If we get Mullins he will be best player in our class just like Reed was
Kid is really good
Kid is really good
I really think that trying to compare players in the past with anyone on a Pope team is almost impossible. This is a team that their whole offensive makeup is based on the ability to shot the 3. No question that most freshman lack experience to be penciled in as a contributor but in the case of Perry and Noah their ability to shoot the 3 will change the equation. Chandler being not a typical freshman in age, he just might play to his age, freshman or not.We have a deep, experienced roster, which is very nice. How many total minutes do you think Perry, Chandler and Noah will each play this season ?? For example, here are the career minutes progressions for Willis and Hawkins, as members of talented rosters. They had to wait their turn ...
Nah he can't play point he lacks fluidity and sharpness with his handles. He seems to have decent vision but he won't be able to develop into a point guard. He doesn't have that ball handling ability. You can tell he hates having a guy get into his space.Is Chandler a guy that could develop into a Combo PG/SG, or does he have more of a SG/SF game? I've watched some highlights of him and was thinking he was more of a wing, but unless he grows a couple of inches, I wonder if he would be better off trying to develop PG skills if he wants to play professionally?
Nah he can't play point he lacks fluidity and sharpness with his handles. He seems to have decent vision but he won't be able to develop into a point guard. He doesn't have that ball handling ability. You can tell he hates having a guy get into his space.
I gotcha. Yeah of course that's just my opinion but I would say in the mold of a 2/3 for sure. I personally don't think he will contribute much this year but in the future he could.That's fair... I hadn't watched enough of him, so as I said above, I wasn't sure if he was more wing SG/SF vs potentially a longer, lanky PG like SGA.
Nah he can't play point he lacks fluidity and sharpness with his handles. He seems to have decent vision but he won't be able to develop into a point guard. He doesn't have that ball handling ability. You can tell he hates having a guy get into his space.
This!Maybe I’m just shell shocked by the Cal years, but I am just done with All Freshmen backcourts. Give me a veteran portal PG to go with them and then we are talking.
Already been answered above, but since you asked me, I will answer.Is Chandler a guy that could develop into a Combo PG/SG, or does he have more of a SG/SF game? I've watched some highlights of him and was thinking he was more of a wing, but unless he grows a couple of inches, I wonder if he would be better off trying to develop PG skills if he wants to play professionally?
maybe a bigger travis ford?Already been answered above, but since you asked me, I will answer.
Chandler is a wing. He will play the 2 and/or 3 spot.
He has reportedly grown to 6’6, so size is not an issue.
Perry is the guy in this Freshman class that needs to develop into a PG. He’s maybe 6’2 and although he can flat out shoot it, he probably needs to develop more into a PG if he wants to make it to the league.
I’m good with Moreno, Johnson, Yessoufou, and Mullins.
Johnson can play the 2 and play some minutes at the 1 if need be.
Mullins can play at the 2 and 3 spots.
Yessoufou can play the 3 and 4 spots. I like the idea of him as a small ball 4. He is physical enough and has a nonstop motor.
That would be a solid 4 man class. Maybe add a guy like Reibe. Finish with a couple of multi year recruits.
Get Oweh, Garrison, Chandler, Perry, and Noah back. Add a portal PG.
PG Portal/Perry
SG Johnson/Chandler/Recruit
SF Oweh/Mullins/Noah
PF Yessoufou/Reibe/Recruit
C Garrison/Moreno
Something like that, maybe?
And it’s very realistic. Moreno is already on board. We have a really great shot at getting Johnson next week. It looks like Mullins is likely either IU or UK. We seem to be the favorite or at least one of the favorites to land Yessoufou.That would be a really really great first class for Pope. We honestly could not ask for more unless we pulled a rabbit out of hat and got a Peterson or something.
But Turner always was a good 2pt. scorer, right? Not a volume scorer at UK, but reliable short-to-mid range. That funky shot just wasn't made for 3pt. shooting, but I always was kind of amazed at how well it seemed to work at 10-15 feet.Wayne Turner came to UK as a scorer and thzn became a great PG. Only time will tell
I hear you Moreno. I'd LOVE to see Pope land this kid over Uconn, and home state IU. Would be a HUGE get and a PERFECT fit for his system.“I would definitely say Braylon Mullins, that’s my guy. Been on the same AAU team for four years and wouldn’t want to see him anywhere else,” Moreno told KSR on this week’s edition of the Sources Say Podcast."
maybe develop into a travis ford type?Already been answered above, but since you asked me, I will answer.
Chandler is a wing. He will play the 2 and/or 3 spot.
He has reportedly grown to 6’6, so size is not an issue.
Perry is the guy in this Freshman class that needs to develop into a PG. He’s maybe 6’2 and although he can flat out shoot it, he probably needs to develop more into a PG if he wants to make it to the league.
If Pope runs them hard all game and presses like old school RP teams, there are plenty of minutes.Who are you taking minutes from?
All these upperclassmen didn't come to UK not to play.
Me too but after listening his dad’s interview it doesn’t doesnt sound very promising.I hear you Moreno. I'd LOVE to see Pope land this kid over Uconn, and home state IU. Would be a HUGE get and a PERFECT fit for his system.
Not every kid is gonna be like Reed because they play a similar game. It’s time to recognize how elite Reed actually was. He’s the 3rd overall pick who would have went number 1 had the lottery fallen differently. He absolutely looked the part in the summer league too, now it’s too be determined how his pro career turns out but the kid can flat ball and is great at everything except defense which will be masked better in the pro game.If we get Mullins he will be best player in our class just like Reed was
Kid is really good
How come? I’ll have to listen to it.Me too but after listening his dad’s interview it doesn’t doesnt sound very promising.
