Trilly update on Lanier visit
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He's probably the backup to Lanier at this point. The kid is smart for holding out. I would too. Your market value only increases the longer you wait, because teams desperate for scoring will pay more.
I agree. Another poster mentioned some info about a recruiting expert saying this was not a whiff by the UK staff. I hope we'll find out more, then move on to players that want UK.
My humble opinion is that we wouldn’t win the SEC next year no matter what recruits we get due to complete roster turnover and new coaches adjusting to a new conference and all new players.
I do think it should be plain to see next year if Pope has the makings to lead Kentucky or not, but he will take some time to grow into the job even if he is the right guy.
Right now I choose to be positive.
I do think it should be plain to see next year if Pope has the makings to lead Kentucky or not, but he will take some time to grow into the job even if he is the right guy.
Right now I choose to be positive.
Once again you have no clue what you’re talking about. I don’t want a Kal team. I also don’t want a Tubby/Billy team. We are much closer to that than we are a Kal team. Had we just landed even one single top portal guy my outlook would be much different. Johnell Davis or Kadary Richmond on this roster takes it from fringe top 25 to a legit top 10 team. I can’t help that Pope missed out on all the top guys. Therefore im not gonna sugarcoat it and act like everything is fine like you and many others are.
Big lean to UT is the word on Twitter right now. I guess that Elite 8 banner made the difference.
No question the staff wants/wanted Lanier, as do/did most of BBN. He has basically been a ut-knoxville lock since before he entered the portal though. To have a glimmer of hope shows the power of the brand.
The Kentucky name is now a commodity for recruits and transfers. Every one of them are begging for some level of interest for UK (and Aky, U6, Kansas, UNC) so they can use it to drive prices and interest up. I am not saying we will not get plenty of elite players moving forward, but many of the handlers/agents for these kids know the business and how to get clicks/cash. Interest from one of the top programs with deep NIL pockets is like getting a half star added to their rankings.
The only way I could see is if it came out that Lanier was just using UK to get a better NIL deal and never intended to come here.
That’s one of their go to lines whenever someone has opinion that’s different and they don’t like.
The only thing that will make these people happy is to have Cals culture back without Cal in it,something not possible. It is hilarious watching people who complained about Cal endlessly for years now demanding our new coach perpetuate that culture and absolutely refuse to give him TIME to create his own.
The issue is you don’t know what type of team it is. Pope didn’t miss on all the top guys, that’s a stupid narrative. Davis or Richmond comes here and you would still find something to complain about. Oh Richmond can’t shoot, or Davis isn’t a natural PG. You don’t know how the roster fits at all, your are being pessimistic to be pessimistic.
Not one person has said anything like that. But keep making shit up if it makes you feel better.
What I did say is that people need to pump the brakes on him. He’s a career 7ppg scorer who averaged 11ppg last year. Only 21 starts his entire career. He’s a very good role player. A very good 6th man type. The problem is people think he’s gonna come in light people up and average 15-20ppg solely because of his shooting percentage last year.
So any update from Sisk yet? I'm too cheap to pay for HOB.
What was Chaz scoring avg before last year ?? What was Jaxson scoring avg before last year ??
I agree. I am thrilled with the team Pope has been able to put together in such a short time. It’s incredible considering he was building from scratch.
But I don’t understand people who think this is a legit Final Four team as it is.
Who said it’s a legit FF team??
They weren’t good but I’m not willing to gamble that someone is going to have some breakout year instead of getting a proven commodity and you shouldn’t either.
If this team already had a Johnell Davis or Lanier it could afford to hope for someone having a breakout year. As it stands there’s not a single go to type of guy on offense. That’s concerning.
Brother you are quite literally saying this team isn’t going to be good because they don’t have a guy who is a perceived stud. You have complained about literally every add or and are saying a 50 percent shooter and one of best weapons in college ball isn’t a top rotation player. What I will say is
stop making overall assumptions before you see the final product and see the product in action together. You want the cal teams and the cal culture when you were In the group that complained about it while cal was here. Now you as you say not sugarcoating it because pope isn’t getting studs. He’s been here a month and a half. See his system and culture first before you make overall judgements.
Don’t think it’s a final four team, but also don’t think it’s a bottom tier SEC team or a bad team by any stretch
lol but to not think a player can’t improve year to year is dumb. Better system better coaching will improve a players stats. You are just looking to be negative.
Sisk said it was a mutual split and wouldn’t be the best fit for both parties.
That’s weird to me. Just wonder if they have someone else lined up
That’s weird to me. Just wonder if they have someone else lined up
I'm not sure which fish is bigger but I think Lanier offers more upside while Robinson really raises the floor, I think he is the more finished product.
Personally, I think the roster has plenty of floor so that is why I want Lanier just a bit more.
If he hits he is a star while understanding the bust to middling potential is also there.
Robinson is a fine player but he seems to be exactly as advertised, no more but next to no risk of any less either.
I think we are set up to swing for the fences at this point, I don't see bad on offer from this group.
A star could propel us to any heights while another really good player that is a notch up maybe translates to another round is what I'm feeling.
Maybe another round is all we need but call me a Riverboat Gambler.
Apparently sisk said it was a mutual split. Thats wierd of true. I’m on board with everything pope has done, but if he is doing this because of money then idk. At some point he is going to have to pay somebody, it’s just the way college basketball is now
Yeah I'm just not buying it.
He won't last long at UK if he goes that route.
maybe Chaz wants a bunch of minutes. But yeah pope needs to spend a lil cash if that’s the case.
This I agree with. You want good players they cost money
He was gonna start and play 25-30 plus mins a night, idk what else he wants besides money. I’m been on board with pope and still very much am, but if wants a Great player you have to money. He can’t back out everytime.
Exactly. Whoever followed Cal was going to inherit an empty roster and have to piece together something... Some negative nancies are acting like Drew wouldn't have had to deal with this even though he only had to sign like 2 transfers at Baylor.... 2 is much easier than 8... LOL
Seems weird to me too. You'd think any issues that would cause a mutual split would be discovered over a phone or zoom call before going through all the trouble of a visit.
Maybe they caught wind that Chaz was just using them for an NIL boost
The bad thing about this is all this time spent on Lanier may have damaged our chances with a guy like Poplar.
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