April 17, 200917 yr UK hasn't been in the national spotlight over the last decade like UCLA, UNC, and Duke. If you're in the spotlight, more people hear about your program. JMO. A good point, but for a kid who has a future in the NBA you would think that he would have a love for the game and a want to be educated in the history of the game. To not know any history of one of the top programs (history wise) in the country is surprising. Then again he may just be so focused on getting to the NBA that the history doesn't appeal to him. Either way I wouldn't mind seeing him in a UK uniform next year.
April 17, 200917 yr A good point, but for a kid who has a future in the NBA you would think that he would have a love for the game and a want to be educated in the history of the game. To not know any history of one of the top programs (history wise) in the country is surprising. Then again he may just be so focused on getting to the NBA that the history doesn't appeal to him. Either way I wouldn't mind seeing him in a UK uniform next year. I honestly think a large number of kids today aren't that worried about the the tradition or history of the schools they play at. It's all about ME and how quick I can get to the NBA.
April 17, 200917 yr I honestly think a large number of kids today aren't that worried about the the tradition or history of the schools they play at. It's all about ME and how quick I can get to the NBA. I agree with you, and I wasn't saying that he should be awed by the history of UK, but I just found his quote surprising.
April 17, 200917 yr It is naive to think that any kid outside of the state of Kentucky knows anything about the tradition of UK basketball. Especially a kid from Oklahoma.
April 17, 200917 yr C'mon! I don't buy it! What's one of the first things any UK fan will say about UK Basketball? I guess I'm one of the "realistic" ones.
April 17, 200917 yr I personally could care less if he knows anything about UK's tradition or history. All I care about is can he contribute to the program and represent the university in a respectful way.
April 17, 200917 yr I personally could care less if he knows anything about UK's tradition or history. All I care about is can he contribute to the program and represent the university in a respectful way. :thumb:
April 17, 200917 yr Aren't any UK fans shocked by "I don't know anything about the program's history"? Why would they be shocked? Most players of his level play because it's a meal ticket, not because of history or tradition. Shoot, I work with someone that played college ball that couldn't tell you what conferences UK or UofL are in, or who won the National Title this past year.
April 17, 200917 yr I honestly think a large number of kids today aren't that worried about the the tradition or history of the schools they play at. It's all about ME and how quick I can get to the NBA. That's my thought as well. I think kids that are expected to get to the NBA growing up, honestly think more in terms of who can get me to the NBA quickest, or what program. Some of the guys fall in love with the schools once they get there, but I don't think many are in love with the "schools tradition" when they're preparing to head to that university.
April 17, 200917 yr Doesn't shock me at all. He hasn't set foot at UK once. He hasn't seen us play a big game in the Tourney in his memory. Why should he? That said, I think that's what the visit will do for him if and when he visits the campus.
April 17, 200917 yr It is naive to think that any kid outside of the state of Kentucky knows anything about the tradition of UK basketball. Especially a kid from Oklahoma. I think that because UK hasn't been in a FF in 11 years does contribute some to a lack of luster, but I think it's naive to think that most high school basketball players are not well aware that UK is one of the best programs in the history of college basketball. We're not talking about chess players here, we're talking about basketball players. Are you saying kids outside of their home states don't know anything about UNC, Duke, UCLA, Kansas, Florida, Indiana. I've lived in 8 different states and have kids and adults work for me and almost everyone of the knew about UK basketball.
April 17, 200917 yr I think that because UK hasn't been in a FF in 11 years does contribute some to a lack of luster, but I think it's naive to think that most high school basketball players are not well aware that UK is one of the best programs in the history of college basketball. We're not talking about chess players here, we're talking about basketball players. Are you saying kids outside of their home states don't know anything about UNC, Duke, UCLA, Kansas, Florida, Indiana. I've lived in 8 different states and have kids and adults work for me and almost everyone of the knew about UK basketball. I have people who know they are a historical program just like football players know Notre Dame. However that doesn't mean anyone can recite the Title years, remember big games, or know who won the Heisman in '57.
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