The way all of them played on a Thursday night the whole damn team needs to return!!
A majority of them should return because they are not ready to play against NBA players and their defense was bad.
all freshman should return for another year and get that championship for KY
As long as Kentucky got John Calipari they will never win another NCAA championship
Calipari’s time has come to an end. I don’t know if anyone remembers when Cal got hired, Coach Joe B Hall told him that KY is a 10 year gig. He said after 10 years, things start fizzling out. Right now it makes a lot of sense.
It's not Coach Cal fault teaching freshman year after year to play levels of juniors and seniors in one year. People need to understand that this is his bread and butter but most teams are keeping players for 3 to 4 years, which gives them advantage over Kentucky. Though if all return Coach would have them winning and possibly having a double platoon as it was in the beginning when he joined Kentucky. Though the following year it would have to teach a whole new bunch because he would lose 90%, when BBN would get another Big W.
@sterlingphoenix6353 exacting how is that not Cal's fault.... isn't he the person in charge of putting the roster together. Am I mistaken, is someone else giving him the roster and he is just stuck with what he's handed. I'm pretty sure he picks his guys. And the guys he picks are all way better than the juniors and seniors that we are losing to. Freshman or not, aren't they the ones getting drafted. Golke isn't going pro and he torched about 7 or 8 future pros. Because the coach didn't prepare the team. He don't teach the proper defense and don't run plays on offense to get the best shooters the open shots. It's not a freshman problem, it's a coaching problem
All the Freshman not projected should come back and more importantly Calipari must make this his number one priority. He wont get them all but 2 or 3 seems plausible. If he's too proud to re-recruit his players and they go to Gleague or transfer out that's on him and he should be let go. Also, Reed Sheppard is literally the only lottery pick level player that i'd ever think you could convince to come back for a sophmore season. He's so marketable that he could become the highest earning NIL athlete in CBB since the rules changed. And his unique legacy, he probably the only guy growing up who dreamed of leading a team to a national championship vs every the way every othe player dreams of going to the NBA.
No way Bradshaw or Wagner go in the first round
UK's defense was as bad as their offense was good. None of this year's team is ready to play NBA defense.
@@Joseph-namvetsad part is the nba doesn’t play defense at all anyways, all these guys think they are lottery picks so I maybe see one coming back but with more wings coming in next year will they even get playing time
I don't think either one is good enough to play in the NBA and question if they ever will be. Wagner can't shoot from outside and can't consistently finish in the paint. Bradshaw is fragile and inconsistent at everything. They would both have to improve tremendously to ever be a solid NBA player. I think Wagner would be a 2nd round pick at best and Bradshaw a late 2nd rounder or not even picked. I see the G-league in their future no matter when they go to the NBA.
Wagner and Bradshaw for sure. Edwards if he doesn’t go in the lotto. Same for Big Z. Sheppard if he wants to be a legend. Theiro should come back. They all need to get stronger. They need to get the center from Rutgers.
They all need to work on their defense they all should come back. Start a new trend at Kentucky like players at Duke do. Show the same loyalty to the school and the fans that have been shown to the players. Buck the trends and get that experience and develope to increase their NBA stock options
Now with the NIL money, there's not as big of a rush to get to the NBA. Returning for at least one more year, in my opinion, would definitely be an option.
Rob is the only one that’s NBA ready. Even Reed could use another year at UK to get stronger. DJ is gonna run it back. Let’s goooooo!!
Reed Sheppard should definitely take a lot more shots next year, but he needs work on his dribbling and ball protection. Too many turnovers.
All of them could benefit from another year, but I think Rob will enter the NBA draft.
After the season Rob just had he definitely should enter the NBA Draft 🔥
Cal doesn't get these guys to the NBA. They would go anyway. Get reeves or Canada or Watkins to the league. All these other guys are going no matter who they play for in college. Cal just piggybacking off these guys
Exactly. He's not getting mid-level talent and making them great. He's getting guys already projected to be NBA players no matter what college they play for.
Wouldn’t be surprised if all came back except Rob
Only if they bulk up and get stronger!
He'll yes all player's should have to stay 2 years
Some can't return, because the next set of 1 and done will be at UK
If you can be drafted by NBA, go for it. That's once in a lifetime window, if you get injured your done. Otherwise, stick around on same team we all want to see a do over.
Improvements would happen if they stay but I don't look for it to happen.All I know is this.I'll never get my hopes up no matter how good they are.I have watched Kentucky for 60 years.Rupp,Hall,Sutton,Gillespie Smith,Pitino,Cal.I tell you this for sure.Don't ever bet on em.There's always next year.I'm sick of that mantra.Still,there are some rings.Im waiting for another.Go Cats.
Wagner needs an outside shot. Most of his 40% FG% is from layups. A very low outside shooting %.
Bradshaw didn't show much in games. He is thin and would get pushed around in the NBA.
Edwards was overrated. Showed little improvement as a starter. Good potential, but inconsistent.
