Well those some are wrong lol. Dybansta is the best by a mile
PF Caleb Wilson's official visit is this weekend
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Dybsanta is probably the best, I really don't care. But watch some tape on Wilson and you'll see he is a great player too. This kid can do it all, and is already a defensive stud. We seem to have some really good pf options.
Thought Tucker was calling it quits? I’m sure he will still hear things but it seems like his takes are always optimistic regarding recruiting no matter how bad our actual chances to get a player may be,
Hope he stayed for the entire game as the crowd was rowdy, loud and was one heck of a game even in a loss
Its feels like that 2013 class where three or four guys had a legit claim to #1: Randle, Wiggins, Parker, Embiid.
I agree. I'd be fine with one of Wilson, Cenac or Bundalo.
I could not post link for some reason so here you go. Thanks to @CatsVsEveryone for post on X. Pic is Wilson.
When you're running 4 wide at Daytona they can't pass you. Good strategy.
Right now the bro love between Lewis and Wilson is causing me to daydream about the daffy avatar, lol. This week comes the counterpunches from the other coaches on the Wilson list. Hopefully when pope reconnects this week we can stay on some more momentum with UK.
Not a chance unless he stayed three years like Mashburn did.
Absolutely!
That’s a perfect scenario, IMHO.
Wilson will be a star in college. I would also be happy with Cenac.
And as I have stated many times, I want a veteran PG to lead the way.
I would also like to see them sign another couple of multi year guys in this ‘25 class. It’s a deep class. Hopefully Coach signs all his scholarship or at least most of them. That was one of my main problems with Cal, he never used all his allotted scholarships.
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Quotes from Caleb’s dad.
Caleb Wilson visits BBN: 'Coach Pope believes Caleb is the perfect fit for Kentucky' | Zagsblog
By ADAM ZAGORIA Five-star jumbo wing Caleb […]
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This is starting to give me good vibes. With the timing of Tounde’s cutting us, and the statements/tweets/etc makes me start to wonder if maybe we got this kid! I sure hope so.Quotes from Caleb’s dad.
Caleb Wilson visits BBN: 'Coach Pope believes Caleb is the perfect fit for Kentucky' | Zagsblog
By ADAM ZAGORIA Five-star jumbo wing Caleb […]www.zagsblog.com
Gotta like Wilson’s quote.
Four incoming McDonald's All-Americans would be a helluva haul to add in Pope's first official class.
I hope it comes together.
I hope it comes together.
This sounds good on the surface, and it might be a good thing as long as (1) no freshman recruit blocks UK’s desire and ability to recruit the best players from the portal (i.e., the way it seemed to be under Calipari); and (2) the best player NOW is the one who plays - not the most “talent,” not the highest ranked in recruiting services, and not the highest projected draft pick. Otherwise, I believe a multitude of freshmen McDonalds All-Americans would be counter-productive to winning against the top teams.
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UK in for Cenac today. UK is making sure they get a PF.
In all probability, Yessoufou cutting UK has nothing to do with Wilson. Yessoufou wants to play the 3 and Wilson is a natural 4, so why would they inhibit one another? Answer: they wouldn't.
Plus, the UK staff wouldn't just call Yessoufou up hours after Wilson's non-committal visit and tell him that he's no longer a UK priority.
None of that logically adds up.
Plus, the UK staff wouldn't just call Yessoufou up hours after Wilson's non-committal visit and tell him that he's no longer a UK priority.
None of that logically adds up.
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Another reason to add Wilson: he gives us another presidential name.
Washington (George) - PJ Washington
Johnson (Lyndon and Andrew) - Keldon and Jasper Johnson
Jackson (Andrew) - Isaiah Jackson
Carter (Jimmy) - Jared Carter
Ford (Gerald) - Travis Ford
Harrison (Benjamin and William Henry) - Andrew and Aaron Harrison
Hayes (Rutherford B.) - Chuck Hayes
Pierce (Franklin) - Ed Pierce
Lincoln (Abe) - Lincoln Collinsworth
Grant (U.S.) - Grant Darbyshire
Truman (Harry) - Truman Claytor
Taylor (Zachary) - Bob Taylor
Tyler (John) - Tyler Ulis
Madison (James) - Richard Madison
Missed a golden opportunity with Matthew Cleveland a few years ago. Could have given us Grover Cleveland.
