Sutton being patient about UK

[ImForKy]

Big man prospect Maurice Sutton is being patient when it comes to Kentucky. He doesn’t object to the perception that UK is the leader for his services.

“He said I was a high-priority player, but there’s no scholarship to offer,” Sutton said. “Coach Gillispie was real honest. He said a scholarship might open up. You never know. Just be patient.”

http://ukbasketball.kentucky.com/

[crazzedcats22]

I like him, but would rather have Majok or Harrelson first. Hopefully, we don't wait and miss out on all three.

[Blue_N_White]

The more I see and hear about Sutton, the more I like him. (I just wish he could put on about 30 pounds overnight).

He's still #3 in the pecking order of big men for me

1) Majok
2) Harrellson
3) Sutton

...but I want two out of the three...which I don't think is out of the realm of possibility. One scholarship is available...and Mike Williams will likely be transferring. And I'd like for the open and Williams's scholarship (if he leaves) to both be used on big men. And if Jasper leaves (which it sounds like he will) that scholarship will likely go to McCoy, who I'd like to see as a Cat next year as well. But with the Cats having plenty of wing and backcourt players...I'd definitely like to add two out of these three big guys.

And honestly...after watching Sutton play at the Derby Classic, and finding out more about him...I'd be fine if he was one of the two. Like MccCoy, he led his team to a state title (3A in the DC area), and while the fact that he is a very devout Christian may not mean much to some, it shows me that he has good character, which can not be overlooked when it comes to team chemistry and being a good teammate and responsible human being......

[needmore44]

1. Majok
2. Harellson
3. McCoy
4. Sutton

[JWORLD]

1. Majok
2. Harellson
3. McCoy
4. Sutton


I would be very satisfied if we can land these four young men:thumbup:

[westtncat]

Mixed feelings on majok. Are we sure hes top of the list?

[KYISSUPREME]

This Sutton kid is really starting to grow on me. He really gets the whole UK scene. And is more skilled than I would have thought. But what struck me last weekend was his desire and hustle. He really goes out and competes. Some have said his 17 pts were all putbacks and garbage buckets. Well, they all count. And how many times have we been burned by hustle baskets from the other team? They helped lead to our last two losses this year. Having a guy like this on your team can help. I hope in some way it works out that he can come. I still want Majok, Harrelson, and McCoy. But Sutton right there with them, for me. This kid would not be another 7 foot bench warmer.

[leroybyrd]

The more I see and hear about Sutton, the more I like him. (I just wish he could put on about 30 pounds overnight).

He's still #3 in the pecking order of big men for me

1) Majok
2) Harrellson
3) Sutton

...but I want two out of the three...which I don't think is out of the realm of possibility. One scholarship is available...and Mike Williams will likely be transferring. And I'd like for the open and Williams's scholarship (if he leaves) to both be used on big men. And if Jasper leaves (which it sounds like he will) that scholarship will likely go to McCoy, who I'd like to see as a Cat next year as well. But with the Cats having plenty of wing and backcourt players...I'd definitely like to add two out of these three big guys.

And honestly...after watching Sutton play at the Derby Classic, and finding out more about him...I'd be fine if he was one of the two. Like MccCoy, he led his team to a state title (3A in the DC area), and while the fact that he is a very devout Christian may not mean much to some, it shows me that he has good character, which can not be overlooked when it comes to team chemistry and being a good teammate and responsible human being......

I agree, Sutton is growing on me too. After watching him in the Derby Classic, I loved his activity level. He played with a lot of energy and passion, which is very rare in an all star game. Many on here and elsewhere are knocking his 17 points because many were put backs and garbage type baskets, but these were due to his very high ACTIVITY LEVEL. He also seems like the type of player that just has a nose for the ball. I would be fine if we got him.

Many on here are also lumping Majok in with Harrellson and Sutton and I really see him projecting out to be more of 3 than a 4 or 5. As an NBA prospect he definitely projects out to a 3. He is much more comfortable in the opn court, not posting down low and it just doesn't seem to be his game. With some more development, I could see him on a front line with Patterson at 4 and Stevenson at 5. Pretty nice, but to me he is not really a big, more of a big three, kind of like Tayshaun has ended up.

[teamchemistry09]

It sounds to me he is a lot like AJ Stewart

[Will Lavender]

Mixed feelings on majok. Are we sure hes top of the list?

