He's got great potential, just needs to hone in his skills on the defense and remember that he's bot playing against Europeans.
@ayedeav
6 ай бұрын
He’s adjusting to the speed and tempo of college athletics they got a bunch of 28-33 year olds in Europe league he’s not going up against D1 player that are bound for the league. That takes time and they are trying to adjust him on the fly, he raw like Ugo was last year. We seen touches of that but he ain’t doing that consistently.
@DraganSegedin
6 ай бұрын
@@ayedeavWell, Zvonir plays against A guys from Partizan and Partizan is one of the most famous teams in Europe ... and moreover he plays mostly outside of his own country so if I can decide (and I can not) I will send him directly in NBA ...(yes, NBA, maybe it will be 6 months on the bench and than ... )
@josephjefferson6368
6 ай бұрын
Cal is probably shielding Big Z because Cal might want Big Z to return to Kentucky next season.
@DraganSegedin
6 ай бұрын
@@josephjefferson6368 I know ... the question is if Kentucky is a bright future for Z? Both sides should have the same target. Also, I have heard here on the discussion part that Cal has some plans to go ... not sure, if it is true. Then next season Z has to struggle with a new coach? The aim of my comments is not to ''push Z in a team' .... but Kentucky is the weak team (I know many will disagree but, the defense sucks and will suck... so my prediction is that Kentucky will stay somewhere between others, average teams. Ok, will see ... but so far I'm pessimistic...
@lumpnubs25
6 ай бұрын
Honestly, Big Z easily has the most potential of the three. He is the best rebounder, shooter, and passer already. However, he makes stupid mistakes and can be a low-effort player at times. If he stays, he will be a menace next year!
@user-zn6rx7lk5l
6 ай бұрын
I think he should be giving more minutes cal wake up give him some playing time can't get experience on the bench thanks Lance
@ronaldsmits6408
6 ай бұрын
Cal needs to play Z,just to get him back in form! Can be a big help in tournament!
@EthanT333
6 ай бұрын
Z is definitely not ready I feel like you can almost tell. I’m hoping NBA scouts see that too and ignore the upside and maybe, just maybe we can get him to come back next year. One can only hope.
@jaimemcdanieltravels
6 ай бұрын
Neither is Bradshaw. He has been humiliated by other teams' big men.
@EthanT333
6 ай бұрын
@@jaimemcdanieltravels I agree but he’s a little better than Ivisic imo just bc he’s showed he can be clutch like the end of the first Florida game.
@thegroovygoldhunter1728
6 ай бұрын
He needs to be put in the rotation over Bradshaw because he can at least score... Bradshaw is just in the way when he is on the court...he does nothing but get pushed around
@TonyRichards
6 ай бұрын
Z IS NOT READY!! He didn’t play for over half the season, gets beat on defense, makes silly fouls. Maybe if you need a last second shot to tie or win the game, you might use him. Other than that, it’s time to play the best 8 guys.
@Efrom502
6 ай бұрын
I see no lies
@williamshickerson
6 ай бұрын
Totally agreed
@chrisharris4251
6 ай бұрын
💯!
@georgewallace264
6 ай бұрын
Spot on. Couldn't guard a mailbox and time to cut the rotation. If he had got to start the season on time maybe a different story
@ericvendler2718
6 ай бұрын
If he would gain a little weight he would be good
@chrismurphy7199
6 ай бұрын
I have been saying that giving all of Z's minutes to Bradshaw is borderline criminally insane. He has such a huge upside and is much farther along per minute played than Bradshaw. Z just needs some in court time to be much better than Bradshaw. They aren't far apart now. And though Ugo earned minutes with his D, he is not an offensive threat And can't shoot outside. Z spreads the floor because is a LEGIT threat from outside unlike Ugo and Bradshaw. We will need what Z does for our team in a few weeks. Get it done Cak. Go Cats!
@hanklewis769
6 ай бұрын
yeah Bradshaw's only skill ... he's "tall"
@TonyRichards
6 ай бұрын
Cal isn’t doing that. He is giving all of Z’s minutes to Onyenso. He’s giving a large part of BRandshaw’s minutes to Onyenso. It’s time to play the best 8 players now.
