It is clear that Patterson is the smallest PF ranked as high as he is and rightly or wrongly it also shows a bias toward successful NBA prospects weighing in the 245-255 range. IMO this gives Patterson a reason to stay next year and show up at that size in a UK uniform. Otherwise, he would scould sign and gain the weight/muscle before his first NBA game like Rondo did. Due to his personality, I believe a hard nosed Coach G is just the type of coach needed to bring the mild mannered Patrick (Clark Kent/Superman) out of his shell. That’s the main reason I think he should stay.

IMHO I also see Jodie continuing to rise in these charts. An extra 10 lbs of muscle on him would continue the rumor of being a Wade look-a-like. He has been taught the importance of defense by two very good coaches and has a wonderful God-given ability to score. Jodie has been working hard on and has improved his ball handling and rebounding as well.

It is obvious, people are noticing the talent that we have at UK. Next year we will improve our athleticism and offensive threat at the LG, Wing, and Post positions. Building on what we are already seeing now, it should be quite a year.