Richards MAY Have NBA Potential But He’s The Worst UK Center In Decades

[Darryl]

Bamba was SUCH a miss

Darryl

[kingcat]

Yeah. He was much better to start the season.

An epic fail by both him and KP to this point.

[Padukacat]

I totally agree, I’ve never seen a dude that long and athletic that not only doesn’t block shots but doesn’t even alter them.

[KentuckyWildcat]

Jones should start. And don't give me that mess about it doesn't matter who starts...

Edit..or Gabriel

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[Spock]

Agree that Bamba was a huge miss but think we’re being far too hard on Richards. Product of the Cal era of frosh superstars and a very spoiled fan base. Sometimes find myself doing it, too. I remember Magloire as a frosh mid season in Rupp turn around from point-blank range and throw it over the backboard. Without contact. Richards is more of a normal freshman. Going to need time. Has a nice touch. Shows flashes of excellent post moves, both feet and hands. Capable of being a good free throw shooter. Weakest on defensive switches and help defense. Needs to work on base to shore up defensive glass.

[anderwt]

Slow down on killing richards..he needs support..I trust KP..and guys he has been playing, what 5-6 years of basketball?

[Terminus]

This applies to most everyone in the paint although Wenyen and PJ are much improved, but just keeping your hands up on D would be a major improvement. I know Cal continually harps on “high hands” do I know seeing their hands below their waist has to drive him nuts. Those 14-foot wingspans don’t do much good with hands down.

[Catfan73]

The rebounding bugs me and it’s not just Richards. For a team this tall to rebound as badly as they do is just sad.

[bigsky]

SGA and Gabriel should start.

[kingcat]

SGA and Gabriel should start.

Yep.

[Darryl]

SGA and Gabriel should start.

I suspect you mean SKJ for Richards

Darryl

[KeithKSR]

This applies to most everyone in the paint although Wenyen and PJ are much improved, but just keeping your hands up on D would be a major improvement. I know Cal continually harps on “high hands” do I know seeing their hands below their waist has to drive him nuts. Those 14-foot wingspans don’t do much good with hands down.

Hands down, man down isn't just a catchy rhyme, it's pretty much what offensive players look at as soon as they catch the ball.

[Doc]

Richards production is no surprise to me at all. I was pretty sure this is what we would get.

[catmanjack]

Just lacks basketball instincts and hustle.
Still learning just hope he comes back for year two.

[kingcat]

I suspect you mean SKJ for Richards

Darryl

No I think he means SGA when Quade returns along with Gabriel P.J. Diallo and Knox. With Greene as backup point guard

[jazyd]

Fire KP, can't get it done, all his failure. Well, let's rip an asst instead of Cal for a change

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I look at the difference in Gabriel and Jones from last year...two players many here said would never get off the bench...and the improvement by PJ so far and I will say Kenny is underpaid. If the DC at LSU is worth $2.5 million, how much is Kenny worth?

Nick will be a different player in March

[kingcat]

Fire KP, can't get it done, all his failure. Well, let's rip an asst instead of Cal for a change

What a dumb... Statement

I look at the difference in Gabriel and Jones from last year...two players many here said would never get off the bench...and the improvement by PJ so far and I will say Kenny is underpaid. If the DC at LSU is worth $2.5 million, how much is Kenny worth?

Nick will be a different player in March

God bless you Jazy

[DanISSELisdaman]

[QUOTE=jazyd;471035]Fire KP, can't get it done, all his failure. Well, let's rip an asst instead of Cal for a change

I look at the difference in Gabriel and Jones from last year...two players many here said would never get off the bench...and the improvement by PJ so far and I will say Kenny is underpaid. If the DC at LSU is worth $2.5 million, how much is Kenny worth?

Nick will be a different player in March[/QU

I agree that KP is doing a great job, but I'm not so sure about the other assistants. I think Cal may be looking for replacements after this season for at least one of them.

[kingcat]

Just for the record, I have been a champion of Kenny’s here more so than anyone. I have maintained that he must be the top candidate to replace Cal when he retires.

Anyone who contributes to our conversations here Knows that.

[Hoss]

Richards production is no surprise to me at all. I was pretty sure this is what we would get.

We tried to warn and temper expectations on him...lol

[bigsky]

No I think he means SGA when Quade returns along with Gabriel P.J. Diallo and Knox. With Greene as backup point guard

Yep

[bigsky]

KP is great. I miss Strickland’s PG tutelage and NBA cred.

[Padukacat]

KP is great. I miss Strickland’s PG tutelage and NBA cred.

Yeah we need that type of guy in the program

[UKFlounder]

Strickland was only here a brief time

Guys like Andrew Harrison, Tyler Zulus and De’Aron Fox all did well with the current staff. I don’t know if Strickland makes a huge difference

[dan_bgblue]

He is not currently a superstar, but I am not sure his stats warrant such criticism

http://www.bigbluehistory.net/bb/sta...at2017-18.html.

[bigsky]

Knox says Nick’s the hardest worker on the team.

[dan_bgblue]

Knox says Nick’s the hardest worker on the team.

So does Coach Payne

[Darryl]

He is not currently a superstar, but I am not sure his stats warrant such criticism

http://www.bigbluehistory.net/bb/sta...at2017-18.html.

Nick had 25/15 vs Fort Wayne

His other 15 games he has 86/76 for 5.7 PPG and 5.1 rpg

I may have been too harsh but Cal seemingly agrees that he is just not getting much done. Other centers are killing us right now.

Darryl

[Padukacat]

So does Coach Payne

Then maybe he just sucks at basketball lol. Is he a 4 year player?

[catmanjack]

When the LSU center put up crazy numbers and scored at will that was telling.