Wilkins to Kentucky!!

yoshukai

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Juke wasn’t interested in us when we initially reached out, that’s why you haven’t heard anything about us involved with him. Stokes won’t keep us from getting anyone, there is a separate fund to ensure we can pay him if he comes. I still think we land him, I’ve heard mid next week for his decision so we shall see.
FWIW . Someone that has had rock solid information on another board says that Stokes talked with some of our players after the Wilkins announcement. Again TIFWIW.
 

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KyKevin

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If Hawthorne's position is he either starts or he's out of here then so be it. I want to land Stokes if at all possible. I like Hawthorne's potential but do not really see him as a starter on a really good team at this point. He could turn out to be all that but I'm not willing to pin all of our hopes on it.



If Hathorne is confident in his own skills, why would he care? The great players, should want to play with great players, and compete your a.ss off everyday to get better. I hope he turns out great, but he hasn't won us #9 yet, and maybe the change of his mind, was put there for money reasons. Play the game, play the game, play the gaaammme, anybody else hear that song 😂.
 

JimboBBN

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Anyone else already more excited about this new backcourt than Aberdeen and Oweh? Both better passers. At the very least as good defenders. Both better shooters especially in the midrange. And both interchangeable at the 1 and 2. I love this get.
 

Rainmaker

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FWIW . Someone that has had rock solid information on another board says that Stokes talked with some of our players after the Wilkins announcement. Again TIFWIW.
I would definitely believe that actually because last week I heard from 2 separate high level recruits going elsewhere that Stokes was telling them it would be Kentucky. I typically stay away from speculative information but the tea leaves to me are aligned for Stokes to come here. I’d be surprised if he goes elsewhere but it’s been a weird recruitment so it’s possible.
 

UKVACats0107

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One of McNeil, Brown, Cox, McNair
Stokes or Momcilivic (Stokes is my prediction)
Freeman
Rancik likely and McBride is the next option and we may get both.
Williams/Reclass from 27’ or Dynes for backup 5 slot.
Will add a Euro forward as well, in talks with several of them and most likely one more guard depth piece.

My best prediction of our lineup is: (several plug and play portal swaps with the bench guys but just my guess based off the information available today)

Diallo
Wilkins
Stokes
Freeman
Moreno

Kam Williams
Mcneil
Rancik
McBride
Mason Williams
Potter
Noah
Dynes
Euro forward

Freeman/Rancik/Moreno will rotate at the 5 a lot with Potter and Dynes getting only 8-10 a game combined. Stokes will play some 4 as well.
So you saying Hawthorne heads to the portal?
 

catman15

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I'm gonna root for whoever puts that jersey on and then complain when necessary. Welcome aboard! I just want to watch good basketball again. I seen glimmers of it in Popes 1st season but this last one was one of the least enjoyable for me overall in a while
 

BlueBloodKyFan72

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Yeah you're right. In my previous post I said we needed a back up PG, but for got when have Mason Williams as a back up PG.

We need one more SG, Freeman, Stokes and Rancik to finish the roster I think.
We still need that shooter who can get his. Diallo can drive, Wilkins will need screens but can score at all three levels, freeman can get his as can Stokes if he comes so you still need another STUD who can take over. They gotta figure in foul trouble, injury sickness any unknown, probably international back up center/ big PF get cheap hopefully high out put
 

UKVACats0107

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If Hawthorne's position is he either starts or he's out of here then so be it. I want to land Stokes if at all possible. I like Hawthorne's potential but do not really see him as a starter on a really good team at this point. He could turn out to be all that but I'm not willing to pin all of our hopes on it.
If Im Hawthorne i stay the course. Too many unknown variables still TBD.
1. You redshirted, so its still playing time for you here in the future. [ Stokes gone after freshman season] .
2. Are you truly ready for The SEC.. is he even 200lbs at this time?
3. You truly would benefit from the practice battle with the potential practice battle with this incoming squad.
 

UK4Life#9

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How many players we talking? Can you say that?! lol

I’m not really that connected to know exactly how many honestly. Besides Rancik/Freeman, we have another one coming in the next 2-3 days that might surprise a few folks. (Not Stokes) Although I think we do have a great chance at Stokes. Like I said, I’m not super connected or an insider but I’d put us at 75% UK for Stokes.
 

BlueManchu

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I would definitely believe that actually because last week I heard from 2 separate high level recruits going elsewhere that Stokes was telling them it would be Kentucky. I typically stay away from speculative information but the tea leaves to me are aligned for Stokes to come here. I’d be surprised if he goes elsewhere but it’s been a weird recruitment so it’s possible.
So you're saying he might come but he might not? Groundbreaking
 
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