Kentucky has offer Monk scholarship

[HawgAdvocate]

You are right...Im not but plenty of "impressionable" high school players are. He created the perfect storm, selling a brand they buy into. I wont get into "how" he is able to it so well...Can you say Willie Cauley-Stein has improved?

Whether Malik buys the hype--or not--remains to be seen.

As for TJ all that he has accomplished with Rockets you have to give most of that to the Rockets though?

"I think that's the appeal most of these high school stars, who go to UK, see when it comes to all these stars converging onto one program."


It may well be...It certainly make sense. We have a ways to go build back up but guys like Malik can certainly help us get there if only for one year.

I would have to think Cauley-Stein has improved in various ways. In the weight room developing his body, learning and perfecting post moves & counter moves, working with and against other future pros every day at Kentucky...his stats might not indicate a large leap in advancement, but it's nearly impossible to argue against the idea that he is a better basketball player today than before he got to UK.

I'd have to give Jones himself far more credit than either the Rockets or the Wildcats. I'm sure he's learned things from both organizations, but certainly being able to work on basketball 24/7, without college life interfering, has led to great leaps in his advancement.

[HawgnCorona]

I would have to think Cauley-Stein has improved in various ways. In the weight room developing his body, learning and perfecting post moves & counter moves, working with and against other future pros every day at Kentucky...his stats might not indicate a large leap in advancement, but it's nearly impossible to argue against the idea that he is a better basketball player today than before he got to UK.

I'd have to give Jones himself far more credit than either the Rockets or the Wildcats. I'm sure he's learned things from both organizations, but certainly being able to work on basketball 24/7, without college life interfering, has led to great leaps in his advancement.

Maybe he could benefit from just being on a different team then...I certainly dont doubt that he the talent. Again question there.

As for Cauley-Stein Im going to wait and see what he does next year. He has some skills to offer as a player.

However, I look at whether or not they can move the needle. To me there aren't a lot of players that do that. Game changers is what speaking of here.

[jbcarol]

ICYMI:
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanESPN  ·  Jul 18

I've got Malik Monk going to Boston at No. 3. @jeffborzello: We've got @GoodmanESPN out here projecting the 2017 draft. Brutal.

[Hoggycronopolis]

Hell, I'm not even sure Cal can even spot talent, much less develop it. I honestly think he just goes after the higher ranked players.
On the whole Monk deal: if Malik makes a "business decision" like Archie, I'm seriously going to puke. All these Arkansas boys saying to the media that they are going to be "one and done" is also unbecoming. Nothing wrong with being humble and saying you want to go where you have the best chance at happiness. I just don't understand that none of our great players can be counted on to stay home. Maybe it's all the negativity of the fans toward the bball program the past several years.

[MountieDawg]

Hell, I'm not even sure Cal can even spot talent, much less develop it. I honestly think he just goes after the higher ranked players.
On the whole Monk deal: if Malik makes a "business decision" like Archie, I'm seriously going to puke. All these Arkansas boys saying to the media that they are going to be "one and done" is also unbecoming. Nothing wrong with being humble and saying you want to go where you have the best chance at happiness. I just don't understand that none of our great players can be counted on to stay home. Maybe it's all the negativity of the fans toward the bball program the past several years.
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Hell, I'm not even sure Cal can even spot talent, much less develop it. I honestly think he just goes after the higher ranked players.
On the whole Monk deal: if Malik makes a "business decision" like Archie, I'm seriously going to puke. All these Arkansas boys saying to the media that they are going to be "one and done" is also unbecoming. Nothing wrong with being humble and saying you want to go where you have the best chance at happiness. I just don't understand that none of our great players can be counted on to stay home. Maybe it's all the negativity of the fans toward the bball program the past several years.

Sometimes HATE is BLINDING....  As far as kids wanting to be one mad done, would you go yo college 3 more years in your field of study if you could make 30 million in those same 3 years. Finally, kids like to go where they have a chance to win quick if they only plan on staying a year... Rebuilding is not that enticing to the guy that will only be there to lay the foundation.

[010HogFan]

If you want to see how this whole process goes down, take a couple hours to watch the ALLACCESS: Kentucky videos on Youtube. They are very interesting. They take a camera crew and follow Calipari around and it gives you an idea how their program operates. After watching those videos, I find it very hard to believe that we get Malik if he's been in contact with Calipari since 7th grade. Watch those videos and tell me how you turn that place down. It's scary.

[20gauge]

Theres always overseas as well. Muiday just got $1.2 million to play for a Chinese leauge for a year.

Marcus has already played over there as well and it might be something they look at.

[MountieDawg]

Cal's private jet bill was $200,000 last year....  He goes and goes often to the talent.

[The Hogfather]

Theres always overseas as well. Muiday just got $1.2 million to play for a Chinese leauge for a year.

Marcus has already played over there as well and it might be something they look at.

I was thinking about this the other day.  I could definitely see this happening.

[jbcarol]

Evan Daniels @EvanDaniels
Malik Monk, an elite wing in the 2016 class, will take an unofficial visit to Kentucky on August 6th.
8:54 PM - 1 Aug 2014

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

Theres always overseas as well. Muiday just got $1.2 million to play for a Chinese leauge for a year.

Marcus has already played over there as well and it might be something they look at.

I would rather see that than him go to another school.

Plus I would never fault a kid for taking that kind of money. It's life changing.

[Tick Hog]

Evan Daniels @EvanDaniels
Malik Monk, an elite wing in the 2016 class, will take an unofficial visit to Kentucky on August 6th.
8:54 PM - 1 Aug 2014

nauseating

[jbcarol]

Five-star Class of 2016 guard Malik Monk will visit the University of Kentucky on Wednesday...

He is rated No. 5 overall and No. 1 among shooting guards in 2016 by Scout.

"I'm trying to be a one-and-done, and he's dealt with a bunch of one-and-dones, so that's what I like," Monk said.

Indiana has offered Monk a scholarship, and Louisville is recruiting him but hasn't offered.

[jbcarol]

Rising superstar Malik Monk, arguably the best scorer in high school basketball, is taking in the sights and sounds of Lexington today during an unofficial visit to UK. Monk, a class of 2016 prospect, arrived on campus Tuesday evening and will be a special visitor in the Joe Craft Center during this afternoon's basketball practice. He caught up with the Cats last night as well.

[jbcarol]

It appears that coverage of Monk's visit to Lexington was buried by UK's practice in prep for a Bahamas trip, the PGA being played at Valhalla (most of the reporters are there), and a little bit of UK football news.

[jbcarol]

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria  ·  3h

Malik Monk Visits Kentucky http://zagsblog.com/articles/malik-monk-visits-uk/ ...

"It was a good visit," Marcus said. "We just toured the campus, watched practice, that was pretty much it."

Marcus said that while they did meet with Coach [John] Calipari, he didn't get too into talking about the future.

"He didn't really go into anything too specific," Marcus said. "It was really the first meeting between the two, so he didn't go to far in depth about everything. We got to watch practice so it was a good chance to see how he operates. They're going on their trip to the Bahamas soon, so he was very focused on the team and getting them ready."

"For sure, he loves to play ball," Marcus said. "He's just been in the gym, keeping everything the same, with the same routine, working hard."

For the moment, Marcus says that there is nothing new for Malik in terms of visits.

"He's about to start school here pretty soon, so there's nothing new," Marcus said. "He's just going to be focused on the schoolwork, starting the year strong in the classroom."

Jack LeGwin @jacklegwin  ·  4h
Just spoke with Marcus Monk about Malik's visit to UK. Piece coming shortly.

[Porked Tongue]

Please stop.