MrPhillie
Postdoc
Posts: 2757
Loc: NE PA
Reg: 07-14-08
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07-31-19 03:06 PM - Post#286516
In response to BisonFan4
It was a very cool, and long, article. I’m not necessarily a Kentucky (or Calipari) fan but I look forward to following Nate’s season. As for The Athletic, I’m enjoying the product. Tons of very good articles.
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BisonFan4
Junior
Posts: 211
Age: 45
Reg: 12-30-16
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08-03-19 01:23 PM - Post#286691
In response to bison63
Nate and his teammates looking pretty scary, don't think many teams are looking forward to banging with these guys this season, lol
https://www.aseaofblue.com/platform/amp/2019/8/2 /2...
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Bison89
Professor
Posts: 5370
Loc: Philadelphia
Reg: 11-14-07
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08-03-19 11:28 PM - Post#286700
In response to BisonFan4
That's the real NBA Developmental League (or team). HUGE!
| New season, new team, new dream . . . |
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Bison137
Professor
Posts: 16147
Reg: 01-23-06
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08-06-19 11:56 AM - Post#286796
In response to Bison89
Meet the Wildcats: a short feature on Nate.
https://twitter.com/KentuckyMBB/status/11 583829640...
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Scotty-14
Sophomore
Posts: 156
Age: 31
Reg: 10-10-18
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08-07-19 10:27 PM - Post#286844
In response to Bison137
Nate is getting a lot of attention from BBN Social Media a=including some love from Calipari...seems to be a good start in Lexington for him can't wait to see him in action
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BisonFan4
Junior
Posts: 211
Age: 45
Reg: 12-30-16
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10-06-19 08:15 PM - Post#288344
In response to Scotty-14
Nate was pretty impressive tonight at Kentucky's Pro day, going 20-24 in the 3pt shooting drill with only 2 of those touching the rim. Looked good in the 4v4 & 5v5 and getting alot of praise from Greenberg.
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Bison137
Professor
Posts: 16147
Reg: 01-23-06
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10-06-19 09:13 PM - Post#288346
In response to BisonFan4
Nate Sestina showed ability to shoot the basketball at Pro Day
Includes video of Nate shooting the three, plus an article. He has dropped from 245 pounds to 234.
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BisonFan4
Junior
Posts: 211
Age: 45
Reg: 12-30-16
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10-06-19 10:48 PM - Post#288347
In response to Bison137
http://kentuckysportsradi o.com/basketball-2/5-take...
I think Nate is going to make a much bigger impact at Kentucky than some believe.
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Old Bison
Masters Student
Posts: 619
Age: 65
Reg: 07-09-17
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10-07-19 08:08 AM - Post#288349
In response to BisonFan4
Yes, but the real question is whether HE IS SATISFIED with the diversity of UoK’s graduate curriculum and the “fit†with his long term career interests...let’s remember that was the driver!
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DoCtoR62
Masters Student
Posts: 463
Reg: 05-18-08
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10-07-19 09:49 AM - Post#288355
In response to Old Bison
Yes, but the real question is whether HE IS SATISFIED with the diversity of UoK’s graduate curriculum and the “fit†with his long term career interests...let’s remember that was the driver!
I, for one, am very happy for Nate. I've seen pictures, and his body has been completely transformed. He is obviously working extremely hard on his game with the hopes of playing at a high professional level. Could he have gotten there via a 5th year at Bucknell? Maybe, but it would have taken several years in Europe or elsewhere to get to the point he is at now, IMO.
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Old Bison
Masters Student
Posts: 619
Age: 65
Reg: 07-09-17
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10-07-19 11:22 AM - Post#288358
In response to DoCtoR62
Doctor...agree and concur...is that redundant English majors?
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MrPhillie
Postdoc
Posts: 2757
Loc: NE PA
Reg: 07-14-08
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10-08-19 11:11 PM - Post#288396
In response to BisonFan4
Very impressive. Nate is def going all in to have the best season he can have. But I’m curious about the “adding 30lbs of muscle†quote.
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Bison137
Professor
Posts: 16147
Reg: 01-23-06
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10-08-19 11:33 PM - Post#288399
In response to MrPhillie
Very impressive. Nate is def going all in to have the best season he can have. But I’m curious about the “adding 30lbs of muscleâ€
quote.
Yes, I was curious also, considering that his overall weight is down 11 pounds. He definitely looks like he's in better shape, but I seriously doubt there is an additional 30 lbs of muscle.
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Bison137
Professor
Posts: 16147
Reg: 01-23-06
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10-08-19 11:39 PM - Post#288400
In response to Bison137
A big article on Nate from a few days ago:
Newcomer Nate Sestina a Talker and a Leader
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MrPhillie
Postdoc
Posts: 2757
Loc: NE PA
Reg: 07-14-08
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10-09-19 07:02 AM - Post#288403
In response to Bison137
Calipari remarks that Nate lost 25lbs...even though the article states he lost 11. But I believe Nate is a talker!
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BisonFan4
Junior
Posts: 211
Age: 45
Reg: 12-30-16
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10-09-19 07:11 AM - Post#288404
In response to MrPhillie
11lbs is just the difference from his listed weight last season & his weight after the summer workout. He showed up in Kentucky in June weighing 260
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Maryland Bison
Freshman
Posts: 57
Reg: 04-20-18
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10-16-19 09:51 AM - Post#288609
In response to BisonFan4
Another Athletic article on Sestina:
https://theathletic.com/1296979/2019/10/16/th e-ses...
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Bison89
Professor
Posts: 5370
Loc: Philadelphia
Reg: 11-14-07
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10-16-19 12:38 PM - Post#288625
In response to Maryland Bison
It is a different world.
| New season, new team, new dream . . . |
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Bison137
Professor
Posts: 16147
Reg: 01-23-06
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10-16-19 08:24 PM - Post#288644
In response to Bison89
"John Calipari says he doesn’t like taking mid-major transfers because it wrecks the program. Took Nate Sestina from Bucknell because assistant called and said they didn’t have a grad program. Cal asked how good he was. “Really good.†Cal’s response: “Then create a grad program." "
https://twitter.com/theblakelovell/status /11845648...
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Old Bison
Masters Student
Posts: 619
Age: 65
Reg: 07-09-17
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10-17-19 08:15 AM - Post#288650
In response to Bison137
Coach Cal and I think alike
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