Here's my question if anyone can help answer it...how many scholarships do Memphis and Kentucky have? I guess what I'm getting at is if Calipari goes to Kentucky, does he have enough scholarships there to bring all his new players (ie Cousins)? Or would some of his potential new recruits be shit out of luck based on number of schollys?

3/31/2009 12:43:11 PM

It was posted on PackPride that Kentucky had no scholarships to give if all of their current recruits stayed. Not sure if that is true or not, but it would mean cutting players for Cal to bring his kids with him.

3/31/2009 12:48:09 PM

^Don't know how accurate it is but I've seen Kentucky fans post that they are already 2 over if Meeks and Patterson come back.

3/31/2009 12:49:11 PM

well can't they just pull some of the recruits' offers? I know it's frowned upon, but I didn't think it was necessarily against the rules.

3/31/2009 12:56:45 PM

When you have coaching changes, you generally have one of three things happen to recruits

1. Player commits to Kentucky, new coach comes in, player leave Kentucky to follow coach who recruited him

2. Player commits to Kentucky, new coach comes in, player stays with Kentucky and new coach

3. Player commits to Kentucky, new coach comes in, player goes elsewhere

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1. Player commits to Memphis, coach leaves for Kentucky, player follows coach to Kentucky

2. Player commits to Memphis, coach leaves for Kentucky, player stays at Memphis

3. Player commits to Memphis, coach leaves for Kentucky, player goes elsewhere

So the question is, what do the ballers like Cousins do? What do the potential recruits like Wall do? What do balling recruits already committed to Kentucky doing? This is all assuming Calipari goes to Kentucky obviously

3/31/2009 1:02:37 PM

I'm sure this is one of the major factors in the hire, Kentucky probably will pay even more if Cal can assure them that all of the major recruits are following him

which is why I think they are paying out the ass for a championship next season, kinda like the Celtics did last season

cant get good recruits yourself? just hire a coach who already recruited the best

[Edited on March 31, 2009 at 1:26 PM. Reason : as]

3/31/2009 1:25:49 PM

I just want someone to tell me how this will benefit us

Also,

Quote :

"lol... man those uk message boards bring back some BAD memories"

As opposed to the awesome memories created this season?

3/31/2009 1:25:58 PM

Quote :

"As opposed to the awesome memories created this season?"

What?

3/31/2009 1:28:30 PM

Kentucky's AD stated the school would honor commitments from seniors but revisit underclassmen. A combonation of decommits, voluntary mutual waiver of LOIs, and early departures could free up scholarships. I tend to think if Cal end up at UK, they will make room for Cousins and/or Wall should they want to follow. Of course, it is generally viewed as slimy to take commitments with you to a new program, but that doesn't mean it won't happen. It could mean Wall is more likely than Cousins though.

3/31/2009 1:28:34 PM

^^sarcasm. Live it, love it, learn it.

3/31/2009 1:33:04 PM

http://www.wreg.com/wreg-calipari-decision,0,7710064.story

3/31/2009 1:48:58 PM

until there is a press conference i wont believe a word the guy says or any rumors

3/31/2009 1:58:59 PM

"I never thought that he wouldn't be at Memphis. If he leaves it's something i have to think about and it would really help some of my [other schools]." JW

(epic premium scout info)

3/31/2009 2:07:47 PM

Quote :

"• Kentucky had some funny math even before the flirtation with John Calipari. The Wildcats had one scholarship open but signed three players under Billy Gillispie, meaning there had to be attrition either through the NBA draft, transfers or scholarships not being renewed. Whoever is the new coach is likely going to have roster-upheaval privileges. Remember, scholarships are technically renewable every season. "

3/31/2009 2:14:18 PM

^^^^
the same bs was there when he almost became our coach. i'll wait until the presser.

3/31/2009 2:17:20 PM

This is UK, not NC State.

It's referred to "that's some NC State shit" for a reason.

3/31/2009 2:25:36 PM

IT BEGINS...

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/ASQ5504

3/31/2009 2:56:07 PM

Quote :

"I just want someone to tell me how this will benefit us "

it won't

3/31/2009 2:58:07 PM

someone scramble the jets

3/31/2009 3:15:49 PM

Quote :

"I just want someone to tell me how this will benefit us"

It might prevent UNC from becoming the all-time winningest college basketball program. Kentucky has 1988, UNC has 1982, with the potential to get 2 more this season (God forbid).

