Thursday 4-16 Transfer Portal News

mdluk1

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Oct 28, 2007
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That kid will end up being good. I hope we land him he's big enough to play combo and something we didn't have lady year.
The more I hear about him, the more I like. Sure hope he commits before leaving.
 

RedwoodHigh

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Nov 18, 2025
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Anyone know our biggest competition with Rancik? Saw he was at FSU before he visited us
Indiana & BYU were in the mix but both signed other PF Players so now it’s Ky & FSU .
FSU Basketball plays in front of half filled seats like many Football schools.
Rancik would be a great addition - Andrew Carr 2.0.
 

Beatle Bum

Heisman
Sep 1, 2002
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He did but then UCONN got Mahaney. Brea is Pope’s biggest recruiting win. All the big boys wanted him. He’ll need to pull off more of these types.
Depends on how you define “win.” I think Carr, Williams, and getting Robinson to transfer from BYU were huge. Someone really did their homework with Carr and Williams. If other blue bloods did not want those guys, they’re stupid. And Robinson could have played for anyone. Heck, most people on this site were crazy happy when Pope landed Garrison.

I will go further. Most people were thrilled when DA and Mo transferred in last year. I remember some Lowe skeptics, but those two guys were highly thought of. The fact that DA is still wanted by Florida and Pitino wants Mo is further confirmation.
 
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Eagles_Ball_69

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Dec 19, 2003
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Bruh, we have to get this dude out of here. We are straight getting laughed off the face of the planet and it’s true. You can’t even argue with them.
Agreed. I'm legit blown away at the reactions from some people on here about the portal mentions and whatnot. It's like they've forgotten, so quickly, what it takes to be ACTUALLY good. Not finishing 5th-10th in the SEC and getting blown out of the tournament after a win or two, but actually good. Everyone wants to point to Pope's first team, that still lost 12 games, as a reason these chumps from LOW (not even mid) major U can be good. Those dudes on that first team were four year vets that knew how to play. And they still weren't all that good. Top 15-25, but nothing special.
 
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SenseMaker_Cats

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Depends on how you define “win.” I think Carr, Williams, and getting Robinson to transfer from BYU were huge. Someone really did their homework with Carr and Williams. If other blue bloods did not want those guys, they’re stupid. And Robinson could have played for anyone. Heck, most people on this site were crazy happy when Pope landed Garrison.

I will go further. Most people were thrilled when DA and Mo transferred in last year. I remember some Lowe skeptics, but those two guys were highly thought of. The fact that DA is still wanted by Florida and Pitino wants Mo is further confirmation.
I agree all those were wins. I’d even say getting Butler before anyone else even had a shot is a win. I’m speaking in the context of when Pope is going head to head with the big boys.
 
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Catphright23

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Dec 6, 2023
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Only people who are laughing at us, is our own "fans". Looking at past championship teams some of these kids came from nowhere. It's all about how they mesh. It's like dorky kids calling our coach dorky. Look at Golden and Hurley and most head coaches. They won a championship but they dorks. Midget at Louisville is like a wizard of Oz character. Sometimes you lose out on big recruits. We lost out on wright but now we might be able to afford 2 good players for that cost.
 
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Noledynasty2490

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Yeah 6'10 Wahlin, same type player as Rancik. He's a Cat and isn't going to BYU.

No offense boss but you also said Wright was signed sealed and delivered. So...ya know.
 

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bnewt5

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I don't think there is anyway this one doesn't stick and the best part it it didn't break the bank. It's a major upgrade from last season.
Any ideas on freeman? Thought I saw yesterday where freeman was supposed to commit before 1 o'clock, and now nothing g.
Any one else?
Earlier you said you thought pope would land some players, and has 1 thus far.
He still needs guards, forwards and center.

Coming to this board expecting good news, but wind up feeling going to dentist for cleaning and winding up with root canal. 🤬
 
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TyCatPrice14

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Not a whole lot of social media posts today on the guys currently on campus. Maybe that is a good thing?
 

JimboBBN

Heisman
Jan 26, 2016
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Not a whole lot of social media posts today on the guys currently on campus. Maybe that is a good thing?
My FSU buddy said Rancik has been followed by and started following multiple accounts from FSU. I know Zoom follows him too. Not sure if it means anything at all.
 
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Rainmaker

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May 13, 2015
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Any ideas on freeman? Thought I saw yesterday where freeman was supposed to commit before 1 o'clock, and now nothing g.
Any one else?
Earlier you said you thought pope would land some players, and has 1 thus far.
He still needs guards, forwards and center.

Coming to this board expecting good news, but wind up feeling going to dentist for cleaning and winding up with root canal. 🤬
Freeman visit was good, our offer is easily the best as well. Rancik is all but ours, can't see him not committing this week, Wilkins is priority 1 and I believe its likely we get him and one of Cox, Davis, Brown. We get Rancik and Freeman and Rancik comes off the bench and Freeman plays some 5 with Rancik at the same time as well throughout the season. I like the position we are in and if we happen to miss we have quality upgrades from last year we are still talking with. Roster should be 90% together by the end of the weekend.