The University released the 2009-10 Kentucky basketball roster this afternoon, allowing us to see who takes over what jersey number. This is really the only thing to look at once the roster is released. I always like to look to see who takes over a number and has a chance to become the best player for their individual number, then forget about it five minutes later.The newcomers (along with notable Cats who wore the same number):
#3 - Darnell Dodson (Rex Chapman, Chris Harrison, Allen Edwards, Ramel Bradley) -
Good luck Darnell, we'll be rootin' for ya!
#4 - Jon Hood (Kyle Macy, Derrick Miller, Gerald Fitch, Rajon Rondo) -
Being from Kentucky gives Hood some bonus points. Breaking into the top 5 at this means Hood had a great career.
#11 - John Wall (Dicky Beal, Sean Woods, Saul Smith) -
I think it's safe to assume, we'll be watching the best to have ever worn #11.
#15 - DeMarcus Cousins (Alex Groza, Ed Davender, Jeff Sheppard) -
He definitely won't be the best to ever wear #15, but he's definitely the most touted to have not even put the jersey on yet.
#24 - Eric Bledsoe (Jamal Mashburn, Antoine Walker, Kelenna Azubuike)
One word: FREAKS. If Bledsoe is as good as he practices during the summer, he could crack the top four at #24.
#33 - Daniel Orton (Ron Mercer, Antwain Barber, Randolph Morris) -
Mercer was great, but if Orton stays at least three years, he could easily be in the discussion.
Hmmm, BTI must read BBB. Check out KSR today.
ReplyDeleteI disagree that Cousins can't be the best #15 Cat ever! While Cousins is widely assumed to be one & gone, he might stay for a second year. Sheppard led the Cats to a national championship '98, but didn't play all that much until his senior season. Cousins may match Shep in starting for the national champs in 2010, even if he plays only one season. Davender was a good player, but was overshadowed during his entire career by team mates like Chapman. Groza was a great player, but that was more than 60 years ago. If Cousins were to stay for 2 or hopefully 3 seasons, I can see him being one of the all time greats.
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