WCS said that it was Calipari that attracted recruits to UK. If that was the case then he should be signing four or five 5-Star recruits to Arkansas every year...... I bet he doesn'tAt one point, Calipari was leading for Dybantsa, Peterson, Wilson, Acuff, Thomas, and Johnson. Now, it looks like he might only end up with two of them if he's lucky.
That’s what happens when you leave the best place ,but it wouldn’t matter. He still would have choked had he landed them all and all the transfers he wanted.At one point, Calipari was leading for Dybantsa, Peterson, Wilson, Acuff, Thomas, and Johnson. Now, it looks like he might only end up with two of them if he's lucky.
Good to hear we aren’t giving up, I hope he reschedules soon.
Also the nice Serbian PF Bundalo, who just visited UConn, but have to wonder if UK didn't show up 4-deep for Wilson because they are afraid Bundalo will commit to UConn. (He hasn't yet).PF Caleb Wilson / Chris Cenac (maybe Ament here too)
Getting Acuff as the PG was a massive hit as many guys who are talented do NOT want to play with him. Doesn't mean he will be a bad player, but his playing style isn't favored by talented guys who prefer to touch the ball more. For instance, one reason UK pivoted with Trae Young who committed to them on his in-home with them was due to the fact other top players in that class didn't like how he played-preferred Quade Green and most didn't know about SGA's ability at all so that didn't factor in. Also Cal thought he could get Bamba by landing Green.At one point, Calipari was leading for Dybantsa, Peterson, Wilson, Acuff, Thomas, and Johnson. Now, it looks like he might only end up with two of them if he's lucky.
You may be right, but it looks like pope has lines in the water for Wilson, cenak, ament, and maybe bundalo. If we can hook one of those then mission accomplished.I'd be stunned if Kentucky landed Caleb Wilson.
Cenac, I think they've got a legit shot with. Rest I'd be surprised. Bundalo would be the 2nd most likely out of that group listed.You may be right, but it looks like pope has lines in the water for Wilson, cenak, ament, and maybe bundalo. If we can hook one of those then mission accomplished.
We are very use to Cal leading for a bunch of names that he doesn't get.At one point, Calipari was leading for Dybantsa, Peterson, Wilson, Acuff, Thomas, and Johnson. Now, it looks like he might only end up with two of them if he's lucky.
Not questioning you, but generally curious. If you know that getting Wilson would be shocking, how does pope not know that? I would imagine he would have someone that knows tell him? Or does he know and think he can still get him?Cenac, I think they've got a legit shot with. Rest I'd be surprised. Bundalo would be the 2nd most likely out of that group listed.
I think Ament is a longshot and Wilson based on some things I've been told from someone who would know be shocking.
You don’t think coaches help price gouging by making rumored deals? Deals that are blown up here and then make national news? Never happensI’ve seen it stated by multiple people elsewhere that Wilson and his family are all enamored with Calipari.
And it’s likely Pope does know that. But sometimes you keep showing interest and recruiting guys that you know are unlikely for different reasons.
Networking is big in recruiting. Trainers and coaches have other guys that will be good players down the line.
Scouting. We’re probably going to be playing against Wilson.
New!: Possibly driving the price up for your competitors in the NIL era.
I appreciate reading about what you’re hearing, even when it’s not always as positive for UK in regard to a player as we might like. Plus, you always just offer up things you’ve heard without claiming what you’ve heard is infallible. Your credibility is high with me, and your posts add a lot to this board. Thanks.Cenac, I think they've got a legit shot with. Rest I'd be surprised. Bundalo would be the 2nd most likely out of that group listed.
I think Ament is a longshot and Wilson based on some things I've been told from someone who would know be shocking.
This!I appreciate reading about what you’re hearing, even when it’s not always as positive for UK in regard to a player as we might like. Plus, you always just offer up things you’ve heard without claiming what you’ve heard is infallible. Your credibility is high with me, and your posts add a lot to this board. Thanks.
Ralph has pretty good with sharing what is on the street. I also appreciate anything you can share!This!
Mark is telling Cow
Pope won't add more then 4 or 5 depends He'll mix in the portal transfer to fill out his classes I thinkTo me, it looks like Pope is zeroing in on these guys:
PG Mikel Brown / Acaden Lewis
SG Johnson
SF Tounde Yessoufou / Braylon Mullins
PF Caleb Wilson / Chris Cenac (maybe Ament here too)
C Moreno
(Yes, I know Johnson could be recruited for the PG spot as well)
And he may not get all 5 positions, but it would be really nice to get at least 4 of the above as that would mesh well with Perry, Chandler, Oweh, Noah, and Garrison (hopefully)
Then he could focus on 1 or 2 premier transfer guy in the spring.
He's doing his job and trying to swing for the fences. He's also after Ament. Those 2 won't be playing together anywhere either. So he's doing what he should be doing. It's his job.Not questioning you, but generally curious. If you know that getting Wilson would be shocking, how does pope not know that? I would imagine he would have someone that knows tell him? Or does he know and think he can still get him?
He's doing his job and trying to swing for the fences. He's also after Ament. Those 2 won't be playing together anywhere either. So he's doing what he should be doing. It's his job.
Since this is Pope's first summer on the road as UK's coach, a hat on the table for a couple of top 5 guys in Wilson and Ament is not necessarily a bad thing.