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Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 08-17-2018, 04:43 PM:

Paul Biancardi (ESPN’s Director of Recruiting) made an appearance on ESPN Louisville to discuss the two teams.

Biancardi said if he had a preference of the two rosters, he’d go with Kentucky due to the amount of experience they’re returning. He mentioned names such as PJ Washington and Quade Green as players for Kentucky with experience as well as players who head coach John Calipari can rely upon. Reid Travis was another name mentioned, even though he’s still learning the ways of Calipari’s system.

“Roster-wise, I liked Kentucky’s because I like the experience coming back. You had an experienced point guard in Quade Green,” said Biancardi. “Reid Travis is an experienced player, although he hasn’t played in the Kentucky system, and you can see that he was still finding his way through the system and the style of Kentucky.

“But I like the roster of Kentucky because of the returners. PJ Washington has really stepped up his body, and he’s stepped up his leadership.”

Biancardi went on to say that the mix of youthful talent and seasoned veterans is why he’d personally go with the Cats.

One flaw for Duke that Biancardi made apparent was that Duke doesn’t have a lot of experience, especially at the point guard position. This is clear after losing both Grayson Allen and Trevon Duval to the NBA Draft this summer.

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Posted by Tiptree (Member # 844) on 08-17-2018, 04:53 PM:

What? There is such a thing as ESPN Louisville? That just ain't right...