It is funny seeing all the folks throw losing Rancik to FSU in Pope's face when 95% of this board was dogging the dude when his visit was announced. Me included. I thought he was a good backup piece but not starting material at UK. Maybe I was wrong but that was my first take as well as alot of others.
Freeman to St Johns
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It’s make it happen or find a new job time
The goalposts are portable for the legendary LOD.
Yeah, I'm confused at the comments about missing on Rancik.
I think dudes just need to let their anger out and they have gotten used to blaming Pope for anything that can think of.
Some fans think recruiting is easy.
What do you expect? The rest of the SEC and even our in-state rival is stocking up for next season while we’re running around like a headless chicken.
This is year 3. Why the heck isn’t CMP getting this right? How much longer does he need to become an elite coach and return Kentucky back to prominence? How much longer does fans have to be patient? Isn’t this incredibly frustrating?
Some of us may be moving goalposts but I’ve always been Rancik 100% and I have the right to be upset we gave up a better system fit. I’m a 100% Pope guy but it was a bad decision not to take the guy who was a better system fit, wanted to be here and doesn’t have the injury history. I’m not dooming though — we don’t know who could still enter the portal. But yes, I think it’s a legit whiff.
Lost 8 games by double digits and finished 6th n sec. Low standard by u
All of that is fine, if he is the backup. If Freeman goes somewhere else, there might be an arguement about who to put at the 4, but for now, that shouldnt be Rancik as a starter.
And you think the answer is Rancik? It sounds like you think he is, otherwise, you wouldn't be disagreeing with me.
op should change this title of thread. Very ,misleading
That's fine, but he's a backup at best. He's the 100th ranked player in the portal.
He doesn't look like the answer to me. If he was our starting 4, I wouldn't even watch any games we play against Alabama.
But still, the kid obviously wanted more money and he wanted to he a starter, that shouldn't be a consideration here.
I was just about to ask for confirmation on this, so did he, or did he not commit to SJ?
Pitino has a billionaire in his pocket and told Pitino he would pay whoever p wants.
So, is Freeman officially off the board or not? I’ve seen nothing from any of the national media outlets.
We now have in one off season let me get this straight:
Wright 100% UK just 2 days later back to BYU
Freeman 100% UK just a few days later ST John's
Pope needs his *** fired now no need in giving him a 3rd season it's really just a waste for all involved!
Wright 100% UK just 2 days later back to BYU
Freeman 100% UK just a few days later ST John's
Pope needs his *** fired now no need in giving him a 3rd season it's really just a waste for all involved!
He better I posted above SLIM picking now and the portal for entry closes in less than 6 hours
She already sang and is getting her scrip for ozempic as we speak.
You’re speaking as if it’s known that we are going to get someone vastly better than 100th. We will see about it
So a his recruitment has gone: dad wanted UConn, agent wanted him to get more money, blew the UConn destination opportunity. Visits UK, apparently verbally commits to UK after cancelling his Alabama visit. Agent doesn’t want him at UK, creates apparent bidding war with us and St. John’s…and we could’ve had Rancik but moved on for this…
He averaged 12 and 6 as a sophomore, has the potential for a breakout season. Players like him don't go anywhere to come off the bench.
Wright was 100% NEVER coming to UK. His family & circle wanted him to, he never wanted to but his agent used the interest to get him more BYU money. Worked to a tee!!
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Right, but who are these people saying those guys were 100% to UK?
Anyone that said Rob Wright was 100% to UK, was a liar. That kid was only leaving BYU if someone paid him too much money to stay. Pope did the right thing by not overpaying.
Joined yesterday for the thousandth time. Look in the mirror to see foolish. This isn’t hard my man.
If we had signed Ranick we would still need a bigger, stronger 4.
With Kam and Hawthorne on the roster I am not sure he was a good fit. Furthermore, he only shot r0 percent from field.
I like the play for Freeman, but I think we are wise to move on and take our chances with some of the other mentioned options in this thread.
With Kam and Hawthorne on the roster I am not sure he was a good fit. Furthermore, he only shot r0 percent from field.
I like the play for Freeman, but I think we are wise to move on and take our chances with some of the other mentioned options in this thread.
Well, nobody knows anything, but you can't pay starter money for Rancik knowing you need someone better.
Surely there's a better PF out there than Rancik and honestly, even though Freeman is injury prone, I understand why Pope went all in on him.
Good for him, he can go to FSU and prove himself. UK shouldn’t be gambling their starting PF position on someone who “might” have a breakout season. UK should be getting proven players from day 1 as their starters.
Fans still trying to shield Pope from any responsibility concerning recruiting. Pope was a loser at coaching before he got here and he is the same guy now. He is not the answer I hope year three passes very fast so ky can hire a legitimate coach to right the ship.
THANKS MITCH BARNHART I HOPE YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE TO OUR ( BBN ) BASKETBALL PROGRAM!!!!!!!!
Got to be hard to admit you are a 100% Pope guy at this point. Luckily you don't have to show your real name on this board.