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Post by hifigator on Apr 1, 2010 11:01:49 GMT -5
on the plus side they list chris and austin as likely to return for next year. Wow, Macklin is "expected to return." Who knew? It's funny you should say that. I almost posted something similar as a joke. Don't get me wrong: I like Vern and the progress that he's made, and I really expect him to have a good senior year next year. But I always think it's funny when guys who haven't really accomplished anything all that special, announce their intentions to return. That being said, I think Vern has the physical skills for an NBA career. But to really achieve, he needs to add at least a decent mid-range shot. Unless you are Shaq, dunks and layups can only get you so far. Although Dwight Howard is testing that theory. In all seriousness though, about halfway through the conference season, Chandler Parsons really came on and there was talk of him leaving early. Again, I think that's preposterous, but he did improve dramatically this season, such that I wouldn't be surprised if he does get a shot in the NBA after next season -- a statement that would have been comical a year ago.
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Post by jgalt on Apr 1, 2010 23:20:11 GMT -5
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Post by Buckets on Apr 2, 2010 11:11:14 GMT -5
Hifi, you're talking about the Gators about whom no one cares, and then you're just saying things that are wrong. Chris Andersen and Ben Wallace have both carved out very nice careers for themselves out of dunks and layups. Macklin's problem is that while he can run, he can't jump through the roof.
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Apr 5, 2010 19:57:44 GMT -5
According to his twitter: Bledsoe of KY is entering the draft.
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Apr 7, 2010 10:56:06 GMT -5
Apparently despite not being ready( insert joke here) Lance Stephenson is going to leave and sign with an agent. Dayton's chris wright is entering the draft as is avery bradley of texas. Xavier henry has a press conference today at 3 presumably to announce he's declaring for the draft. Portsmouth invitational starts today here are the rosters and some commentary: www.draftexpress.com/article/2010-Portsmouth-Invitational-Official-Rosters-and-Preview-3424/BE players: Hayward, Edwards, Ndiaye, Butler(i assume he won't actually be able to play) Socttie, rautins, Onauku(injury), Beavis and schyer all declined invitations. EDIT: Evan Turner to declare later today as well
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Post by RDF on Apr 7, 2010 14:12:39 GMT -5
Hassan Whiteside of Marshall--a 6'11 athletic big--who had a great season is entering draft/signing with agent.
Kentucky guys will all be in Draft by this weekend.
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Post by flyoverhoya on Apr 7, 2010 17:01:01 GMT -5
on the plus side they list chris and austin as likely to return for next year. Wow, Macklin is "expected to return." Who knew? But not Tyus. He's declared.
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Post by kghoya on Apr 7, 2010 17:33:10 GMT -5
goodmanonfox Kentucky just sent out release that all 5 guys - Wall, Cousins, Patterson, Bledsoe and Orton - declared for NBA Draft. myloc.me/5KqUN
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Post by kghoya on Apr 7, 2010 17:33:27 GMT -5
isnt patterson a senior?
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Post by williambraskyiii on Apr 7, 2010 17:41:59 GMT -5
hahahaha, that is ridiculous. Who wants a program like that? Honestly. Talk about mercenaries.
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Post by MCIGuy on Apr 7, 2010 17:45:14 GMT -5
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Post by TBird41 on Apr 7, 2010 17:47:38 GMT -5
He's graduating this year though.
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Post by Jack on Apr 7, 2010 19:26:24 GMT -5
hahahaha, that is ridiculous. Who wants a program like that? Honestly. Talk about mercenaries. It's really the perfect marriage of fanbase and program - UK fans could not care less about integrity or the concept of student-athletes, and Calipari has made it clear that he will take an AAU All-Star team every year, teach them his dribble-drive offense, and otherwise let them do whatever they want for a year while they are held up as heros playing before 20,000+ every night. I will root against them in every game, regardless of opponent, until the NCAA chases Cal back to the real pros. Too bad Emery Worldwide isn't around anymore to have their envelopes full of cash miraculously pop open.
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Post by RDF on Apr 7, 2010 23:33:06 GMT -5
If you think Worldwide Wes won't use his influence due to his new "title"--you are in for a surprise.
Calipari knew the deal--and what's pathetic is that Kentucky took Wall, Cousins, and Bledsoe knowing they had no chance of hell of qualifying under the guidelines that majority of schools follow (although it does make it interesting that Duke was also pursuing Wall and Bledsoe and didn't get them and they win it all, but they were involved up until the end, so what's that say?)
Patterson leaving--no big deal.
Orton can't stand Calipari--remember he was a Gillespie recruit.
Calipari already has Enes Kanter coming in next year and he's a 1 and done for certain--no matter how his game transfers to college ball.
Kentucky just got tired of losing to Florida/Tennessee and not being Pitino like--so they do what they always do--cheat. When they run their program clean--they don't dominate. When they cheat-they win. Just way of the land.
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Post by RDF on Apr 8, 2010 10:35:17 GMT -5
Willie Warren of Oklahoma can be added to list--he's signing with Agent as well.
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Post by hifigator on Apr 8, 2010 11:09:36 GMT -5
Wow, Macklin is "expected to return." Who knew? But not Tyus. He's declared. Actually, unless he's keeping it a secret, he hasn't declared, but is testing the waters. He has asked the advisory board or whatever they call it now, but he hasn't declared. Billy D., just last night in an interview, said that he doesn't expect to lose anyone else. However, there are reports that he is intending to declare. I just don't know what to think. Given that he was transferring last season, only to change his mind/get talked out of it, it isn't really much of a surprise. I think that he could use another year. I think he needs to improve his ball handling a lot. He really needs to be a 3 and backup 4, because he just isn't big enough to be a 4/backup 5 at the next level.
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Post by hifigator on Apr 8, 2010 11:12:07 GMT -5
Man, doesn't it seem like he was there forever? I forget exactly what it was, but there was some issue about his eligibility as a TRUE FRESHMAN! I don't remember the details, but he had to appeal the NCAA decision, and ended up winning but had to sit out the first half of his freshman season. The fact that he returned and then returned again is amazing to begin with.
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Post by CTHoya08 on Apr 8, 2010 12:10:47 GMT -5
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Post by ksf42001 on Apr 8, 2010 13:44:08 GMT -5
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Apr 8, 2010 13:49:58 GMT -5
i understand why he's upset, but I don't know why he'd come back though. He's graduating and can be a lottery pick, what'd be the point. I'm all for staying to finish your degree, but if you're done with school, and can make millions, seems silly not to go.
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