Kentucky lands their 6th 5* of the 2013 class...

[GoBigRed]

 

Randle is a monster.  Doesn't have the same game as LeBron, but is equally imposing and dominant at the HS level.  Don't get all twisted when I say this, but he's the closest thing I've seen to a physical specimen rivaling LBJ.  I know he's NOT LeBron, and I don't think his ceiling is as high, but d*** this kid is off the charts impressive.  Been around him and watching him play since he was in the fourth grade.

 

I know "one and done" and "future lottery pick" are monikers that routinely get hung around the necks of nearly every 5* player in every class, but mark my words, he IS every bit each of those.

 

If we can ever become a traditional contender in the B1G, I'm not so sure we can't start to lure some of these type guys to Huskerland.  Lincoln and Lexington are very similar, our facilities are very similar, and our fan base has the potential to be very similar.  Not out of the realm of possibilities given the right set of circumstances.

 

Aside from dealing money under the table, we could be attractive to a prospect in much the same way as UK is to prospects, given the right dominoes falling.

 

 

must not have seen Andrew Wiggins play yet.  He is graduating HS a year early just so he can get to the NBA draft a year early.  Draftexpress.com said he would've been the #1 pick last year as a sophomore in high school, especially after destroying Team USA at the Hoops Summit.  Having watched him 3 times in person I can agree. Oh and kentucky is in his final 4 with UNC, KU< and FSU where his dad went

 

 

Thanks for the vid and short bio Kamdy, but I'm very familiar with Mr. Wiggins, and have seen him play as well.  I'm assuming you're implying that you disagree about JR being the closest thing to the physicality of LBJ?  I also assume you believe AW is the closest thing physically to LBJ?

 

If so, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree, because I don't see AW the same way I see LBJ.  They do have similar skill sets; however, they utilize them in different ways IMO.  AW is silky smooth.  LBJ is power personified.  Both are hellacious athletes; however, I don't think LBJ is as fluid in his hips as AW, and I don't think AW will ever be as broad and powerful as LBJ.

 

In my humble opinion, AW reminds me more of Vince Carter.  But I've definitely seen AW, and fully considered him when I made the above statement.

Wiggins reminds me of Kevin Durant

[BigTexHusker]

I coached against Randle in AAU, their team Texas Titans has a billionaire booster traveling all over the country and free for the top kids to play for them and he pays college coaches to coach them Jeff Webster from OU is one of the assistants....any way when he was in 6th grade he was already 6' and stole the ball went around his back to his left hand and layed it up hitting the back board with his hand almost dunked then and I just turned to coach and said we have nobody that can do that.

 

Kenny Troutt is the billionaire in question.  He has two sons (Preston 2013 and Grant 2015).  He created two travel teams when Preston's "AAU" team wasn't providing the results he anticipated in the fourth grade.  He called on a close friend who had been a college basketball head coach in the past, and who he had recently been in non-basketball related businesses with, and recruited him to help start these two teams.

 

The Texas Titans program was nothing more than a dad using his money and relationships to start two teams for his two sons.  The fact that he could afford to pay for everything and to bring in "real" basketball guys to coach, teach skills, work on speed agility and quickness, diet, and weight training, are really the only differences between him and any other dad who has created a team for his sons.

 

All of those boys were/are treated equally in that none of them have to pay for anything, from the time they join through the time they exit.  With Randle and others, the training and coaching really paid off in the end.

[BigTexHusker]

 

 

Randle is a monster.  Doesn't have the same game as LeBron, but is equally imposing and dominant at the HS level.  Don't get all twisted when I say this, but he's the closest thing I've seen to a physical specimen rivaling LBJ.  I know he's NOT LeBron, and I don't think his ceiling is as high, but d*** this kid is off the charts impressive.  Been around him and watching him play since he was in the fourth grade.

 

I know "one and done" and "future lottery pick" are monikers that routinely get hung around the necks of nearly every 5* player in every class, but mark my words, he IS every bit each of those.

 

If we can ever become a traditional contender in the B1G, I'm not so sure we can't start to lure some of these type guys to Huskerland.  Lincoln and Lexington are very similar, our facilities are very similar, and our fan base has the potential to be very similar.  Not out of the realm of possibilities given the right set of circumstances.

 

Aside from dealing money under the table, we could be attractive to a prospect in much the same way as UK is to prospects, given the right dominoes falling.

