Norlander Predicting UK for Milan

PastorofMuppets82

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Unheard of? He shot 48% from 3 last year on 270 something attempts and was by far an away the best shooter in college basketball. He was ranked top 5 in the portal. He was the Kobe Brea of this portal class. He just had a "do not contact" tag so he wasn't headline news in recruiting circles.
 

NoJuice

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Why are these guys so afraid to say Milan to Kentucky. Not something Vague like rumored leader, or a new team has jumped out in front. Milan will be committing to Kentucky and it has been known since about 1:30 yesterday. (Been the leader for a while now but finalized negotiations yesterday)

I just laugh at how they continually use click bait titles instead of just stating what actually is. The worst part is people keep clicking on them, wondering well what “if” etc. Milan will be a Cat, now we need to put in the off season work and November can’t come see on enough!
You ask why???? Have you not seen the last two years?😅 Why do people think Pope will whiff on a player? Are you serious? I've seen you say absolutes quite often the last few months and be wrong 100% of the time.

I won't call you a troll for having a positive opinion. Or negative opinion...

We very well might get the Mom guy but to ask why people want outright say it is kind of funny man.
 

Phil_The_Music2

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It’s sad but this is exactly what several here would rather happen. Problem is it’s no guarantee a new coach comes in and wins at an acceptable level either. We could easily hire someone who flops and we’d be no better off, so why not assemble the best team possible and compete instead of tanking. Let the course play out as it will and in due time Popes time here will be done. In the meantime we don’t need to suck just for the sake of sucking and hoping we get the right hire. That’s my two cents.
I feel like a person who is being rational can see that Pope has done some good things and has also had some failures. He's also dealt with an unprecedented amount of injuries. My take is we really don't know the true Mark Pope yet. I'd rather see him get a fair shake with the roster he wants that stays healthy, and see where he stands. If year 3 is as bad or worse than year 2, then we move on. But people have already bet the farm he won't have a good third year so now they have to double down and hope he fails. And no matter what he does, they have to find the negative because it makes them feel better about themselves.
 

BlueSince92

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What are you even talking about? With Momcilovic this is one of the 10-12 best rosters in the country. We won't need or go after another "great" player
Also you don’t know spit about basketball. It has nothing to do without going after another great player. It’s the need for a viable guard with range to leverage the offense, improve spacing, and support substitutions.
 

Rainmaker

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You’re smoking crack but thankfully you’re in a small crowd.
Most analysts have said with him we are in the 10-15 range. Literally every talking head has said that, so I’d say if you don’t believe it then you are the one in the small crowd. You can’t possibly look at our lineup with Milan and think we are worse than 15th 🤷🏻‍♂️
 
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Wildcat_in_DC

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Im not keen on spending $4mil to save someone's job when it maybe shouldnt be saved at all.

While he looks better than I thought. He was just a projected 2nd round pick. I dont think thats worth 1-year/$4mil when youre likely not going to contend for a Final 4 anyways.
under that logic we should dump all the money unless we have a final four team. which means 10 out of 11 seasons we roll a roster of ball boys out there. and also.....no one legit would take the job once you dump the coach you decided not to support.
 
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Anon687865

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Most analysts have said with him we are in the 10-15 range. Literally every talking head has said that, so I’d say if you don’t believe it then you are the one in the small crowd. You can’t possibly look at our lineup with Milan and think we are worse than 15th 🤷🏻‍♂️
Which analysts?
 

berniecarbo

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He will be a good addition to any team. Obviously people want him. But I think the price is because he's one of the only options available. Smart way to go about your last year of college. Entertaining the draft then pulling out at the last second. Pretty smart on his part.

But say he was the first player we signed a couple months ago. He'd be looked at different. We are just in desperation mode as bad as many want to act like we aren't.

In other words I feel like BBN is trying their hardest to make him out to be the next Larry Bird when really he was unheard of before we whiffed on Stokes. Desperate times.

Even the other teams that want him probably aren't looking at him as a make or break type of player.
Only knowing what I read about him, I agree he is probably getting a lot more money than he might have and he and his agent handled it well. I don't like college ball being pro ball, but it is what it is. Btw if anyone cares Re what money they make, my uncles grandson was eighth in minutes on a low D1 team last year and is getting 50 grand next year.
 
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TeamAmerica

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It was reported they spent $9 million on Bidunga and Shelstad during the first week of the transfer portal window. The rest of their roster, including a five start HSer, Knox, and the others amounts to only $9 million?
I'm just telling you what the media is reporting .
 

TeamAmerica

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Do we really have to pay $4mil for this guy? I havent kept up on what we have to pay out. But saw that number in passing.

