I'd be curious to know which guys that were on our roster when Calipari left that Pope actually wanted and recruited, Big Z comes to mind, but who knows
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I doubt we'll ever know.I'd be curious to know which guys that were on our roster when Calipari left that Pope actually wanted and recruited, Big Z comes to mind, but who knows
I agree with that,Reed and Z would be the only two we'd want in Popes system IMO. Reeves if he was eligible to come back as well.
Pope would take Dillingham back without hesitation.Reed and Z would be the only two we'd want in Popes system IMO. Reeves if he was eligible to come back as well.
We got Collin ChandlerNot really surprised none of Cals guys stayed. I am really surprised we didn't get anyone from BYU. It seems like every other coach that changed jobs brought a few guys with them to their new school.
Chandler was pretty much a lock to BYU.Not really surprised none of Cals guys stayed. I am really surprised we didn't get anyone from BYU. It seems like every other coach that changed jobs brought a few guys with them to their new school.
My brother knew Z personally. From what I could garner, I think he is pretty lazy.
I think he meant guys that were still in school…Pope would take Dillingham back without hesitation.
Pope would take Dillingham back without hesitation.
Z needs to quit smoking Reds, hit the treadmill, and get into shape. I would agree with the lazy comment. I loved the kid, but he was out of breath after one minute on the court.My brother knew Z personally. From what I could garner, I think he is pretty lazy.
I think that debate was all from the fans.Well yes but I never considered Dilly as a possible player to come back. At least Reed there was a debate.
I'd be curious to know which guys that were on our roster when Calipari left that Pope actually wanted and recruited, Big Z comes to mind, but who knows
With Big Z's ability to shoot the 3. He would have been an All-American under Pope.I actually thought he would be the one to stay. Given the former UK coach's mismanagement of him, and Pope's own history and background, I thought he would be a great fit for Pope's system.
It seemed like Z was a tepid yes but not a priority. It seems like he wouldn't have turned down Adou, but, again, wasn't going out of his way to get him back. Other than that I don't believe he wanted any of them back. His non-recruitment of last season's players plus not adding Antigua to the staff really suggests he wanted a totally fresh start.I'd be curious to know which guys that were on our roster when Calipari left that Pope actually wanted and recruited, Big Z comes to mind, but who knows
And yet he was Cal's first player at Arkansas. Surprises me too. I imagine it's different when you're coming from Europe and not as familiar with the layout of college basketball. Cal was a known entity, every other option not so much.I actually thought he would be the one to stay. Given the former UK coach's mismanagement of him, and Pope's own history and background, I thought he would be a great fit for Pope's system.
There was never any debate about Reed either. Just a bunch of wishful thinking fans. He wasn't coming back once the season ended.Well yes but I never considered Dilly as a possible player to come back. At least Reed there was a debate.
Maybe, but with the right coaching and development program, I think he would have fit in great with Pope and Feuger's system.Z is too immature and soft for the new era of grown man Kentucky basketball
Does he seriously smoke the Reds?? 😂 he might turn into Vlade Divac if he keeps that up.Z needs to quit smoking Reds, hit the treadmill, and get into shape. I would agree with the lazy comment. I loved the kid, but he was out of breath after one minute on the court.
Saw it. Looked like Reds.Does he seriously smoke the Reds?? 😂 he might turn into Vlade Divac if he keeps that up.
I'd guess it could be summed up in a word.. relationship. It'd be tough enough at his age to trust anyone in a new country and all. He trusts Cal and has a relationship with him. Same with his parents, I'd guess too. Say what ya want about Cal, I probably won't disagree, but I do think he genuinely cares for his players and that shows. And it pays off with recruiting...fwiw.I don't know that I would want Z back. He is obviously a Cal believer. I mean I think it's stupid of him following Cal to Arkansas after how Cal treated Z and didn't play him much after that explosive game he had. I think Z's situation is similar to Reed in that I think both surprised Cal that they had some talent. (Obviously, Reed much, much better!!) I really think Cal was thinking he wouldn't have to worry about playing them much so his 5 stars could get their minutes. But when Reed took off and Z had that good game, Cal didn't play Z much after that.
If Cal would do that to Z, why in the world would he follow Cal? If he that unaware of things, I wouldn't want him on our team. (What if he stayed and became a Cal spy??🤣🤣🤣 just kidding!!)
Bottom line...I think a clean break is the best thing!!!
GO BIG BLUE AND
COACH POPE, TOO!!!💙💙💙