Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Kentucky Wildcats Basketball 2015-2016

People have panicked because we did not sign any McDonald's All-Americans in the Spring Signing period. Thing is we still have a team that can contend for the National Title. Here's my breakdown of the roster: STARTERS- TYLER ULIS (5'9" SOPHOMORE POINT GUARD)-He will run the show and will be one of the best point guards in the country. He can shoot from three, penetrate and create shots for others, also is a pest defensively. He also has a lot of toughness to him. If he gains ten pounds of muscle look for this to be his last year of college basketball as the NBA Scouts already feel he is a draftable player. ISAIAH BRISCOE(6'3"FRESHMAN SHOOTING GUARD)-He is more of a combo guard for Kentucky this season, he's a serviceable shooter and can pass the ball very well. He will have a big learning curve defensively and has a lot of NY/NJ Swag to his game. Will bring toughness to the roster. JAMAL MURRAY(6'5" FRESHMAN SWINGMAN)- He is a gifted scorer and ball handler, can play on the ball or off the ball. Explosive scorer and will hit the boards, very versatile and will make Kentucky the Nation's finest backcourt. ALEX POYTHRESS(6'8" JUNIOR(RS) SMALL FORWARD)-This is assuming he fully recovers from his ACL injury, his explosiveness and rebounding prowess will help, he will have to improve his three point shooting to keep defenses honest. He helps defensively at the small forward position.  SKAL LABISSIERE(7'0" FRESHMAN CENTER)-BBN he will be eligible no worries, very skilled post up player, can shoot it out to three point range and is very good shot blocker on the interior. He will need to get stronger in order to stay out of foul trouble. He will be needed on the floor for at least 30 minutes. BENCH- MARCUS LEE(6'9" JUNIOR POWER FORWARD)-He will have to step up big time with major minutes and I think he can do it, has to show more offensively than just putback dunks. He will block shots in the paint and will have to be stronger to guard power forwards in the post. DOMINIQUE HAWKINS(6'0" JUNIOR GUARD)-He can play both guard positions and has improved his outside shooting. Very good defender and plays hard at all times on the floor. He can also run the team from the point guard position, will have some time on the wing as a shooter. ISAAC HUMPHRIES(7'0"FRESHMAN CENTER)-A banger on the interior who will give us muscle, he does have a good 15-18 foot jump, he will hit the glass. He has a high skill level for a Big because of his age he will be at Kentucky for at least 2 years. DEREK WILLIS(6'9" JUNIOR FORWARD)-Can play both forward positions, I have been very high on his skill level, he's going to have to show it this year and will have plenty of opportunities. Can shoot the three very well and drive it to the basket. More athletic than people might think this is his opportunity to take a major step up in his game. Needs to work on his defense, if he does that could start at the small forward position.  CHARLES MATTHEWS(6'6" FRESHMAN GUARD/FORWARD)-Very athletic and loves to slash to the basket. He will have to stay healthy was injured a lot in high school. He has a decent midrange outside shot, has to get more consistent from three point range. Very good defender and versatile can guard three positions on the floor with no problem. He has the opportunity for major minutes. MYCHAL MULDER(6'4" JUNIOR GUARD)-Very athletic guard, junior college transfer who shot 46% from college three point line. He will have plenty of opportunities to show his shooting prowess. He has the athleticism to be a very good defensive guard, will help us out a lot. EJ FLOREAL(6'4" JUNIOR GUARD)-Former walk-on is very athletic, can jump out of the gym, has not played a lot in the 1st 2 years so not sure if he has an outside shot or not? He seems to be a good defender and could find a spot in the rotation. THERE YOU HAVE IT NEXT YEARS ROSTER, I THINK TO BALANCE OUT THE LINEUPS WILLIS MAY START AND EITHER POYTHRESS OR LEE WILL COME OFF THE BENCH. THIS IS BACK TO COACH CAL'S USUAL LINEUPS A SEVEN TO EIGHT MAN ROTATION. I THINK THIS TEAM COULD DO SOME MAJOR DAMAGE NEXT SEASON!!!!!! GOD BLESS AND PEACE TO THE CREATURES!!!!!!!!!