Hmmmmmmmmm.

[Groin_pull]

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/11633023/espnu-televise-two-day-nba-scouting-combine-specifically-kentucky-wildcats-players

[4everwarriors]

Actually sounds like a great idea. Whole lotta playin' time gonna be available come next season, hey?

[Groin_pull]

Actually sounds like a great idea. Whole lotta playin' time gonna be available come next season, hey?

Might be enticing to a recruit who's focused on the NBA.

[Ellenson Guerrero]

So let me get this straight: schools are prohibited from giving recruits t-shirts, but Kentucky gets to hold a NBA draft combine before the college season begins? WTF

[Groin_pull]

So let me get this straight: schools are prohibited from giving recruits t-shirts, but Kentucky gets to hold a NBA draft combine before the college season begins? WTF

And get ESPN to broadcast it too.

Meanwhile, Cal is whining that Coach K gets an unfair recruiting advantage coaching Team USA.

[JakeBarnes]

And get ESPN to broadcast it too.

Meanwhile, Cal is whining that Coach K gets an unfair recruiting advantage coaching Team USA.

Wojo needs to get an anchor job at ESPN stat. It's the only way.

[brandx]

So let me get this straight: schools are prohibited from giving recruits t-shirts, but Kentucky gets to hold a NBA draft combine before the college season begins? WTF

Kentucky does not "get" to do this.

Every school does.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

He's a slimey dirty coach. But he plays his role well and is a genius when it comes to marketing to one and dones.

I would really like to see the NBA institute the same policy as the NFL, three year minimum before being drafted. It would kill Cal's system at UK.

[LAMUfan]

or just let them go pro out of high school

[Let's Go Warriors]

or just let them go pro out of high school

This.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

or just let them go pro out of high school

Meh. I'm selfish. I want the best players in the college game. I don't give rat's arse about the NBA.

[Ellenson Guerrero]

Kentucky does not "get" to do this.

Every school does.

I understand the "don't hate the player, hate the game" argument.  But it puts what the NCAA does regulate into context.

[Groin_pull]

This.

Sure...as long as we're spared the inevitable reports on down-on-their-luck high schoolers who attempted to jump to the NBA—and failed.

Don't want to hear any sob stories.

[Hallmarq]

or just let them go pro out of high school

Combination of the 2, use the baseball concept, but with only 2 years and not 3. If you are good enough to go straight from HS, go for it. If not, 2 year minimum until you are eligible. I'm even ok with every HS senior being eligible for the draft, and if you go undrafted, being able to come back for your 2 years in college.

[GGGG]

or just let them go pro out of high school

NBA won't do that.  Teams hated scouting high school players.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Combination of the 2, use the baseball concept, but with only 2 years and not 3. If you are good enough to go straight from HS, go for it. If not, 2 year minimum until you are eligible. I'm even ok with every HS senior being eligible for the draft, and if you go undrafted, being able to come back for your 2 years in college.

Agreed, and to extend that, have more rounds in the draft and stock up the D-league if a guy you drafted early isn't ready yet, like the minors in baseball. You can call him up at any point then.

[LAZER]

God, why wouldn't you go to Kentucky if you're a big time recruit?

[LAMUfan]

Ashley Judd

[MU82]

Kentucky does not "get" to do this.

Every school does.

Of course. Coach K could do it, too. ESPN would be happy to fill time with that, as well.

[MattyWarrior]

They have 2 teams, they should play with themselves on espn. calipari does what he wants when he wants.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

The Crash Test Dummies song?

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

God, why wouldn't you go to Kentucky if you're a big time recruit?

Cause you'll get recruited over if you end up not being 1 and done material or get hurt.

[Dawson Rental]

Cause you'll get recruited over if you end up not being 1 and done material or get hurt.

I remember hearing that O'Neill got McIlvaine to stay instate by telling him that he'd get recruited over every year at UCLA.

[ChicosBailBonds]

So let me get this straight: schools are prohibited from giving recruits t-shirts, but Kentucky gets to hold a NBA draft combine before the college season begins? WTF

Wrong analogy.  These are already signed kids.  Nba scouts can go to practices or games today and have been for decades.  Only difference is they are dedicating a day or session for that purpose only.  This is basically just doing what the football guys have done for many many years.  Does it give them an advantage?  Sure, but any school can do this....Kentucky's advantage is that they have many NBA guys to showcase.

[Atticus]

"All 30 teams would have been at my first week of practice anyway,'' Calipari told ESPN on Friday. "This gives us a chance to control it a bit and get on with our business."

So what's the problem, exactly? He stated in the article that he wanted to control the environment. He's doing that with this showcase. I don't see the problem at all. It's a smart move.

Lots of sour grapes here...and we don't recruit at their level anyways.