm not mistaken, the announcement is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. Still, tomorrow morning or tomorrow afternoon, as you say I doubt if we'll hear anything from Lee by then.

Bolden's announcement is Thursday at 2:30.

[Pobilly]

That's what i'm really worried about. It's sad that we all want a freshman over a senior, but Lee just hasn't improved like we all hoped he would. He's shown flashes of being a solid double-double guy, but unfortunately that only lasted a few games.

But just like others before him at UK (Master Blaster Madison)(Charles Hurt)(Alex Poythress), things don't always workout for these guys and they either 1 maxed out early or 2 lost the will to improve and do not pan out. Not saying Lee is in this mold but if you remember like WCS, he played more than just BBall in high school. He is what he is. A guy that gives 5 to 15 minutes a game, 3 to 5 fouls in that time frame and maybe 2 to 10 points and 0-5 rebounds. If he comes back that is all he will be.

Bolden on the other hand is a known / college unknown talent. He has the size and ability. Still will not know much about him till he plays a few games. Briscoe on the other had is a known hard nosed player that gives positives on both sides of the ball game in an game out. Hope to see him back in UK Blue this year.

[Joneslab]

So it looks like Charles Matthews may be the necessary scholarship after all.

Folks might have a lot of apologizing to do to Marcus Lee.

[Matt Dillon]

I hope Cal isn't "encouraging" players to leave in order to free up scholarships. The timing of Matthews news seems very coincidental with Bolden's announcement tomorrow.

[Joneslab]

I hope Cal isn't "encouraging" players to leave in order to free up scholarships. The timing of Matthews news seems very coincidental with Bolden's announcement tomorrow.

Yeah, you would hope not, but it could work out for all involved.

For UK it allows Bolden to possibly have that spot. And Matthews was probably not the caliber of player who was going to be a mainstay at a place like Kentucky. A transfer and a year to get stronger may work out to him, a la Wiltjer.

[BBNalldayeveryday]

I hope Cal isn't "encouraging" players to leave in order to free up scholarships. The timing of Matthews news seems very coincidental with Bolden's announcement tomorrow.

I agree. Although it makes a lot of sense for Matthews. If Briscoe comes back his playing time was going to be extremely limited. After this development I'm convinced now that Bolden is going to make the right decision and become a Cat.

[BBNalldayeveryday]

Actually, if I'm not mistaken, the announcement is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. Still, tomorrow morning or tomorrow afternoon, as you say I doubt if we'll hear anything from Lee by then.

That was my mistake. I had my days confused lol.

[GOCAT15]

I hope Cal isn't "encouraging" players to leave in order to free up scholarships. The timing of Matthews news seems very coincidental with Bolden's announcement tomorrow.

I can't imagine it, I think it is just the nature of the beast. Kids like Wiltjer and Mathews get recruited by Cal and come to their "Dream School", then they start seeing this revolving doors of studs come in and get all the playing time and they realize they may be better at a different school where they can play more. Obviously coming in to this situation you would think that they already know what their future will hold and that if they don't really improve yearly they won't see as much PT as they may think they deserve.

I for one hate to see Charles go, loved his energy and really think he was only a year or two away from being a good player, the athleticism is no doubt there.

He will probably go to a team and be a starter, and I wish him the best....hope it works out for him like it did Wiltjer.

[Joneslab]

I sort of expected something about Bolden to come down today. Maybe a tidbit from a recruiting expert or something.

By this point UK or Duke would have his NLOI assuming he signed one.

[GOCAT15]

I sort of expected something about Bolden to come down today. Maybe a tidbit from a recruiting expert or something.

By this point UK or Duke would have his NLOI assuming he signed one.

I agree, can't believe something hasn't leaked.

[BBNalldayeveryday]

He's going to be a Cat.

[George]

He's going to be a Cat.

Confidence or you know something?

[Matt Dillon]

He's going to be a Cat.

Link? ...

[GOCAT15]

Evan Daniels just said that neither UK or Dukes staff has been informed of a decision as of Wednesday afternoon.