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17 Responses to “Updated UK basketball roster”

1. 1 Jack May 26, 2009 12:38 pm at 12:38 pm

   I’m glad we confirmed one player leaving in AJ. Always thought he would be on the list. But what a let down. Everyone knew Williams and Carter weren’t coming back. We still need 1 (or 2 if Jodie returns) more cut(s). Of course, if any freshmen don’t qualify, I guess we could avoid other cuts.

   Recognizing that the Clearinghouse has not spoken, are Wall and Counsins the only one’s in among the unknown in qualification?

2. 2 Scott May 26, 2009 12:59 pm at 12:59 pm

   I know this is not the issue most are concerned with right now, but as I was taking notice of how balanced the incoming class is, a hypothetical question came to mind.

   What would be the outcome of a pick-up game between the five incoming true freshmen (Wall, Bledsoe, Hood, Orton, and Cousins) and five (potentially) returning players, say Liggins (or Galloway), Meeks, Miller, Stevenson, and Patterson?

   The amazing part is that such a question could be posed in the first place.

3. 3 Mike May 26, 2009 1:00 pm at 1:00 pm

   If Meeks comes back it still means two more will be cut. I’m guessing players in that list would include Matt Pilgrim, DeAndre Liggins, Kevin Galloway and Josh Harrelson.

4. 4 keithelam May 26, 2009 1:30 pm at 1:30 pm

   Who will next? to make room for Jodie.

5. 5 Supercat May 26, 2009 1:37 pm at 1:37 pm

   Hey John…you might want to add KY Mr Basketball to the roster!

6. 6 John Clay May 26, 2009 1:55 pm at 1:55 pm

   Do you mean Jon Hood? He’s on there.

7. 7 Nick May 26, 2009 2:40 pm at 2:40 pm

   What about a red shirt? Would we be able to redshirt somebody and not have it count against the limit?

8. 8 ukdocinfl May 26, 2009 4:16 pm at 4:16 pm

   If Pilgrim were to transfer, would he have to sit out another year, or would he be able to play immediately for another program?

   My guess would be that Harrelson, Pilgrim or Liggins are the most likely out since they all have multiple years of eligibility remaining.

   Galloway and Harris would likely be safe in that they are seniors and Cal would want to avoid the Pitino/Rhodes comparison.

9. 9 Chad May 26, 2009 4:28 pm at 4:28 pm

   there are only 2 guys from kentucky on the list and they were both ky mr basketball

10. 10 John Clay May 26, 2009 4:31 pm at 4:31 pm

    Redshirts, as long as they are still on scholarship, count against the limit. For them not to count, you’d have to take their scholarship.

11. 11 Supercat May 26, 2009 4:46 pm at 4:46 pm

    Oops…I counted 5 Fr. and was looking for the missing newbe while forgetting at the time DD was a JC transfer coming in at a SO.

12. 12 John Clay May 26, 2009 4:48 pm at 4:48 pm

    No problem.

13. 13 Camm Swigert May 26, 2009 5:42 pm at 5:42 pm

    I know it’s unlikely but would giving up your scholarship to stay on a team like this seem reasonable to you?
    I know it’s a lot of money but if I was one of the guys on the chopping block I would have to seriously consider walking on, as opposed to transferring, sitting out a year, then getting to play on a scholarship somewhere else.

14. 14 Supercat May 26, 2009 8:38 pm at 8:38 pm

    I had to copy this post of last March, author witheld, and ponder…can anyone be so wrong about so many things?

    03/16/2009 01:03:42 PM:
    As a lifelong UK fan it’s my feeling that the biggest problem with UK basketball is the fans themselves. It’s unrealistic to expect KY to be the dominating powerhouse of its heyday because of the parity in basketball today. The incessant pressure from the fans is going to keep many players from wanting to come here, and who in the world would want to coach here?! If BG is let go after only two years, who in his right mind would take the job? And this right after Tubby left because of fan pressure! If this keeps up, UK basketball has no place to go but down. Billy Gillispie was hired as the coach and he deserves a reasonable chance to prove himself….two seasons are not reasonable! You’re all acting like a bunch of spoiled brats – you’re doing more to embarrass the university than anyone involved in the basketball program. Grow up!

15. 15 Ceejay May 27, 2009 2:18 am at 2:18 am

    Add Liggins to the departure list too….. i hear he’s gone as well

16. 16 Josh June 11, 2009 11:52 am at 11:52 am

    Hey John,
    If Meeks comes back, How many player’s need to be cut?

17. 17 John Clay June 11, 2009 12:29 pm at 12:29 pm

    None, after the Galloway and Pilgrim moves.