My worry is that this money just doesnt grow on trees. Even $2mil for a 3pt specialist on a team thats merely decent? Idk. Popes off season has been decent, but he still has far more to show before I feel like emptying Fort Knox for him. These players are not giving near an ROI for what they cost, so its not like this $4mil will neccesarily be there next year, or in 5 years from now.
I would bet it is more than that.
 
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Wildcat_in_DC

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$7 M for a shooter that can't guard anyone is the equivalent of paying Cadillac prices for a Honda.
and so it begins. when it looks like pope lands the marquee talent everyone has been critical of and cant use the "whiff" burn....now attack the player for not being that good and over paying him. st johns and the god pitino paid 7M for a dude that shoots 29% from three.
 

NoJuice

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Only knowing what I read about him, I agree he is probably getting a lot more money than he might have and he and his agent handled it well. I don't like college ball being pro ball, but it is what it is. Btw if anyone cares Re what money they make, my uncles grandson was eighth in minutes on a low D1 team last year and is getting 50 grand next year.
50 grand being 8th in minutes isn't a bad deal. That's after free everything.
If I could make 50 grand and not have bills pretty sweet deal.
 
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TeamAmerica

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Why are these guys so afraid to say Milan to Kentucky. Not something Vague like rumored leader, or a new team has jumped out in front. Milan will be committing to Kentucky and it has been known since about 1:30 yesterday. (Been the leader for a while now but finalized negotiations yesterday)

I just laugh at how they continually use click bait titles instead of just stating what actually is. The worst part is people keep clicking on them, wondering well what “if” etc. Milan will be a Cat, now we need to put in the off season work and November can’t come see on enough!
You have been so wrong about everything else, that if you miss on this I wouldn't expect we would ever see your Avatar around here again
 

Noledynasty2490

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Which analysts?

He won't answer anyone who actually makes him back up what he says lol.

I think right now without him were a 19-12 9 seed type team that maybe wins a game in the tournament.

With him I think maybe we're 22-9 and a 5 or 6 seed who could make the 2nd weekend with the right draw.

Top 10 is just ridiculous lol. If Diallo or Wilkins go down all we have behind them is Morton and a true freshman who wasn't even top 100. Like. Cmon.
 

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Anon687865

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Anybody else getting in on Rainman's action that this team will comprise nearly 10% of next year's NBA draft class...including 3 first rounders? Out of all his dumb comments (they are legion) this one is tops.
 

TeamAmerica

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He has a grand total of 1 tourney win. He has proven nothing. He's very lucky the ACC is pure garbage outside of Duke.
He has a grand total of 1 tourney win. He has proven nothing. He's very lucky the ACC is pure garbage outside of Duke.
Give him time. you think he should have 2 Championships by now? Winthrop and Charleston aren't exactly heavyweights?
 

LineSkiCat14

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under that logic we should dump all the money unless we have a final four team. which means 10 out of 11 seasons we roll a roster of ball boys out there. and also.....no one legit would take the job once you dump the coach you decided not to support.

If we're going to hand out this type of NIL money, I think we deserve to demand a little bit better of a coach. If this money truly is infinite every year. $20mil per season, than its fine. But I dont think it is.

Our roster as is isnt even really neat a Final4. If were putting together close to a top10 team and we want to spend big on a final piece? Then absolutely, go for it. But this roster really isnt close to that level.
 

Wildcat_in_DC

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If we're going to hand out this type of NIL money, I think we deserve to demand a little bit better of a coach. If this money truly is infinite every year. $20mil per season, than its fine. But I dont think it is.

Our roster as is isnt even really neat a Final4. If were putting together close to a top10 team and we want to spend big on a final piece? Then absolutely, go for it. But this roster really isnt close to that level.
congrats on being the sacramento kings for the rest of your life with that approach.
 

Bleedin Blue in Ohio

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I think with Momcilovic the Cats are a top 5 SEC school with Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, and Arkansas. A top 5 SEC school should be a top 15 team and a threat to make a run in March. In today's NIL era that is where a team needs to be on paper. A threat to make a run. Now they have to prove it on the court. Last year's team was preseason #9 and did not prove it on the court. Get Mom and prove it.
 

Anon687865

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If we're going to hand out this type of NIL money, I think we deserve to demand a little bit better of a coach. If this money truly is infinite every year. $20mil per season, than its fine. But I dont think it is.

Our roster as is isnt even really neat a Final4. If were putting together close to a top10 team and we want to spend big on a final piece? Then absolutely, go for it. But this roster really isnt close to that level.
How can you say that about a team with 3 first round draft picks and 2 second rounders?