Cauley-Stein, Wiltjer to return to UK; Goodwin to enter name in NBA Draft - per UK

[Darrell KSR]

Just breaking.

[Darrell KSR]

Goodwin will not hire an agent.

[Darrell KSR]

Kentucky says additional announcements regarding "remaining players" will occur at a later date.

[BigBlueBrock]

Interesting that Poy wasn't included in this release. Must be really giving it some serious thought.

[Darryl]

Probably best for all. This means Wiggins to UK, IMO.

2-3 weeks ago I said we NEEDED WCS and Randle to be the national title favorite. Add AW and we are as prohibitive a favorite as any year ever.

Darryl

[Jeeepcat]

WCS coming back just tickles the sh!7 outta me!

[Darrell KSR]

Full Release:

http://t.co/xUB54VFleD

[UKFlounder]

Wow.

I keep noticing the date though and hope that it doesn't matter

[Harlow]

april fools ?

[BigBlueBrock]

Noel not included in the announcement, either.

[Darrell KSR]

Archie will also stay in Lexington to complete his coursework.

[WoodstockCat]

Full Release:

http://t.co/xUB54VFleD

Not often that Cal says "Although I wanted player to return...."

[UKFlounder]

Well, nobody can say he "chased Goodwin off to open a scholarship" or anything like that

Not often that Cal says "Although I wanted player to return...."

[anderwt]

I think Poythress comes back for sure now

[Darrell KSR]

Very interesting that neither Alex Poythress or Nerlens Noel included in this announcement.

Noel is gone, no doubt about it. But why wait to announce that?

Poythress...maybe still deciding, who knows?

[TheFabFueder]

Is Goodwin getting an agent or could he pull his name out?

[akaukswoosh]

Goodwin will not hire an agent.

Curious to see what happens. If he still leaves if they tell him to find a jump shot. This is a kid who might be scared of finding himself on the bench behind UK guards who can shoot.

[Darrell KSR]

Is Goodwin getting an agent or could he pull his name out?

Has not hired an agent. Can withdraw by whatever the NBA's deadline is to withdraw and remain eligible.

[Jeeepcat]

Now I am wondering if Wiggins, Hawkins AND ? are added to the roster....

(Gordon)

13 Scholly

WCS
Wiltjer
Poy
Lee
Randle
Harrison
Harrison
Willis
Young
Johnson
Wiggins
Gordon
Hawkins

2 Walk Ons

Polson
Hood

Mwhahahahahahahahahha

[Darrell KSR]

Curious to see what happens. If he still leaves if they tell him to find a jump shot. This is a kid who might be scared of finding himself on the bench behind UK guards who can shoot.

If desire is to get to the NBA in a favorable draft spot--this year might be a better year.

As you know, I buck the tide by suggesting it's never a mistake to return to college. But **if** the only thing that matters is draft status, I can see an argument for him leaving UK this year, rather than play behind others next year and enter in a stronger draft.

[MickintheHam]

Goodwin will not hire an agent.

Who is manning the fax machine in the Basketball offices?

[akaukswoosh]

If desire is to get to the NBA in a favorable draft spot--this year might be a better year.

As you know, I buck the tide by suggesting it's never a mistake to return to college. But **if** the only thing that matters is draft status, I can see an argument for him leaving UK this year, rather than play behind others next year and enter in a stronger draft.

I've heard for a while this is a kid who doesn't want to 'do' school another year. We'll see.

[UKHistory]

Thatta boy Archie. I do think Archie needs to stay but as long as finishes up his course work, I can accept his decision and certainly support him going forward.

Archie will also stay in Lexington to complete his coursework.

[CitizenBBN]

Not often that Cal says "Although I wanted player to return...."

Agreed. He was pretty clear about his views on it, to the point of bluntness.

This is why you just never know. Goodwin was by far the most emphatic about none of them being ready for the NBA, and WCS was the most "iffy" in his statements.

[akaukswoosh]

Ditto

Thatta boy Archie. I do think Archie needs to stay but as long as finishes up his course work, I can accept his decision and certainly support him going forward.

[CitizenBBN]

Has not hired an agent. Can withdraw by whatever the NBA's deadline is to withdraw and remain eligible.

Does the NCAA have a deadline as well or is theirs just the declare date obviously put in place to help coaches be able to wrap up recruiting and not for the benefit of the players at all? Sorry, had to put some soapbox in there.

[ukpumacat]

I am a little surprised. I thought WCS might test the waters, and it sounded like Archie would be back. Obviously, he still may be, but this is the only time he can "test the waters" iirc, so that means he is either gone this year or next more than likely. THat also tells me he should just go this year, as not only will he get lost in a sea of players next year, but he will get lost in that draft.
Not thinking about the kids, and just about UK, this couldn't have worked out better. We needed WCS back, and are now STACKED at the 4 and 5. If Alex comes back, even more so (and he can slide to the 3 at times as well).
I agree that this makes it even more probable Wiggins comes. I am sure Cal made it very clear exactly where his spots and minutes would be next year.

[CitizenBBN]

Jeeepcat -- my guess is Hood keeps his ride and Goodwin/Harrow have freed up the 2 rides we need for Wiggins/Hawkins. Or at least there's a ride for Wiggins. He isn't here yet.

[ukpumacat]

Btw, Goodwin does not sound like a guy considering returning. Unless he gets really bad reviews from NBA teams, he is gone imo.

[Jeeepcat]

I am a little surprised. I thought WCS might test the waters, and it sounded like Archie would be back. Obviously, he still may be, but this is the only time he can "test the waters" iirc, so that means he is either gone this year or next more than likely. THat also tells me he should just go this year, as not only will he get lost in a sea of players next year, but he will get lost in that draft.
Not thinking about the kids, and just about UK, this couldn't have worked out better. We needed WCS back, and are now STACKED at the 4 and 5. If Alex comes back, even more so (and he can slide to the 3 at times as well).
I agree that this makes it even more probable Wiggins comes. I am sure Cal made it very clear exactly where his spots and minutes would be next year.

I wonder if it went like (Archie) "Coach promise me you'll tell me when you know about Wiggins so I can decide..."