December 16, 201114 yr Hearing rumors freshman Khem Birch is considering transferring from Pitt, and possible destination would be Kentucky. Anyone hear anything other than that? He looked pretty solid in the All-american game last year. Can't say I'd be upset if he left for the Cats.
December 16, 201114 yr I'm guessing he'd be in the same boat as Beckham and would sit out until second semester of next season? He's definitely a good player and I would love to see him at UK. Anything on why he wants to leave Pitt?
December 16, 201114 yr Author I'm guessing he'd be in the same boat as Beckham and would sit out until second semester of next season? He's definitely a good player and I would love to see him at UK. Anything on why he wants to leave Pitt? 15 mpg would probably be a reason.
December 16, 201114 yr Now the "experts" claim he is unsure if he will leave Pitt and UK probably wouldn't be a choice. I think this could be UK saying nothing until it becomes official he is leaving Pitt. Where there is smoke, there is fire.
December 16, 201114 yr Isn't it a violation for Calipari or UK to talk with him, or talk about him leaving if he hasn't officially left?
December 16, 201114 yr Author Anyone else catch the Brad Wannamaker tweet about this? About not wanting to work for minutes?
December 16, 201114 yr ^Yep....It was something along the lines of "Guess some people can't handle tough coaching and having to work hard for minutes..."
December 16, 201114 yr Source close to Birch just told me the decision is final and he will ask for release at Pitt today. Also says he has given no thought to where he is transferring to and he doesn't expect it be Kentucky, anyways.
December 16, 201114 yr Source close to Birch just told me the decision is final and he will ask for release at Pitt today. Also says he has given no thought to where he is transferring to and he doesn't expect it be Kentucky, anyways. Sounds about right.
December 16, 201114 yr ^Yep....It was something along the lines of "Guess some people can't handle tough coaching and having to work hard for minutes..." That certainly wouldn't fly in Calipari's system.
December 17, 201114 yr Pitt has made it official that Birch has left for "personal reasons". He needs to make a decision soon to be able to play the 2nd semester next season.
December 17, 201114 yr You mean a kid that went to FIVE high schools is transferring after one semester in college? Just shocking...
December 17, 201114 yr His ND Prep coach blames his handlers. I saw this kid is one of only 3 frosh to start for Jamie Dixon.
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