I would hope to God so.

The guy's a freak. See any other guys with 9-foot reaches out shooting threes?

Why do you have mixed feelings? You see this kid play Saturday night? I thought he'd be good, but I came away blown out of the water by what kind of potential he has.

All that said, by all accounts he's a longshot.

[Will Lavender]

Many on here are also lumping Majok in with Harrellson and Sutton and I really see him projecting out to be more of 3 than a 4 or 5. As an NBA prospect he definitely projects out to a 3. He is much more comfortable in the opn court, not posting down low and it just doesn't seem to be his game. With some more development, I could see him on a front line with Patterson at 4 and Stevenson at 5. Pretty nice, but to me he is not really a big, more of a big three, kind of like Tayshaun has ended up.

He looked to me like a potential 3 as well. He grabbed one rebound, dribbled it with his head up about 50 feet, and then threw a nice pass to a lane-filler. He also hit three or four contested jumpshots. This from a kid who might grow to be seven feet. Unreal.

What I didn't see him do was post anybody up and score (which, again, is why he looks more like a 3), nor did I see him show any sort of power under the goal. But that stuff comes with maturity and bulk.

[teamchemistry09]

I would hope to God so.

The guy's a freak. See any other guys with 9-foot reaches out shooting threes?

Why do you have mixed feelings? You see this kid play Saturday night? I thought he'd be good, but I came away blown out of the water by what kind of potential he has.

All that said, by all accounts he's a longshot.

But I thought everyone wanted help for Patterson and Stevenson? From what I hear, he doesnt seem to want to play with his back to the basket.

[Will Lavender]

But I thought everyone wanted help for Patterson and Stevenson? From what I hear, he doesnt seem to want to play with his back to the basket.

At his size, he could play the 4. And he'd play a good 4. But looking at his NBA potential, I would say he's a 3. Needs work first to get to that point.

[westtncat]

I would hope to God so.

The guy's a freak. See any other guys with 9-foot reaches out shooting threes?

Why do you have mixed feelings? You see this kid play Saturday night? I thought he'd be good, but I came away blown out of the water by what kind of potential he has.

All that said, by all accounts he's a longshot.
Will, no havent seen him but just reading comments from others. Some have said that he might not be an immediate help? Some say some other choices might help quicker. I would love to have any of them.The way you describe him sounds like Kobe Bryant. Hey if hes good sign him up. It was more a question. Isnt his wingspan more like 7 something?

[Will Lavender]

Will, no havent seen him but just reading comments from others. Some have said that he might not be an immediate help? Some say some other choices might help quicker.

I read the message boards daily and have seen no one say he wouldn't be an immediate help, and I've read literally hundreds of posts about Majok. If anyone is saying that Harrelson or any of our prospects are on Majok's level, don't listen to them. Whistle and walk away. :icon_mrgreen:

His wingspan is 7 feet-something. But I didn't say anything about his wingspan; I was talking about his reach.

And if I rave about him, it's because the kid's very good. But that's not the thing about him. Right now he's raw; he might not even be a one-and-done type player. It's his potential that excites me. He has out of this world, jaw-dropping potential. It will be really disheartening if he ends up in Storrs -- and unfortunately I think that's what will happen.

[Blue_N_White]

Will, no havent seen him but just reading comments from others. Some have said that he might not be an immediate help? Some say some other choices might help quicker. I would love to have any of them.The way you describe him sounds like Kobe Bryant. Hey if hes good sign him up. It was more a question. Isnt his wingspan more like 7 something?

No, no, no...he's no Kobe Bryant and he's no Kevin Durant. A closer comparison might be someone like Al Harrington when he was about 20 pounds lighter and first entering the NBA. Kind of a cross between Andrei Kirilenko and Chris Bosh type potential. He can handle the ball, is agile for someone his size, and he seems to prefer the perimeter offensively. But defensively, he was guarding the other team's 4 and 5, and was strictly under the basket.

