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Davis on Noel: 'I think he's better than me'

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08:15 AM ET 04.18 | Few reload the way John Calipari can. Facing the reality of losing six players that could be NBA first-round draft picks, Kentucky might be destined to take a step backward next season. Don't count on it, Anthony Davis said Tuesday. When asked if UK could be as good next season as this past season, Davis said, "Most definitely. It's a great recruiting season." Nerlens Noel, the heir apparent as a shot-blocking presence, got validation from Davis. "A great shot blocker," said Davis, who set a Southeastern Conference record with 186 blocks this past season. "I think he's better than me." [Calipari] acknowledged how his team figures to be highly regarded next season.

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April 18, 2012  08:24 AM ET

Uh, no.

Nice try, though, at a graceful exit.

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April 18, 2012  08:39 AM ET

Better to get them already developed than have to develop them yourself. That's too much work. Instant society.

April 18, 2012  08:54 AM ET

It's hard to knock the Calipari model now that he's won a title with it.

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April 18, 2012  10:00 AM ET
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With the kids UK are bringing in.. They are at least an Elite 8 team.. if they play together like this years team.. Capable of winning it all..

Nice avi LUS!!!!!!! Even got the 0-6 in there.

April 18, 2012  10:01 AM ET
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It's hard to knock the Calipari model now that he's won a title with it.

UK is the #1 prep school to the NBA.

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April 18, 2012  10:06 AM ET
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thanx.. had to since he is mad at the mods

He's probably taking it out on the Pinochle crew today.

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April 18, 2012  10:32 AM ET
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thanx.. had to since he is mad at the mods

I saw that 06 was reinstated.

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April 18, 2012  10:44 AM ET

bobgoe is a woman. (b=c and g=h)

SEE, told ya!

April 18, 2012  11:09 AM ET
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i thought he had 2 accounts..

Ha Ha! too funny.

April 18, 2012  11:25 AM ET

Colonel (ret.) created the 0-6 account to indulge in his acquired talent for pic posts. He informed us that the 0-6 account was toast. If indeed 0-6 was only suspended, that would be welcome news.

April 18, 2012  11:31 AM ET

Agreed. He is one of the only reasons I return here day after day.

April 18, 2012  02:26 PM ET

Unless you took a massive hit to the head, there is no way Noel is better Mr. Davis!!!!

 
April 18, 2012  02:47 PM ET

Yea I have seen this new kid play on ESPN a few times and his timing and leaping ability isnt too far off from Davis, what separates them is the wing span and and guard like stealthiness of Davis. I didnt see that from the Noel kid.

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