@JasonSimpson-ue7cl
6 ай бұрын
Bradshaw sucks. I don't like nothing about that kid. Wagner Sucks too Foreal. I think both of those cats are weak. All the hype, I swear I started hearing about Wagner over two years ago@@hanklewis769
@chrismurphy7199
6 ай бұрын
@@TonyRichardsno, we still have a lot of games before the tournament and Z is shooting over 71% from 3. Just having him on the floor, at the key takes their big guy away from defending the rim. Bradshaw and Ugo can't do that. With Z just standing at the key, we have an open driving range. Z can pass better to so....
@TonyRichards
6 ай бұрын
@@chrismurphy7199 good point, however this is where the brain bias of averages can be deceiving. I’m not talking the kid down, but he has a 71% average because his raw numbers in shooting are low on both ends. He hasn’t taken enough shots to have an average you can fully trust. That’s not all his fault, it’s the NCAAs. If he had been eligible to play the entire season, we would have a number that would be more accurate. To say he is a better rebounder than Onyenso, Thiero or Mitchell would be inaccurate. He is probably a better rebounder that Bradshaw, perhaps and he is a better passer than any of our 3s and 4s, but there again, we have such a small sample size, I’m not sure you can trust it. Don’t get me wrong, I like the kid and I hope he sticks around, because he needs another year of growth in the UK Strength program and become more familiar with the American game.
@ryanhowell8501
6 ай бұрын
Justin Edwards hasn't been ready all season, but cal continues to play him. Play z bench bradshaw.
@chrismurphy7199
6 ай бұрын
Benching a 7'2" guy that shoots over 57% from the floor, over 71% FROM 3 and makes his free throws and can dribble is smart. Good job Cal... Don't need to give him a chance to settle in a bit and learn the plays....
@terryorcutt6219
6 ай бұрын
I think Big Z need to play a little in every game
@racking4507
6 ай бұрын
I agree with Cal on this one. Z isn't ready yet, and he hurts us in so many ways, particularly defense. I criticized Cal for not getting his lineup in order so I can't criticize him for this. Z can come in for certain situations but through no fault of his own Z needs to develop a lot more. The NCAA messed him up really bad which is a shame, making him wait so long.
@KatManDew931
6 ай бұрын
How can you sit a kid saying he can’t play defense, when literally NONE of your team plays defense? Utterly ridiculous.
@hanklewis769
6 ай бұрын
Big Z can really shoot and pass the ball really well, Bradshaw well ... he's "tall"
@Chedda1k4444
6 ай бұрын
@@hanklewis769bradshaw is way more physical than him and is a rim threat …while you’re trying to discredit him
@HorrorFanaticHFF
6 ай бұрын
Big z plays like a point forward. No reason to play him down low lol
@andyship1800
6 ай бұрын
@@Chedda1k4444 bradshaw is 100% effort, for sure but like ugo last year, he simply isnt large or strong enough against mild big guys. Tall but 7'1 & 190lbs he is always gonna get pushed uder that basket whenever their bigs decide to play bully ball. which besides team defense our 5 spot has been a void this season, proof's there when ugo gets bradshaw minutes. However i'm a fan of big Z and he has the size and mass to compete, but big Z does have slow feet, but that size will help him. just my thoughts
@zachturner1394
6 ай бұрын
Gives an edge and toughness at the 5 spot Bradshaw doesn't. Bradshaw needs to play the 4 in smaller minutes.
@billyremmert7679
6 ай бұрын
How can you reach your potential sitting on the bench
@castlechris
6 ай бұрын
they have what are called practices, ideally he would want to improve there
@dellbussey267
6 ай бұрын
If they put him in the starting lineup as a stretch 5, they will win the NC. They will not win without him playing at least 20-25 mins a game
@jaimemcdanieltravels
6 ай бұрын
Cal is one of the best recruiters in the country, but coaching? He is waaaaay down that list. There are far better coaches all over this country. Look at how many very good NBA players have been at Kentucky and how poorly Kentucky has done in the NCAA Tournament. The only person that could stop Devin Booker for instance, is Cal! Then Cal will gladly say as he has this year, it is on me! Yes it is, but he still cashes that $8.5 million!
