2016 Recruit Watch

[Joneslab]

I thought Allen committed elsewhere in the last couple of weeks.

Hasn't committed but he's a hard Texas lean.

[BBNalldayeveryday]

Impossible to say. Could just have a better relationship with Duke's people--coaches, players, everybody. If I had to bet, I'd say the family was pushing him there--and, objectively, it's hard to blame them. Great school, great basketball tradition...it stinks as a UK fan, but man, this is Duke we're talking about. It isn't like he chose Mississippi State or LSU.

I also think the assistant coaches going to visit him irked Cal a little. As it looks now, the "kaboom" thing and the stuff he wrote on Monday was probably a direct response to the Boldens, but I think he was a tad peeved. I don't think he wants to be branded as this guy who "all he talks about is the NBA." It looks now like he was throwing a little bit of shade.

You probably summed it all up to a tee right there.

[Joneslab]

Hasn't committed but he's a hard Texas lean.

Actually some folks are talking about him as a possibility. HERE WE GO AGAIN.

It does seem odd that he's waited this long, but on the other hand it's crazy to think that he would be willing to be a back-up option while we waited on Bolden all this time.

[BBNalldayeveryday]

From what i can read, looks like his momma was pushing him to Duke and let's be honest, Cal can't win over every momma every time....

With or without Bolden or even Lee, don't forget about Isaac Humphries at Kentucky next year. We saw a very young man who in my opinion had a few helluva games for Kentucky and will only get better plus he can shoot and score. If he gets in tip top shape which i expect he will, we don't necessarily need a 5 star Center crying he's not getting enough shots off.

We are fine, perhaps better than we think especially if both Briscoe and Lee return with Hawkins,Humphries, and Willis. If the Wynard can play and compete, UK is still going to have what TNT call the OKC Thunder's front line, KING KONGS .................

We good folks,,,,,,,

The reality is we're weak at the 5 spot as of right now.

[Joneslab]

I think Bam can play the 5, but don't think he'll be a polished scorer down low--at least not for the first part of the season. He's definitely big and strong enough to play there.

Of course Towns wasn't seen as a guy who was a prototypical 5 either. In high school he was out there jacking threes. By the end of the year he was nearly unstoppable on the block.

Not sure if Bam has that elite of a skillset, but you have to hope he can work toward that. He definitely has the body to play down low with anyone in college basketball.

[BBNalldayeveryday]

Actually some folks are talking about him as a possibility. HERE WE GO AGAIN.

It does seem odd that he's waited this long, but on the other hand it's crazy to think that he would be willing to be a back-up option while we waited on Bolden all this time.

The scholarship is available. I think he would fit the role nicely.

[Matt Dillon]

From what i can read, looks like his momma was pushing him to Duke and let's be honest, Cal can't win over every momma every time....

With or without Bolden or even Lee, don't forget about Isaac Humphries at Kentucky next year. We saw a very young man who in my opinion had a few helluva games for Kentucky and will only get better plus he can shoot and score. If he gets in tip top shape which i expect he will, we don't necessarily need a 5 star Center crying he's not getting enough shots off.

We are fine, perhaps better than we think especially if both Briscoe and Lee return with Hawkins,Humphries, and Willis. If the Wynard can play and compete, UK is still going to have what TNT call the OKC Thunder's front line, KING KONGS .................

We good folks,,,,,,,

I doubt if Wynard sees the floor this season, if ever.

[Matt Dillon]

Actually some folks are talking about him as a possibility. HERE WE GO AGAIN.

It does seem odd that he's waited this long, but on the other hand it's crazy to think that he would be willing to be a back-up option while we waited on Bolden all this time.

My guess is that Allen ends up at Texas.

[J.Jennings]

The reality is we're weak at the 5 spot as of right now.

Well Golden State plays D. Green at the 5 spot with Curry, Thompson,Barnes, and Iggy. If you have a rim protector in Lee and a big body in Humphries, it's not all that bad....

[BBNalldayeveryday]

Ben Roberts ‏@NextCats 2h2 hours ago

Asked @EvanDaniels if UK could get back in Jarrett Allen race if Bolden picked Duke. "I think that door is closed."

[J.Jennings]

I doubt if Wynard sees the floor this season, if ever.

I wouldn't go that far, sometimes it's good to have a bull dog on the leash. With Wynard and Isaac, you have two guys in the 265 to 275 range. To ask a skinny 5 star All American center to back down 270 in the paint is still a problem for the N. Noels of the world weighing in at 205.......

[Matt Dillon]

I wouldn't go that far, sometimes it's good to have a bull dog on the leash. With Wynard and Isaac, you have two guys in the 265 to 275 range. To ask a skinny 5 star All American center to back down 270 in the paint is still a problem for the N. Noels of the world weighing in at 205.......

I don't know what the problem is with Wynard, whether he's out of shape, short on talent or what. Cal recently made a statement to the effect that Wynard is progressing more slowly than he had anticipated.

[KCKUKFan]

People need to drop the Jarrett Allen stuff now.

That bridge burned to a crisp a couple months ago.

[J.Jennings]

I don't know what the problem is with Wynard, whether he's out of shape, short on talent or what. Cal recently made a statement to the effect that Wynard is progressing more slowly than he had anticipated.

Who knows??

[Lighthouse]

I for one am glad that's over. Move on and prepare our team.