[TimeForNineParticipant]

Today, Alex Poythress announced he will not declare for the draft, and just a few moments ago Matt Jones (runs Kentucky Sports Radio) tweeted that Dakari Johnson is also returning. The list looks like this now:

Julius Randle- Draft

James Young- Draft

Alex Poythress- Returning

Dakari Johnson- Returning

Marcus Lee- Returning

Willie Cauley-Stein- Returning

Harrison twins- Undecided.

Thoughts?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[redone1Participant]

 Interesting. I though Dakari would have turned pro thanks to the lack of any true centers in this years class outside of Embiid. The frontcourt is loaded and I see a possible transfer in the near future. If I was a betting man I’d say Marcus Lee is the one to go. I hope Karl Towns can play the 4 for them because he’s one of my favirote prospects and there just doesn’t seem to be much time at C with Willie and Dakari having more experience. If the Harrisons come back (which they very likely could based on their poor draft projections. This team looks like the preseason #1. Looks like there will be 3 top teams next year in Duke, UK, and Arizona. 

 

 

[Kevin6CDParticipant]

should probably be in that top group too.  Bringing in Oubre and Alexander to join Mason, Selden, Ellis and company will form a very solid roster.

[Kevin6CDParticipant]

should probably be in that top group too.  Bringing in Oubre and Alexander to join Mason, Selden, Ellis and company will form a very solid roster.

[redone1Participant]

 Interesting. I though Dakari would have turned pro thanks to the lack of any true centers in this years class outside of Embiid. The frontcourt is loaded and I see a possible transfer in the near future. If I was a betting man I’d say Marcus Lee is the one to go. I hope Karl Towns can play the 4 for them because he’s one of my favirote prospects and there just doesn’t seem to be much time at C with Willie and Dakari having more experience. If the Harrisons come back (which they very likely could based on their poor draft projections. This team looks like the preseason #1. Looks like there will be 3 top teams next year in Duke, UK, and Arizona. 

 

 

[Jayhawks2011Participant]

It’ll be interest how Calipari adjusts his system. He runs the dribble drive, but with the size he has a normal two post system could suit his personell a little better.  Big guys:  Marcus Lee, Towns, Cualey Stein, Dakari, Lyles, Willis, plus Pythress is a 3/4 hybrid.  Thats 5-6 players that can play the 4 or 5 that could be drafted.  Crazy deep frontline

[Jayhawks2011Participant]

It’ll be interest how Calipari adjusts his system. He runs the dribble drive, but with the size he has a normal two post system could suit his personell a little better.  Big guys:  Marcus Lee, Towns, Cualey Stein, Dakari, Lyles, Willis, plus Pythress is a 3/4 hybrid.  Thats 5-6 players that can play the 4 or 5 that could be drafted.  Crazy deep frontline

[samosasParticipant]

Ulis is 5’8, but besides him, everyone is going to be 6’5 or taller.  Kentucky is officially going to be the Monstars.

 

[samosasParticipant]

Ulis is 5’8, but besides him, everyone is going to be 6’5 or taller.  Kentucky is officially going to be the Monstars.

 

[Kinguy11Participant]

 I thought Cauley-Stein would go pro when you consider the depth Kentucky would’ve had at the 4 and 5 without him, in addition he also had a good chance of being a lottery pick in this strong draft.

I think the Harrison twins will stay. They’ve been inconsistent throughout the season and reportedly feedback on their likely draft position disapointed both of the brothers. This is a strong draft, despite it not living up to intial expectations, and the fact that they’ll likely to continue to improve in their sophmore season means that they have a good chance going in the lottery in 2015.

[Mad MaxParticipant]

He probably would have if he was healthy. But not being so he won’t be able to work out for teams and it could hurt his stock and fall due to his poor play at the end of his season.

[Mad MaxParticipant]

He probably would have if he was healthy. But not being so he won’t be able to work out for teams and it could hurt his stock and fall due to his poor play at the end of his season.

[imAboutDatActionParticipant]

 there was no chance he was slipping out of the 1st.

theres a real lack of centers in this draft. with his defense and athletcism, he was a lock for the 1st regardless if he couldnt work out for teams or not.

he’s taking a BIG risk returning. next year’s draft is deep with big men, and he’s going back to UK where they have a loaded front court as well.

[imAboutDatActionParticipant]

 there was no chance he was slipping out of the 1st.

theres a real lack of centers in this draft. with his defense and athletcism, he was a lock for the 1st regardless if he couldnt work out for teams or not.

he’s taking a BIG risk returning. next year’s draft is deep with big men, and he’s going back to UK where they have a loaded front court as well.

[Mad MaxParticipant]

No chance??? If DeAndre Jordan can fall into the 2nd rd than so could an injured WCS

[Mad MaxParticipant]

No chance??? If DeAndre Jordan can fall into the 2nd rd than so could an injured WCS

[Kinguy11Participant]

 I thought Cauley-Stein would go pro when you consider the depth Kentucky would’ve had at the 4 and 5 without him, in addition he also had a good chance of being a lottery pick in this strong draft.

