"Wildcards" is a good way to put it. No way are they first round locks, although it's possible. But I'm not sure more time in college will help improve their draft stock, especially if they have to compete with Briscoe, in addition to Ulis & Booker, for playing time.

 

I agree. I think they're anxious to go pro, but their stock isn't high enough. The question becomes, will their stock continue to rise, or drop off? I'm not sure that it will ever get too much higher.

Newman will be a Cat if the Harrisons leave.

 

What is the status on Maker?

 

Think he's making his reclass decision any day now. It'll come down to UK and Kansas IMO.

I think you're wrong there. He's in the 10-14 range right now IMO. He was one I was certain would be back earlier in the year, now I have no clue. If he comes back, I think he can get into the top 7-8 next year.

 

I agree that he could become a top 10 pick next year. I think he could sneak into the lottery this year, too. I'm just hoping he'll want to lead the backcourt with his buddy Ulis next season.

Think he's making his reclass decision any day now. It'll come down to UK and Kansas IMO.

 

I've had him penciled in as a Cat all along, just unsure on what year it would be.

 

Of course, I also had Wiggins & Mudiay penciled in as Cats too, so there's that.

I'm a big Thomas Bryant guy. Still a ways to go on the skill side, but he plays HARD every trip...

I believe there are 8 guys in the McDonald's game that are uncommitted. 7 of those 8 have Kentucky in their finalists from what I remember hearing.

 

I look for them to add Newman, and then another big, hopefully Thon Maker.

 

What's the story on Maker? He isn't listed on rivals or scout.

 

OK ... just read your other post above about reclassifying that explains.

What's the story on Maker? He isn't listed on rivals or scout.

 

A top guy in 2016, but might reclassify to 2015.

What's the story on Maker? He isn't listed on rivals or scout.

 

Still listed as 2016. Expected to move to 2015 if grades are in order to do so...

I think Stephen Zimmerman stays out west, but Cal has very aggressively recruited him. He is a possibility though.

 

I agree it's hard to get him from out west. It sure does seem like his mom is a fan of Coach Cal though.

I agree it's hard to get him from out west. It sure does seem like his mom is a fan of Coach Cal though.

 

She seems a little crazy too, but maybe that's just me.

She seems a little crazy too, but maybe that's just me.

 

If you only knew. If you only knew...

IMO:

 

5. Karl Towns

 

14. Trey Lyles

 

15. WCS

 

44. Andrew Harrison

 

59. Aaron Harrison

 

 

--Booker isn't even on the draft board.. good question..--

 

Next year:

 

Ulis, Briscoe, Matthews, Poythress, Johnson, (maybe Newman or Jaylen B), Booker, Skal Labissiere, Hawkins...

 

not much depth next year for the cats....nor height.

 

My gut is telling me Jaylen Brown goes with Kansas or North Carolina...

 

Ulis

Briscoe

Booker

Matthews

Newman

Poythress

Johnson

Skal Labissiere

Hawkins

 

 

IF Brown & Newman come

 

WE ARE PLATOONING AGAIN!

 

Ulis/Briscoe

Brown/Booker

Poythress/Hawkins

Matthews/Newman

Johnson/Skal Labissiere

 

Where do you see Marcus Lee in the mix?

I'm a big Thomas Bryant guy. Still a ways to go on the skill side, but he plays HARD every trip...

 

Good guy to. Took some time with my boys the other day in Huntington. Skal is a good guy as well.

Towns will be a top 5 draft pick.

 

Lyles could be a top 10, but should certainly be selected in the lottery. Although he hasn't played exceptionally well for Kentucky, he might have the highest ceiling.

 

Willie Cauley-Stein is one of the best athletes in the country, but his limitations offensively might hurt his draft stock. I think he's gone, too. He could sneak into the lottery but will certainly be a 1st rounder.

 

Dakari has improved his body, but I think he lacks the type of athleticism to play in the league. If he declares, I think a team takse him late in the 1st with the goal of developing him, but he'd probably be better served in college for another year or two.

 

The Harrisons are wildcards. There is no doubt in my mind that they want to go pro, but they're not a lock for the lottery. Hell, they might not even be a lock for the 1st round.

 

I think Poythress' knee injury forces him to come back to Lexington.

 

Ulis should be back.

 

I don't know what Booker will do. I think he could go pro, too, although he might be better served coming back for another year & developing physically. At this point, Booker isn't a lottery pick but could turn into one with another year to mature.

 

I think WCS right now wouldn't be just sneaking into the lottery, he would definitely be in the lottery IMO. If his offensive game was better he probably would almost he a lock for the number one pick. However his offensive game limitations only stops him from being the top pick, it won't stop teams from taking him in the lottery IMO.

Where is this class looking to finish ranked? #1? Top 3? I'm assuming #1. I haven't paid much attention to recruiting this season yet so I honestly don't know. I am assuming UK is #1 and Duke #2 so far. Is that accurate?

 

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