I like Majok a lot. I think in about every thread I've mentioned that he's the top target on my wish list and has been for some time...even before I saw him play in the Derby. But I'm not gonna get ahead of myself and start comparing him to some of the better and more talented players in the NBA. From what I saw of him, he probably needs a good two to three years of college before he'll be NBA ready....and that's why I don't listen to the "one and done" talk. Unless some agent and NBA scout start telling him things that I'm not seeing, then I don't think he's ready yet. Patterson is more NBA ready than Majok, and Patterson needs another year or two before he'll be really ready for the NBA. The only guy I saw in the Derby Classic that looked ready for the NBA right now was Yancy Gates. And that's more because Gates is 6'-8" 250 pounds and chiseled. His game still needs improvement (he throw up an absolute brick at the foul line that didn't draw iron...all backboard).

But from all reports...Majok's game has improved pretty rapidly and dramatically over the past couple of years....so perhaps in two years he could be ready to consider the NBA. But truthfully, he still needs polish on his game, and still needs to fill out and mature physically a bit. People were mentioning how Tyler Zeller was being pushed around underneath...and actually, he may have held his ground better than Majok. At least as close. And I don't think anyone is suggesting that Zeller is close to being NBA ready.

As for his wingspan...it's 7'-4". But from standing on the ground and reaching up....his reach is 9'-3". He does have a nice vertical...so in warmups when he was dunking his hand was high above the rim. That's why I think he'd be a good shot blocker...and also why most coaches would prefer to have him playing near the basket rather than on the perimeter on defense. If he bulked up a little, I could see him being a Center with an outside game....because I see more Chris Bosh (a natural PF/C) in him than I do Tayshaun Prince (a SF). Of course, it all depends on how much more he grows and fills out. He may turn out to be a Charlie Villaneuva type (can play SF, PF, and C) at the NBA level....but I see more big man in him than perimeter player. Kind of like the European big men you see like Dirk Nowitzki, Andrea Bargnani, etc. That's my opinion anyway.....

[Adolph Rollingover]

Where has Majok been the last two recruiting seasons? I have not seen him play, but reading this board he sounds like Kevin Love. Is he at that level righ now, or a keith VanHorn type who progresses over time?

[Will Lavender]

Where has Majok been the last two recruiting seasons? I have not seen him play, but reading this board he sounds like Kevin Love. Is he at that level righ now, or a keith VanHorn type who progresses over time?

He isn't nearly as polished as Love was when he got to UCLA.

But he's got a heck of a lot more upside.

[sardiscat]

I'd prefer a 6'9" player who gets hustle and garbage baskets to a 6'9" player who wants to shoot 3s. A good garbage man is one of the most valuable commodities a team can have.

[KYISSUPREME]

I read the message boards daily and have seen no one say he wouldn't be an immediate help, and I've read literally hundreds of posts about Majok. If anyone is saying that Harrelson or any of our prospects are on Majok's level, don't listen to them. Whistle and walk away. :icon_mrgreen:

His wingspan is 7 feet-something. But I didn't say anything about his wingspan; I was talking about his reach.

And if I rave about him, it's because the kid's very good. But that's not the thing about him. Right now he's raw; he might not even be a one-and-done type player. It's his potential that excites me. He has out of this world, jaw-dropping potential. It will be really disheartening if he ends up in Storrs -- and unfortunately I think that's what will happen.

I agree. From what I saw last weekend, he would probabaly start from day one on next years team. Very good player. Majok and PPat would be an fearsome combination.

[KYISSUPREME]

No, no, no...he's no Kobe Bryant and he's no Kevin Durant. A closer comparison might be someone like Al Harrington when he was about 20 pounds lighter and first entering the NBA. Kind of a cross between Andrei Kirilenko and Chris Bosh type potential. He can handle the ball, is agile for someone his size, and he seems to prefer the perimeter offensively. But defensively, he was guarding the other team's 4 and 5, and was strictly under the basket.

I like Majok a lot. I think in about every thread I've mentioned that he's the top target on my wish list and has been for some time...even before I saw him play in the Derby. But I'm not gonna get ahead of myself and start comparing him to some of the better and more talented players in the NBA. From what I saw of him, he probably needs a good two to three years of college before he'll be NBA ready....and that's why I don't listen to the "one and done" talk. Unless some agent and NBA scout start telling him things that I'm not seeing, then I don't think he's ready yet. Patterson is more NBA ready than Majok, and Patterson needs another year or two before he'll be really ready for the NBA. The only guy I saw in the Derby Classic that looked ready for the NBA right now was Yancy Gates. And that's more because Gates is 6'-8" 250 pounds and chiseled. His game still needs improvement (he throw up an absolute brick at the foul line that didn't draw iron...all backboard).

