I don't know which ranking we use but the Cards are still right around low 80s.
Yesterday probably cost us 5 spots that we just can't afford. Just making the chances of landing in the field tougher. I know,still some time but winning 2 of three from a couple of these teams looking like it just keeps growing in importance.
I wanna preface this post by saying “YES I DO THINK WE NEED MORE DEPTH IN THE FRONTCOURT”. However…Its baffling to me how a big portion of the fan base was on board with giving a bag and starting spot to Quaintance, but kind of dismiss James Scott as just a project. Quaintance is 16 and never played a second of college basketball. At least James Scott has some experience at the college level, and physically and athletically you could argue similar tools. But people are down on Scott being able to make a leap in year 2 it seems. I would trust Scott with a year under Kelsey under his belt and another summer in a college weight room. Once again…Yes we need more depth in the front court. But I really like Scott’s potential, and I think fans could be sleeping on this kid.
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The 10-year lucrative Adidas contract with UofL ends in 2028. Very important that Adidas remain healthy and in a position to hopefully extend this deal. The deal is worth $160 million, or $16 million per year, as reported Thursday night after athletics director Tom Jurich revealed the new agreement at a dinner with administrators and boosters.
-Khani Rooths, 6’8, 4-star from 2024 class. Michigan signee, but reopened recruiting when Howard was fired. Will visit Louisville this weekend.
-Achor Achor, 6’9, Samford transfer. 16.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game. 58.6% from the field and 43.5% from beyond the arc. Visiting Auburn. Trilly says Louisville is involved.
-Kasean Pryor, 6-10, USF transfer. 13 points, 7.9 rebounds, 35% from three. Louisville in the mix along with Arkansas & Villanova.
-Coleman Hawkins, 6-10, Illinois transfer. 12 points, 6 rebounds, 37% from three. Going through NBA Draft process, but seems likely to return to college. Matt Norlander said yesterday that Louisville is involved.
With Boone not having enough credits to go to UK, does he come back here? Does he go to Toledo? In a perfect world, he ditches his agent and comes back here.
So this game usually doesn't carry the weight of the world between these two major programs like it likely will for the Cards tomorrow night.
If we don't think it's a must win I'm fine with that but it helps to continue the momentum swing for the Cards while boosting their RPI. Vandy sitting at 22 in the latest RPI while the Cards are now at 66. Huge game and I'm guessing a resurgent Carson Ligget will be on the bump?
I remember Lloyd Gardener saying on Deener’s show that Noah wanted a Louisville offer, but Kenny wasn’t interested. Hopefully Kelsey and the staff reach out. Previously signed with South Carolina and just got released from his NLI. Wants to be closer to home. Big time shooter.
Now, let’s get back to building this team out!! Seems like we’ve hit a wall. Maybe it’s the calm before the storm, maybe it’s waiting on certain players to make a decision, or, maybe we (I) just need to be patient and trust the process and trust that CPK will get ‘er done. In any case, I’m ready to get back to some basketball enthusiasm!! Let’s go!!!!