Got to add Woodrow Wilson to the list.
Where's my social studies homey, @bucsrule8872 at? He'll appreciate this line of thinking.
Washington (George) - PJ Washington
Johnson (Lyndon and Andrew) - Keldon and Jasper Johnson
Jackson (Andrew) - Isaiah Jackson
Carter (Jimmy) - Jared Carter
Ford (Gerald) - Travis Ford
Harrison (Benjamin and William Henry) - Andrew and Aaron Harrison
Hayes (Rutherford B.) - Chuck Hayes
Pierce (Franklin) - Ed Pierce
Lincoln (Abe) - Lincoln Collinsworth
Grant (U.S.) - Grant Darbyshire
Truman (Harry) - Truman Claytor
Taylor (Zachary) - Bob Taylor
Tyler (John) - Tyler Ulis
Madison (James) - Richard Madison
Missed a golden opportunity with Matthew Cleveland a few years ago. Could have given us Grover Cleveland.
Got to add Woodrow Wilson to the list.
Where's my social studies homey, @bucsrule8872 at? He'll appreciate this line of thinking.
I’m not sure what the best guess would be on how many portal additions UK will be looking to add after the season. My guess would be 2-3. I think you’re right that if any of the guys who can come back don’t, that’s certainly a place to use the portal to add an additional player.
In general, I think the most important player group for title contention year-in-and-year-out is returning players. You have to build that base with smart high school recruiting. But for 2025-26 it seems that a PF from the portal is practically a must for UK. I think it’ll probably end up being best if UK gets a PG from the portal also.
Thinking about it more, I think the portal will be used sparingly this year because we have so many certain departures. You know what most of your needs are and can address them with high level high school recruiting. Year 2? There might be only one senior. Way different. You may have more surprise departures.
I’d really like to fill some of our final scholarships with portal players who need a year for injury rehab or for training. Something like what Louisville got in Ali Khalifa this year would be perfect for building roster depth.
Continuity is so important. I really think a lot of emphasis is going to be placed on keeping Kentucky players out of the portal.
A little off topic, but I also think early decisions for high schoolers will be emphasized. None of this waiting until April or May every year for a college decision. If you want to come here, commit. A way of identifying guys for whom playing at Kentucky means something.
I love this.
Wilson puts Pope on the recruiting map to stay.
It just keeps getting better and better...
Speaking of fluid, Acaden Lewis would be a fantastic addition to play alongside JJ. Imagine an all lefty backcourt. Lewis has great change of pace and he's super crafty with the basketball. Although he plays like a score first pg, he always seems to have his head on a swivel.
I agree on Lewis totally, if he can play some defense he will be a good one.
You never know, the rumor is those 4 guys Moreno, Wilson, Johnson, and Lewis wanna play together. Maybe Yessoufou feels like he can’t fit in or maybe he wants to stay Qest Coast. It seems like it with his list. I’d say it had to do with His Baylor visit since they have had masjid success with players at the 3 just like him recently.
The most recent past results support your position on continuity – it’s key to regularly being in the hunt for chasing titles.
But I’m not convinced that Pope is going to try to fill immediate needs with high level high school recruits – at least I hope not. Candidates to help fill needs? Sure. Let them compete for playing time and be part of a duo manning a position. But UK should be able to get their share of the best, and the best portal transfers are generally going to be better than a freshman (5-star or otherwise) to fill an immediate need. I believe that under Pope, UK is back to having its primary goal being winning championships, not recruiting titles.
I think what you’re saying about getting your high school recruits before Spring is the way to go. Because, I don’t think the best portal players are worried about competing with freshmen, as long as they believe the coach will play the guy who gives the team the best chance to win the game. On the other hand, high school guys and their camps who view them as OAD will likely be leary of being able to beat out top transfers. But once they’re signed coaches have time to show them how it will all work to benefit the team and to benefit them as well (which is a whole other discussion).
