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Interesting point from Derrick Rose (UK vs Memphis)

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Rose was on the Waddle and Sylvie Show on ESPN Chicago and they asked him if UK and Memphis played in the tournament, who he would cheer for. His response was that he would want Calipari to win because he was like a father figure.
After I heard it I thought about it and I can't decide if it makes me mad or impressed. A kid is suppossed to commit to school, not a coach, but then again, the rules have almost forced some of these elite players to commit to the coach that will get them to the league. Thoughts?
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With most top prospects going pro after their freshman year, I can definitely see more kids committing to a coach than a program
Go Jaguars, Rangers and Yankees!
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Hate to say it but I gotta think most of our guys commit to Saban. Sure everything at BAMA helps but a lot of it is Saban. If not then it's tough to explain the jump in recruiting from CMS to what we're seeing now
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Chicago Mike said...
Rose was on the Waddle and Sylvie Show on ESPN Chicago and they asked him if UK and Memphis played in the tournament, who he would cheer for. His response was that he would want Calipari to win because he was like a father figure.
After I heard it I thought about it and I can't decide if it makes me mad or impressed. A kid is suppossed to commit to school, not a coach, but then again, the rules have almost forced some of these elite players to commit to the coach that will get them to the league. Thoughts?

This folks here in Memphis would like to get Cal & Rose in the same room and beat the (insert your adjective) out of them..... they care for neither.
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This folks here in Memphis would like to get Cal & Rose in the same room and beat the (insert your adjective) out of them..... they care for neither.

That's their loss then. Rose and Calipari achieved more than Memphis will ever achieve again.
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If you recall they were subject to an NCAA investigation and penalties for their cheating. The folks in BBQ town are not the same as the barners, they want to win... but they don't care for cheating to win.
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If you recall they were subject to an NCAA investigation and penalties for their cheating. The folks in BBQ town are not the same as the barners, they want to win... but they don't care for cheating to win.

They loved the cheating when they were winning. They are butt hurt cause Cal is gone.
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With most top prospects going pro after their freshman year, I can definitely see more kids committing to a coach than a program

^^^^^this. The 1 & done has completely changed college basketball. And IMO not for the better. I'm probably in the minority in this but I wish they had a rule similar to football and make them stay in school at least 3 years.
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^^^^^this. The 1 & done has completely changed college basketball. And IMO not for the better. I'm probably in the minority in this but I wish they had a rule similar to football and make them stay in school at least 3 years.

Respectfully disagree. I like the 3 year rule of college football strictly because if they were one and done, they would be boys getting physically abused by men. I think the reason for the football rule is to protect the younger guys from injury, get them in a solid weight lifting program where they will be able to handle the violence that is the NFL. In basketball, an 18-19 year old kid should be able to go against the pros if he is good enough. There would be nothing worse than enforce a rule where you have to spend three years in a league only to tear your ACL in year three and miss out on the NBA. I am basing this on no scientific research whatsoever. Just my personal opinion of course.
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Respectfully disagree. I like the 3 year rule of college football strictly because if they were one and done, they would be boys getting physically abused by men. I think the reason for the football rule is to protect the younger guys from injury, get them in a solid weight lifting program where they will be able to handle the violence that is the NFL. In basketball, an 18-19 year old kid should be able to go against the pros if he is good enough. There would be nothing worse than enforce a rule where you have to spend three years in a league only to tear your ACL in year three and miss out on the NBA. I am basing this on no scientific research whatsoever. Just my personal opinion of course.

I can see your point and my mindset is more skills development than physical. Although 2 or 3 years in a tailored college weight program would do any skinny 18yr some good. But only a very select few of these kids are truly ready for the NBA right out of HS. They're not getting the basics of fundamental basketball taught to them anymore. Even a lot of the AAU leagues are just "give me the ball I'll drive to the basket" dunk & run fests. I guess I'm old school but I prefer a kid to know how to play on both ends of the court and be able to shoot. Honestly I've all but stopped watching the NBA now because the overall quality of play in the league isn't near what it used to be several years ago. And it's slowly eroding the college game as well because if a kid thinks he has any shot at the money he leaves after 1 year whether he's ready or not. I'd prefer to see them stay in school a little longer & hopefully improve the quality of play in college & in the league. JMO.
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