 

 

must not have seen Andrew Wiggins play yet.  He is graduating HS a year early just so he can get to the NBA draft a year early.  Draftexpress.com said he would've been the #1 pick last year as a sophomore in high school, especially after destroying Team USA at the Hoops Summit.  Having watched him 3 times in person I can agree. Oh and kentucky is in his final 4 with UNC, KU< and FSU where his dad went

 

 

Thanks for the vid and short bio Kamdy, but I'm very familiar with Mr. Wiggins, and have seen him play as well.  I'm assuming you're implying that you disagree about JR being the closest thing to the physicality of LBJ?  I also assume you believe AW is the closest thing physically to LBJ?

 

If so, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree, because I don't see AW the same way I see LBJ.  They do have similar skill sets; however, they utilize them in different ways IMO.  AW is silky smooth.  LBJ is power personified.  Both are hellacious athletes; however, I don't think LBJ is as fluid in his hips as AW, and I don't think AW will ever be as broad and powerful as LBJ.

 

In my humble opinion, AW reminds me more of Vince Carter.  But I've definitely seen AW, and fully considered him when I made the above statement.

Wiggins reminds me of Kevin Durant

 

His game or his body, or the combination of the two?

 

Durant is 6'10" maybe even 11".  Wiggins is 6'7" or 8" at best - I've stood next to him.  Wiggins can definitely guard the perimeter and hang with guards.  Durant cannot.  AW is also not nearly as diverse or consistent as Durant was offensively at the same age - especially on the perimeter, IMO.

[TheKamdyMan]

 

Randle is a monster.  Doesn't have the same game as LeBron, but is equally imposing and dominant at the HS level.  Don't get all twisted when I say this, but he's the closest thing I've seen to a physical specimen rivaling LBJ.  I know he's NOT LeBron, and I don't think his ceiling is as high, but d*** this kid is off the charts impressive.  Been around him and watching him play since he was in the fourth grade.

 

I know "one and done" and "future lottery pick" are monikers that routinely get hung around the necks of nearly every 5* player in every class, but mark my words, he IS every bit each of those.

 

If we can ever become a traditional contender in the B1G, I'm not so sure we can't start to lure some of these type guys to Huskerland.  Lincoln and Lexington are very similar, our facilities are very similar, and our fan base has the potential to be very similar.  Not out of the realm of possibilities given the right set of circumstances.

 

Aside from dealing money under the table, we could be attractive to a prospect in much the same way as UK is to prospects, given the right dominoes falling.

 

 

must not have seen Andrew Wiggins play yet.  He is graduating HS a year early just so he can get to the NBA draft a year early.  Draftexpress.com said he would've been the #1 pick last year as a sophomore in high school, especially after destroying Team USA at the Hoops Summit.  Having watched him 3 times in person I can agree. Oh and kentucky is in his final 4 with UNC, KU< and FSU where his dad went

 

 

Thanks for the vid and short bio Kamdy, but I'm very familiar with Mr. Wiggins, and have seen him play as well.  I'm assuming you're implying that you disagree about JR being the closest thing to the physicality of LBJ?  I also assume you believe AW is the closest thing physically to LBJ?

 

If so, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree, because I don't see AW the same way I see LBJ.  They do have similar skill sets; however, they utilize them in different ways IMO.  AW is silky smooth.  LBJ is power personified.  Both are hellacious athletes; however, I don't think LBJ is as fluid in his hips as AW, and I don't think AW will ever be as broad and powerful as LBJ.

 

In my humble opinion, AW reminds me more of Vince Carter.  But I've definitely seen AW, and fully considered him when I made the above statement.

 

In terms of being the next big thing.  Wiggins will be in the same class of talent as LBJ and a Durant in terms of taking over games and being an all-star.  I agree in terms of body type Wiggins is not Randle but the 5 games I watched Randle play with the other top players in the country he didnt dominate or take over a game the same way I have seen Wiggins do numerous times in person or on tv.  We should get to see them play against each other a month from now as they should both be in the Nike Hoops Summit here in Portland.  I just dont see Randle being a guy that completely takes over games and steps into the NBA from day one a star player like Wiggins will be.

[GoBigRed]

 

 

 

Randle is a monster.  Doesn't have the same game as LeBron, but is equally imposing and dominant at the HS level.  Don't get all twisted when I say this, but he's the closest thing I've seen to a physical specimen rivaling LBJ.  I know he's NOT LeBron, and I don't think his ceiling is as high, but d*** this kid is off the charts impressive.  Been around him and watching him play since he was in the fourth grade.

 

I know "one and done" and "future lottery pick" are monikers that routinely get hung around the necks of nearly every 5* player in every class, but mark my words, he IS every bit each of those.

 

If we can ever become a traditional contender in the B1G, I'm not so sure we can't start to lure some of these type guys to Huskerland.  Lincoln and Lexington are very similar, our facilities are very similar, and our fan base has the potential to be very similar.  Not out of the realm of possibilities given the right set of circumstances.