I think the Harrison twins will stay. They’ve been inconsistent throughout the season and reportedly feedback on their likely draft position disapointed both of the brothers. This is a strong draft, despite it not living up to intial expectations, and the fact that they’ll likely to continue to improve in their sophmore season means that they have a good chance going in the lottery in 2015.

[Ebown5Participant]

I think that it is smart for Dakari Johnson to return. He probably would have been in very late first round at best this year, and with a good season next year he could be a lottery pick.

Generally, I think that if you are gauranteed to be a first round pick you should come out unless you are a potential lottery pick by staying. It is a tricky situation for boderline prospects, but I think that he will improve his stock for next year.

 

  

[Ebown5Participant]

I think that it is smart for Dakari Johnson to return. He probably would have been in very late first round at best this year, and with a good season next year he could be a lottery pick.

Generally, I think that if you are gauranteed to be a first round pick you should come out unless you are a potential lottery pick by staying. It is a tricky situation for boderline prospects, but I think that he will improve his stock for next year.

 

  

[3 No Biases 3Participant]

So now they’re 5 deep with NBA talented bigs, plus a hybrid in Poythress.  Seems like a little much to me but should be interesting to watch.

[3 No Biases 3Participant]

So now they’re 5 deep with NBA talented bigs, plus a hybrid in Poythress.  Seems like a little much to me but should be interesting to watch.

[juves4783Participant]

how is this going to work?  towns jr., lyles, johnson, cauley-stein and lee all deserve minutes.  thought dakari would turn pro based on cauley-stein not.

randle and young were no brainers to me.

this team will be crazy if harrison twins return also.  cauley-stein, johnson, poythress, harrison 2, harrison 1 with ulis, hawkins, booker, willis (who everyone says is no joke), lyles, lee and towns off the bench.

 

 

[juves4783Participant]

how is this going to work?  towns jr., lyles, johnson, cauley-stein and lee all deserve minutes.  thought dakari would turn pro based on cauley-stein not.

randle and young were no brainers to me.

this team will be crazy if harrison twins return also.  cauley-stein, johnson, poythress, harrison 2, harrison 1 with ulis, hawkins, booker, willis (who everyone says is no joke), lyles, lee and towns off the bench.

 

 

[doubledribblerParticipant]

You have to like this amount of depth if you are a UK fan. They are easily going to be the biggest team in the country, bomeone is going to get the short end of the stick in this. There are not enough minutes to go around.

I’m not sure what Cauley-Stein was going to be at a pro level, but I think he should have left. The quality minutes that the Plumlees were able to provide as backups probably would have enhanced his stock. While unlikely, there is a real chance that he could come back this year and not get onto the floor.

[doubledribblerParticipant]

You have to like this amount of depth if you are a UK fan. They are easily going to be the biggest team in the country, bomeone is going to get the short end of the stick in this. There are not enough minutes to go around.

I’m not sure what Cauley-Stein was going to be at a pro level, but I think he should have left. The quality minutes that the Plumlees were able to provide as backups probably would have enhanced his stock. While unlikely, there is a real chance that he could come back this year and not get onto the floor.

[JordanC20Participant]

 C – Dakari Johnson & Willie Cauley-Stein

PF – Karl Towns & Marcus Lee

SF – Alex Poythress & Trey Lyles

SG – Aaron Harrison? & Devin Booker

PG – Andrew Harrison? & Tyler Ulis

NICE!

 

 

 

 

 

 

[JordanC20Participant]

 C – Dakari Johnson & Willie Cauley-Stein

PF – Karl Towns & Marcus Lee

SF – Alex Poythress & Trey Lyles

SG – Aaron Harrison? & Devin Booker

PG – Andrew Harrison? & Tyler Ulis

NICE!

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 I’m in favor of the Twins staying although I wanted to see Aaron make the jump from a stellar Tourney run.

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 I’m in favor of the Twins staying although I wanted to see Aaron make the jump from a stellar Tourney run.

[imAboutDatActionParticipant]

 their frontcourt is just insane.  every one of them may have a future in the NBA. has there ever been a deeper front court than that?

if the twins return they’re preseason #1 once again.

[imAboutDatActionParticipant]

 their frontcourt is just insane.  every one of them may have a future in the NBA. has there ever been a deeper front court than that?

if the twins return they’re preseason #1 once again.

[strobox88Participant]

 I think they’re already preseason #1 based on that insane frontcourt.  Harrison twins returning is just icing on the cake.

[strobox88Participant]

 I think they’re already preseason #1 based on that insane frontcourt.  Harrison twins returning is just icing on the cake.

