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I asked chatgpt and got similar, of course it's so bad the first had Meleek still and no Richmond so had to manually update it to get a decent projection.

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My predicted closing lineup

When games get tight, I actually think Cal's best group could be:

Jordan Smith Jr. – Jeremiah Wilkinson – Billy Richmond III – JJ Andrews – Miikka Muurinen

That's a lot of length, athleticism, and switchability.


Makes sense with how Cal likes his lineup like Grok said, too.
So what are we thinking now for our 10 deep? I asked Grok and got this...


Projected Starting 5

This is a fluid, guard-oriented lineup typical of Calipari teams—emphasis on pace, spacing, and versatility. Exact starters will depend on fall camp, but here's a consensus projection based on talent, experience, and fit:

PG: Jordan Smith Jr. (6-2, incoming 5-star freshman) — High-upside lead guard and the centerpiece of the class. Expected to run the show with elite playmaking and scoring.

SG: Jeremiah Wilkinson (6-1, junior transfer from Georgia) — Proven scorer (17+ ppg in prior season) who brings experience and instant offense off the bounce.

SF: Billy Richmond III (6-6, returning junior) — Versatile two-way wing with size, athleticism, and improved shooting. Provides stability and defense.

PF: JJ Andrews (6-7, incoming 4/5-star freshman) — Athletic wing/forward who can stretch the floor and finish.

C: Miikka Muurinen (7-0, incoming 5-star freshman) or Cooper Bowser (6-11, senior transfer from Furman) — Muurinen for upside/skill; Bowser (efficient interior scorer/rebounder) for immediate physicality and experience. Calipari may rotate or platoon them, possibly starting Bowser early.

Smith Jr / Thompson
Wilkinson / Toure
Richmond / Sealy
Andrews / Semedo
Muurinen / Bowser

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Thompson did not announce whether or not he is reclassifying to the class of 2026, but sources told HawgBeat he is still expected to reclassify in the coming weeks.

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re: Baseball

Posted by UltimateHog on 6/10/26 at 10:10 am to
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He can play 1B too so doesn't mean Pompey is necessarily gone.
JUCO is pretty serious. Tons of talent. Little ole Crowder College in Neosho, MO always pumps out a few elite kids to Ark, Tenn etc.

This was my take too. 2 years of HC experience, in the Sun Belt, and now thrown into the SEC alone is scary. Great first year with a roster almost entirely from last coach and then this year 23 losses, didn't win the Sun Belt and 1-2 in a regional. Took a big step back in just year 2.

It's a gamble, a lot of red flags.
When it's your team people don't care, at all. Not surprising.
You on over 13.5 and thought it was a lock too? :lol:
Isn't players and coaches betting on their teams' games illegal? Why is he not facing criminal charges?

re: Baseball

Posted by UltimateHog on 6/8/26 at 12:14 pm to
Portal rankings for baseball are by far the least accurate. Just not enough scouts for so many players and not popular enough to hire more or put the time in. Really just comes down to staff evaluations outside of maybe your top clear cut handful of guys.

re: Baseball

Posted by UltimateHog on 6/8/26 at 9:35 am to
Yes, several coaches have bitched about when the portal opens for baseball being way too early and if you advance far most of the top guys are already gone before you're back home.

Only aided by the fact that not a single Omaha team from last year even made the Supers this year.

I don't understand why the NCAA won't change the portal until after CWS ends, they quickly changed it for hoops to after season ends.

re: 2026 French Open Thread.

Posted by UltimateHog on 6/7/26 at 12:47 pm to
Congrats Sascha! Got him one!