April 15, 200917 yr Potential is the key word. From the people I have talked to, he would need to do really well during the summer workouts to make the lottery, or some people take their names out. Sizes is an issue for Pat. It's safe to say he is a guaranteed first-rounder, but I expect him to come back, work on his ball-handling and facing the basket, and then become lottery next year. Is it true he's only 6'6.5?
April 15, 200917 yr Am I the only Kentucky fan who thinks it may actually be in Kentucky's best interest to have Meeks & Patterson stay in the draft? They're experienced players & obviously both are very talented. But them going pro would make it much easier for guys like John Wall, Xavier & CJ Henry, Nolan Dennis, etc. etc. to come to Lexington. FWIW, I hope they both return. But the thought has crossed my mind...
April 15, 200917 yr Author Am I the only Kentucky fan who thinks it may actually be in Kentucky's best interest to have Meeks & Patterson stay in the draft? They're experienced players & obviously both are very talented. But them going pro would make it much easier for guys like John Wall, Xavier & CJ Henry, Nolan Dennis, etc. etc. to come to Lexington. FWIW, I hope they both return. But the thought has crossed my mind... I don't think it would be in Kentucky's best interest at all.
April 15, 200917 yr Am I the only Kentucky fan who thinks it may actually be in Kentucky's best interest to have Meeks & Patterson stay in the draft? They're experienced players & obviously both are very talented. But them going pro would make it much easier for guys like John Wall, Xavier & CJ Henry, Nolan Dennis, etc. etc. to come to Lexington. FWIW, I hope they both return. But the thought has crossed my mind... I doubt that 5 frosh would make the final 4. Or even 4 and 1 junior or sophomore. But Meeks, Patterson, Wall, Henry, and Cousins as starters w/ Hood, Miller, and Pilgrim off the bench would have a chance.
April 15, 200917 yr I don't think it would be in Kentucky's best interest at all. I'm not talking about for next season. I'm speaking down the road. If we can land Dennis, the Henry brothers, and Wall, I think it will quickly heal the losses of Meeks & Patterson. I'd like to reiterate that I hope both Jodie & PatPat return. There's no doubt that we'll be a much better team with them next year.
April 15, 200917 yr I'm not a UK fan and I agree it is in both UK's best interest and their own best interest that they come back. I think most of those guys, Wall and the Henry brothers are coming regardless of what Meeks and PP do. Dennis isn't needed if Wall and the Henry brothers come. JMO.
April 15, 200917 yr I'm not talking about for next season. I'm speaking down the road. If we can land Dennis, the Henry brothers, and Wall, I think it will quickly heal the losses of Meeks & Patterson. I'd like to reiterate that I hope both Jodie & PatPat return. There's no doubt that we'll be a much better team with them next year. I think that if he gets to a final four in his first year there and they were in the NIT this year and he uses 4-5 new recruits to do it the future will never look brighter. If Meeks and Patterson graduate, and I've heard that Patterson could after only 3 years, and Miller and Hood graduate they're good enough at the wing for the next 2-3 years after that. Plus he will for sure add talent.
April 15, 200917 yr Potential is the key word. From the people I have talked to, he would need to do really well during the summer workouts to make the lottery, or some people take their names out. Sizes is an issue for Pat. It's safe to say he is a guaranteed first-rounder, but I expect him to come back, work on his ball-handling and facing the basket, and then become lottery next year. I hope you are right! I really think Meeks will be back, and I'd love to see Patterson join him!
April 15, 200917 yr Everyone knew this was going to happen. He'll be told he's a mid-late first rounder just like about 30 other guys....He will be back, I'm almost positive of that.
April 15, 200917 yr I'm not talking about for next season. I'm speaking down the road. If we can land Dennis, the Henry brothers, and Wall, I think it will quickly heal the losses of Meeks & Patterson. I'd like to reiterate that I hope both Jodie & PatPat return. There's no doubt that we'll be a much better team with them next year. How would it benefit them though? Yeah those guys my definitely come then, but next years team will be good, but not as good as they would be with Meeks and PP still here. Then I mean Wall, Henry, and Cousins all probably have a good shot to go pro after just one year. So it would probably not be in UK best interest at all.
April 15, 200917 yr I think both PP and Meeks could improve their status by coming back. However if they decide to go, I can't blame them.
April 15, 200917 yr ^You could definitely blame Meeks IMO. No way he sniffs the 1st round. At least with Patterson there is a decent chance.
April 15, 200917 yr Read this article then tell me if you think Patrick Patterson isn't coming back.. http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/blog/spec-rel/041509aaa.html
April 15, 200917 yr ^You could definitely blame Meeks IMO. No way he sniffs the 1st round. At least with Patterson there is a decent chance. It's his choice to make and if he goes, knowing that he'll be a 2nd rounder, I can't blame him. It is his right to do that.
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