But from all reports...Majok's game has improved pretty rapidly and dramatically over the past couple of years....so perhaps in two years he could be ready to consider the NBA. But truthfully, he still needs polish on his game, and still needs to fill out and mature physically a bit. People were mentioning how Tyler Zeller was being pushed around underneath...and actually, he may have held his ground better than Majok. At least as close. And I don't think anyone is suggesting that Zeller is close to being NBA ready.

As for his wingspan...it's 7'-4". But from standing on the ground and reaching up....his reach is 9'-3". He does have a nice vertical...so in warmups when he was dunking his hand was high above the rim. That's why I think he'd be a good shot blocker...and also why most coaches would prefer to have him playing near the basket rather than on the perimeter on defense. If he bulked up a little, I could see him being a Center with an outside game....because I see more Chris Bosh (a natural PF/C) in him than I do Tayshaun Prince (a SF). Of course, it all depends on how much more he grows and fills out. He may turn out to be a Charlie Villaneuva type (can play SF, PF, and C) at the NBA level....but I see more big man in him than perimeter player. Kind of like the European big men you see like Dirk Nowitzki, Andrea Bargnani, etc. That's my opinion anyway.....

Very good take on Majok. I agree. But somehow we all got talking about Majok on a Sutton thread. :confused:

[westtncat]

He originally signed a LOI with Western Illinois but has spent the last season playing at the Junior College level.
Currently being recruited by(this is from memory so don't qoute me)....UK, Illinois, Indiana, Purdue, and St. Louis

I believe he is a kid whose skill set has developed a little faster than projected out of high school and will be a great compliment to Patterson/Stevenson. I would compare his game to Calasan(sic) from Purdue (who we recruited last year and I really like)

In my completely uninformed,untrained, and totally useless opinion I think he would be a better get than either Sutton or Majok from another thread but just an example how everyone isnt in agreement on majok. I havent seen him play thats why I was questioning him being top target. I read the threads daily too and if Im not mistaking there are a couple more comments about Majok. Nothing bad just enough to make you wonder. Especially if you havent seen any of them play. Which I havent.

[westtncat]

Heres another. Seems someone is giving a vibe that majok may not be our number one choice. Could be coach G is concentrating on other players if he feels Majok is going to go to UConn anyway?? That last comment could have been made before Majok was in the picture too. Not sure. [quote=Coldstream;446977]Harrellson nearing commitment to UK? (http://ukbasketball.kentucky.com/harrellson-nearing-commitment-to-uk/)


Junior college big man Josh Harrellson sounded near a commitment to Kentucky on Monday.

Harrellson made his first recruiting visit to Kentucky last weekend. After saying he did not commit to the Cats while in Lexington, he said of the visit:
“It’ went well. I’ve got one more visit set up, and it might be the last one I take.”

Harrellson plans to visit St. Louis next weekend.

“All in all, I had a great time,” he said of visiting UK. “I really liked it.”

When asked what he liked, Harrellson said, “Everything.

“How the fans welcomed me. I never met any of them. But they all knew who I was and all wanted me to come. That got to me the most.”

Harrellson, a 6-foot-9, 260-pound power player, said UK Coach Billy Gillispie envisioned his role as interchangable with sophomore-to-be Patrick Patterson. In such a tandem, each could be a power player around the basket and face the basket to shoot perimeter shots.

Harrellson averaged 14.8 points and eight rebounds for Southwestern Illinois College this past season.

When asked about the role UK saw him fulfilling, Harrellson said, “They said I’d be a big help. That they could really use me and I’m their No. 1 pick right now.”

[Will Lavender]

from another thread but just an example how everyone isnt in agreement on majok. I havent seen him play thats why I was questioning him being top target. I read the threads daily too and if Im not mistaking there are a couple more comments about Majok. Nothing bad just enough to make you wonder. Especially if you havent seen any of them play. Which I havent.

Strikes me as a bit of wishful thinking; a UK fan trying to deflect the disappointment of Majok's (probably) imminent signing with UCONN.

