Playing time in college is not necessary to be given a shot in the pros. Plenty of college backups have made a good living. It's about how one develops as a backup.
I kinda get it with Hawkins, I watch nearly every UK game live. If you didn’t see the season play out while it happened, it’s hard to describe how well Hawkins played his Senior year. Great defender all the way through, even gave us great minutes against Michigan in the E8 his Freshman year.
Julius Randle actually played very well in new orleans. But once they secured that #1 pick to get Zion, he had no choice but to leave. Luckily ended up with the Knicks where he's been up and down, but definitely not a bust.
Dominique understood what it means to be a student athlete! Basketball paid for the degree he earned! A college education and degree was the dream college Basketball was the goal. He accomplished both, salute to Hawkins!
The Dominique Hawkins disrespect shows you just look at box score number. By his senoir year man was a leader, a beast on defense, and a pretty solid 3 point shooter.
No disrespect intended. I have no doubts that the guy was a leader. I think the fact he stuck around all 4 years is a testament to his character. Admittedly I never really watched bro play, but by all signs he was a below average player by Kentucky standards, at least offensively. He served his role well and I respect that, but there's a reason he didn't really get any NBA looks. Just my opinion tho, if you think otherwise then I respect that
@@HeatCheckProductionsIf i remember correctly dom was the mvp of the sec tournament in his senior year and made huge impacts in the elite 8 run that year
great vid bro! but idk that Zion headlined duke class gotta be the better overall class. i don’t even know if this is the most highly touted KENTUCKY class in the Cal era. Yet, this is easily the most poorly managed. there was too much talent per position like you mentioned.
@@93torien appreciate it man! I’d definitely agree that there was more talented and hyped up classes than this one. The “best class ever” in the thumbnail is more of an attention grabber than anything 😂. What stood out to me about this class in particular tho is the quality of recruits from a ratings standpoint. Signing six 5 stars in one class is insane
Why didn’t these foo’s go to lesser known colleges and get their draft stock up, no reason for 5 star recruits to be riding the pine for two seasons smh
@@theresnoway453 from a talent perspective and obviously translation to the nba perspective I definitely agree. From a stars and ratings perspective I think the 2013 class was more loaded in terms of bringing in more 5 stars and highly rated hs players
@@theresnoway453 the 2013 class had 6 five stars in addition to another 4 star, per 247 sports which is the rankings website i used to make this video. I’m not disagreeing that the 2016 class had more talented players and is probably the better class all things considered. But from a pure class ratings and rankings standpoint coming out of hs, 2013 is better
You said players flamed out of the G League. You do realise that Areas of European basketball are a far better standard then the G League and also pay far better! So its more likely to be a choice!!
@@Mptreeby overall I’d agree with you. Tho I do think the G-league offers a better opportunity for players to get called up to the NBA since most g league teams are affiliated with an NBA franchise. I feel that’s why most young guys if they don’t make an NBA roster would rather play in the g-league than sign overseas. That’s entirely speculation on my end tho, I have no idea tbh. Definitely some awesome hoopers over in Europe tho, and it wasn’t my intention to downplay the skill and standard over there!
@HeatCheckProductions Tbh it's the risk and reward. Play well in the G League as you said you get back to the league. However the trip to the Euroleague can pay far more and you can become and icon. Just depends on what a player wants. Look at for example the Miami heat. They use the G League perfectly and have made several guys solid NBA contributors, but you can also look at Shane Larkin he will go down as a euroleague legend far more then if he'd stuck in the g league!
