Jasper Johnson

[westerncat]

It is all about the money these days. If he wants to go somewhere else it is not much Pope can do and there are other kids out there that may be better or just as good.

 

[Titpwhami2014]

I’m still stunned with this. Family is UK athletic royalty. Seems that Jasper would be jumping at the chance to play for UK rather than UK begging him to play for the top all time program.

If it’s all about 1 & done and how much nil maybe let him go. Might not bring the team first chemistry that UK is instituting. It’s a honor to be a homegrown Ky guy and get to play at UK. I would have thought he would have been like Perry, Sheppard, Moreno and Noah and couldn’t wait to put on that UK uniform.

Like to see him at UK but if he’s not all in for #9 do the Damien Harris thing but you won’t ever be fully celebrated in Ky.

Great point about Harris. I didn’t fault him for picking Saban. I didn’t fault Shaun Alexander for picking Alabama either. Both probably made the right business decision for their pro careers. But it’s also why guys like Jacob Tamme and Keenan Burton are still celebrated in this state nearly 20 years after they played here. And homegrown basketball players like Scotty Hopson are kind of forgotten. Guess we’ll find out what legacy means to Jasper very soon.

Has a top kid from Kentucky with an offer ever not ended up at Kentucky? Serious question.

Scotty Hopson is the most recent one I can think of.

 

[clevenger32]

Great point about Harris. I didn’t fault him for picking Saban. I didn’t fault Shaun Alexander for picking Alabama either. Both probably made the right business decision for their pro careers. But it’s also why guys like Jacob Tamme and Keenan Burton are still celebrated in this state nearly 20 years after they played here. And homegrown basketball players like Scotty Hopson are kind of forgotten. Guess we’ll find out what legacy means to Jasper very soon.

Scotty Hopson is the most recent one I can think of.

Did UK really recruit Hopson?

 

[LmdCat]

His parents failed him if he goes to UNC or Bama.

crazy comment

 

[Jamal Mercer]

Not sure I can post this, but a certain recruiting guy seems to think UK has made up a ton of ground and are now equal in this race.

They are gonna suck me back into this recruitment 🤦🏻‍♂️

 

[Wonky]

crazy comment

Why is it crazy? They don’t even go to class at UNC. They are the biggest phonies in the history of the ACC, and that is a league that claims Mike Krzyzewski as one of its own.

 

[true blue1]

Not sure I can post this, but a certain recruiting guy seems to think UK has made up a ton of ground and are now equal in this race.

They are gonna suck me back into this recruitment 🤦🏻‍♂️

I am at the point if he doesn’t want to come here best of luck to him and it’s clear he prefers Alabama. How ironic a Kentucky kid that plays basketball would rather go to a football school, one word Wow.😮

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Jasper Johnson to UK would be to Pope what Tayshaun Prince was to Tubby. He's that early tenure elite 5 star that creates the chatter and curtails the fan-based recruiting pressure.

 

[Rideordiewildcat]

off the top of my head
Hopson and Mack
i am sure there was a few more

Who are they? Recently? BB and top recruits with offers that grow up here?

 

[Rideordiewildcat]

Great point about Harris. I didn’t fault him for picking Saban. I didn’t fault Shaun Alexander for picking Alabama either. Both probably made the right business decision for their pro careers. But it’s also why guys like Jacob Tamme and Keenan Burton are still celebrated in this state nearly 20 years after they played here. And homegrown basketball players like Scotty Hopson are kind of forgotten. Guess we’ll find out what legacy means to Jasper very soon.

Scotty Hopson is the most recent one I can think of.

I found Hopson on ESPN but it doesn't show him with an offer from Kentucky so not sure. Can't believe I don't remember him. Getting old I guess, turn 52 Friday🙃

 

[Zissou87]

Did UK really recruit Hopson?

Doubtful. The coach was too busy recruiting middle schoolers.

 

[mcwildcats04]

Multiple threads on Jasper so posting in this one as well:

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Multiple threads on Jasper so posting in this one as well:

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Does anyone know how that redheaded Kansas fan keeps getting to talk about Kentucky sports for KSR?

Does he has dirty pictures of Matt Jones in compromising positions?

Did he donate millions to KSR in exchange for being to talk about UK hoops on their platform?

Seriously, what's the deal? I mean no disrespect, but as smart as he is, it doesn't seem like public speaking is his thing.

 

[BBNinSC]

Yep. Not as big of a shocker because he’s from Kentucky. The home state kid going to his state school over a traditional power is a relatively normal thing.

Notre Dame hasn’t been a significant football program in decades

 

[bthaunert]

Notre Dame hasn’t been a significant football program in decades

The conversation was about Dennis Johnson who was in HS in the mid to late 90’s.

 

[Titpwhami2014]

Sounds like Jasper is a Cat per some insiders in the know. Let’s go!

 

[Jamal Mercer]

Anyone have this scoop?

 

[Jamal Mercer]

I'm not buying into this stuff that UK has a shot. These other coaches have been recruiting him for 4 or 5 years. Pope literally just introduced himself.

That means something. JJ to Bama.

I look forward to getting tarred and feathered if JJ picks UK.

Please…..let Rupp Rafters tar and feather me.