Wagner, Edwards, and Bradshaw were overrated coming into this freshman year. Yes, each had spurts of excellent play, but none of them were consistent. In fact, all of them were very inconsistent. They won't get drafted, or may get a chance to play in the G League. Dillingham and Sheppard should have been starters. Both were pretty consistent during the season, but often showed signs of poor playing - turnovers, bad passing, poor defense. All of these players should stay or go play somewhere else. Probably the transfer portal for Edwards , Wagner, and Bradshaw.
Id say all but Reed and Rob should, but i doubt they do. We have new freshmen coming in that need to get playing time so they can get drafted.
My alma mater and state team was so disappointed when you lost to Oakland lol I loved the set of Wildcats in 2024
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I said this at the beginning of the season, they are young just not ready yet. Like to see Justin back 💯💯💯💯
I believe they should but be sure they won't, it's always about them Cal supports them to go. He doesn't care about the School or the fans.
As long as Kentucky have John Calipari as the coach they will never win another NCAA championship
Not being selfish. But I believe it would be a mistake. For all the freshman to not comeback. I truly believe they would not only benefit financially. But would quicker, more impressive impact. In the NBA.
UK next year will be young again, and here is why: UK loses 4 to graduation, but only 2 played. Burks has entered the transfer portal. They have 16 roster spots, and 6 incoming freshmen.
I predict Dillingham, Edwards and Bradshaw also leave, while DJ and Reed stay. That would put a returning starting 5 of DJ, Reed, Thiero, and most likely Onyeso, with one of the incoming freshmen at the 4. That would be a starting 5 of 3 sophomores, 1 Jr and 1 freshman.
That leaves 5 Freshman on the bench, and a sophmore in Big Z. So ANY transfer portal players he brings in on scholarship are only going to be 2 or maybe 3 guys and I dont see him bringing in anyone from the portal that is going to take minutes from the starting 5, and hes got minutes you know he's promised to the freshmen, so bench role players is ALL he can grab out of the transfer portal.
Remember skal back in 15 16 ? Going into season he was the top prospect like wagner. He was really bad and still got drafted 😢
Some fans are sooo pissed and want Coach fired I see we have 3 mcds freshman coming . Would think Z.Ivisic should stay
All freshman should return and Cal should go. UK had no defense all season why would anyone think that would change in tournaments.
DJ Wagner, Bradshaw, Big Z and honestly Justin Edwards all should come back for another year and improve their draft stock. There's no need to rush to the NBA now that they can get paid from the NIL deals now. But weather or not all of them will come back is another story. I honestly don't believe all of them will come back I'd say DJ Wagner and Big Z will come back. And for some reason I wouldn't be surprised if Reed Sheppard comes back just because he's a Kentucky kid and doesn't want to go out like he did. But more than likely he will leave.
I definitely believe they should! They will all go. But I think another year. Would make them worth so mu$h more!
Wait, you think there is nothing UK could have done to stop Golke? Did you watch the breakdowns?
He was able to run through our entire defense witjout anyone laying a finger on him. He should have been jammed over and over.
Also, we were constantly positioned wrong, we didn't help correctly, there was no communication during screens and there was no pre planning on if players were switching or not.
This team looked as bad defensively in March as they did in November. Totally uncoached.
I have big concerns. Does Calipari not know how to coach actual defense?
Also, Cal prides himself on NOT scouting the.other team. it’s why we keep getting upset and why we looked completely lost on both ends of the court last Thursday. Cal.tjinks he’s cool by telling everyone he only worries about his team and just tells his guys toplay hard. Yeah, it worked against auburn, but you don't take that chance in the NCAT, but he did and for that, he should have been fired. he’s turning UK into Indiana.
No, leave the school for better days. The program sucks and the coaching staff.
The Camden Duo should definitely Return for another year! Bradshaw can show way more of his skill set
I wanna know why Bradshaw barely played those last few games of the season. Am i missing something
bradshaw just needs to leave and go play at the ymca, he might be good in a rec league
Bradshaw and DJ will be good if they return. Everybody ain't one and done. They also can play with there former teammate from Camden Billy Richardson who will be there next season
Bradshaw said he did not want to play center but wanted the 4 spot: that tells you everything about a kid who only wants to spot up and shoot threes.
Not many of them will be selected in first round.
All of them expect rob
Depends on their academic eligibility.
If you’re a top pick this year you better go because draft class ain’t got much going on .
Yeah, all of them except Rob his ready, and they won't fire cal it's called money, and a lot of it have to be paid to get rid of him, mannnnn we got to get our defense back in check it's hard to beat really good team veterans like them hell they was grown men anyway GO BIG BLUE GO WILDCATS❤❤❤
I seen something earlier that if they fire Cal they would have to do a buyout for his contract and the amount is insane 😂
rob aint ready either, he'll end up in the g league or in europe somewhere and never heard from again
I would take Reed, Big Z, Edwards, Ugonna, and DJ back.
I’d tell Bradshaw that he’s 3rd on the depth chart and if he’s not happy with that, hit the road.
I’d fly out and meet with every recruit personally and tell them how hard I am to get the guys over them back and how hard I’m about to be going after portal guys.
Then I’m hitting the portal for two shooting guards/wings to replace Reeves and Rob. Then I’d get a physical big to train Big Z and Ugonna against. And if he’s better, he starts.
