2024 Coaching Carousel

[Xville]

So if I understand correctly, for the better part of 15 years, Cal relied heavily on Freshmen during almost every season aside from 2 years ago and 3 years ago. And then this most recent year he reverted back to relying heavily on Freshmen.

And then people say "Cal relies on Freshmen too much", and you call it a "narrative." I would say that characterization is pretty factual and spot on. In fact, its the Exception when Cal isnt leaning primarily on Freshmen.

Again, arguing just to argue. Read again what I bolded and my response. “ needed to work the portal and wouldn’t” “wanted to rely too much on freshman.”

He did work the portal, quite a bit actually when nil/portal really became a thing. As I stated, for this past year there is probably some recency bias because his class was ridiculous and a lot of freshmen played , but even still he relied on reeves a ton and mitchell as well.


I only went back a couple of years because to most, they get the point. But for shits and giggles here is 20-21:

Sarr- transfer
Mintz—-transfer
Brooks and toppin


Two of those starting five were senior transfers, one soph transfer and two frosh.

Year before out of the top 7 only two were freshmen.

He hasn’t relied on freshmen outside of maybe this year for quite a while (17-18). For time context, Mack was still our coach.

This past year was the aberration regarding the whole rotation since nil/portal was really a thing but even still two of the starters were senior transfers.

[MHettel]

Again, arguing just to argue. Read again what I bolded and my response. “ needed to work the portal and wouldn’t” “wanted to rely too much on freshman.”

He did work the portal, quite a bit actually when nil/portal really became a thing. As I stated, for this past year there is probably some recency bias because his class was ridiculous and a lot of freshmen played , but even still he relied on reeves a ton and mitchell as well.


I only went back a couple of years because to most, they get the point. But for shits and giggles here is 20-21:

Sarr- transfer
Mintz—-transfer
Brooks and toppin


Two of those starting five were senior transfers, one soph transfer and two frosh.

Year before out of the top 7 only two were freshmen.

He hasn’t relied on freshmen outside of maybe this year for quite a while (17-18). For time context, Mack was still our coach.

This past year was the aberration regarding the whole rotation since nil/portal was really a thing but even still two of the starters were senior transfers.

"Jeff Borzello: Once a coach gets to the point where his athletic director needs to release a statement confirming his return as coach, it's hard to regain the trust of the fan base. And Calipari reached that point. The NCAA tournament losses, one Big Dance win since 2019, refusing to embrace the transfer portal and continuing to build freshmen-focused rosters -- it all added up to a frustrated fan base. And so when another school with huge resources and a passionate fan base showed interest, Calipari jumped. Better to leave than live on the hot seat."

that damn Jeff Borzello, feeding the "narrative"

[Xville]

"Jeff Borzello: Once a coach gets to the point where his athletic director needs to release a statement confirming his return as coach, it's hard to regain the trust of the fan base. And Calipari reached that point. The NCAA tournament losses, one Big Dance win since 2019, refusing to embrace the transfer portal and continuing to build freshmen-focused rosters -- it all added up to a frustrated fan base. And so when another school with huge resources and a passionate fan base showed interest, Calipari jumped. Better to leave than live on the hot seat."

that damn Jeff Borzello, feeding the "narrative"

So, I just provided proof that cal actually did use the transfer portal and hadn’t relied heavily on freshmen outside of one of the last 6 years. you come back with a quote from a media member with a narrative and zero facts to back it up, you’re proving my point.

[XU_Lou]

Hmm, 57% of all minutes were logged by freshmen at UK this past year.

That damn narrative!

[MHettel]

So, I just provided proof that cal actually did use the transfer portal and hadn’t relied heavily on freshmen outside of one of the last 6 years. you come back with a quote from a media member with a narrative and zero facts to back it up, you’re proving my point.

yeah, probably one of your weaker arguments. Which is actually quite an accomplishment.

i think you'd argue with a fencepost.

[Xville]

Hmm, 57% of all minutes were logged by freshmen at UK this past year.

That damn narrative!

Reading comprehension is hard

[Xville]

yeah, probably one of your weaker arguments. Which is actually quite an accomplishment.

i think you'd argue with a fencepost.

Says the guy who tried to start arguments with me in three separate threads today.

[MHettel]

So, I just provided proof that cal actually did use the transfer portal and hadn’t relied heavily on freshmen outside of one of the last 6 years. you come back with a quote from a media member with a narrative and zero facts to back it up, you’re proving my point.

Roster limits are 13, right? (not counting walkons)

Since 2009-10, the number of Freshmen on Kentucky: 5, 5, 6, 4, 9, 4, 6, 7, 7, 6, 6, 8, 3, 5, 8.

SMH

[MHettel]

Says the guy who tried to start arguments with me in three separate threads today.

My grandma could start an argument with you....and she's been dead for 15 years.

(actually, I'd put my money on my grandma)

[XU_Lou]

Roster limits are 13, right? (not counting walkons)

Since 2009-10, the number of Freshmen on Kentucky: 5, 5, 6, 4, 9, 4, 6, 7, 7, 6, 6, 8, 3, 5, 8.

SMH

That damn narrative has freaking legs!