However, what's exciting about Harrelson is his size and his reported ability to play away from the basket. And trust me: I'll be pleased as punch if that kid signs on with UK. Heck, "upside" isn't everything; if it were the NBA would be run by the Kwame Browns of the world.

But still -- you can see the talent radiating off of Majok. There's just no way in the world that Harrelson has the potential of a guy like Majok. No way. Look at his (Harrelson's) numbers, look at the reports from his work-outs, look at the video of the guy. He'll be a solid get, but we're talking two different classes of player here.

I've seen a few Derby games, and there are only a handful of players I would recommend over Majok. You're talking future lottery pick with that kid.

[westtncat]

I always felt Camara had great potential but he never really panned out :( different subject I know but I rember thinking that he had speed and a good vertical. I do remember the one good game he had after Tubby grabbed his jersey and got in his face :) Sorry off topic I know.

[Will Lavender]

I always felt Camara had great potential but he never really panned out :( different subject I know but I rember thinking that he had speed and a good vertical. I do remember the one good game he had after Tubby grabbed his jersey and got in his face :) Sorry off topic I know.

Good comparison. And Jules turned out to have a decent career. Not stellar, but decent.

I'm no scout or anything, but I truly feel Majok is on another level. Seems to have a whole lot more away-from-the-basket skill. I never saw Camara dribbling the basketball 90 feet away from the hole like I saw Majok do. Nor did I ever see him take a power dribble, rise up over his man, and knock down a 20-footer right in the guy's face.

All that said, like Camara, Majok is going to come in with a lot of stuff to work on.

[teamchemistry09]

I'd prefer a 6'9" player who gets hustle and garbage baskets to a 6'9" player who wants to shoot 3s. A good garbage man is one of the most valuable commodities a team can have.

Thats my opinion too sardiscat. At this point I think Id rather have Sutton, who seems to be a Perry Stevenson type player. I want my players who are playing the 4 or 5 spot to play the 4 or 5 spot. That doesnt mean coming out on the wing and pulling up jumpers. I want someone who is going to know their role on this team and come in and do it, not try to do other things. Everyone says Majok has a lot of upside and potential. I think a lot of people are just saying hes good because he can hit the 3. From everything I hear about his inside game, he just doesnt really have one. My dream for the rest of this year is McCoy, Sutton, Harrelson, and Mackey as a walkon

[matt colvin]

^^^ and others. Did you not like Mash or Waltah (!!!) ??? Those guys had good handles for a "big man". Majok could learn the rest....he's just a nice foundation for a lot of learning imo.

He's number one on my wish list right now. I'd love to have Harrelson to spell Patterson some as well.

[Will Lavender]

I think a lot of people are just saying hes good because he can hit the 3.

Uh, no.

I saw him hit one three. I have no idea if he can hit threes consistently or not. But at least it's in his bag. As is dribbling and jumping and sprinting the court. I saw him do a little of everything.

And if you're worried about Majok playing the 4, you should be really worried about Sutton. Seen the guy? Majok could eat him for lunch.

Positions are overrated, as Gillispie has said countless times. If you've got a guy who's 6'10"+, I'd say he's going to be able to play the 4. I'm talking about his NBA potential in the above posts. He's not a 3 right now, but he's got the potential to be versatile enough to play there.

And that's what's important: versatility, the ability to play a couple of different positions. For a big guy to have versatility? That's the equivalent of basketball gold.

[Will Lavender]

I'd prefer a 6'9" player who gets hustle and garbage baskets to a 6'9" player who wants to shoot 3s. A good garbage man is one of the most valuable commodities a team can have.

Maybe, but those guys need stars around them.

I like Sutton for exactly the reasons you mention here. He seems to be a high-energy, big-motor guy.

[Blue_N_White]

^^^ and others. Did you not like Mash or Waltah (!!!) ??? Those guys had good handles for a "big man". Majok could learn the rest....he's just a nice foundation for a lot of learning imo.

He's number one on my wish list right now. I'd love ot have Harrelson to spell Patterson some as well.

I'm glad you brought up Walter McCarty.

For people who didn't see him play and are wondering about Majok's build, and game (similar style)....think Walter McCarty.

Now...I think he's a little further advanced at his age than McCarty was at that age....and he seems to have more natural skill...but really, that's not a bad comparison. And I don't think any of us would think that McCarty would be a "one and done" type player.

