2015 General Recruiting

ME80 · 05-28-2015, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Bulldog01

Only from u guys

I know I will regret this but what does U guys mean?

REB4cats · 05-28-2015, 08:55 AM

I may be the only one but I am pleased with how things are progressing. Last years class between Juco and 4 year is full of contributors. Quadri has time to develop but could be a value down the road. This years class looks to be the same, solid contributors maybe even a day 1 starter in Evans.

Would it be nice to get more guys, yes. But even Kentucky doesn't get everyone they want. Next year the Bearcats have a chance to be REALLY good. I can't wait to be a season ticket holder again next year.

**waterhead** · 05-28-2015, 09:20 AM

"You a lie and a sack of shit. He was getting you easy 5pts 5reb before injury with less than 10min than rubles. Teams played us 4vs5 against us on offense because rubles was non factor."

Fortunately our coach isn't so simplistic to just look at pts per minute and rebounds because by itself is severely lacking in telling the whole story. Rubles played roughly 30 minutes a game (7.3 and 6.8) so if Lawrence was playing 10 more minutes he would average 7.5 and 7.5 (before injury) under your example. Not bad but not much different. However...

Rubles was one of the best defenders in the country...that can be worth 5 or more points in the plus minus column EASILY. He was also worth about another assist and steal per game over Lawrence. Both of those translate to points. 1 more assist per game is 2 pts. 1 more steal a game is let's say 1 point. If both Rubles and Lawrence gave similar 7.5 points and rebounds...Rubles was probably worth an additional 7.5 more in defense, assists, and steals.

THAT is why coach plays guys like Rubles...because he's not a knee jerk fan who is enamored by points. Keep in mind I think Lawrence would have kept getting better in years to come but Lawrence (as a frosh) over Rubles would not have been a good idea.

**waterhead** · 05-28-2015, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by REB4cats

I may be the only one but I am pleased with how things are progressing. Last years class between Juco and 4 year is full of contributors. Quadri has time to develop but could be a value down the road. This years class looks to be the same, solid contributors maybe even a day 1 starter in Evans.

Would it be nice to get more guys, yes. But even Kentucky doesn't get everyone they want. Next year the Bearcats have a chance to be REALLY good. I can't wait to be a season ticket holder again next year.

I haven't seen a significant spike in recruiting but I have seen a slight difference in the type of player we are going after and that is what I am excited about. I think we still need to land better talent overall to be a contender year in and year out...but Mick has done a good job finding/evaluating second tier talent and getting the most from them.

Nasty Nati 513 · 05-28-2015, 10:10 AM

this site has de-railed.

used to be a good source of recruiting info. now it's just BearcatNews 2.0.

deuces.

Bearcat_NTS · 05-28-2015, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Nasty Nati 513

this site has de-railed.

used to be a good source of recruiting info. now it's just BearcatNews 2.0.

deuces.

Never noticed you to begin with, you will not be missed.

kaplaw · 05-28-2015, 10:35 AM

That kind of post is almost as unnecessary as Bulldog calling someone a sack of shit. There a large number of people out there that have been reading posts on this site for years, but don't often post themselves - like me. This site has taken a huge downturn since the end of last season and the moderators have largely stood by. I would love if this site could get back to talking about basketball and for some of the older members to stop the needless trolling

jbreeds1 · 05-28-2015, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat_NTS

Never noticed you to begin with, you will not be missed.

Good one.

jbreeds1 · 05-28-2015, 10:48 AM

I don't post much on this site, but I do frequent it daily. Seems to me like 5 or 6 guys have taken over lately to do nothing but complain. Most of the time their points are valid and may be constructive to some, but it has grown incredibly tiresome IMO. The bottom line is that this team has the pieces to be a 30+ win squad when it's all said and done.

This post doesn't belong in a "General Recruiting" thread, but I figure everyone else is complaining here too, so I might as well join the pity party.

jacobkdoyle · 05-28-2015, 02:44 PM

@EvanDaniels
Terry Larrier will transfer to Connecticut, he tells Scout. He played his freshman season at VCU & will have three years of eligibility.

@EvanDaniels
Terry Larrier says he's headed to UConn because he wants to play for Kevin Ollie | Story: http://t.co/dFts9K7s7H http://t.co/BFzh9Ro1lw

05-28-2015, 02:44 PM	#100
jacobkdoyle Epic Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 17,011	@EvanDaniels Terry Larrier will transfer to Connecticut, he tells Scout. He played his freshman season at VCU & will have three years of eligibility. @EvanDaniels Terry Larrier says he's headed to UConn because he wants to play for Kevin Ollie \| Story: http://t.co/dFts9K7s7H http://t.co/BFzh9Ro1lw Last edited by jacobkdoyle; 05-28-2015 at 03:11 PM.

05-28-2015, 08:55 AM	#92
REB4cats Junior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 23	I may be the only one but I am pleased with how things are progressing. Last years class between Juco and 4 year is full of contributors. Quadri has time to develop but could be a value down the road. This years class looks to be the same, solid contributors maybe even a day 1 starter in Evans. Would it be nice to get more guys, yes. But even Kentucky doesn't get everyone they want. Next year the Bearcats have a chance to be REALLY good. I can't wait to be a season ticket holder again next year.

05-28-2015, 09:20 AM	#93
waterhead Senior Moderator Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 9,298	"You a lie and a sack of shit. He was getting you easy 5pts 5reb before injury with less than 10min than rubles. Teams played us 4vs5 against us on offense because rubles was non factor." Fortunately our coach isn't so simplistic to just look at pts per minute and rebounds because by itself is severely lacking in telling the whole story. Rubles played roughly 30 minutes a game (7.3 and 6.8) so if Lawrence was playing 10 more minutes he would average 7.5 and 7.5 (before injury) under your example. Not bad but not much different. However... Rubles was one of the best defenders in the country...that can be worth 5 or more points in the plus minus column EASILY. He was also worth about another assist and steal per game over Lawrence. Both of those translate to points. 1 more assist per game is 2 pts. 1 more steal a game is let's say 1 point. If both Rubles and Lawrence gave similar 7.5 points and rebounds...Rubles was probably worth an additional 7.5 more in defense, assists, and steals. THAT is why coach plays guys like Rubles...because he's not a knee jerk fan who is enamored by points. Keep in mind I think Lawrence would have kept getting better in years to come but Lawrence (as a frosh) over Rubles would not have been a good idea.

05-28-2015, 10:10 AM	#95
Nasty Nati 513 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 24	this site has de-railed. used to be a good source of recruiting info. now it's just BearcatNews 2.0. deuces.

05-28-2015, 10:35 AM	#97
kaplaw Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 23	That kind of post is almost as unnecessary as Bulldog calling someone a sack of shit. There a large number of people out there that have been reading posts on this site for years, but don't often post themselves - like me. This site has taken a huge downturn since the end of last season and the moderators have largely stood by. I would love if this site could get back to talking about basketball and for some of the older members to stop the needless trolling

05-28-2015, 10:48 AM	#99
jbreeds1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 126	I don't post much on this site, but I do frequent it daily. Seems to me like 5 or 6 guys have taken over lately to do nothing but complain. Most of the time their points are valid and may be constructive to some, but it has grown incredibly tiresome IMO. The bottom line is that this team has the pieces to be a 30+ win squad when it's all said and done. This post doesn't belong in a "General Recruiting" thread, but I figure everyone else is complaining here too, so I might as well join the pity party.