Interesting Conversation with former Kentucky guard Tony Delk

[ATL MU Warrior]

I had the opportunity to meet Tony at the gym where my family has a membership.  I was working with my 10-year old son on some shooting drills and in walks who I thought looked like Tony Delk.  For any that don't remember, he was a sophomore on the Kentucky team MU beat in the 1994 tournament to make the Sweet 16.  He also had a long journeyman NBA career. 

Anyway, he made a comment about my son and his excellent shooting form and we struck up a conversation.  Turns out he just started a youth basketball training program at the gym.  I was wearing a Marquette sweatshirt and he we got to talking and he shared some of his thoughts on that Sweet 16 game and Marquette program in general.

- Admitted that Kentucky didn't really know anything about Marquette and probably overlooked us due to what would have been a Duke match up in Sweet 16.  Didn't sound like he was making excuses, just an honest observation.

- Was very complimentary of Tony Miler's performance in that game.  Said he made the press completely ineffectual and admitted they probably should have just called it off.  Also remembered Damon Key. 

- Knows Kevin O'Neill a little bit and said nice things about him.

- Thinks Wojo will make MU a top tier program

- Brought up Markus' 52 point game and asked if there was a chance he'd leave early.  I said possible, but doubtful due to size and poor defensive abilities.

Was a very interesting conversation and thought worth sharing.

[StillAWarrior]

I had the opportunity to meet Tony at the gym where my family has a membership.  I was working with my 10-year old son on some shooting drills and in walks who I thought looked like Tony Delk.  For any that don't remember, he was a sophomore on the Kentucky team MU beat in the 1994 tournament to make the Sweet 16.  He also had a long journeyman NBA career. 

Anyway, he made a comment about my son and his excellent shooting form and we struck up a conversation.  Turns out he just started a youth basketball training program at the gym.  I was wearing a Marquette sweatshirt and he we got to talking and he shared some of his thoughts on that Sweet 16 game and Marquette program in general.

- Admitted that Kentucky didn't really know anything about Marquette and probably overlooked us due to what would have been a Duke match up in Sweet 16.  Didn't sound like he was making excuses, just an honest observation.

- Was very complimentary of Tony Miler's performance in that game.  Said he made the press completely ineffectual and admitted they probably should have just called it off.  Also remembered Damon Key. 

- Knows Kevin O'Neill a little bit and said nice things about him.

- Thinks Wojo will make MU a top tier program

- Brought up Markus' 52 point game and asked if there was a chance he'd leave early.  I said possible, but doubtful due to size and poor defensive abilities.

Was a very interesting conversation and thought worth sharing.

That was interesting.  Thanks for sharing.  Three questions:

• How does he feel about Wojo's timeouts?
• Does he think free throws matta?
• Arby's Sauce or Horsey Sauce?

[Dr. Blackheart]

Did KO teach him any new words?

[ATL MU Warrior]

That was interesting.  Thanks for sharing.  Three questions:

• How does he feel about Wojo's timeouts?
• Does he think free throws matta?
• Arby's Sauce or Horsey Sauce?

Damn.  Somehow I forgot to ask the really important questions!

[real chili 83]

Are the "benefits" really better at Kentucky compared to Louisville?

[warriorchick]

Are the "benefits" really better at Kentucky compared to Louisville?

Lousville in 1994 is waaaaay different from Louisville in 2017.