BGleas Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 This isn't meant to excuse the end of the '12-'13 season as I think we absolutely stumbled and missed an opportunity, but I agree with you on the lottery pick thing, especially for the year we're discussing. The 2013 NBA Draft is going to go down as one of the worst in recent memory. There really might not be a single All-Star in the bunch. Yes, that does matter. It means the talent gap between 2 or 4 in that draft isn't that wide compared to maybe 6 and 9, or even 12 and 15. Take the 2003 draft (LeBron, Wade, Melo, Bosh) or the Eric Gordon year, and you're potentially getting franchise/multiple All-Star guys at 2 and 4. There's a much larger drop off in talent after that. It's not the same as having two lottery picks in a weak draft, the talent gap in the weak draft isn't nearly as far. You pair Derek Rose and Kevin Love on a college team and you have a much larger gap of talent compared to other college teams that year, than pairing VO and Zeller in 2013. Coach K lost just last year in the freaking first round with two lottery picks. I know, I know... He's built up "credit." Not comparing, but the "two top 5 picks and only got a sweet 16" line of thinking is about as dumb and short sighted as one could possibly be. lillurk, thebigweave and HoosierAloha 3 Quote
bleedhoosier Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 You have a lot of feelings, Wayne. Ha Let us hope this one breaks our way. Surely we can find someone better than April. Has to be someone better. I don't get how we keep grabbing these 7 foot duds and u know there are players like Pritchard all over the state of Indiana and Ohio we could roll with who grew up with a ball in their hands. GloryDays, The Baby Bull and Beowulf50 3 Quote
Hutch89 Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 UK sports radio host just said a good source told him this last weekend that "if Thomas Bryant isnt on the UK roster next year, then I'd be shocked" MikeRoberts 1 Quote
Alford Bailey Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 UK sports radio host just said a good source told him this last weekend that "if Thomas Bryant isnt on the UK roster next year, then I'd be shocked" Honestly, I would be too. :( Hutch89, MikeRoberts and jonz44 3 Quote
WayneFleekHoosier Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 It's truly remarkable what UK has been able to do. I don't want a program like that though. I'd rather our recruiting strategy be more like Duke or OSU as far as makeup. Who goes pro from UK this year??? Stein Lyle Booker-best guard on team IMO. Towns Best candidates I think. Quote
Alford Bailey Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 I know Huntington and Lexington are close but 4 visits by Cal...... yogisballin 1 Quote
Walking Boot of Doom Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 UK sports radio host just said a good source told him this last weekend that "if Thomas Bryant isnt on the UK roster next year, then I'd be shocked" They say that about every kid in the country lol. Hutch89, lillurk and Napleshoosier 3 Quote
Alford Bailey Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 It's truly remarkable what UK has been able to do. I don't want a program like that though. I'd rather our recruiting strategy be more like Duke or OSU as far as makeup. Who goes pro from UK this year??? Stein Lyle Booker-best guard on team IMO. Towns Best candidates I think. We can be great without one and done. Poiythress, Johnson, Lee ,Aaron Harrison could leave too. Plenty of spots for you know who. WayneFleekHoosier 1 Quote
Alford Bailey Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 They say that about every kid in the country lol. Yea, recent history says they pretty much get who they want though. WayneFleekHoosier and MikeRoberts 2 Quote
Popular Post hoosierpap Posted February 3, 2015 Popular Post Posted February 3, 2015 UK sports radio host just said a good source told him this last weekend that "if Thomas Bryant isnt on the UK roster next year, then I'd be shocked" I'm not saying he won't end up at UK but it I can say it's far from certain like that "good source" is stating. Far, far, too many elements and variables in this one for someone who probably won't be deciding until after the middle of April when players declare for the draft. maxwell, Hutch89, Walking Boot of Doom and 5 others 8 Quote
HoosierCoop Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 I'm not saying he won't end up at UK but it I can say it's far from certain like that "good source" is stating. Far, far, too many elements and variables in this one for someone who probably won't be deciding until after the middle of April when players declare for the draft. Given the history...it doesn't bode well. If half of the UK bigs go pro that is still an open door for him. Trying not to be negative, just realistic. Alford Bailey and hoosierpap 2 Quote
HoosierHoops1 Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 He's got an open door here too and if he comes here we'll be damn good and he'll have just as much opportunity to showcase for the NBA. Hoosierboy1980, ALASKA HOOSIER, LockdownD and 1 other 4 Quote
Alford Bailey Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 Thomas, did you just see that? Please Thomas, please! We need ya big guy! Napleshoosier, Stuhoo, GloryDays and 4 others 7 Quote
WayneFleekHoosier Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 WOW! Syracuse down 11 @ home vs VT with 6 to go. Cue the home cooking. ccgeneral 1 Quote
WayneFleekHoosier Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 Down 9 with 4 to go southsidehoosier 1 Quote
WayneFleekHoosier Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 6 down with 3. Ugh ccgeneral 1 Quote
WayneFleekHoosier Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 Still 2 37 seconds left. Go VT southsidehoosier and Hutch89 2 Quote
WayneFleekHoosier Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 Dammit. 70-70. Ahmed Hill 0-7 turns it over with 8 secs left. Home cooking deluxe. ccgeneral 1 Quote
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