For every one of Reed, DJ, Big Z, and Edwards that leave I’d replace with a portal guy.
Yes they should. No wY any of these go first round. Reed and Rob maybe but that’s it.
Time to move on from Cal: need to get two 3 star players for every 5 star to develop and gain maturity and IQ to win in March
They’ll be back lol. They have nil 😂 but cal has to now have these buy into that old school cal version of bball that won us number 8 so let’s go
They can have a legacy in Lexington IF they stay or slip into oblivion of the g league and be forgotten..their choice..legacy or little money???
I hope Reed and Big Z and Wagner come back Bradshaw is a Trouble Maker that we don’t need
Bro Wagner was shooting 3’s at over 40% before his injury! Come on man do better!
Saying Edwards was never a top 3 option??? Started every game! How many 2’ shots did he miss every game???
So Reed may stay oh I love hearing that
What do you mean we can’t be upset about this game? We didn’t lose because Jack Gokey was making the shots. It was our defense and shooting why we lost. We only lost by 4 points. I guess Oakland was 4 points better than us. I don’t think so!
Yes,,,they😢 should ,,need more experience, strength, maturity
Yes
All of them should return. Very few will and some will head to the transfer portal.
Reed , and rob Dillingham made plays
They should do what the want. Cal must go. Clean house, start over with fresh new philosophy.
ALL of them
Ky can't win with a coach who doesn't know,,or Prepare fpre offense and defense,,! It's crazy to watch !,,,
Calipari aimt getting fired he says he’s developing with the new way of NCAA with in Nil. Deals
Please no more Wagner or bradshaw!
yeah revoke those scholarships. Hopefully they will transfer to a junior college and have a decent career. they were huge busts
Calipari won't Allow it....
Who cant come back Tre Reeves need go to the NBA but rob seem like he ready but like see him come back !!! But i think let cal stay for 24-25 becuz got 6 new guys and new guy name cliff comment to UK today 😊 other somto 💪😁 but need all them come back then we have very good team and block shoots ...would love see BIG.Z back 😊 ...BBN 💪😺💙🤍🏀🔥
None of them ready for nba
Hell no what did they do what did they win Kentucky ant Kentucky nomore SAME THING EVERY YEAR
Dj Wagner is a great player !!
Why would anybody want wagner back, he done nothing all season.
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Build a Senior team. Quit screwing around being a AAA team for the NBA.
One of the very few channels that has been halfway logical about the Kentucky loss, and this is coming from a Kentucky fan. If coach k had been coaching uk they still would have lost that game
Ky should have won anyway!
Jack hitting 10 3s and Kentucky being bad on defense it was no way they was winning that game honestly
@@SidelinePlugs Too many coaches on that sideline to not have improved the play of not one, but three 7 footers none of which are uncoachable! That game could have been won anyway if they had run the offense thru the inside of the free throw line, tried it about three times with Wagner, then quit, Reeves or Edward’s would have destroyed that defense if coaching was more hands-on!
Not DG
Who cares, Cal is still unfortunately going to be there.
Yes they should all come back they suck an I am from kentucky can't take getting are ass kick in first round
Probably none of them...simply because guys don't go Kentucky to win anything! All they care about is going to the NBA! That''s the truth you can't win a championship with a true point guard. Kentucky lacked maturity and toughness. Talent only takes you so far. That's why Kentucky will loses year after year & get the best recruiting class's every year. Talent give you "ohhhhhs & ahhhhhss" but it will loses in a tournament situation because team-play, maturity and experience win in the NCAA!
No they shouldn't if they come back and get hurt could hurt there stock in the NBA
They all should leave...normally they would push all players out. Don't get desperate now! Kentucky can't win unless they keep the same team lol!!
No. He doesn’t develop players. Name a player who got better by returning there. Get drafted and go to the G league.
Absolutely not fire Cal
Definition of insanity- keep same stupid coach and expect different results
go anywhere but don't come back
Which freshman should return for a second season ? 👀
None... Reed, Rob, & Justin should enter the draft; the rest should enter the portal... 💯
@@ricdarula383 Those 3 aren't ready, either! Why leave? to go wallow away in obscurity in the D-League? bc that's what's gonna happen! Stay at UK, where You're a rockstar, for another year!
@billysheeley (ricdurala383) is probably not even a BBN, just some troll. Though I would love to see them all return for a follow-up year, if so, this squad would be amazing. Though I see the possibility of 3 leaving, maybe 4 to the draft and portal. I wish them all the love which ever choice they decide upon. I still have love for coach Cal, knowing what he goes through every season with new kids that he has to sculpt to become professionals at the next level. A lot of players don't want to go to Kentucky knowing that they may not even get to play the minutes to show the next level what they're capable of doing. Though if All or most return Kentucky would definitely have a double platoon.
@sterlingphoenix6353 this squad is already amazing. It's the leader that failed
@sterlingphoenix6353 I'm most definitely BBN! Why stay when you are a lottery pick?! Yal sound crazy! Do yal know about the DAWGS that's coming in as freshmen next season? Yal know nothing about college players period!