Experience is a really vital thing at the point guard position, and I think that Galloway’s JUCO year — at one of the nation’s best — not to mention the frosh year he spent at USC will prove more valuable than Liggins’ raw talent, at least early on.

There is just something about an in-state recruit that often makes them seem to give that extra effort. I think they are more in-tune with what Kentucky Basketball means to the average fan.

Considering that our biggest weakness last year was our ability to protect the ball and get it into scoring position, it leaves a wide open opportunity for DeAndre.

Patterson and Stephenson have the post experience we need, we desperately needed someone to come in and spell these guys. If Harrellson can step-up and give us 5-10 minutes a game Patterson’s production should go way up. I think he will also give Perry some motivation and competition in practice. If Josh can develop into an SEC caliber center and allow PP to move to his natural 4 position…watch out!

I think Liggins definitley has more of an impact this season followed by Galloway/Harrellson in some form and lastly Miller.

From very reliable reports of friends of mine that can really play I have heard the Harrelson isnt really much of a banger. I think he will provide some good post minutes and his shooting touch will definitley help but I see him stationed at the high post rather than the low post banging and getting a ton of rebounds.

I have seen Miller play several times and think he’s going to be a great four year player but he isnt all that aggressive and will need time to mature and gain that Billy G edge. He seems to really like getting others involved so much so that I think he will sort of disappear at times once he is surrounded by talent like his own.

I think Galloway will provide exaclty what Tru described in a jack of all trades and a second ball handler on the court.

Liggins while inexperienced is a five star point guard and while we all know rankings arent the be all end all they didnt put five stars in front of his name for nothing. I think he can definitley have a big impact this season on this team more so than the other new recuits. If he wins the starting job, which i expect he will, the ball will be in his hands too much more than the others for him not to have a larger impact.

At the prospect of watching the ball move up the court on a pass instead of the dribble.

Because all I have heard forever it seems, is we need a true point. But I am very excited about all these newcomers. My lord we have so many new guys on the team…even the walk-ons could contribute.

I trust in our coaching staff to meld all these new players into a very good and exciting team to watch this season. I really believe this team will be so much different than last year, if we can stay away from injuries. Keeping my fingers crossed.

I wanna beat UNC so bad! ;-)

And Pitino’s Cards too, of course!

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Anytime I do the Buzz Up feature it will not take my vote.

I even logged in with my Yahoo name and still the same error on vote.

Any suggestions?

I had to go with Liggens but I’m not sure how much playing time he’s going to get early. If BG starts the guys that practice the hardest then Porter will be starting at point. I understand most people won’t like that. We haven’t had the greatest success with the JC guy’s. Hopefully Galloway can play. If he can he will be nice relief for Harris who I do believe will start all year. I expect Porter to get as much time at point as I do Galloway. I don’t think it will take Liggens long to get the starting job at the point. As for Harrellson, Miller, and Willaims I don’t expect them to be on the floor much. I hope all three can play good enough that they are though.

This guy can shoot lights out from the 3 point line…he dismantled Michigan in the title game and I expect him to do the same this year…Oh wait, that is the wrong Donald Williams, my bad…in that case, Liggins will be the most important newcomer by far.

to make the biggest impact is probably Harrelson. By allowing Patterson to move to the 4 and get the ball in scoring position will help this team with the scoring deficit percieved to be there.

Sure Liggins needs to make an impact but as long as he can get it down the floor and into Pat’s hands I like our chances. I imagine Meeks playing spot duty on point and Porter providing a stable backup (who knows, maybe he’ll start and kick ass!!).

I see Patterson getting more touches and to do that you need someone who can grab the ball around the rim i.e. Harrellson.

All I can think about when I hear is name is that someone on here (Forty, I think) said that Liggins is to be the best true point UK has had since Rajon Rondo. Think about it – “Rondo” under Billy G, that’s good enough for me right there!

Not so sure about that but it’s certainly not out of the realm of possibility.

Dont be forgetting Steve Nash and CP3. Both have amazing handle.

But not by too wide of a margin. I agree that JL has a good point about Galloway, and Grasslands is probably correct that Porter will get the early nod at the point, due to practice habits. Harrellson most likely have a very positive influence by drawing attention away from PP, and getting minutes while he’s giving him a breather as well.
As far as PG comparisons go, Tru is correct in stating that Liggins is a much different type of player than Rondo. Rajon shot over 50% from the floor at Oak Hill, mainly due to his ability to get to the glass off the dribble, which in turn created assist opportunities. When I saw Liggins play here at Marshall County last December, he did use the pass to advance the ball, quite often, and quite well. As for lacking experience at this level, I offer that he played above the level of his team-mates at Findlay, and will be a very good PG, even as a frosh.

We eat Tylers Lunch every time we play UNC but they still seem to get the win.

Its great to see him play badly but we really need to shut down their guard play to get a W.

Im really hoping that Razor can contain Lawson.