@TonyRichards
6 ай бұрын
Damn right he does and worth every penny. Sounds like you don’t understand coaching at all. Talent doesn’t automatically equal results.
@DraganSegedin
6 ай бұрын
Personal opinion (as I following him for.... very long) 1. if you decide to build a game on his play (same as Jokic and/or Doncic are doing) - you will win every single game. but maybe a part of the team will not be happy in the first period. 2. If you decide to have him at least 3 quarters to play at least 5 min. - as a kind of 'second team' (with 2 other guys - you will reach what Chicago Bulls had with Tony Kukoc. You will have show time at both times - with the main team and with Z's team 3. If you decide just to use him on one particular place to reach your tactical plan but in less than 10 minutes - you will get some results but .... 1. there are two facts: Kentucky games are the same, and very predictable so you do not play bad but you will not reach high. You lost some games without real good reason. Z is NOT inexperienced - he plays against teams as is Partizan which is like the top 5 NBA teams. And he did some interesting things there. The leagues he played were very senior with a lot of fights/pushes below. Statements 'Z is not ready' are actually funny as you try to put him in a formation that is NOT promising. I see too much disharmony in transition, even in opening someone to have clear 3 points shot. Sorry, looking at a team I can say that Kentucky is not really ready for this season. It could be that my words are strong, and if you feel it I apologize as I've followed for 40 years top basket games and teams and ... I see teams when 'something missing'. In Kentucky (forget now on Z) ... in Kentaky missing game - music... I can not recognize which team rhythm you have, guys ... there is not too much room to feel it in 5 minutes continually. You didn't play on a continual way 5 minutes in the last 5 games I saw. Wish you all the best ... and wish you to be one of my favorite teams in the US. ... D.
@Wetrockstah2116
6 ай бұрын
He needs to play, and he definitely isn't gonna be here next year, he is gone to the NBA even if he never plays another minute. Would love to see him stay and play another year of college at UK but that definitely isn't gonna happen.
@Commonscense316
6 ай бұрын
Coach is all about getting his players into the NBA. Nothing else matters.
@josephconner7085
6 ай бұрын
Defense defense defense. The only possible way to play him is to play a zone due to being beat constantly. He has all the tools to succeed but just needs more time. The first game he played against Georgia didn't have a scouting report because I'm sure they didn't expect him to play.
@DraganSegedin
6 ай бұрын
looking last several matches .. none in Kentucky played good defense... against Gonzaga it was very bad .. especially 1:1 in the last and final point ... who call that? None to replace that guy as he was lost and let 33 do what he wanted...
@adrianpratt5333
6 ай бұрын
I love Kentucky and coach cal but he wets the bed when he really has a good team that can win but needs the coaching to get over the hump we literally have 10 players that can really hoop and he plays 6 players
@karen1404
6 ай бұрын
I’m rewatching KY LSU - the 3 minutes Ivicic was in we went up 9. He may not always be scoring but seems Reeves open more when he is in.
@foxbat052
6 ай бұрын
I think he wants to do too much when he is in there on offense. Some of his passes went array. He needs to play to gain confidence. If Mitchel is not able to return sooner than layer, then he may have an opportunity. Defense is the key, he can't cost them. Rob cost them. You can't cost the team while you are on the floor at this point in the season. We do need his height on the floor, hope he plays soon.
@timmyglass4869
6 ай бұрын
Coach Cal said Big Z didn't come to some practices, you don't practice,you don't play, if he wants to play he needs to be at practice
@Commonscense316
6 ай бұрын
He will never be ready if it doesn’t play. He will go somewhere else next year. Coach may think the team is a March team but by that time the ones that can go pro will decide to do so and it’s back to the same ole post season performance One and done !!
@rushmore3927
6 ай бұрын
They had 15 turnovers........... Seems one step forward, one back.
@ourwayne
6 ай бұрын
He can’t be worse than what’s happening now!!!! It’s just so stupid!!
@1amyyes
6 ай бұрын
The common denominator in Kentuckys continued long history of loosing despite talent, is Coach Cal. Put Cal at recruiting, and hire a coach that doesn’t ruin good players.
