I think unc has promised a starting position plus shots and from sounds of it Coach Pope does neither of those. He does have someone in his camp that’s playing both sides and throwing around a lot of smoke screens I’m told but the thoughts around UK is it’s uncheat, family works at uk and knows some former players along with some media personnel. Take it for what it’s worth, just curious if we go after any other hs guys or hitting the portal harder now.
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Serious question......when was the last time a package deal actually panned out?
If so, why hasn't he signed already ? I mean would a package deal not be together ? I think the package deal is BS. Remember all of those tweets between Wilson, Johnson, and Lewis ? All of them acting like they would be a package deal ? If so, we wouldn't be hearing UNC is the heavy favorite to land Wilson.
I feel like it actually pans out more often at Duke than we would suspect initially. But you also have to consider how many "package deals" aren't announced ahead of time. And what do you consider family members, such as the Boozers, or the Lawsons (not twins) to Memphis, or the Porters (not twins) to Mizzou, etc.
In 2022 Duke got 4 of the top 22 recruits in the nation, I'm sure some of them were a "package" whether formally or informally. I don't think the "camps" of these elite recruits really like to speak that way though, especially in the NIL era, not sure how much it hurts/helps their leverage with such things
Just because you're a "package deal" doesn't mean you want to commit at the same exact time as someone else. Recruits want the solo attention as well, they want to negotiate their NIL opportunities, etc. How you perceive a package deal might be different than how the recruit (and their camp) perceive it. I think there's probably a lot more package deals than we think, especially when you consider it could be a package with a player and a coach, not just another recruit
I think UK always had to go after a top portal PF, regardless of whether Wilson committed or not. But, of course, they need at least two guys who can man the PF spot and really both need to be good enough to play right away. I'd also still like to see UK find a good high school PF prospect if one with a lot of upside is still out there. I wouldn't care about any recruiting ranking, just a very projectable kid. I guess European players are an option too.
He has had plenty of time for his spotlight. I could see a week, maybe even a month after one player commits, but this long ?
Does anyone have any doubt pope will find an excellent replacement or two? Actually I think the 2nd transfer portal big pf should be a sophomore so that he can develop at uk for a couple of years but still help us some immediately.
They still are two separate humans lol. And they weren’t always thought to be a package deal. That kind of developed
That's true but a lot of the time twins usually go to the same school together. Heck we had the Harrison twins, pretty sure Alex Poythress and his twin sister went to UK at the same time, and look at all those set of twins Stanford had over the years.
Agreed. Sometimes they don’t. A lot of talk about Boozers going to different schools but as a things got closer, things changed
Maybe Pope cooled on him a bit over the last month or so. Isn’t it possible he’s trying to build the team chemistry to suit the best situation for UK??
So it's UNC right? I don't wanna watch Boston Lakers if it's UNC LOL
wow, this guy really wants the spot light
too much "me" to fit into Pope's concept of "team"
Pope has a plan. You can bet on that! Wayyyy too much drama with this Wilson kid. We want guys who want to be here and want a natty.
There are guys out there who will be seriously interested in playing for Pope IMO.
There are guys out there who will be seriously interested in playing for Pope IMO.
UNC and Ohio State in a bidding war. UK made an offer but Pope will not getting in a bidding war for him.
Jasper said uk did not make the highest offer of nil
Moreno wanted to commit instantly after getting into rupp arena with mark pope
And we can see the humility and smartness of lewis and his father
We just want players really wanting BBN and not focus on just themselves
Our three kids are all great fit for pope. Will always support them!
Moreno wanted to commit instantly after getting into rupp arena with mark pope
And we can see the humility and smartness of lewis and his father
We just want players really wanting BBN and not focus on just themselves
Our three kids are all great fit for pope. Will always support them!
I think we want Wilson because we want to prove Mark Pope can still get top 10 talents and be an elite recruiter
But wilson is far from a must need
But wilson is far from a must need
Some are acting like he has already made a decision ? Did he come out and pick a school already ?
He's made a decision, just has not told the world live on TNT following an NBA game yet! He will be taking his talents to....
We will all know in a few days. I’m not giving up. UNC is coached by Davis
Yeah, did you even think about what you said before you sent it or is this your first year as a UK fan? talent, that worked so well for us the last 10+ years. All you need is talent they say.
