Why is UK not looking at RJ Luis Jr or Ian Jackson?

[Bigkyfan10]

It looks like UK is looking for one more guard. I guess they aren't looking at Ian Jackson because he entered the transfer portal yesterday so that's probably it. But what about Luis Jr? Why are we only looking at Pierre Jr and Yates?

 

[Farsight]

I would rather have Jackson over Luis if it came between those 2.

 

[know1]

Who says UK isn't looking at them?

 

[Creed Bratton]

Since Luis didn't jive with Pitino I doubt that Pope would take him. I don't know why we wouldn't look at Jackson though unless there's issues I am unaware of.

 

[Bigkyfan10]

Who says UK isn't looking at them?

I haven't seen a single place where it says UK has contacted either of them. And KSR's tracking list doesn't include them.

 

[CELTICAT]

Positionally, seems like we've targeted Yates.

 

[JPFisher]

Since Luis didn't jive with Pitino I doubt that Pope would take him. I don't know why we wouldn't look at Jackson though unless there's issues I am unaware of.

If anyone understands Pitino's fury, it's Pope. Maybe he'd be more understanding of a coach. 😂

 

[UKWildcats1987]

Seems like people think a basketball game has more than 200 combined minutes to go around.

 

[JwUKFan11]

RJ Luis is almost certainly going to the NBA or at least doing everything he can to get there.
Ian Jackson I don't really see a fit for. Look for St Johns, Arkansas, Illinois, and Ole Miss to fight it out for him.

 

[SkyPrince1]

Seems like people think a basketball game has more than 200 combined minutes to go around.

Or more than one basketball.

 

[shaudyshaud]

They might know those guys aren’t interested.

 

[bigbluedon]

Ian Jackson would be an instant starter here. Love to have him.

 

[know1]

I haven't seen a single place where it says UK has contacted either of them. And KSR's tracking list doesn't include them.

I don't believe Pope and staff are publicly advertising everything they are doing. But if they aren't looking at them, then they have their reasons.

 

[TX-Wildcat]

Our favorite, Jay Williams, thinks Ian Jackson is just trying to leverage the portal to get a sweeter NIL deal back at UNCheat. Hope that is not true, as I love when Jay is wrong.

The Harlem born/Bronx raised kid is of course on the St. Johns radar. Maybe Pitino called Pope and told him "hands off" 😁.
Arkansas is of course reportedly in the mix too.

Would love him as a CAT though!

 

[AzubuikeandFitch]

Ian Jackson is 85% going to St. John's

 

[JonathanW]

No thanks to Luis. He is just a volume scorer. Not a good shooter.

 

[wldctky]

It looks like UK is looking for one more guard. I guess they aren't looking at Ian Jackson because he entered the transfer portal yesterday so that's probably it. But what about Luis Jr? Why are we only looking at Pierre Jr and Yates?

how do you know they are not?

 

[BigBlueManSouthCentralKY]

For The Win has the 10 best portal players left at each position. At the two guard they have RJ Luis #1, followed by in this order, Conerway of Troy, Thomas of San Fran, Lee of Princeton, Yates of USC, Skillings of Cincy, Washington of New Mex, Jackson of NC, Davis of Bradley and Wilkerson of Sam Houston.

At the four spot the two top guys are Darrion Williams of TX Tech and Alvaro of Robert Morris.

 

[TriCountyCat]

Jackson is going to St John’s or Arkansas is the consensus

 

[TTTblue24]

Any wing or guard would be crazy to go to Arkansas, you know cal has promised acuff & the other freshman shots, pt, etc so you’re 3rd fiddle at best.

 

[yoshukai]

Our favorite, Jay Williams, thinks Ian Jackson is just trying to leverage the portal to get a sweeter NIL deal back at UNCheat. Hope that is not true, as I love when Jay is wrong.

The Harlem born/Bronx raised kid is of course on the St. Johns radar. Maybe Pitino called Pope and told him "hands off" 😁.
Arkansas is of course reportedly in the mix too.

Would love him as a CAT though!

He’s overlooking the part where the kid basically quit on his team the last 3rd of the season. At least that’s what they claim over on the unc board.

 

[Kyhoward]

It looks like UK is looking for one more guard. I guess they aren't looking at Ian Jackson because he entered the transfer portal yesterday so that's probably it. But what about Luis Jr? Why are we only looking at Pierre Jr and Yates?

Pope will be calling you to see who he should and should not pursue in the portal. Stay close to your phone!

 

[deep3]

It looks like UK is looking for one more guard. I guess they aren't looking at Ian Jackson because he entered the transfer portal yesterday so that's probably it. But what about Luis Jr? Why are we only looking at Pierre Jr and Yates?

Team chemistry not enough balls he’s putting together a cohesive team imo

 

[bookerfan66]

I love Jaron Pierre. Guy can flat out score.

 

[chroix]

Who says UK isn't looking at them?

Damn your facts man!

 

[jace2012]

Seems like people think a basketball game has more than 200 combined minutes to go around.

Two or three may not get the minutes they want. Play the best players, it’s not that hard

 

[rivercatinfl]

I love Jaron Pierre. Guy can flat out score.

Love this guys game. I'd take him in a minute.

Getting harder for me to get into the pay these guys are gonna get. I was born and raised in Eastern Ky. The pay is more than anyone I know made in their lifetimes.
Times change and wages change. I can't help but think this is headed to pay to play that will destroy the sport.

 

[crxohio]

Love this guys game. I'd take him in a minute.

Getting harder for me to get into the pay these guys are gonna get. I was born and raised in Eastern Ky. The pay is more than anyone I know made in their lifetimes.
Times change and wages change. I can't help but think this is headed to pay to play that will destroy the sport.

Suck it up. Buttercup. We are already deep in the pay to play.

 

[Fox2monk]

Since Luis didn't jive with Pitino I doubt that Pope would take him. I don't know why we wouldn't look at Jackson though unless there's issues I am unaware of.

The issue is he kinda cratered at the end of last year and he will cost a ton of money. Definitely has potential to be amazing though,

 

[BigBlueManSouthCentralKY]

Luis as of today the best two guard in the portal. He is really talented. Lee is actually ranked higher than all the other guards we have looked at. If those two are too expensive I hope we get Pierre. Thought it odd that Pierre was not one of the ten two guards in that ranking.

 

[Catzman]

Love this guys game. I'd take him in a minute.

Getting harder for me to get into the pay these guys are gonna get. I was born and raised in Eastern Ky. The pay is more than anyone I know made in their lifetimes.
Times change and wages change. I can't help but think this is headed to pay to play that will destroy the sport.

I was also born and raised in E. Ky (Estill County) and Now live in Wesley Chapel, Fl. Where were you born and now live in Fl?