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Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 05-19-2017, 08:30 PM:

Jemarl Baker:

Baker is a combo guard with an ability to create his own shot off the dribble and knock down jumpers. Tabbed as one of the premier shooters in the country whose range extends well beyond the college 3-point arc, Baker is expected to fill out UK’s backcourt and complement Green and Gilgeous-Alexander, who are at their best with the ball in their hands.

“We looked at this group and we said we need to have someone who is a knockdown shooter, which is what he is, but he’s also a guy who can create his own shot,” Calipari said. “I think he’s a player who can be a terrific defender because of his length and because of his athleticism. We need to come in and we need him to knock down shots.”

Kevin Knox:

Knox is a versatile wing who can play with his back to the basket or flourish as a perimeter threat. He committed to the Cats on Derby Day and inked his commitment later in the month. Aided by his length and ability to play inside and outside, coupled with his athleticism, Knox is one of the best pure scorers in the class.

“Kevin Knox is going to be the youngest player in college basketball,” Calipari said. “Similar to a Devin Booker, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, he comes in really, really young – but talented. He’s a long, skilled player who, again, has a will to get better. I’m anxious to see his growth because I think it will be off the chain. Great kid, character kid who comes from a great family.”

Jarred Vanderbilt:

A talented forward with guard-like skills, Vanderbilt was a late verbal commit in the fall before officially signing with the Cats in April. An elite ball handler for a player with his size, Vanderbilt has the skillset to snare rebounds on the defensive end and start the fast break. His exceptional court vision and passing ability makes him a dangerous threat on the outside, while he has the power and craftiness to finish at the rim.

“I love guys that they have to put on the other board and say, ‘Alright, how are we guarding this kid? What do we do?’ ” Calipari said. “You’re talking a long athlete, a playmaking player who can get to that rim. He can really pass it and handle it in transition. He can rebound and go. He’s another one I’m anxious to see the growth as a player, as a shooter and as a perimeter scorer, because he can do both (play inside and outside).”

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Posted by Bama Cat (Member # 153) on 05-20-2017, 06:36 AM:

...............and that's about the size of it. Cal wanted more but it didn't happen so we'll have to go with what we got. Can we survive? Can we flourish? Can we win it all? You bet! It's looking like Duke is going to be well stocked again but we all know what happens to Duke when they get to the finals.

Posted by Tiptree (Member # 844) on 05-20-2017, 11:49 AM:

What about Nick Richards? Quade Green? The other guard with the hyphenated last name?

Posted by SCWC (Member # 2464) on 05-20-2017, 12:03 PM:

They signed during the early signing period Tip, that is why Cal did not expand on them. He just talked about the ones that did the springtime signing.