Ostensibly Hoops

[eCat]

Well we know Baylor won't be on UK's schedule since they beat them this year. If UK isn't careful, they will have an entire pre-season of Sisters Of Saint Mary's and Bleeding Heart School for the Deaf and such for their schedule.

As far as the new class coming in, what makes these 5 star blue chips 1-and-done different from this season's 5 star blue chips 1-and done?

well they will both have one thing in common - seeing Indiana fail to reach the final four

[BigRedMan]

Well this year's team did have a good view at Buffalo Wild Wings. They do have some very large televisions there.

[crotch]

It ain't braggin' if you can back it up.

[Saint]

Jordan's 50, I hope these 18-year-old kids could give him a game.

[Jungle Rat]

I doubt TMZ would even bother. ESPN probably would though.

[eCat]

He beat Kidd-Gilchrist in a game of one on one about 2 months ago

[sardis]

That's because Gilchrist has no shot making besides dunking the ball.

[crotch]

That's because Gilchrist has no shot making besides dunking the ball.

He didn't want to show up his boss........

[Jungle Rat]

Sounds like your life story

[T Dot O Dot]

FYI

in the article the kids were asked if they could take MJ in his prime, not at the age of 50

.... absurd silliness

[Fifer]

ESPN, For what that's worth, is reporting Andrew Wiggins to FSU, but Noel may be back at UK.

[crotch]

No way will Noel turn down megabucks and the #1 draft pick to come back and play college ball.

[crotch]

Ricky gets his new tattoo

[eCat]

No way will Noel turn down megabucks and the #1 draft pick to come back and play college ball.

seems beyond reason to suggest he'd return to UK

[Jungle Rat]

He should stay at UK. Better to rehab there for a year than Washington or whoever else sucks & drafts him. Im guessing UKs facilities are much better

[crotch]

Noel announces he's heading to the NBA........

“I have loved my time at Kentucky, but I feel that I’m ready to take the next step to the NBA,” Noel said. “I’ve learned so much here at UK and am thankful for Coach (John) Calipari, the staff and my teammates for all of their support. I especially appreciate the Big Blue Nation and all of the support, prayers and well-wishes I’ve received from them during my rehab and decision-making process. I’ll always be a Wildcat!”

[Bklyn]

I went to that Jordan Classic bball game Saturday. It was a good time. My observations are:

1. Wiggins is special. He needs to work on his jumper and weight, but he was all over the place and quietly racked up 19 points (I think game high) and seemed to be going at half speed.
2. Randle has more of grown man's body, but you can see the room for him to get even stronger. He took it to the rack strong and even played well with Wiggins down the stretch.
3. Chris Walker, who's going to Florida, is going to be a monster. A flat out problem for opposing teams until the day he leaves college. He has great activity, length, power and knows defensive spacing very well. The Gators have a game-changer.
4. Jabari Parker is really good. He has a sturdier body than just about every player, but moves like he's smaller. He's going to Duke, so I expect him to play very well and disappoint in the pros unless he gets hurt during his Freshman campaign and leaves early.
5. Those Harrison twins may well be another problem for Cal. They over dribble and don't make great decisions. With all the other stellar cats coming in, hopefully they can be managed properly. I was not impressed.
6. Kennedy Meeks is surprisingly smart with the ball (he executed some excellent pocket passes from the elbow)...but his fat ass has a long way to go in order to make an impact scoring the ball.

Kentucky had 6 commits playing in the game. If Wiggins signs, that makes seven. It is a bumper crop for Lexington. I really liked this kid named Young who is going to Kentucky. He plays an intelligent game. With that said, they all blew a lot of free throws, so they're already prepared to ball for UK.

[eCat]

I went to that Jordan Classic bball game Saturday. It was a good time. My observations are:

1. Wiggins is special. He needs to work on his jumper and weight, but he was all over the place and quietly racked up 19 points (I think game high) and seemed to be going at half speed.
2. Randle has more of grown man's body, but you can see the room for him to get even stronger. He took it to the rack strong and even played well with Wiggins down the stretch.
3. Chris Walker, who's going to Florida, is going to be a monster. A flat out problem for opposing teams until the day he leaves college. He has great activity, length, power and knows defensive spacing very well. The Gators have a game-changer.
4. Jabari Parker is really good. He has a sturdier body than just about every player, but moves like he's smaller. He's going to Duke, so I expect him to play very well and disappoint in the pros unless he gets hurt during his Freshman campaign and leaves early.
5. Those Harrison twins may well be another problem for Cal. They over dribble and don't make great decisions. With all the other stellar cats coming in, hopefully they can be managed properly. I was not impressed.
6. Kennedy Meeks is surprisingly smart with the ball (he executed some excellent pocket passes from the elbow)...but his fat ass has a long way to go in order to make an impact scoring the ball.

Kentucky had 6 commits playing in the game. If Wiggins signs, that makes seven. It is a bumper crop for Lexington. I really liked this kid named Young who is going to Kentucky. He plays an intelligent game. With that said, they all blew a lot of free throws, so they're already prepared to ball for UK.

The Harrison twins don't lack confidence in their abilities, that's for sure. The PG is so integral to team's like Cal puts together. It really will make or break the season, regardless of the talent you put around them.

[hedge]

Explosions at near the finish line of the Boston Marathon?

[hedge]

Hasn't gotten to the internet yet, my sources are better and faster than the internet...