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I think Coach K has some equity built, don't you? When you are the all time leader in wins and tied for final fours, you kind of are above the criticism. Especially when you just won another natty last year in a year when Kentucky had "the best team since UNLV's." Remember, that other team Coach K stole a Natty from? As for Izzo and Ryan. Cal has as much talent on a given team as they've had in their entire careers. But as I said, watch out for Izzo with this class coming in. Going to be scary.

Serious question because I am not opposed to your statement in general. Just genuinely curious as to your thoughts (and feel free to tell me you'd rather not answer): This position is uncommon, especially among many I know on the "right." I get the basis and reasoning of it. But are you okay with a state legalizing marijuana? Or same sex marriage? Especially if it is passed by proposition?

I appear to be one of the few who think A&M will be better next year. I think they could be a final four team year after next, assuming Davis is still around. The best thing is they are going to have ready made offense next year at the point. It will hide any coaching deficiencies to a large degree, if you are in the camp that there are some (which I still kind of feel, despite the SEC coach of the year award). Gilder, Hogg, and Davis all with a year under their belts, and arguably the most talented players on the team, just young. Just wish Thomas hadn't transferred. Still think that was foolish on his part. Regardless, if you are an Aggie and love basketball, it is a long awaited turnaround for you.

He's not a bad coach. In fact he's a good one and a great recruiter (for whatever reasons you want to attribute). But he's not in the same class of coach on the bench as the ones I named. Sorry, he's not. He consistently gets the best talent and that certainly helps. If Michigan State gets Josh Jackson to go with what they already have coming in, they will have a Kentucky type class to go along with Izzo's coaching. Going to be scary. Duke will have as much talent as Kentucky next year so write the Cats off next year. Coach K plays chess to Cal's checkers. I hesitate to compare Cal to Mack Brown because they are not the same type of person. But both they are similar models in recruiting/coaching. But to say Cal only makes choices for the betterment of the kid vs the program is naive at best. And between the two of us and knowing what we speak of, I'm pretty sure only one of us has been to games at Rupp. And I am very sure only one of us has been to a Kentucky practice. Hint: not you.

Bingo. Calipari is all about Calipari. The first people who can tell you that are people who have been involved with his programs. He also consistently has the best talent in the country (for whatever reason). And in every season but one, proves to us why when it comes to Xs and Os, he is still no Coach K, Izzo, Bo Ryan, etc.

Or the fact that he consistently gets "less with more"?

I am sure many on here would think so.

I think you may have smashed the nail on the head. Some theories are they hope he doesn't get confirmed. Because as Rebgp pointed out, he may look like a neoconservative compared to who Hillary would appoint. I share that opinion.

You will probably get more criticism but this is literally one of the best posts I have ever read on this site. Well done.

As for the original question in the thread, as long as Clay Davis is the coach, the Hawks will be successful. To define what I mean by successful, they will be a playoff team, a threat to win any playoff game, and the kids will be well coached. Period. I know a LOT of parents who would love to have their kid play for Clay. I've seen HJ play several times over the past two years and thought they were well coached on each and every occasion. Just as important (and maybe more so), he is the kind of person you want your sons around. Bottom line: there aren't many basketball coaches around here who are in the same conversation with Davis.

Quick question: the team that eliminated the team you picked to win it all is from which conference? I'll wait...

Parquet to Kelly is a done deal apparently.

Smh. Fool had Kentucky winning it all.

Length + athleticism. Can't coach that. He'll play in the league. Watch. I can point out several who are very similar right now. No one said he will star. But he will make a roster. Maybe not immediately but not in the too distant future.

Wow. Just wow. Good luck Sunday Ags. Hope you beat em.

Holy crap he made a FT. One of the worst I've seen from the line.

Exactly. He's a 8-10 minute a night guy.

That kind of length and the way he jumps. Agreed. Was at the LAC/Hou game Wednesday. Never thought DeAndre would be the force he has become. Wore Dwight Howard's behind out. Ibeh is nowhere near the talent Jordan is but he could be a factor rebounding and blocking shots.

What times does LSWho play? That's what I thought. But thanks for the reverse jinx little guy Let's gooooo Horns!

Yes, it's a Hulu original series. My bad.

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I don't think he will be a great NBA player. But I believe he will play in the league. Even at 6'10", that length and his basketball IQ will allow him to make a career there. I think he should play at least 3 years at this level though.

I will be very surprised if Silsbee isn't better next year. The junior class has long thought to be their best group, at least until the freshmen this year were so valuable. And there will be another freshman sensation next year. The road won't be easy but I think they are the top dog in our area next year.

The happens to often with them. Kennedy might need to start instituting a Tyler gets a touch on every possession rule. Because most people are going to have trouble with him on the block. The good thing is he is going to need another year at least to really build his draft status. And I promise you they have someone coming in who will feed him the rock.

They were named to the second team All Tournament team at State.