Basketball Notes- 11/3

[LeeForThree]

Below are 2 articles with information from our secret scrimmage (limited info), practice, and the latest team scrimmage. From the sound and looks of it, it appears we are at a much better place starting the year then the past few years. Lots of positives and tidbits below.

On another not so good note, Shai Alexander is expected to announce his decision next week and should be visiting UK this weekend. It appears from inside the UK circle it's all but done that he is going to UK. If true, this is BS from Alexander imo. Hopefully he stays a Gator, but it doesn't look like it at the moment.

http://floridagators.com/news/2016/...dder-one-week-out-gators-in-a-good-place.aspx

http://brockway.blogs.gatorsports.com/13550/kevaughn-allen-zone-defenses-highlight-open-practice/

 

[t-gator]

Alexanders a bitch

 

[Omar's Coming Yo!]

This is on White not Alexander.

 

[MertzJay26]

Thanks for posting Lee!

Good to hear about Stone, he's probably the player I look forward to seeing the most

 

[stephenPE]

Great to have another gator basketball guy to help keep us up with current stuff. You saw where DFS made an NBA roster. The guy was a player.........just needed a little more talent to go with him.........

 

[ATXGator]

This is on White not Alexander.

I don't care who the coach is... it is going to be tough to beat UK for anybody. Billy lost guys to UK and Duke when he was coach.

 

[LeeForThree]

This is on White not Alexander.

The story is...Alexander wants to go to Florida like crazy and most of his family is loving that. The problem is his "basketball" people want him to go to UK and once Cal realized he needs 3-4 guards this recruiting cycle and offered Alexander, his bball people want that no matter what. Even if he is a backup next year. It sounds like if he makes his own decision he would be a Gator...so yes it is on Alexander imo.

 

[MidwestChomp]

I don't think this is White's fault. He recruited this kid when no one else was looking at him (wasn't even rated by the recruiting sites). I'm sure White didn't push Alexander away, we need him in this class. Slimeball coach offered him a scholarship on Monday..frickin Monday! This just pisses me off. And now White is more than likely scrambling to find a new quality PG for this class. Unless Hester can play PG, we'll be stuck with Chiozza next year as our only true PG.

 

[MidwestChomp]

The story is...Alexander wants to go to Florida like crazy and most of his family is loving that. The problem is his "basketball" people want him to go to UK and once Cal realized he needs 3-4 guards this recruiting cycle and offered Alexander, his bball people want that no matter what. Even if he is a backup next year. It sounds like if he makes his own decision he would be a Gator...so yes it is on Alexander imo.

Shai would likely start next year or play 20+ minutes a game at UF. I hope he doesn't listen to the crap Calipari is saying. I just don't get why these kids can't make their own decisions.

And Lee, you the man for reporting this stuff. (I suppose you're hearing a lot about it in Lexington)

 

[stephenPE]

Calimari may be a squidward type guy but he has the Taj Mahal (their dorm) and the mystique of UK to wave at them. "come on boys. We garuantee a run in the Dance and usually a final four. All the media attention you could want and you will be God's in Lexington and with the gals there it may be Sexington for you......

 

[GatorBart]

This is on White not Alexander.

If Kentucky came calling, even Billy wouldn't be able to keep him committed. Billy lost Rivers to Duke and probably could have had Allen if Duke hadn't wanted him. There's a few programs that simply out trump us when it comes to BB recruiting.
Either way, if Alexander does choose UK, have fun riding the pine instead of likely starting for the good guys. Gator Bait.

 

[t-gator]

Most college coaches respect commitments in basketball. very slimey move by calipari and a classless move by the kid. I'm gonna hold out hope that we can find a solid replacement for the late signing period. This is a huge mistake for Alexander. He's being recruited as depth for Kentucky as opposed to being the man at Florida.

 

[GatorBart]

Most college coaches respect commitments in basketball. very slimey move by calipari and a classless move by the kid. I'm gonna hold out hope that we can find a solid replacement for the late signing period. This is a huge mistake for Alexander. He's being recruited as depth for Kentucky as opposed to being the man at Florida.

I'm still hoping he can make his own decision without all the noise around him - if he really does want to be a Gator, then sign with the good guys. Be a man and make your own decision.

 

[t-gator]

I'm still hoping he can make his own decision without all the noise around him - if he really does want to be a Gator, then sign with the good guys. Be a man and make your own decision.

In my opinion he's gone . I've seen Kentucky fans saying they are expecting him to commit. But there will be some options in the late period. Idk who but there always is. I expect we'll be one of the top landing spots or a pg. I'm not trying to be too much of a pumper. Thats just my opinion/hope.

 

[MidwestChomp]

Here's the guard list. The #1 PG is from Bradenton, but Florida is not on the list. Sexton is #2. Would be nice to pick him up if Shai bolts to Kentucky. That would help stop the bleeding.

https://n.rivals.com/prospect_rankings/rivals150/2017?position=G

White has 2 commits for 2017, so this class is hurting. Chaundee Brown is going to Wake Forest.