I was hoping you were, yet you keep creating more accounts so you can spew your nonsense.
Big Z gone ?
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Him Reeves and thiero were on live. One of them said they may go down the street and when asked Z what hes doing he said hes going home and he misses his family
Understandable. Pope's a good dude. Hope he can convince Z to embrace his Kentucky family.
Who gives a crap about what roll the ball out Cal can do. Z would be smart to stay and play in Pope's offense which favors his talents, where as Cal will just keep stuffing him down in the paint.
Without Welch on his staff Z will be playing with his back to the basket and not be allowed to venture out to the 3 point line unless it’s to set a screen. If Cal had given Cousin and KAT more freedom to take 3’s we might have had a couple more championships. Hell he wouldn’t even let Davis take them. All three proved they could knock them down pretty consistently at the NBA level.
Big Z needs to comeback. If he declares this time around, his collegiate career is over. I would argue there is no better coach that would utilize him better than Mark Pope in a 5 out offense and Pope being a big man himself that has played in the league. This would be the best thing for Big Z.
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I definitely took that to mean he's going home for a break, not going home forever.
I'm sure he will be back playing in the US, either for a college or the NBA
I’m thinking Reed knows more about Kentucky basketball and its history than you do. I’m sure he would play for Pope. Just his dad’s roommate and friend. They also have matching rings, but what do I know.
I watched that video that was posted here that broke down Popes offense. The 5 he had making all those passes is likely following him here, but I would say Z is probably an even better player to fill that role. I really hope Pope can sell him in staying. Could make him a lottery pick.
If Z has any hope of playing in the NBA and showcasing his skill set, the perfect coach to do that was just hired. I would guess if Pope hasn’t already been told he’s leaving, that Pope will ensure he gets some NIL money to stay. His skills fit perfectly into Popes offensive system.
I for one hope he stays.
I for one hope he stays.
Oscar found a way around it and was able to make some decent money. Whatever he did could work for Z too I think.
Following Arkansas on twitter doesn't seem a good sign but I wish he would at least give Pope a visit.
The least we can do is get behind him and hope for the best. He deserves a chance and all these woe is me, we’re Indiana now or UK Basketball is officially dead, posters can all kick rocks all the way to Stoors Connecticut, or Auburn or Tuscaloosa or wherever they think the best coaches who they think were obligated to come here because were entitled or something reside.
He was loved by BBN moreso than he was with cal. I hope mark gets a chance to sit with him and sell him on his system. Z could be an absolute monster next year properly coached and utilized which will not happen under clueless cal.
We are having a Yard Sale at the Church right now. If you want to see my sermon tomorrow, I can send you a Link. Yes, I do already have my sermon, I prepare my sermon every day not just on Saturday. But thanks for the advice.
I will be Praying for you! Didn't mean to rattle your feathers!
Then, you don't know anything about Pope. Mark pretty much requires that all five guys on the court be able to step out and knock down the trey. Z would most definitely be shooting from different spots on the court.
Pretty sure he was saying what would happen if he went w/ Cal, who is w/out welch this year; not what Pope would do w/ him
I think this is a very insightful post ! Thanks for these astute observations, J.P.
No inside knowledge whatsoever. But i got the vibe that Z realized Cal’s coaching was a joke very early on.
The game I went to and watched was our loss in the SEC tournament. Z was lost and Cal was screaming at him while he was on the floor and Z threw his hands up shrugging his shoulders like “what”. Then Cal would turn to the bench mad showing his disgust. It was clear he had no idea what Cal was wanting from him and I doubt Cal did either.
I left there shaking my head thinking this is the conference tournament in March and this team is still in total disarray. Cal was a clown that couldn’t coach/teach. He relied on pure talent his whole theory was “go out there and beat your man!” No teamwork.
I was talking about if he went to Arkansas. I think if you track my other posts about Z I’m well aware Popes system is tailor made for Z.
Didn't rattle my feathers at all.
Just don't understand why some of our UK fans can't let go of Cal. Especially a pastor.
Cal chose to leave. We have a new coach that I am going to support.
His name is Mark Pope. MP could use Big Z in his UPDATED offense much better than Cal would ever utilize his passing and outside shooting in his outdated inside out offense.
Hard to hit a three with your back to the basket and your feet in the paint.
That is where Cal thought he could best use Z's talent.
Don't like seeing this post topic every time. Can the topic be changed to just Big Z or something?
I wish this was Reddit. He would be down voted to oblivion before any of us had to suffer this post.
You do realize we don't fear if he has all five top picks together and the '90s bulls champions playing for him at the same time right. He has been proving this for 10 years.
Let me get this st8…Reed will prob be drafted top5 in the NBA and yet kentucky want him to stay in college one more year to play for Pope? Risk it all..injury?! Give up another year from the “Big 2nd NBA contract?!? Is that what we doing Kentucky??
Lol I thought Cal was the use car salesman!
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"we"? Trust me, you're not part of "we". I hear your savior is squealing on the spit.
They are still regulated but US Law. He is here on a student visa so no amount of international business can save him on that front.
