'Cause Pope only plays his favorites and hates Kentucky boys.
Travis Perry time
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Thats not what you were suggesting. You were suggesting the kid isnt working his ass off and isnt playing for the name on the front of the jersey. Pope has said over and over that the kid works as hard as anyone he has been around and is a great teammate. Thats my point.
No that isn’t what I was suggesting at all. I’m suggesting that’s what time it is for Perry right now. I’m not saying whether he is or isn’t doing that. I’m not at practice. I’m saying when he is ready to play, the coach will play the kid. If you don’t believe me go read my post again. I love Travis Perry and think he will thrive eventually. I just don’t have a Kentucky boy fetish or secret agenda
Yeah I was surprised he didn’t at least get chance too, although he did struggle when he was put in against Duke so maybe that has something to do with it
Like i stated before I agree with Pope giving Kriisa a little longer leash due to the inexperience behind him. But i’m surprised at the passionate defense of a guy shooting 25% from the field, 24% from 3 whose defense has been matador like. If he continues like this, he’s unplayable. Doesn’t matter where anyone is from.
We need Kerr playing better to reach our potential. Thats all really. Pope isn’t playing favorites. It’s common sense that an experienced Kerr is better than a freshman Perry. Having said that, nothing wrong with trying something different the next time Kerr is playing poorly.
Kid is better than what he has played so far. If he can’t get it together, I’m sure Pope will start cutting minutes. We all saw how bad Kerr was the other night, it’s not a secret. The complete willingness to throw him out for our favorite is the issue. What you’re stating is rational and understandable— you are not saying the same thing as others. Let’s call a spade a spade
If Perry plays tonight he will do well. Why. Cause it’s a big game and freshman tend to focus much more if they know they have to produce No one is really focused in a blowout win so how he or Noah plays in mop up duty isn’t any gage on how either will play . As for pressure we will see sometime this year how they handle it. Remember Uk is not for everyone. 😁
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I’m a huge Perry fan and I thought he would be playing better than he’s shown.
It’s obvious he’s trying to do too much when in now.
Pope sees him everyday. And sees him going against Butler and Oweh and makes his decisions on that.
Not anything else.
As much as I want Perry to excel I trust that Coach Pope is doing whatever he thinks will help us win.
I do think Perry’s time will come. It just may not be this season.
It’s obvious he’s trying to do too much when in now.
Pope sees him everyday. And sees him going against Butler and Oweh and makes his decisions on that.
Not anything else.
As much as I want Perry to excel I trust that Coach Pope is doing whatever he thinks will help us win.
I do think Perry’s time will come. It just may not be this season.
Go watch the pg for Creighton. I think Perry could be a much better version of him someday.
I’m sold on Perry. But I am biased.
I know the whole family.
Probably saw him play 20 times.
He’s an odd player to watch. Nothing when not playing makes you think he can play.
He doesn’t look athletic. He’s not very big.
But when he plays he gets to his spot he wants to be.
He gets open when you think he can’t.
Reminds me of Bobby Hurley playing.
Just does things you think he can’t.
But right now the others are better.
If we can learn to patient as well as him, he can have a legendary career.
All Freshman take time to get adjust to playing bigger, faster, stronger athletes. The higher level competition in HS, the faster they adjust. He will be a really good player once he makes the adjustment and gains some confidence. He will certainly not do that with exceptional athletic ability, it will have to be with very good ball handling, shooting and passing. Pope’s system will help him get the most out of his abilities.
I don't totally trust Robinson's handle against pressure, I would start with Oweh.
I’m being objective, not negative. The Colgate game put it on full display for everyone to see. Perry is slow. Glacier slow. He makes Jim Master look fast. Good luck young man.
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I always had faith in Perry because he was solid on the AAU circuit and he had a nice offer sheet besides UK.
I just figured these coaches and the national anyalist couldn't be wrong on him.
It's still early but it's hard to defend Perry against any of the criticisms he's gotten so far.
Honestly I'm not seeing any abilities beyond that of Jarrod Polson and FWIW Polson could dunk with ease.
JP Blevins, who really didn't pan out but still was a little taller, quicker, with a better handle than Perry has shown so far.
I think it's PG or bust with Perry as we'll have Jasper and Chandler at the two with Noah being able to swing there also
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