Pope watching Pate today

The_Catfather

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I see him more in OO spot than I do at PG but I could be wrong everything I’ve seen him play in he’s off the ball
Agree. I haven't been high on him, but his 3-point percentage took a big jump this year (despite an ugly looking stroke). If he can sniff mid-30s percent on 3s, be a secondary ball-handler and good defender, I'm all for it. I just don't think he's a star, nor do I want him to be the primary PG. As a 3rd option like Aberdeen was intended to be before Lowe's injury - I'm cool with it. I think his game resembles Aberdeen, actually.
 

Monday Nitro

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All the negative people are on today in a jerk circle I see. Transfer portal hasn't started yet. Louisville and arkansas still needs more fans
It's a handful of dorks with all kinds of accounts. Put them all on ignore. I do and I spend quite a bit less time here as you could only go braindead reading all of the stupid stuff.
 

TX Wildcat

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I see him more in OO spot than I do at PG but I could be wrong everything I’ve seen him play in he’s off the ball
Agree, he is a college SG. However, Dink could rotate in at SF and also run some point. I like the versatility based on our injury history in the backcourt.

G league may be meh, but it’s better than HS competition most prospects are judged against.

Would not complain if he posted a 23/7/7 game in Rupp.
 

FatCatMan

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So what role would he even play if Pope managed to pull this off? He doesn’t shoot well enough to be a SG and would we really want him as a PG? He’s got the size, maybe a SF? Or would we play a three guard lineup?
 
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Catphright23

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We don't even know who is hitting the portal officially it isn't open till after championship. We got rid of the players making the most money on the team or they graduated. I'm on wait and see mode.
 

TommyMansky

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What’s the deal? Was Pope waiting until the season was over or now wants him after Hart went to SMU? Will Pate be eligible?