Obviously, they will pass them next season unless something changes drastically.

Also, UNC only passed them in NCAA tourney wins this year, maybe they can take that back also.

[Edited on March 31, 2009 at 3:43 PM. Reason : We are 25th on the all time wins list btw]

3/31/2009 3:42:32 PM

And how does that benefit NC State?

3/31/2009 3:44:54 PM

We get to hear less gloating?

[Edited on March 31, 2009 at 3:47 PM. Reason : hearing "We're the best program of all time" less often from the smurfs is a benefit to me]

3/31/2009 3:46:13 PM

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/2009-03-31-calipari-kentucky_N.htm

Quote :

"Former Memphis basketball coach John Calipari called former UK coach Joe B. Hall this afternoon to tell him he was coming to Kentucky and that he intended to start the job by connecting with former UK coaches out of respect for the school's basketball tradition."

3/31/2009 3:55:09 PM

so when's he gonna call gillispie?

3/31/2009 3:57:11 PM

Quote :

"We are 25th on the all time wins list btw"

What are we in tournament wins? Got to be higher.

3/31/2009 3:59:57 PM

NCAA Tournament records (sorted by # of wins)

School Conference Games Wins Losses Winning Pct.
North Carolina ACC 139 100 39 .719
Kentucky SEC 145 100 45 .690
UCLA Pac-10 135 99 36 .733
Duke ACC 118 88 30 .746
Kansas Big 12 123 86 37 .699
Indiana Big Ten 90 60 30 .667
Louisville Big East 97 60 37 .619
Syracuse Big East 82 50 32 .610
Villanova Big East 77 48 29 .623
Michigan State Big Ten 68 47 21 .691
Connecticut Big East 73 46 27 .630
Georgetown Big East 69 45 24 .652
Ohio State Big Ten 67 43 24 .642
Arizona Pac-10 70 43 27 .614
Cincinnati Big East 63 40 23 .635
Arkansas SEC 69 40 29 .579
Oklahoma State Big 12 60 38 22 .633
Illinois Big Ten 67 38 29 .567
Maryland ACC 59 37 22 .627
Oklahoma Big 12 61 35 26 .574
Utah MWC 65 35 30 .538
Marquette Big East 62 34 28 .548
UNLV MWC 48 33 15 .688
Texas Big 12 63 33 30 .524
N.C. State ACC 53 32 21 .604

Quote :

"NC State began varsity intercollegiate competition in men's basketball in 1911. In 97 years of play, the Wolfpack rank 24th in total victories among NCAA Division I college basketball programs and 26th in winning percentage among programs with at least 25 years in Division I. The team's all-time record is 1503-894 (.627)."

[Edited on March 31, 2009 at 5:00 PM. Reason : ]

3/31/2009 4:57:15 PM

http://kentucky.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=1383&tid=126739664&mid=126739664&sid=888&style=2

OH NOOOOOO!!!! Flight cancelled. UK pwnt. Stay home?

Catspause is the greatest. It's given me high quality entertainment at the end of my workday three straight work days!

3/31/2009 5:29:41 PM

3/31/2009 5:31:06 PM

^^ many quality threads...been keeping up during class

3/31/2009 5:44:01 PM

as if I didnt hate him enough, now he will be with fucking Kentucky

3/31/2009 6:00:01 PM

hahahaha Calipari is PLAYING UK hahahah

3/31/2009 6:15:54 PM

so it's official now i guess

3/31/2009 6:33:48 PM

what's official?

3/31/2009 6:45:13 PM

That hes going to UK.

3/31/2009 6:52:26 PM

link?

3/31/2009 6:54:07 PM

http://www.theinternets.com

3/31/2009 6:56:14 PM

dave glenn stated on his radio show this afternoon that he had some confirmed reports that he had accepted the job but at that point nothing from anyone "officially"

he made it sound though that the announcement would be made sometime in the next 24 hours; this was around 5:45 on tuesday

3/31/2009 7:03:47 PM

ESPN announced it was official.

3/31/2009 7:05:22 PM

cousins and wall come to nc state. the phrase "thats some nc state shit" is never said again.

3/31/2009 7:05:32 PM

I haven't seen anything official, most credible site right now is Fox Sports reporting the same "sources" story



[Edited on March 31, 2009 at 7:07 PM. Reason : nevermind, apparently ESPN reporting]

3/31/2009 7:06:11 PM