Predictions/wants for final 3-4 roster spots

[Dontworryboutit23]

What is everybodies predictions or wants for the final roster spots?
For me if you deivon smith or kadary Richmond want to come you 100 perfect take them
- if the one of the 2 PGs doesn’t come, go get poplar, Robinson, and a serviceable big, like a lance ware type guy or maybe a big little better than that. And roll with a team full of multiple shooters and good defensive pieces

 

[Warf2012]

Smith, Richmond, Small or Peterson would be the ideal choices. Davis and Osobor would have also been ideal but that’s gone. I don’t care who it is, it just can’t be more role players averaging 7-12ppg from wherever they’re coming from. We need 2 to 3 high level scorers.

 

[blue cincy]

Aaron Torres just said Pope is running Noah's Ark at Kentucky... every day you hear about 2 committing.

 

[crawfords corner]

Would love Kadary Richmond. Not getting Osobor was a big loss, but not one that can't be fixed yet.

 

[BassProCat]

Richmond, Poplar or Robinson, Boyed

 

[W1LDCAT22]

What is everybodies predictions or wants for the final roster spots?
For me if you deivon smith or kadary Richmond want to come you 100 perfect take them
- if the one of the 2 PGs doesn’t come, go get poplar, Robinson, and a serviceable big, like a lance ware type guy or maybe a big little better than that. And roll with a team full of multiple shooters and good defensive pieces

I hope, and believe, that we are full-court pressing all of the following kids.

Robinson
Osobor
Smith
Peterson
Richmond
Poplar
Lanier

If we can can get at least 2, we are competitive. We get 3, let's go! 4? Top 5 team in the country and probably a favorite for the National Championship!

No more role players, except for Boyed! We are running out of roster spots and need bonafide playmakers badly!

 

[ukwild#41]

It’s likely not going to be another PG. Robinson, Richmond, Lanier or an unknown scoring guard/wing. Toppin or Omier as another 4 are probably unlikely but we need 2 more rotation players.

 

[TOMCATS1990]

Robinson and the two 25 kids that want to reclassify to 24

 

[FitchandMurray29]

Robinson or Poplar, depth stretch 4. Roll. No sense in having more than 11 imo. Obviously you can have practice bodies for guys 12 and 13 if you really want but filling them with actual players because you can buy them with NIL is begging to mess up chemistry.

 

[BBNinSC]

Pope has said he’s keeping a couple of roster spots available for players dropping out of the draft. These players should be highly ranked guys

 

[Justwantadecentteam]

I don't think Pope is promising minutes, but is promising multiple minutes, if they are a starter or a reserve. I hope Pope uses all of the scholarships, for some players to prep, for the following season.

 

[IowaMuse]

I’m guessing Pope has 2-3 difference makers he really prefers and is waiting on draft decisions. He will be choosy. And I think he will get one of them.

 

[Cat_Man_Blue]

I want two of them to be Smith & JT TOppin

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

I hope, and believe, that we are full-court pressing all of the following kids.

Robinson
Osobor
Smith
Peterson
Richmond
Poplar
Lanier

If we can can get at least 2, we are competitive. We get 3, let's go! 4? Top 5 team in the country and probably a favorite for the National Championship!

No more role players, except for Boyed! We are running out of roster spots and need bonafide playmakers badly!

Osobor is out, think poplar & Robinson are the targets, wells will be one if he comes back to college, and a outside chance at Lanier

 

[kyleb740]

Robinson or Poplar, depth stretch 4. Roll. No sense in having more than 11 imo. Obviously you can have practice bodies for guys 12 and 13 if you really want but filling them with actual players because you can buy them with NIL is begging to mess up chemistry.

Yeah I think the next big being someone who can shoot will be important. ideally a plus rebounder too. I’d be perfectly content if Pope went down the portal rankings to find that fit.

 

[bookerfan66]

Really need 2 of robinson.,Poplar and richmond.

 

[bucsrule8872]

Toppin, Peterson, and Jasper Johnson to round out the team.

We are missing an athletic big at the 4 spot to make our 4-5 rotation complete. Toppin gives us that.

We need an elite scoring wing. Peterson gives us that.

Johnson is a Kentucky kid. Love to have another homegrown/legacy player this season.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Robinson or Poplar, depth stretch 4. Roll. No sense in having more than 11 imo. Obviously you can have practice bodies for guys 12 and 13 if you really want but filling them with actual players because you can buy them with NIL is begging to mess up chemistry.

I think they can get both poplar and Robinson. And just have 8-10 guys who can all shoot and be interchangeable

 

[Justwantadecentteam]

I believe I read somewhere that Pope would save some room, for adding additional players later

 

[Justwantadecentteam]

I believe I read somewhere that Pope would save some room, for adding additional players later

I believe that would be the players who are testing the NBA or reclassified players

 

[FitchandMurray29]

I think they can get both poplar and Robinson. And just have 8-10 guys who can all shoot and be interchangeable

I just have a hard time seeing enough time and opportunity to go around. A 4 is a must though. Can’t just have 3 players on the whole roster who could guard someone in the post.

 

[JPFisher]

Toppin, Peterson, and Jasper Johnson to round out the team.