In other words...he's no Tracy McGrady, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, etc., etc. Like I was saying in another thread....perhaps combine Walter McCarty (low end) and Chris Bosh (high end) and you have Ater Majok. A really good player with a lot of upside...who will improve and improve his team wherever he ends up. But he's still somewhat raw and unpolished, and is somewhere along the lines of the European big men you see in the NBA. But everyone should not go overboard and start with the Kevin Durant type comparisons just yet......

[Will Lavender]

I'm glad you brought up Walter McCarty.

For people who didn't see him play and are wondering about Majok's build, and game (similar style)....think Walter McCarty.

Now...I think he's a little further advanced at his age than McCarty was at that age....and he seems to have more natural skill...but really, that's not a bad comparison. And I don't think any of us would think that McCarty would be a "one and done" type player.

In other words...he's no Tracy McGrady, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, etc., etc. Like I was saying in another thread....perhaps combine Walter McCarty (low end) and Chris Bosh (high end) and you have Ater Majok. A really good player with a lot of upside...who will improve and improve his team wherever he ends up. But he's still somewhat raw and unpolished, and is somewhere along the lines of the European big men you see in the NBA. But everyone should not go overboard and start with the Kevin Durant type comparisons just yet......

Good post. Exactly how I see it. (I think Majok can be a bit more inside-heavy. I think he's got a better build and perhaps even a longer wingspan.)

But for those who discount the effectiveness of a big man having an outside game, I just don't know what to say. A big man who has the ability to step out on the floor is what ALL of these coaches are after. Every single one of them. You just can't stop a guy who can at least be a threat to hit jumpshots, has the skill enough to dribble around his man, and is standing out there at 6'10". It can't be stopped.

[Will Lavender]

But everyone should not go overboard and start with the Kevin Durant type comparisons just yet......

For the record, I'm not sure who mentioned Durant but it wasn't me.

The discussion above was about talent level. I do think the talent level might be similar (tough to tell from having watched one game). But as for SKILL, Majok isn't there yet.

[matt colvin]

You put a Walter McCarty in with an Antoine Walker, and you have magic.

You put a Majok in with a Patterson, and you have a nice tandem in the middle. I want Majok #1. I have a feeling it might be tough to wrestle him from UCONN, for their success with similar players if nothing else. I'm quite confident about Harrelson. I'd love McCoy assuming Jasper transfers.

I wish we could have added a Flemmings or Pattillo (scorer), but otherwise, I'm happy with how this class is shaping up. It will have some players in it for sure.

Just remember it ain't over yet, by a long shot.

[Blue_N_White]

Good post. Exactly how I see it. (I think Majok can be a bit more inside-heavy. I think he's got a better build and perhaps even a longer wingspan.)

But for those who discount the effectiveness of a big man having an outside game, I just don't know what to say. A big man who has the ability to step out on the floor is what ALL of these coaches are after. Every single one of them. You just can't stop a guy who can at least be a threat to hit jumpshots, has the skill enough to dribble around his man, and is standing out there at 6'10". It can't be stopped.

Will...you and I see pretty much the same thing when it comes to Majok. Skills that are somewhat raw and need polishing, but a ton of ability, upside and potential.

I think a big guy who can handle the ball and extend defenses and have the ability to knock down the 3 is a VERY good thing! (think Dirk Nowitzki) And on the defensive end, Majok was primarily camped under the basket defending the 4 or 5...and even though he has a somewhat thin build, he more than held his own. And he'll likely put on some weight and may even grow some more (supposedly he has grown an inch - from 6'-9" to 6'-10" in the past year)...and that's why I think that there is a lot of upside still in him and his game.....

[poodoo]

You put a Walter McCarty in with an Antoine Walker, and you have magic.

You put a Majok in with a Patterson, and you have a nice tandem in the middle. I want Majok #1. I have a feeling it might be tough to wrestle him from UCONN, for their success with similar players if nothing else. I'm quite confident about Harrelson. I'd love McCoy assuming Jasper transfers.

I wish we could have added a Flemmings or Pattillo (scorer), but otherwise, I'm happy with how this class is shaping up. It will have some players in it for sure.

Just remember it ain't over yet, by a long shot.

