Who will be the point guard, or as Billy Gillispie prefers, the “lead” guard?
Judging by Gillispie’s public comments, the Cats will be led by a committee. Of course, football considers two quarterbacks as no quarterbacks. Gulp, UK has three “lead guards” and a fourth option in shooting guard Jodie Meeks. Gillispie also spoke of the position evolving throughout the season. He said the early leader was junior Michael Porter (who has more career turnovers, 61, than assists, 51). The long-range answer should be freshman DeAndre Liggins. If all goes well, he’ll be the man in February and March. If Liggins falters, Kevin Galloway should be capable. Why should we believe there’s enough perimeter shooting? Of the 182 three-point baskets made last season, the players who made 143 are gone. The bulk of those three-pointers were by Joe Crawford (63) and Ramel Bradley (58). Derrick Jasper (Wouldn’t he look good this season?) made 16. Meeks is the only proven three-point shooter. After Meeks? Big Blue Madness (admittedly not the place to look for answers) was not reassuring.
