who would you rather have , Brea or Momcilovic. Also I think N'Diaye will be about what Carr provided. Will Wilkins ne as good as TyTy? Maybe. And McBride is an upgrade over Diabate, imo.
Kentucky Zooms Momcilovic
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The first step in a massive whiff. I don’t think we pull any huge recruit that we zoom with ever. Diallo is one of the only ones I recall. Most commitments have come from guys we didn’t zoom first, at least publicly.
It’s like a washing machine. He selected the wash cycle and put in the detergent. Time to hit start.
So you're saying the only guy we were able to recruit using Zoom...was Zoom?
It was meant to be.
Confident we don’t have enough data for that conclusion, but I understand how bias can lead to that conclusion.
If you want to have a little bit of hopium, Aaron Torres made a decent argument as to why he may come here.
I think the point was his victories have not been luck. Pointing out that we were all disappointed with how last year’s team makeup and injuries were not pretty does not change that fact. Even with turmoil, he still beat some ranked teams, including a loaded Arkansas on the road. We all evidently agree that was not luck. It’s a good start.
Sorry, I shouldn't have stooped as low as eastbound and down on here. I just get sick of the whiff post, or mark pope sucks post. I don't get why people are allowed to have multiple burner accounts, up to 10 ish.
That is reason why I defend him. I didn't want him initially as the coach and first year he did good, despite not having time. Second year we had injuries and management of team was bad.He don't have experience recruiting freshmen like Cal, Barnes, K does. I wish he would have kept Lewis and let Lowe leave.
He, I believe is a decent coach minus substitutions. Substitutions I believe were to give some people playing time Jasper and Garrison especially. Jasper is part of the problem, he didn't play well and his uncle said what he said on a public platform. Plus pope was wrong and spent money on jq a big risk instead of getting someone that would play
This roster so far has potential but is missing out on a wing unless Hawthorne or Kam turn out to be great. Also missing out on a backup center if Moreno stays in. We haven't missed out on everyone despite the rumors. We have 12 players and even some of them low on the totem pole can provide more than the kids off last year's team did. I hope we get him.
That is reason why I defend him. I didn't want him initially as the coach and first year he did good, despite not having time. Second year we had injuries and management of team was bad.He don't have experience recruiting freshmen like Cal, Barnes, K does. I wish he would have kept Lewis and let Lowe leave.
He, I believe is a decent coach minus substitutions. Substitutions I believe were to give some people playing time Jasper and Garrison especially. Jasper is part of the problem, he didn't play well and his uncle said what he said on a public platform. Plus pope was wrong and spent money on jq a big risk instead of getting someone that would play
This roster so far has potential but is missing out on a wing unless Hawthorne or Kam turn out to be great. Also missing out on a backup center if Moreno stays in. We haven't missed out on everyone despite the rumors. We have 12 players and even some of them low on the totem pole can provide more than the kids off last year's team did. I hope we get him.
Always been a fan of a hit of pretty much anything.
Hey, speaking of, got this sudden hankering for a hit of creatine, you holdn’?
With Chinyelu being projected as a late 1st rounder, he may stay in the draft and they could slide Condon and Haugh over rather easily to fit Momcilovic in.
If Pope can't land 18 recruits that come on campus, take them to Keenland, fly over seas for a center, and can't land any of them why in the world would he land a kid from a ZOOM meeting? this is nuts
We've had probably half a dozen commitments from the transfer portal via zoom/phone calls. N'diaye was the most recent. He hasn't visited.
I believe Backo is who we have the best chance to get, but he is declared for the 2026 draft though and isn't too young, though he will most likely pull out beforehand and either go back to Euro ball or college somewhere. I think UK can land him if they want him, MO.
For me it's option A,B,C from best to worse.
A) Milan and Backo
B) Hampton and Backo
C) Alex Constanza and Backo
I'd love Milan and Houindo the most but I'm not sure we will spend the cheddar needed to pull those two off nor do I have the faith Pope and staff could do it.
For me we need 1 starter who will be our best or 2nd best player an impactful backup 5 and I'd love another option at guard though I don't believe it's a necessity.
Some news I've heard from today is that the large donors were asked to kick in a substantial contribution for NIL. This I'd assume to mean that we are in play with some of these players we are looking to land and need more money to seal the deal. That isn't something that is asked unless there is real possibilities on the horizon. Take it with a grain of salt but I consider it great news.
Seems like a pipe dream but wouldn't it be nice.
Keep us posted if you hear anything else. Some of us on here appreciate your contributions.
I’m playing a round of golf with him now and trying to find out more.
So, you're saying right now it looks like a roster minus its two best players? Great!
Way more $$ than he will make as first year pro if he's a round 2 pick.
I can tell you this, they wanted 5 million more than what they already had to build out the remainder of the roster and the boosters have pledged it with stipulations for who we sign. I don’t know all the details but it appears with the additional money we have 11ish million remaining and are about to try and make a splash to fill out the roster. With the timing and the draft combine I’d imagine it will be a slow week or two and then we will find out exactly who we will get.
I’m not sure if we would have even gotten Diallo if Arizona hadn’t of taken a point guard before he could visit them. Glad we got him because he’s a good player. Wilkins is my favorite of the guys we signed. I just wish we knew why we keep missing out on our main targets. Something is wrong and has to change.
Well I'm not as down on the team as so many others are because this team has 2 things that last years team didn't, true PG's, 2 of them & a 4* star kid from high school that shoots it at a 40% clip, high school of not, watch his videos, he can shoot it, nice form, anyone thinking his NBA all star father won't prepare him for this is kidding themselves. The other thing is more 3 point shooting than last year, like i said earlier, Chandler was a stand still shooter, couldn't create his own shot, Morton can & so can McBride. Wilkins is around 31% overall but his catch & shoot percentage is 40%, Diallo can definitely get him open looks, Wilkins can get others open looks. We still need a few players but Pope is building this team to score like year 1, if it fails, well, we know what happens then, new coach. I think Hawthorne is going to be good, I think Pope just had too many players to satisfy last year so he held him back.
I don't really see a comparison. He didn't have the right players to even run his 'schemes' in year 2. That's on him. That's why you give him a third year. To see if he course corrects.
The dude has a 'do not contact' by his name. Pretty safe bet that his side initiated the meeting, and dictated how it would be done.
I heard MP spent the entire Zoom saying that it is ironic we signed Zoom Diallo after an in person visit but we want to sign Milan via Zoom.. That's good stuff right there ...
Spotted you on your first post! Maybe try 'TheChode' next
Dude.. you really need to seek professional help. I'm being serious. Go touch grass or something.