Basketball update from Rick Pitino
The world's highest paid blogger is back at, and hits us with an update on the condition of the team.
Here are some highlights:
Seniors
T-Will- Always in great shape. Showing great leadership. He should have a special senior season.
Andre McGee- He has worked on his body and is now down to 6% body fat. Lighting quick and also showing a special desire to lead.
Juniors
Jerry Smith- Ready and poised for a strong season. Needs to drop 6-8 pounds. That will be easy after our first week of practice. Starting to show signs of leadership qualities.
Edgar Sosa- The sophomore jinx is over. Poised for a special season. He has matured into a team first player. Like everything I see.
Sophomores
Preston Knowles-No jinx with this young man. Tough and hard working. Fun to coach
Freshman
Samardo Samuels- Love him. Enough said!
Jared Swopshire- Skilled offensive player. Must get stronger and put on about 15 pounds. Hard worker with a tremendous attitude to learn.
Terrence Jennings- Terrific athlete. Must learn to relax and slow down offensively. We will spend a lot of time on his footwork and low post game. Has the potential to develop into an outstanding player but it will take time.
Samardo Samuels being able to elicit an exclamation point from Rick Pitino elicits extremely awkward happy dancing from me.
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dancing
Wow, I was happy dancing before I read that you were. November can not come too soon.
by Dais on Sep 5, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From all sources, Coach is sky high about this team's potential
it’s going to be a special last two years for Freedom Hall I think
by frankpos on Sep 5, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good to hear....
…I imagine Jennings’s year will be a lot like Earl’s freshman year. Flashes of awesomeness but a lot of uneven and young play.
What he is saying about Samardo is awesome. I can’t remember a freshman or someone we thought was star getting that kind of talk from Pitino. I don’t know what that says, but I assume it is a good sign.
Can’t wait for basketball!
by CardsFan922 on Sep 5, 2008 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ifs
If Sosa is really going to turn the corner and Samuels can be solid in the middles, this team will be outstanding. UNC will get more press but the Cards will have more athletes and a much stronger bench. We will create horrible matchup trouble for just about every team out there.
He Hate UK
by orlandocard on Sep 5, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looking good...
Per Pitino, I can see a NCAA championship for you guys this year.
by kykat51 on Sep 6, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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