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Posted by handycat (Member # 2323) on 04-05-2023, 07:31 PM:

Please lord NO! I’ve invested too much time hating this guy.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10071339-michigan-transfer-hunter-dickinson-reportedly-will-meet-with-john-caliparis-kentucky

Posted by Bama Cat (Member # 153) on 04-05-2023, 09:55 PM:

I posted several days ago he is the top person in the portal. I'm really surprised Cal is talking to him. He is not the most favortite type of player for Cal. You probably don't have to worry about him coming to UK. I think he will end up elsewhere.

Posted by ukcatfannfl (Member # 1425) on 04-06-2023, 12:00 AM:

I heard thru the grapevine that the reason our freshman big fm Nigeria is leaving is because of Dickinson coming to uk.

Just throwing it out there but would be a good reason to leave, as we already have another 7 footer coming in the freshman class!

Posted by Bama Cat (Member # 153) on 04-06-2023, 11:50 AM:

Hopeyou're right. That could be awesome with Dickinson and Bradshaw at the high low post. Cal may have finally got another team he don't have to coach to a championship. [Confused]

And both of those have been known to make some 3 pointers.

[ 04-06-2023, 11:51 AM: Message edited by: Bama Cat ]

Posted by Bama Cat (Member # 153) on 04-06-2023, 12:12 PM:

There has been some talk that Dickinson is not the one for UK. He is a scorer first and a rebounder second. I think that would probably work great. You just put Bradshaw at the low post and Dickinson at the high post. Bradshaw will probably command control of everything underneath and Dickinson could shoot away at the 3. Together they could control the lane. You would be able to play Wagner, Edwards and Shepherd or Dillingham at the guard/wing positions. It's looking like WAre and Thiero may be the only returnees and they could be used where needed, if Thiero is happy with that. Otherwise he would probably move on also. I'm getting curious as to who Cal will bring in again from the pool.

[ 04-06-2023, 12:13 PM: Message edited by: Bama Cat ]

Posted by Trey Ball (Member # 332) on 04-07-2023, 04:33 PM:

Onyenso is probably headed to UCONN so he can replace their big.

Posted by PaulCat (Member # 513) on 04-07-2023, 11:22 PM:

I've read that Kansas may also be looking at Dickinson. Personally, I'd go play for Self before I'd play for Cal.

Posted by Bama Cat (Member # 153) on 04-08-2023, 09:52 PM:

I don't think he'll come to UK. Too much of a question mark with Oscar. I think we'll have both Oscar and Bradshaw. He'll see that he'll have two other guys to fight for PT. And if Collins decides to comeback we won't be looking for a strong inside transfer.

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 04-27-2023, 06:18 PM:

Is there any new news on Hunter Dickerson to Kentucky?

Posted by Bama Cat (Member # 153) on 04-29-2023, 10:16 AM:

No news is..........no news I guess. I wish we didn't have to wait until the end of May to determine if Oscar is still here or gone. It sure makes for a lot of problems for HS kids in deciding where they are going to play. The situation with Hunter and Oscar seems to be the most high level situation I can remember. Hope Oscar decides he can get drafted. After the Football situation with Wil it doesn't make you feel real good about those who are leaving for the draft on the BB Team.

Posted by handycat (Member # 2323) on 04-29-2023, 10:38 AM:

This is from KSR. For some reason, I am unable to copy and paste the actual site.

“Hunter Dickinson, a three-time All-Big Ten performer and the top-rated player in the transfer portal, just wrapped up his official visit to Kentucky. Taking place from April 23-25, it was his second official, joining Kansas last week. He also took unofficial visits to Maryland and Georgetown, with another official scheduled to Villanova this weekend.

His trip to Lexington comes on the heels of a virtual meeting with John Calipari and the Kentucky staff on April 5, followed by the Hall of Fame head coach flying to Michigan last Tuesday to meet with the star transfer in person. The meeting lasted two hours at a local private airport, followed by an official visit to UK scheduled for this past weekend.

Leading up to the trip, sources told KSR that Kentucky would be prepared to take Dickinson’s commitment if he was ready to come, regardless of what happens with Oscar Tshiebwe and his impending NBA Draft decision. The 7-foot-1 center himself made it clear that his interest in the Wildcats was contingent on the former national player of the year leaving — and hinted that his scheduled visit was a result of Calipari assuring him that would be the case.“

Posted by Bama Cat (Member # 153) on 04-29-2023, 11:39 AM:

That sounds good or someone is lying.

Posted by Bama Cat (Member # 153) on 05-02-2023, 08:48 PM:

Word was going around this afternoon that Dickinson was going to announce his decision around 4:00, and then 4:30, and then 4:40, etc. Don't think he has. I didn't understand that schools would be involved with these NIL offers. Looks like we now have a legal way to pay the players??? [Confused]

Posted by MEL (Member # 141) on 05-02-2023, 10:09 PM:

bama cat ... I read an article the other day that if schools get involved with NIL $$$ it could very well fall under Title 9 and they would have to fork over the same amount of $$$ to female players !!!

MEL

Posted by Bama Cat (Member # 153) on 05-03-2023, 01:19 PM:

Sounds fair to me. [Razz]

Posted by handycat (Member # 2323) on 05-04-2023, 11:27 AM:

He’s going to Kansas. I didn’t think he would be a good fit for Cal’s “system”, for UK fans in general and handycat in particular.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/37405520/michigan-center-hunter-dickinson-transfers-kansas

[ 05-04-2023, 11:32 AM: Message edited by: handycat ]

Posted by Bama Cat (Member # 153) on 05-05-2023, 05:35 PM:

Wellllllll! I guess that could take care of next season too. But wait a minute. That could also mean he is going to Kansas because Oscar has decided to come back to UK? He makes too much money in the NIL and his draft standing has shown him he would be better staying at UK for another year. We could be better without Dickinson than with him.

Oscar, Bradshaw, Utenso, Thiero, Edwards, Wagner, Dillingham, Shepherd and possibly Reeves and Livingston. 8 and possibly 10. And then there is the portal for maybe a couple more shooters or one big man.