 

Aside from dealing money under the table, we could be attractive to a prospect in much the same way as UK is to prospects, given the right dominoes falling.

 

 

must not have seen Andrew Wiggins play yet.  He is graduating HS a year early just so he can get to the NBA draft a year early.  Draftexpress.com said he would've been the #1 pick last year as a sophomore in high school, especially after destroying Team USA at the Hoops Summit.  Having watched him 3 times in person I can agree. Oh and kentucky is in his final 4 with UNC, KU< and FSU where his dad went

 

 

Thanks for the vid and short bio Kamdy, but I'm very familiar with Mr. Wiggins, and have seen him play as well.  I'm assuming you're implying that you disagree about JR being the closest thing to the physicality of LBJ?  I also assume you believe AW is the closest thing physically to LBJ?

 

If so, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree, because I don't see AW the same way I see LBJ.  They do have similar skill sets; however, they utilize them in different ways IMO.  AW is silky smooth.  LBJ is power personified.  Both are hellacious athletes; however, I don't think LBJ is as fluid in his hips as AW, and I don't think AW will ever be as broad and powerful as LBJ.

 

In my humble opinion, AW reminds me more of Vince Carter.  But I've definitely seen AW, and fully considered him when I made the above statement.

Wiggins reminds me of Kevin Durant

 

His game or his body, or the combination of the two?

 

Durant is 6'10" maybe even 11".  Wiggins is 6'7" or 8" at best - I've stood next to him.  Wiggins can definitely guard the perimeter and hang with guards.  Durant cannot.  AW is also not nearly as diverse or consistent as Durant was offensively at the same age - especially on the perimeter, IMO.

 

I mostly just meant how he has a lanky build, long arms and how he finishes. I'm sure this kid will need to improve to be the next Durant, but from the short video it looks like he can attack the rim, shoot 3s, dunk at will and even hit some short hook shots after post moves.

[TheKamdyMan]

7'3" 300lbs...damn!

 

Tanveer's brother Sim, currently at New mexico State, is taller at 7'5'' and probably 345

[BigTexHusker]

 

 

 

 

Randle is a monster.  Doesn't have the same game as LeBron, but is equally imposing and dominant at the HS level.  Don't get all twisted when I say this, but he's the closest thing I've seen to a physical specimen rivaling LBJ.  I know he's NOT LeBron, and I don't think his ceiling is as high, but d*** this kid is off the charts impressive.  Been around him and watching him play since he was in the fourth grade.

 

I know "one and done" and "future lottery pick" are monikers that routinely get hung around the necks of nearly every 5* player in every class, but mark my words, he IS every bit each of those.

 

If we can ever become a traditional contender in the B1G, I'm not so sure we can't start to lure some of these type guys to Huskerland.  Lincoln and Lexington are very similar, our facilities are very similar, and our fan base has the potential to be very similar.  Not out of the realm of possibilities given the right set of circumstances.

 

Aside from dealing money under the table, we could be attractive to a prospect in much the same way as UK is to prospects, given the right dominoes falling.

 

 

must not have seen Andrew Wiggins play yet.  He is graduating HS a year early just so he can get to the NBA draft a year early.  Draftexpress.com said he would've been the #1 pick last year as a sophomore in high school, especially after destroying Team USA at the Hoops Summit.  Having watched him 3 times in person I can agree. Oh and kentucky is in his final 4 with UNC, KU< and FSU where his dad went

 

 

Thanks for the vid and short bio Kamdy, but I'm very familiar with Mr. Wiggins, and have seen him play as well.  I'm assuming you're implying that you disagree about JR being the closest thing to the physicality of LBJ?  I also assume you believe AW is the closest thing physically to LBJ?

 

If so, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree, because I don't see AW the same way I see LBJ.  They do have similar skill sets; however, they utilize them in different ways IMO.  AW is silky smooth.  LBJ is power personified.  Both are hellacious athletes; however, I don't think LBJ is as fluid in his hips as AW, and I don't think AW will ever be as broad and powerful as LBJ.

 

In my humble opinion, AW reminds me more of Vince Carter.  But I've definitely seen AW, and fully considered him when I made the above statement.

Wiggins reminds me of Kevin Durant

 

His game or his body, or the combination of the two?

 

Durant is 6'10" maybe even 11".  Wiggins is 6'7" or 8" at best - I've stood next to him.  Wiggins can definitely guard the perimeter and hang with guards.  Durant cannot.  AW is also not nearly as diverse or consistent as Durant was offensively at the same age - especially on the perimeter, IMO.

