"One donor has already pledged $4 million upfront for NIL to help build Pope's program."
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Wow what a start…."One donor has already pledged $4 million upfront for NIL to help build Pope's program."
Guys, that is all its going to take. College basketball is NBA minor league now. Like it or not. With the UK brand and NIL money, Pope is going to get players. Once the current high schoolers see his style of play, people will get to know Mark Pope really soon. I mean how many high schoolers really knew Hubert Davis?? He is still reeling in talent with the UNC name alone."One donor has already pledged $4 million upfront for NIL to help build Pope's program."
Like who?Cool, recruits will still have to choose him over coaches they have grown up watching and wanting to play for. I don’t see it happening. Nobody knows who this guy is.
He's going to be walking into living rooms with a UK jacket thoughCool, recruits will still have to choose him over coaches they have grown up watching and wanting to play for. I don’t see it happening. Nobody knows who this guy is.
I can confirm it is true. And there will be many others.I don’t believe it.
UK told MJ to play the game and not bash this hire (like he did last night on Twitter space) and they will let him back in the inner circle.
Nobody gave $4 million for the Pope hire, no way
I don’t believe it.
UK told MJ to play the game and not bash this hire (like he did last night on Twitter space) and they will let him back in the inner circle.
Nobody gave $4 million for the Pope hire, no way
Nobody knew who Hurley was until two years ago. LolCool, recruits will still have to choose him over coaches they have grown up watching and wanting to play for. I don’t see it happening. Nobody knows who this guy is.
Its not the Crafts....The only person giving UK 4 million outright is the crafts themselves and it’s possible.
Its not the Crafts....
If I am a recruit or transfer I would go elsewhere and I love UK bball as much as anyone.
$6-8 Million. People just need to calm down. It was a shock hire to everyone....but he will have everything he needs to build a good roster....and he can COACHI know some of the others have the money but I’m honestly surprised someone other than the crafts were willing to give that kind of money.
Let’s you know right away that the big boosters were okay with this hire then.
How much total NIL do you think we will see?
How do you know it isn’t Jamal Mashburn or Nazr Mohammed???The only person giving UK 4 million outright is the crafts themselves and it’s possible.
Thank goodness."One donor has already pledged $4 million upfront for NIL to help build Pope's program."
This is positive news.I can confirm it is true. And there will be many others.
Pope is going to have everything to build a roster.
Oates, Hurley, Golden, Lloyd...nobody knew them two years ago. Donovan, been out of college ball for 9 years. Pearl, yeah he's known I guess but he doesn't have much of a good reputation. Not sure where he's going with this.Like who?
You'd look great in red. Grunt.I don’t believe it.
UK told MJ to play the game and not bash this hire (like he did last night on Twitter space) and they will let him back in the inner circle.
Nobody gave $4 million for the Pope hire, no way
I don’t believe it.
UK told MJ to play the game and not bash this hire (like he did last night on Twitter space) and they will let him back in the inner circle.
Nobody gave $4 million for the Pope hire, no way
You can find another team to support. You're making BBN look awful.He's going to need every penny. The guy is lame as it gets.
It’s a different time. These young dudes want money and a system that turns them loose. Throw Kentucky on the chest and a coach that is youngerish, connects with his kids and wants to win….Cool, recruits will still have to choose him over coaches they have grown up watching and wanting to play for. I don’t see it happening. Nobody knows who this guy is.
Jfcats knows all everyone!I don’t believe it.
UK told MJ to play the game and not bash this hire (like he did last night on Twitter space) and they will let him back in the inner circle.
Nobody gave $4 million for the Pope hire, no way
In some fairness, two and a half years ago no one knew who Dan Hurley was unless they grew up in Jersey and heard about his dad. Even then, they won back to back.Cool, recruits will still have to choose him over coaches they have grown up watching and wanting to play for. I don’t see it happening. Nobody knows who this guy is.
I am sorry, but Pearl is not a great X and O coach. Not saying Pope is better but.....Guess what: these same donors would've ponied up for Bruce Pearl or Billy Donovan as well.
Stop rationalizing this hire.