[Taylor Gang MikeParticipant]

 its too much… Cal is gonna flip this season… 

[Taylor Gang MikeParticipant]

 its too much… Cal is gonna flip this season… 

[Mr. HookShotParticipant]

Although very nice for Kentucky to have so many talent, I still don’t get it why some recruits choose Kentucky. Especially ‘lower ranked’ 3 or 4 star recruits (e.g. Willis, Dawkins) should know better than sitting on the bench and not getting drafted after four years. Many players sitting on the bench for Kentucky would be prized recruits for other schools, with better chances to develop into star-players. Very often these lower ranked recruits commit before the five-star players so people might say they didn’t know who was coming in etc., but for schools like Kentucky everybody knows 2 or 3 five star recruits will come in, especially on positions where they don’t have a five-star recruit yet. 

Don’t get me wrong, I understand this recruiting from a Kentucky point-of-view, but some of these players (or their parents) should know better than this and deserve better than this. 

 

 

[Mr. HookShotParticipant]

Although very nice for Kentucky to have so many talent, I still don’t get it why some recruits choose Kentucky. Especially ‘lower ranked’ 3 or 4 star recruits (e.g. Willis, Dawkins) should know better than sitting on the bench and not getting drafted after four years. Many players sitting on the bench for Kentucky would be prized recruits for other schools, with better chances to develop into star-players. Very often these lower ranked recruits commit before the five-star players so people might say they didn’t know who was coming in etc., but for schools like Kentucky everybody knows 2 or 3 five star recruits will come in, especially on positions where they don’t have a five-star recruit yet. 

Don’t get me wrong, I understand this recruiting from a Kentucky point-of-view, but some of these players (or their parents) should know better than this and deserve better than this. 

 

 

[Land of GrantParticipant]

Can Towns or Lyles play the 3? Don’t know much about Lyles but Towns with his shooting and athleticism seems like he’d be able to step out there.

If I were the NCAA I’d let Lee transfer without missing a year, just b/c he’s a great talent who’d be stifled by rotation and I wouldn’t wanna see him forgotten.

And guys, remember Derek Willis!

 

 

[Land of GrantParticipant]

Can Towns or Lyles play the 3? Don’t know much about Lyles but Towns with his shooting and athleticism seems like he’d be able to step out there.

If I were the NCAA I’d let Lee transfer without missing a year, just b/c he’s a great talent who’d be stifled by rotation and I wouldn’t wanna see him forgotten.

And guys, remember Derek Willis!

 

 

[Edgecat20Participant]

 Great news for UK. My favorite line up they had on the court this past year was Dakari, Randle, Poythress, Young and Andrew Harrison. With that front court they played smash mouth ball, which is how they started to be so good. They were going to get the ball in the paint, and push you behind the rim and grab everything that missed. 

I agree with JordanC20. That’s how their line up should look, as they continue to play that style of ball. If the twins leave Hawkins will have to play a major role next year. Towns should be able to help spread the floor a little bit

 

 

 

[Edgecat20Participant]

 Great news for UK. My favorite line up they had on the court this past year was Dakari, Randle, Poythress, Young and Andrew Harrison. With that front court they played smash mouth ball, which is how they started to be so good. They were going to get the ball in the paint, and push you behind the rim and grab everything that missed. 

I agree with JordanC20. That’s how their line up should look, as they continue to play that style of ball. If the twins leave Hawkins will have to play a major role next year. Towns should be able to help spread the floor a little bit

 

 

 

[OhCanada-Participant]

 Trey Lyles cannot play SF.

[OhCanada-Participant]

 Trey Lyles cannot play SF.

[redone1Participant]

 Calipari should try to implement a 2-3 zone more often. It would allow Lyles Towns and Lee to get more minutes at the 3. If the Twins come back that would be the biggest 2-3 zone in the history of college basketball. 

PG- 6’6 Andrew Harrison. 5’9 Tyler Uliss

SG- 6’6 Aaron Harrison. 6’5 Devin Booker

SF- 7’0 Karl Towns Jr. 6’9 Trey Lyles. 6’8 Alex Poythress. 6’8 Derrick Willis

PF- 7’0 Willie Cauley Stein. 6’9 Marcus Lee

C- 7’0 Dakari Johnson

Thats some insane length along the back line. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[redone1Participant]

 Calipari should try to implement a 2-3 zone more often. It would allow Lyles Towns and Lee to get more minutes at the 3. If the Twins come back that would be the biggest 2-3 zone in the history of college basketball. 

PG- 6’6 Andrew Harrison. 5’9 Tyler Uliss

SG- 6’6 Aaron Harrison. 6’5 Devin Booker

SF- 7’0 Karl Towns Jr. 6’9 Trey Lyles. 6’8 Alex Poythress. 6’8 Derrick Willis

PF- 7’0 Willie Cauley Stein. 6’9 Marcus Lee

C- 7’0 Dakari Johnson

Thats some insane length along the back line. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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