 

I mostly just meant how he has a lanky build, long arms and how he finishes. I'm sure this kid will need to improve to be the next Durant, but from the short video it looks like he can attack the rim, shoot 3s, dunk at will and even hit some short hook shots after post moves.

 

I think Wiggins is truly special!  Without significant injury, I think he has the chance to be a milestone type player in the league - just like I think Durant and LBJ are.

[LuckyHusker2]

7 recruits in a class?  Is he expecting a mass exodus yet again this year?  What if only the few SR he has go?  At what point does not graduating players kick in and cost him tournament time?

Kentucky only has 9 guys on scholarship this year. They are expecting Noel to go pro and possibly either Wiltjer or Harrow to transfer. Mays and Hood will graduate. Polson was a walkon who was given a scholarship this last year because they had plenty left over.

 

They will have room for everyone coming in. They may even bring in one more player (possibly Wiggins) so they are not worried about the scholarships.

 

Oh and to the guy who says Kentucky's system won't work all the time or is too risky, just remember the 4 seasons Cal has been at Kentucky. First season they were #1 almost the entire year with Wall and Cousins and had the overall #1 seed in the tourney. They lost in the elite 8 to West Virginia. Second season they made it to the Final 4 with Brandon Knight and company. Last year they won the National Championship. This year was the first disappointing year with the NIT bid. No question they would have been in the tourney if Noel wouldn't have gotten hurt. They wouldn't have been an elite team with Noel, but possibly a sweet 16 team. 

 

4 seasons, 3 Elite 8's, 2 Final 4's and 1 National Championship. I think those numbers say the system works and doesn't appear to risky to me.

 

The other thing people don't understand about Kentucky under Coach Cal, is that they think his system is only playing with Freshman. That was the problem this year, they didn't really have any contributors who were upper classman and most the players had never played together. The top 7 scorers from last years team all left or graduated. The previous 3 seasons all had upper classman or at least experienced sophomores that helped form the core of the team. The freshman (Wall, Cousins, Knight, MKG, Davis) just happened to be the star players. Lot more to Kentucky's success than just freshman.

[cipsucks]

Welcome to the world of posting, Lucky.  Sorry, the free jerky offer has expired.  What are your thoughts on the Big Eight going 0 for one so far in the tourney? 

[Silverbacked1]

Reading Lucky's idea about transfering from UK, what about Kyle Wiltjer?

 

Dude was McDonald's AA. 6-10 235

 

Wouldn't he be a bit of a nice transfer?

[TheKamdyMan]

Reading Lucky's idea about transfering from UK, what about Kyle Wiltjer?

 

Dude was McDonald's AA. 6-10 235

 

Wouldn't he be a bit of a nice transfer?

 

WONT HAPPEN.  My wife has become friends with the Wiltjer's.  My wife is 6'5'' and wears mens 14 size shoe and their daughter is on the same path so they email back and forth.  Its funny because she was at Nordstrom and called me, do you know this Kyle Wiltjer kid, uhhhh yeah! His dad and family love Coach Cal and he will be there until he decides to leave Kentucky.

 

I wish though because then I'd have the ultimate insider.

[Silverbacked1]

Miles has me dreaming... dreaming big.

[hhcmatt]

Oh and to the guy who says Kentucky's system won't work all the time or is too risky, just remember the 4 seasons Cal has been at Kentucky

4 seasons, 3 Elite 8's, 2 Final 4's and 1 National Championship. I think those numbers say the system works and doesn't appear to risky to me.

Not sure who would call what Calapari is doing "risky" besides people jealous of Kentucky's success. If your biggest problem is having too many good players.....well then.

Your biggest risk with Calapari is that he has a history of multiple teams being stripped of NCAA wins. Unless the team incurs major NCAA penalties, that's not really a big risk either.

[LuckyHusker2]

Reading Lucky's idea about transfering from UK, what about Kyle Wiltjer?

Dude was McDonald's AA. 6-10 235

Wouldn't he be a bit of a nice transfer?

The talk is that Wiltjer would probably go somewhere on the west coast. Likely destination being Gonzaga. He was a 5 star but was a little overrated. He is a very good shooter for a big man, but he is slow, lazy and cannot create his own shot. He could thrive in a system with a good PG that can get him some open looks. Kentucky did not have that this year and he struggled.

I would still take him with open arms at Nebraska, but don't know that he would be a big difference maker. He could be solid though just not a physical or athletic big man that we need.

[LuckyHusker2]

Welcome to the world of posting, Lucky. Sorry, the free jerky offer has expired. What are your thoughts on the Big Eight going 0 for one so far in the tourney?

Love watching Mizzou lose