We are missing an athletic big at the 4 spot to make our 4-5 rotation complete. Toppin gives us that.

We need an elite scoring wing. Peterson gives us that.

Johnson is a Kentucky kid. Love to have another homegrown/legacy player this season.

When did Johnson reclassify?

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Toppin, Peterson, and Jasper Johnson to round out the team.

We are missing an athletic big at the 4 spot to make our 4-5 rotation complete. Toppin gives us that.

We need an elite scoring wing. Peterson gives us that.

Johnson is a Kentucky kid. Love to have another homegrown/legacy player this season.

I think they are locked in Robinson

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

I just have a hard time seeing enough time and opportunity to go around. A 4 is a must though. Can’t just have 3 players on the whole roster who could guard someone in the post.

The good thing about guys like Oweh, Robinson, brea and poplar is they are between 6’5 & 6’8, so they can be versatile and help in paint defense, but a guy like toppin would be somebody interesting to look at

 

[W1LDCAT22]

Osobor is out, think poplar & Robinson are the targets, wells will be one if he comes back to college, and a outside chance at Lanier

I'm not counting Osobor out until he's officially with someone else. Remember when Brea was out 5 days ago?

 

[ukfan1622]

I just have a hard time seeing enough time and opportunity to go around. A 4 is a must though. Can’t just have 3 players on the whole roster who could guard someone in the post.

Oweh could guard some fours but I agree another is a must.

 

[Justwantadecentteam]

Add Osobor and Robinson and I'm extremely happy.

 

[lazycat75]

When did Johnson reclassify?

This confuse me also

 

[kybloo92]

Wants - At least 2 of Richmond, Osobor, Peterson & Robinson.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

I think they are going to see poplar tonight

 

[UKFan32065]

I would take Poplar now and one of Robinson, Wells, Richmond. The last two could maybe a KY kid like Tandy or Harmon.

 

[bucsrule8872]

When did Johnson reclassify?

He hasn’t. It has long been rumored that he might. He is older than many in the ‘24 class.

I would like to see it happen, if it means he plays at UK.

 

[UKfan215]

If we are filling all 13 available spots, then I would like to see us add:

1 PG
1 SG
1 SF
1 PF

Ideally, the PG would be one of Kadary Richmond, Javon Small, or Deivon Smith. A highly unlikely but an acceptable additional option would be returning D.J. Wagner from the portal. I know he didn't wow people as a freshman, but I think he could really grow into the role as a sophomore, especially with competent coaching and an actual system he didn't receive from Cal.

At SG I would hope to see one of Chaz Lanier or Wooga Poplar. It would be really hard to go wrong with either of these outstanding options.

At SF, I would prefer one of Jaylen Wells or Jaxson Robinson, though I wouldn't turn down Trazarian White if he wanted to come.

And at PF, I would love to grab either JT Toppin or Norchad Omier. I don't see much else out there in the portal to get excited about at the position, unless we just used Jaylen Wells as a makeshift 4.

Obviously, some of those guys at the 2 and 3 are probably interchangeable. If we can't find someone we really want at a given position, then instead of just adding a body, I would rather we go with the best available player regardless of position. And if faced with a situation where I could only add wings, I might even opt to leave a scholarship unfilled. We don't want to end up with 6 or 7 guys fighting for 2 spots.

 

[davekersey]

I'd like for you guys to look up, will Riley On youtube and see what you think about adding him to this year's team because he is a real possibility to reclass and join. would you be happy with him?

 

[Elliott Tim]

I'd like for you guys to look up, will Riley On youtube and see what you think about adding him to this year's team because he is a real possibility to reclass and join. would you be happy with him?

If you like him he's probably good.

 

[JASUN74]

Smith, Richmond, Small or Peterson would be the ideal choices. Davis and Osobor would have also been ideal but that’s gone. I don’t care who it is, it just can’t be more role players averaging 7-12ppg from wherever they’re coming from. We need 2 to 3 high level scorers.

Man you put 12-13 guys together and they’re going to figure it out. The cream will rise to the top and one or two guys will take those leadership roles. Almost everyone we have can score 20 plus on any given night but we’re not going to have to rely on that. We’re going to actually become a team full of players who just want to do everything to win every single game. That’s more important than just having a number one draft pick type player and a bunch of duds. My opinion of course. Now I do think we’re going to get a couple more players who may have that type of impact but they’re also going to have to play team first basketball. Again, my opinion. I do however get/see your point and want some big time already proven players. Well get them I do believe. I’m having too much fun. Haha.

 

[BC_Wader]

Love the way the team is coming together. Still need to get a "dude", but confident CMP will find one. The amount of experience we have is something we've all been wanting. I think we're gonna surprise some people this season.

 

[blue cincy]

I want two of them to be Smith & JT TOppin

Toppin signed with Texas Tech, Osobor is off the board for UK per his family.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

I'd like for you guys to look up, will Riley On youtube and see what you think about adding him to this year's team because he is a real possibility to reclass and join. would you be happy with him?

Rather have Robinson wells or poplar

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Toppin signed with Texas Tech, Osobor is off the board for UK per his family.

Toppin didn’t commit anywhere yet