Well-said. Too, Majok has been #1 for me a long time, but I now have the same feeling as you about our chances, unfortunately. If we get Harrelson and McCoy, I'll still be happy. If Coach wants to add Sutton, I'll be happy with that, too, of course. :) The sooner we actually get the commitments, the better, though, at least in my opinion. :)

[TrueblueCATfan]

Big man prospect Maurice Sutton is being patient when it comes to Kentucky. He doesn’t object to the perception that UK is the leader for his services.

“He said I was a high-priority player, but there’s no scholarship to offer,” Sutton said. “Coach Gillispie was real honest. He said a scholarship might open up. You never know. Just be patient.”

http://ukbasketball.kentucky.com/

and what happens when he decides to take a scholarship from someone else because he can't wait for UK...this is why I hate hearing this..IMO

[Blue_N_White]

and what happens when he decides to take a scholarship from someone else because he can't wait for UK...this is why I hate hearing this..IMO

We're on the same page on this one.

If Majok decides to accept the one available scholarship and come to Kentucky....GREAT!

If Williams transfers and Harrellson accepts and takes his spot....GREAT!

I think that Jasper is gone and that McCoy will take his place.....GREAT!

Problem is...Sutton is sitting around waiting. and waiting, and waiting....to see what's going to happen. Actually...ALL OF US....are sitting around waiting, and waiting, and waiting.....to see what's going to happen.

And if Sutton tires of waiting, and decides that Indiana, Villanova, Seton Hall, etc., is the place that he would best be served attending...and meanwhile Majok decides on UCONN and Harrellson decides on St. Louis....then I will officially throw my hands up and say I give up, and stop passionately paying attention to what's happening with the Kentucky hoops program until I see the light at the end of the tunnel....

[Wildcat Larry]

This may be way off base, but I think that Sutton is comparable to LeRon Ellis of the "transfer to Syracuse" fame. In a single game (the Derby Classic) that who I came away thinking about. :shrug1:

[Blue_N_White]

This may be way off base, but I think that Sutton is comparable to LeRon Ellis of the "transfer to Syracuse" fame. In a single game (the Derby Classic) that who I came away thinking about. :shrug1:

That may not be a bad comparison, Larry. I've heard a couple of people mention that now, and I can see it somewhat as well.

Of course...LeRon transferred after his sophomore year during the infamous "P" word period....so it was kind of understandable. And his sophomore year at UK he did average 16 and 6. He also went on to be a first round NBA draft pick in '91 as well. So if Sutton comes to UK and could provide that kind of production and end up being a first round pick following his senior year...hey, I'd take that! ;)

[teamchemistry09]

We're on the same page on this one.

If Majok decides to accept the one available scholarship and come to Kentucky....GREAT!

If Williams transfers and Harrellson accepts and takes his spot....GREAT!

I think that Jasper is gone and that McCoy will take his place.....GREAT!

Problem is...Sutton is sitting around waiting. and waiting, and waiting....to see what's going to happen. Actually...ALL OF US....are sitting around waiting, and waiting, and waiting.....to see what's going to happen.

And if Sutton tires of waiting, and decides that Indiana, Villanova, Seton Hall, etc., is the place that he would best be served attending...and meanwhile Majok decides on UCONN and Harrellson decides on St. Louis....then I will officially throw my hands up and say I give up, and stop passionately paying attention to what's happening with the Kentucky hoops program until I see the light at the end of the tunnel....

So what happens when Majok goes to UCONN, Sutton got tired of waiting and went to Indiana or somewhere else, and Harrelson goes to SLU, and Jasper transfers and all we get is McCoy? I doubt that happens. I see us getting McCoy and Sutton. Harrelson will be a bonus

[Catdaddy24]

I say sign Sutton. Dude has talent and allot of game. I watched him at the Derby Classic and he was just out there playing hard. That says allot in one of these style of games. And the night before I watched him at the Hyatt hanging not with other players but with his family. Sutton and his dad was playing pool and his mom and others was there with him. That says allot to me. I think hes a stand up recruit for UK. Hes a baller and is grounded, I think these are qualities that will make him a great player for any school.

[supertroy18]

The more I hear about this kid, the more I like him. Plays hard, when most would slack, hangs around with family, (much like close-knit team players would,) and is leaning toward UK. He seems like the type of hard-nosed, big hearted kid that we need wearing blue and playing his butt off every game.