2016 - 17 Depth Chart

[UofLRulz81]

Here's the team that'll lead us to a Final Four next year (barring any crazy NCAA sanctions). Also, with the amount of experience and depth we'll have, we can play multiple starting lineups depending on matchups

Opening day lineup
KFC Extra Crispy Platoon
Snider, Mitchell, Adel, Mangok, Chinu

Papa John's Garlic Butter Platoon
Hicks, McMahon, King, JJ, Mahmoud

Rally's Burgers Super Subs
Ray Spalding, DJ Matz

 

[cardsfan53]

I expect Ray to have a big year.

 

[JohnKBA]

King should and will be starting for you guys.

 

[cardsfan53]

King should and will be starting for you guys.

Will be hard for King to start over Mitchell or Adel IMO. Unless Adel is starting @ PF which is HIGHTLU unlikely.

 

[Cue Card]

King better know how to play solid defense or he won't play as much as people think he should. Pitino has always stressed defense first.

 

[UofLRulz81]

one reason why Pitino doesn't regularly get the 5* Cheeseburger boys is he can't promise them immediate starter role and playing time unlike that used car salesman at LBA down the street or Coach K. VJ King knows he has to play D to earn clock at UofL and that's something he's working on. He'll be a solid bench player his Freshman year.

 

[KerryRhodes]

99% of burger boys DO NOT want to play the defense Coach Pitino requires here.
Thats fine. To each their own. I wont blame anyone who doesn't want to.

Regardless, the Cards still win DESPITE not having one and done burger boys.
Winning it all in 13', and one player away from repeating (Gorgui,Chane, or Kevin)

Coach makes no excuses. He just gets it done. Thats whats expected here.

 

[Stonewall12]

one reason why Pitino doesn't regularly get the 5* Cheeseburger boys is he can't promise them immediate starter role and playing time unlike that used car salesman at LBA down the street or Coach K. VJ King knows he has to play D to earn clock at UofL and that's something he's working on. He'll be a solid bench player his Freshman year.

This was funny

 

[hs_sportsfan]

one reason why Pitino doesn't regularly get the 5* Cheeseburger boys is he can't promise them immediate starter role and playing time unlike that used car salesman at LBA down the street or Coach K. VJ King knows he has to play D to earn clock at UofL and that's something he's working on. He'll be a solid bench player his Freshman year.

Funny you mention that, but if you read quotes on all the recruits he gets one selling point is that they say Cal is very upfront during the process and telling them they have to earn the PT.

 

[Louisville JD]

King better know how to play solid defense or he won't play as much as people think he should. Pitino has always stressed defense first.

Watching the McD game, VJ looks like a 2 guard to me who needs to learn rebounding attitude. Definitely not a Rozier level coming in. Adel will man the 3 spot. Do you think Rick would play Ray some at the 3? He's quick enough and passing well enough. What a nightmare matchup he would be for other teams at the 3

 

[Boom Boys 13]

Funny you mention that, but if you read quotes on all the recruits he gets one selling point is that they say Cal is very upfront during the process and telling them they have to earn the PT.

Earn the PT over who? Who is left on the roster year after year? What a stupid comment. Go play with Cal's sack somewhere else.

 

[UofLRulz81]

Funny you mention that, but if you read quotes on all the recruits he gets one selling point is that they say Cal is very upfront during the process and telling them they have to earn the PT.

Cal to 5* Recruit - "Son, I'm going to be honest with you. You have to earn your PT here at Kentucky"

5* Recruit to Cal - "Who do I have to beat out for the job? Dominique Hawkins or an empty roster spot since everyone left"