Yes Turner was a solid mid range shooter. His main strength was getting to the basket though.But Turner always was a good 2pt. scorer, right? Not a volume scorer at UK, but reliable short-to-mid range. That funky shot just wasn't made for 3pt. shooting, but I always was kind of amazed at how well it seemed to work at 10-15 feet.
Me too but after listening his dad’s interview it doesn’t doesnt sound very promising.
Between the lines reasoning is that he doesn't want to play with Jasper Johnson.What did he say? Sorry, don't know where video is...
Between the lines reasoning is that he doesn't want to play with Jasper Johnson.
On where both players are coming out of HS, I'd take Mullins so I'm in the camp that really is high on him. He's taller/more athletic and does everything Sheppard does. Reed was fantastic and always was high on his game so not a shot at him at all, just that I'd have made Mullins the #1 priority at the wing spot for this class. Kentucky decided Jasper Johnson is better and paid significantly to get him. We'll now see if that was a good investment or not. The comparison will be how Mullins/Johnson do in CBB.Not every kid is gonna be like Reed because they play a similar game. It’s time to recognize how elite Reed actually was. He’s the 3rd overall pick who would have went number 1 had the lottery fallen differently. He absolutely looked the part in the summer league too, now it’s too be determined how his pro career turns out but the kid can flat ball and is great at everything except defense which will be masked better in the pro game.
Yes. It's not a coincidence they went full staff to visit Acaden Lewis the other day.So are we out?
Mullins or any other SG in the 25 class should be more concerned about playing with Collin Chandler and not Jasper Johnson.....Yes. It's not a coincidence they went full staff to visit Acaden Lewis the other day.
I'll add that I think everyone has slept on UConn's chances here from Day 1. They made him a top priority and everyone blew off the fact he took his OV immediately out there and how Hurley and company have recruited him. It's funny how many CBB media people act like UConn is some flash in pan program and never mention them as legit threats for top guys. Kentucky had a great chance if Johnson went elsewhere which was my personal preference but what I think doesn't matter. So just going to see how the rest of the class ends up. Loved them landing Moreno, would've let Jasper go elsewhere. Hope that Jasper ends up making UK look great for paying what they did to land him, as with any investment, if it pays off, worth the price.
Kentucky decided Jasper Johnson is better and paid significantly to get him.
You don't make roster decisions based on fan's feelings. That should never factor in and if it does, you won't last long in any job.Imagine the outcry from the fanbase if we had failed to land Johnson though. Particularly if Mullins then also decided to go elsewhere. In a way the UK staff’s hands were a bit tied. I don’t think that’s the same as deciding Johnson was better, necessarily.
Players see an instate guy who is a shot jacker get paid a lot of $, they are not going to be as enticed to join the program. Move him to the PG spot-they've seen the guy who is a get mine type over moving the ball. If he's a wing-he leans towards ball dominant, degree of difficulty shots. It's not about fear/concern with anyone-it's about business/common sense. If Johnson was from anywhere but KY, this would have been a no brain decision for the program in who you pursue. Johnson's playing style is going to have to drastically change and adapt to blend with the rest of the program once he gets to Lexington as well. The guy he's shown to be the past 8 months isn't worth the price or commitment IMO. Now others feel differently and that's why we're all here-to talk basketball. Doesn't make me right/you or others wrong. I hope this works itself out but I'm not a risk taker on big investments and in NIL era, when people pay to get someone on a roster, they will make sure that guy is playing no matter what. It's why it's as tough as ever to be a HC in this era.Mullins or any other SG in the 25 class should be more concerned about playing with Collin Chandler and not Jasper Johnson.....
Collin Chandler should be your starting SG in the 25-26 season and I can see him easily being a lottery/first round pick. Then you have Oweh likely back as your starting SF..... Go after Acaden Lewis as your backup PG while getting a transfer PG to start.
Then go after Cenac/Bundalo/Ament, etc to play PF as you will lose Carr and Almonor.
Good point. Also with Pope being a Kentucky guy, it makes sense for him to lock up the state.Imagine the outcry from the fanbase if we had failed to land Johnson though. Particularly if Mullins then also decided to go elsewhere. In a way the UK staff’s hands were a bit tied. I don’t think that’s the same as deciding Johnson was better, necessarily.
Good luck finding 18 year olds with that mindset.I want kentucky kifds that sees the oppittnity in the long run of a lifetime not the short term of NIL or the unknowns of the NBA
Quick question for you: was it UK’s choice? In other words was Mullins ready to commit when Johnson was ready to commit? If so, then I understand where you are coming from. But if Johnson was ready to commit and Mullins wasn’t ready and still looking at UConn and/or IU, then I think it’s probably a good move to go ahead and take Johnson. The old adage “a bird in the hand…” seems to apply if Mullins was still considering those other schools.On where both players are coming out of HS, I'd take Mullins so I'm in the camp that really is high on him. He's taller/more athletic and does everything Sheppard does. Reed was fantastic and always was high on his game so not a shot at him at all, just that I'd have made Mullins the #1 priority at the wing spot for this class. Kentucky decided Jasper Johnson is better and paid significantly to get him. We'll now see if that was a good investment or not. The comparison will be how Mullins/Johnson do in CBB.