Is this a joke? You call this the best recruiting class ever??? Ever heard of the Fab 5?? Even the Zion WIlliamson Duke class was way better than these scrubs. SMH
@@jackrhodes6309 They key wording I used in the video is “best recruiting class on paper.” I’m not disagreeing that other classes have turned out much better, but this Kentucky class had six 5 stars and five top 10 players in the class. None of the other classes you mentioned replicated that. That’s why at least, on paper, from a rankings and rating’s perspective this is arguably the best class of all time. Obviously other classes have produced much better talent, but I hope you can see the point I was getting at
@@jackrhodes6309 fair enough. But I mean the headline in the thumbnail isn’t a claim, I purposely made it a question to make it ambiguous and up to interpretation, with the added effect of grabbing people attention. But yea overall we’re in the same page man, i certainly don’t think this is the best recruiting class ever haha
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@@kingluffy989 glad you enjoy the videos! Much love
The Knicks have one of them
I heard Dominique Wilkins
I’ll never forget when Marcus Lee had one good game for Kentucky and Kenny Smith called him a one and done…not one good season… one good game
Great video
Dom was a beast man... One of my favorite players his senior year
@@kentuckycats23 I can definitely see how he’d be a fan favorite
Playing time in college is not necessary to be given a shot in the pros. Plenty of college backups have made a good living. It's about how one develops as a backup.
@@jeffandsherriefranzwa8970 I agree. Both development and having good nba tools are key
I kinda get it with Hawkins, I watch nearly every UK game live. If you didn’t see the season play out while it happened, it’s hard to describe how well Hawkins played his Senior year. Great defender all the way through, even gave us great minutes against Michigan in the E8 his Freshman year.
2014 class will always be my #1
@@weidisk that class was crazy as well!
@@HeatCheckProductions please make a video 😭😭
Respectfully 2016 had the best class if u look at it
Julius Randle actually played very well in new orleans. But once they secured that #1 pick to get Zion, he had no choice but to leave. Luckily ended up with the Knicks where he's been up and down, but definitely not a bust.
Dominique understood what it means to be a student athlete! Basketball paid for the degree he earned! A college education and degree was the dream college Basketball was the goal. He accomplished both, salute to Hawkins!
no cap you did say Wilkins instead of Hawkins when you introduced 25.
nice content bro
@@joaquimguimaraes5445 appreciate it man!
The Dominique Hawkins disrespect shows you just look at box score number. By his senoir year man was a leader, a beast on defense, and a pretty solid 3 point shooter.
No disrespect intended. I have no doubts that the guy was a leader. I think the fact he stuck around all 4 years is a testament to his character. Admittedly I never really watched bro play, but by all signs he was a below average player by Kentucky standards, at least offensively. He served his role well and I respect that, but there's a reason he didn't really get any NBA looks. Just my opinion tho, if you think otherwise then I respect that
@@HeatCheckProductionsIf i remember correctly dom was the mvp of the sec tournament in his senior year and made huge impacts in the elite 8 run that year
@@landonoakes4660 if that’s the case then I definitely might’ve undersold him a bit haha
@@landonoakes4660you are correct. He was a phenomenal bench 3 and D combo guard for Kentucky during his junior and senior year
@@chancew8938yall just Kentucky fans he was coo but he wasn’t all of that
Talking about the Harrison twins and not mentioning Aaron’s 3 straight game winning/clinching shots in the NCAA tournament is asinine
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@@lulet-gq7qb thanks for the kind works man! Really means a lot :)
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@@allwisconsinbasketball1856 appreciate the support!
James Harris had a nice game imo
You mean Calipari and HIS recruiting class
great vid bro! but idk that Zion headlined duke class gotta be the better overall class. i don’t even know if this is the most highly touted KENTUCKY class in the Cal era. Yet, this is easily the most poorly managed. there was too much talent per position like you mentioned.
@@93torien appreciate it man! I’d definitely agree that there was more talented and hyped up classes than this one. The “best class ever” in the thumbnail is more of an attention grabber than anything 😂. What stood out to me about this class in particular tho is the quality of recruits from a ratings standpoint. Signing six 5 stars in one class is insane
@@HeatCheckProductions It definitely worked i said “OH SHIT I GOTTA WATCH THIS NOW” lol! Phenomenal video!
