Could Pope's offense be ONE of the reasons we're not getting guys out of the portal?

[FatestCat]

I’m not sure why any recruit would have an issue with this offense. If you don’t want to play in a system that relies heavily on threes and layups, you definitely aren’t going to make it at the next level.

 

[4849515878969812...]

I'd expect in meeting with the kids he tells them what his plans are, what style of offense he runs, etc. In my opinion, a lot of guards may not like the idea of the offense running through a big out on top. Just a thought.

No!

 

[GoAndRunIsGoneAndDone]

Just..no

 

[BurnTheCouch]

Anyone who's followed my posts KNOWS that I am enamored with Pope and despise the former coach. Pope isn't infallible, and the earth isn't flat.
I suggest you get in line and act as if you are capable of respecting different opinions and possibilities. Your sheep-think can be left at the door.

Your opinions are always negative. Hard to respect those.

 

[Jamal Sunburn]

Offense and play style need to be appealing for high level players. Players need to feel like they will be properly showcased.

 

[Coach Marrow]

Likely nothing is happening on April 7th. The ruling might be days or weeks later.

Mitch better not have us waiting for the 7th…

 

[billoliver40]

In rare defense of the OP (heaven knows we disagree more than agree on a variety of things) she tries to get conversation rolling and USUALLY backs up her reasoning.

Now we disagree on whether what is happening is really (really, really, really) bad.
I still think the coaches are trying to get a handle on who is staying, the type of player they need, and what they are wanting to build. I imagine we HAVE missed on a couple they wanted, but that doesn't mean the board is empty. Think of it as an NFL draft board with 2000 players SO FAR...and to be honest we don't know just a geckuva lot about any of these guys.

Let's see what we have after the draft pull outs later on.

 

[Jamal Mercer]

My suggestion to the OP:

Try to throw in some positive stuff sometimes. People might take your negative stuff a little more seriously.

 

[OmahaCats]

I see what you mean now. That makes sense.

Here is the thing. Pope's system is a team effort. However, we all know that there were a lot of times this year that our system failed because players wanted to 1v1. I won't say their name but it's Oweh and Amari. Sometimes it helped, but more often it hurt us, especially against the good teams.

Oweh and Amari along with Butler was the reason this team was any good

 

[rivercatinfl]

Potentially that can always be a concern.

I honestly think its about money.

Its the era of who can get me the most money and a pitch that will tickle my ears to go.

However, I do think its a money issue. Its either Mitch gatekeeping and waiting till after the 7th or Pope being stingy. I really hope its Mitch, not Pope.

IF it is a money issue, imagine if you were a recruit right now.

"I'd love for you to come to Kentucky, but we can't pay you in full right now until after the 7th"

Another school: "Wanna come here? We can pay you in full right now!"

I think that is what we are seeing.

Agents of the players now make a significant impact on where a kid goes.
When an agent gets involved it ALL about the money.

 

[The_Answer1313]

If it’s just about how much money I don’t want em. No more mercenaries.

Respect the brand.

But that could be the problem.

Kids aren’t coming to specific schools anymore and haven’t for a long long time. They are committing to coaches. Coaches that can 1) get them to the NBA and 2) get them the highest NIL while in school.

Everyone is playing with a new set of rules now. Things have changed. Adapt or die.

 

[RobEStacy]

NIL doesn't come from the school it's a collective.
The 7th is not going to impact how much NIL money you have. The courts have already said you can't limit a players NIL value.

The 7th is going to determine profit sharing and back pay for former players.

Actually... The 7th greatly limits the amount a player can earn... Anything over $600 has to go before the NCAA clearing house.... And it has to be within 'Clear market value' for it to be approved... So gone will be the days of a collective just throwing 1 million at a player for no real NIL purpose. What remains to be seen... Is if the NCAA will have the teeth to enforce it, and what fair market value is.. Ie. What's the going rate for a Dealership commercial. Or an endorsement for sunglasses. And what's the punishment going to be... If someone breaks those rules. So I can see Mitch saying no NIL deals till after the 7th, to make sure everything is above board. Everything is slated to change when this ruling goes into effect.

 

[RobEStacy]

What will also be intresting... To see if there is a limit to these nil deals... If they say 50k is the limit for a commercial.... If we see someone giving 4 commercials at the same time... Still getting the player 200k..i can see this as the next work around.. Going to end up with a NIL rulebook 3 inches thick.

 

[jwphelps]

I'd expect in meeting with the kids he tells them what his plans are, what style of offense he runs, etc. In my opinion, a lot of guards may not like the idea of the offense running through a big out on top. Just a thought.

Dumb question, Pope lets them shot, just like Auburn and Bama, why not wait until this process is done before making troll like post.

 

[jwphelps]

BS. You’ve been dogging Pope since day 1.

Look at the multiple posters above calling you out.

Wouldn't it be easier to find another team that has a coach you like.

He sounds like a troll to me and I agree with you

 

[know1]

No.

 

[Bigcliftycat]

We have one of the best offenses. Find it hard to believe we don’t have enough money. Where was the outrage when we were getting all the top players who some if not all were getting money under the table? That was a not so secret secret that every top school was doing.

 

[shodaman]

In today's landscape, that kind of thinking will possibly land you in the NIT.

you have to have a winning record to get into the nit

 

[cal=8]

I'd expect in meeting with the kids he tells them what his plans are, what style of offense he runs, etc. In my opinion, a lot of guards may not like the idea of the offense running through a big out on top. Just a thought.

I think it's because we already have 9 players with several that saw significant minutes last year.

Teams like UofL that lost most of their roster are getting the good ones with guaranteed pt.

 

[UKBB4Ever]

What will also be intresting... To see if there is a limit to these nil deals... If they say 50k is the limit for a commercial.... If we see someone giving 4 commercials at the same time... Still getting the player 200k..i can see this as the next work around.. Going to end up with a NIL rulebook 3 inches thick.

They will not be able to limit the earnings.