@billyremmert7679
6 ай бұрын
They had to fight to get him reinstated as soon as I got the okay from the NCAA they sent him on the bench why
@DraganSegedin
6 ай бұрын
Bradshaw could be good in a pair ... I like playmaker, he plays hard and could be able to pick and roll better with these two
@pantysnatcher12
6 ай бұрын
i'm sorry big z play against with pro's last year , coach cal needs to let him out of his dog house .
@HorrorFanaticHFF
6 ай бұрын
He took a step back because of cal. Not big z’s fault
@TonyRichards
6 ай бұрын
Based on what exactly?
@HorrorFanaticHFF
6 ай бұрын
@@TonyRichards because cal obviously seen what he can do why not play him at the 4 with ugonna ? He did more than ugonna except blocks in 13 mins lol I’d play him as a point forward and run the pick and roll
@TonyRichards
6 ай бұрын
@@HorrorFanaticHFF so you have access to all the information that Cal has access to? You’ve been to all the practices, met with all the assistants, watched all the tape?
@TonyRichards
6 ай бұрын
@@HorrorFanaticHFF in addition, how much coaching have you done? (I’m serious with this question, not being a jerk)
@HorrorFanaticHFF
6 ай бұрын
@@TonyRichards 5 years
@andrewgarvin7288
6 ай бұрын
He's gonna have to play in auburn I'd tre can't go cuz the shoulder. Let's hope he balls out!!!
@TonyRichards
6 ай бұрын
I do not wish Tre to be hurt, but yes, If Z can play, I hope he does well
@kevinlykins9530
6 ай бұрын
Coach Cal is in a position, where he has to say those things about his team. But But, the real truth is they are not good enough to win the National Championship 😮 if other teams can shut their 3-point game down, they have proved they will loose.
@nicholas4860
6 ай бұрын
Play him next year. He will get better and more experience. Might take him a year .
@roberthearn6110
6 ай бұрын
u n so needs lots of playing time to prepare for march defense if we’re having any chance it seems lance . jus sayin👍
@questioneverything1646
6 ай бұрын
He's out of the rotation because of his defense
@titanjake9058
6 ай бұрын
By that logic everyone should be benched fr
@davidsullivan4856
6 ай бұрын
Especially Dillingham
@jackieellis8267
6 ай бұрын
Ok now. They've really worked hard to improve their defense just to watch it all fall apart again when we play Auburn on Sat😅
@bcw686
6 ай бұрын
All of the defense sucks and why not play our best shooter, ridiculous
@DraganSegedin
6 ай бұрын
Blocks are not defense? ... really?
@seanelliott8771
6 ай бұрын
I don’t think Cal himself knows how to use any of his players it’s your job as a coach to make these guys play with a lot more energy on defense
@904tc
6 ай бұрын
I like Z but his defense is why he's on the bench.
@ericadams9299
6 ай бұрын
I want to believe in uk ❤
@user-hw8je4uu3g
6 ай бұрын
Stupid fouls and getting pushed around 2 much on defense. Has good offensive skills.
@joshpeel707
6 ай бұрын
He gets pushed around to much so dose Bradshaw. Uganna is the guy . Thero is more electric and defensively ready
@HorrorFanaticHFF
6 ай бұрын
That’s why you play z at the 4 and ugonna at the 5 lol 7’2 then you have 7’1 thats all you need
@TonyRichards
6 ай бұрын
Oh jeez…
@HorrorFanaticHFF
6 ай бұрын
@@TonyRichards you like that idea ?😂😂
@TonyRichards
6 ай бұрын
@@HorrorFanaticHFF well not really…Cal sees these guys daily in practice so I’m sure he knows what’s best….i’d rather go back to smaller like at the first of the year than get bigger, but that’s just me
@C-Wiggz-859
6 ай бұрын
Big Z has all the "potential" in the world. But its looking like his time to bbe a star at UK isnt this year. He makes too many FR mistakes and seems like he struggles with what coachs & players are saying to him. I really really really hope he comes back to UK....even though (bradahaw may be back too) we have 2 C signed already. 1 of the (symoto cryil) is shawn kemp Jr....Big Z He is a player that would have a unbelievable career in 4years at Kentucky. **keep Big Z a UK**
@braydenhughes6463
6 ай бұрын
Ugonna doesn’t need to be in the lineup. Doesn’t act like he knows where he is on defense
@TonyRichards
6 ай бұрын
But he somehow tied the Rupp record for blocks in a game not knowing where he was…
@Commonscense316
6 ай бұрын
Time for a new coach
@nicholas4860
6 ай бұрын
I take my comment back . Play him. He's on the team.why? To play. But no will pass to him. Why?