Well they made it to the title game. And if Calipari was capable of teaching a zone defense would have easily beaten Uconn
Why didn’t these foo’s go to lesser known colleges and get their draft stock up, no reason for 5 star recruits to be riding the pine for two seasons smh
Used to go to church with Julius Randle. So glad he didn't turn out to be a bust like I was nervous he'd be after breaking his leg
@@thebestcentaur that’s super cool man! I’m also glad he’s turned into a great player
Did he say "Wilkins"?
Yea I misspoke haha I left a note in the video about that. Dominique Wilkins was definitely a bit before the class of 2013 😂
2016 had the best class respectfully.
@@theresnoway453 from a talent perspective and obviously translation to the nba perspective I definitely agree. From a stars and ratings perspective I think the 2013 class was more loaded in terms of bringing in more 5 stars and highly rated hs players
How can u say that lol that 2016 team had five 5star players that year
@@theresnoway453 the 2013 class had 6 five stars in addition to another 4 star, per 247 sports which is the rankings website i used to make this video. I’m not disagreeing that the 2016 class had more talented players and is probably the better class all things considered. But from a pure class ratings and rankings standpoint coming out of hs, 2013 is better
You said players flamed out of the G League. You do realise that Areas of European basketball are a far better standard then the G League and also pay far better! So its more likely to be a choice!!
@@Mptreeby overall I’d agree with you. Tho I do think the G-league offers a better opportunity for players to get called up to the NBA since most g league teams are affiliated with an NBA franchise. I feel that’s why most young guys if they don’t make an NBA roster would rather play in the g-league than sign overseas. That’s entirely speculation on my end tho, I have no idea tbh. Definitely some awesome hoopers over in Europe tho, and it wasn’t my intention to downplay the skill and standard over there!
@HeatCheckProductions Tbh it's the risk and reward. Play well in the G League as you said you get back to the league. However the trip to the Euroleague can pay far more and you can become and icon. Just depends on what a player wants. Look at for example the Miami heat. They use the G League perfectly and have made several guys solid NBA contributors, but you can also look at Shane Larkin he will go down as a euroleague legend far more then if he'd stuck in the g league!
@@Mptreeby 100% agree!
The Harrison twins were overrated as prospects, young left for the nba before he was ready, lee was raw & never developed
2015 4 man class was better … Book. Kat. Ulis. Lyles.
Same with 2016 Fox Monk Bam Wenyen
@@24klee from a talent perspective I certainly agree!
East high wildcats are better
@@annikamarigliano8499 yea these guys don’t seem that tough tbh
Is this a joke? You call this the best recruiting class ever??? Ever heard of the Fab 5?? Even the Zion WIlliamson Duke class was way better than these scrubs. SMH
@@jackrhodes6309 They key wording I used in the video is “best recruiting class on paper.” I’m not disagreeing that other classes have turned out much better, but this Kentucky class had six 5 stars and five top 10 players in the class. None of the other classes you mentioned replicated that. That’s why at least, on paper, from a rankings and rating’s perspective this is arguably the best class of all time. Obviously other classes have produced much better talent, but I hope you can see the point I was getting at
@@HeatCheckProductions So I think the better heading should be: "The most over-rated recruiting class"
@@jackrhodes6309 fair enough. But I mean the headline in the thumbnail isn’t a claim, I purposely made it a question to make it ambiguous and up to interpretation, with the added effect of grabbing people attention. But yea overall we’re in the same page man, i certainly don’t think this is the best recruiting class ever haha
@@HeatCheckProductions That's fair. I respect can respect that. Hope to see more from you.
@@jackrhodes6309 Appreciate the love man!
That Duke 2019 was the best lol not this bunch of bum
I think you might be thinking of Dukes 2018 class with Zion and RJ, their 2019 class was very mid imo lol
Derek Willis dunked on me so hard in an AAU tournament freshman year I quit basketball 😭😭😭😭
LMAO that’s actually hilarious 😂
garbage ass car salesman Calipari happened.