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Posted by MEL (Member # 141) on 03-06-2022, 12:57 PM:

Just read where he has asked to be released by uk !!! Anyone heard anything leading up to this decision ???

MEL

Posted by Bama Cat (Member # 153) on 03-06-2022, 06:57 PM:

Nothing on this end but I can imagine it is the result of over recruiting. H is ranked #17 and we also have the #1, 6, and 7 recruited along with him. Then you look at the kids coming back next year. Wheeler is too small to go to the NBA, Frederick should be ready to make a lot of shots, Washington should be a question mark and will probably test the waters, maybe. Those 3 recruits are Wallace, Sharpe and Livingston. You think Cal had a rough time finding playing time at the 1, 2and 3 spot, just wait. I'd be willing to almost bet Clark is leaving for more playing time. If he leaves I would bet TN or Van will be the beneficiaries.

[ 03-06-2022, 07:01 PM: Message edited by: Bama Cat ]

Posted by GA Cat (Member # 642) on 03-07-2022, 01:39 PM:

Here is an article that discusses an interview with Clark about his reasons:

https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-wildcats/news/qa-skyy-clark-explains-decision-to-decommit-from-kentucky-with-ksr/

Here is a telling statement:

quote:
I just had a lot of time to sit around and think. Since watching the team and the way the roster is looking for next season, I haven’t really seen a fit for myself.

So I would say the fear of no playing time right away is a good guess as to what is going on here.

Posted by Bama Cat (Member # 153) on 03-07-2022, 06:18 PM:

I said it above and I'll say it again. He's worried about playing time at UK with next years roster. He may have doubts about his ability to get enough PT to compete with the other guards that will be here next year. He's been able to watch the past several years and see how Cal ALWAYS has his favorites and they are the ones who get the majority of PT.

He may have lost a little confidence in his abilities since the injury and knows he needs PT to help get over the doubts about how well he can perform post operation.

This is not a serious problem for either party as he will be able to hook up with another school where he can ease into the lineup or maybe be able to jump right into a prominent position for someone.