UK's Pat Patterson to return for junior season - Message Board Basketball Forum

InspiredLebowski · 03-13-2009, 02:21 AM

http://www.wsaz.com/news/headlines/41142807.html

A draft already weak on big just got weaker.

wang4three · 03-14-2009, 11:31 PM

Good for him. He has a shot of being a top 10 pick if he gets really good next season.

Thorpesaurous · 03-18-2009, 07:43 AM

I love Patterson. I'm afraid his knees may not be capable of holding up for the long NBA seasons over the years, but I love how he plays. He's one of my favorite college guys the past few years.

wang4three · 03-18-2009, 08:03 AM

I'm a fan too, but you're right. He doesn't hold position very well downlow. Most of the time UK has trouble getting the ball down to him cause he's being pushed out of the block or just has the wrong footing.

Lone Laker · 03-18-2009, 04:50 PM

He needs to round out his game. The question is, will Billy be there to coach him?

DeuceWallaces · 03-18-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by wang4three

I'm a fan too, but you're right. He doesn't hold position very well downlow. Most of the time UK has trouble getting the ball down to him cause he's being pushed out of the block or just has the wrong footing.

They have trouble getting him the ball because no one can make an entry pass. Patterson and Orton are gonna be beasts up front next year.

A.M.G. · 03-18-2009, 06:51 PM

I don't know why he would, he would already be a late lottery pick, and I'm not sure how much highhe can improve his position next year. If he gets injured or has a bad year, he could lose out on even being a first round selection (not likely).

Also, him and Daniel Orton will be one of the best big combos in college basketball next year, Kentucky won't miss the tourney, might even be contenders if Meeks stayed too.

Jailblazers7 · 03-20-2009, 01:11 AM

I followed Patterson pretty closely this season and I have become a fan. He kept them in a lot of games this year.

wang4three · 03-20-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DeuceWallaces

They have trouble getting him the ball because no one can make an entry pass. Patterson and Orton are gonna be beasts up front next year.

This is true, I figure Liggins was supposed to be this great passer but can't get him the ball. A lot of time, though, he's off balanced when establishing position. I expect him to correct that next season.

DeuceWallaces · 03-23-2009, 07:20 AM

Liggins, Galloway, and their other top prospects can't get on the court. I'm not a huge fan or anything, but Billy drives everyone here nuts.

InspiredLebowski · 03-23-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DeuceWallaces

Liggins, Galloway, and their other top prospects can't get on the court. I'm not a huge fan or anything, but Billy drives everyone here nuts.

I've seen rumors of Gillespie getting fired, but not from any source that could be considered reputable. Think they should've kept Tubby?

DeuceWallaces · 03-23-2009, 06:55 PM

Everyone HATES Tubby. I mean loathe him. He can't recruit for ****. They just need to give Billy through next year to play with all his recruits. He's got 2 years of 4-5 stars he should be able to put into play before getting the boot.

jrcp3 · 03-24-2009, 09:00 PM

Kind of a dumb move i think because last year he was Top 20 Pick and this year he has not improved at all ....... He someone has a shot at Top 15 you better jump on that because $ wise you will be set for life after your first year. ( Unless your a big spending like alot of these bums in the NBA )

HaNdLe ThE RoCk · 03-28-2009, 01:25 PM

Good for him and now his stock will rise and he'll be a lotto pick next year, maybe