@rushmore3927
6 ай бұрын
Built for an early exit in March, since not seeing how they can magically sustain defense when have not all year. All coaches have zeroed in on that now. I recall Z's first game. Georgia overshadowed that by scoring 96 points at Rupp.
@fhf4426
6 ай бұрын
Who cares what you think you’re not a Hall of Fame coach
@Skeetah1982
6 ай бұрын
He’s a defensive liability, that’s why he isn’t playing. He’s behind and he needs to get stronger. A lot stronger!! If he could stop going for pump fakes, he’d be on the floor more, probably. Use his height to his advantage and Sharon going for pump fakes. Same as with Bradshaw. They need to improve defensively and get stronger. They would stay in the weight room for the remainder of the season. We know he can score, but his IQ is low, and he can’t defend well.
@ccbb195
6 ай бұрын
I think that Cal is protecting Ivisic from the fiscally getting hurt he's still under weight
@chrismurphy7199
6 ай бұрын
He has a better build than both of the other two 7 footers so.... that's not it...
@Sunuvagunner312
6 ай бұрын
@@chrismurphy7199better build than Onyenso? Not even close mane!
@berkpwn
6 ай бұрын
Z has bad body language, too. He needs to get his mental up a bit
@DraganSegedin
6 ай бұрын
or team has to read his body language ... do you have any idea about his background and the teams he played against? Basket in Europe is good enough that many NBA players lost there ... check his videos from the past, please ...
@user-eq2dk4fn6b
6 ай бұрын
Plus he white
@phantxmtv6596
6 ай бұрын
He’s way better than Aron Bradshaw
@cliftonsnow6354
6 ай бұрын
He trash he can't defend or r3bound
@DraganSegedin
6 ай бұрын
either you do not know to write something smart but you do .... p.s. wash your eyes. ... He is next Jokic or Doncic ... or at least Tony Kukoc or Bojan Bogdanovic ...
@cliftonsnow6354
6 ай бұрын
@@DraganSegedin lmaooooooo dumbass
@cliftonsnow6354
6 ай бұрын
@@DraganSegedin and he still can't defend or rebound go watch Gonzaga game
@DraganSegedin
6 ай бұрын
@@cliftonsnow6354 well, you just a put statement and this is it? 1. Have you already heard how poor a time to play he had? 2. in his debut he shows that oppositely he is very good in defense 2.a. rebounds are mostly about defense? 2. b blocks are also defense? 3. Gonzaga wins: 89 : 85 3.1. at the result: 82(94):82 - he was not playing but a disaster in defense: as only your PLAYMAKER standing, all others lost somewhere (big Z is on the bench) 3.2 next attack of Gonzaga: a player with number 22 walks in so easily in Kentucky's defense... so it is 86:82. Kentacky's defender was junior, never see defense 1:1 before? In our country, we learn from 8 years old. The great mistake of all team 3.3. So the result is already 4+ for Gonzaga Gonzaga is an average team, in Zvonimor's history he played with much, much, much better clubs than some Gonzaga .... The last 5 minutes of Kentucky was pure disaster and Zvonimir is on the bench? I hope you see the same game .... kzitem.info/news/bejne/qGuC3Gp7mKJmZII actually it was very shameful... Gonzaga's Ike13 is a very tall, strong, and fast man. And I didn't see that none from Kentucky stopped him. But other Kentucky players lost a lot of balls in defense. or transitions ... Z put one of 3 points. In defence is hard to see typical defence ... even this white playmaker is sometimes there. Does anybody drive the team?
@cliftonsnow6354
6 ай бұрын
@@DraganSegedin obviously your a fan or family member and can't think objectively
@zacharywatts1514
6 ай бұрын
And yesterdays game he was just bad for a 1 minute because he was scared to play against uburn
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