Zoom Again?

[FitchandMurray29]

I’m guessing Milan is zoomed out at this point and announces a decision tomorrow.

He’s probably done 15-20 combined within the last 4 or 5 days between his suitors based on reports.

 

[senonesy]

Why is it so dramatic around our recruits. Do other schools have this kind of circus?

What hold zoom calls right up until commitment time? I assume that is the norm everywhere. Not sure why you think it is a circus.

 

[The Space Happy Cat]

Rob Wright never transfered anywhere, so If Milan goes anywhere other than Iowa State this will be nothing like the Rob Wright recruitment

Sure...
What I mean by that is every "insider" from UK and national either saying, "its a done deal, expect a boom in the next 48 hours" or "UK has the biggest offer and is the presumed landing spot". Only for the guy to never sign on the dotted line during last minute negotiations.

 

[Beatle Bum]

SI reporter today promoted Zona and said Florida was involved. Article sucked. Who writes for them??

 

[TheDude73]

I’m guessing Milan is zoomed out at this point and announces a decision tomorrow.

He’s probably done 15-20 combined within the last 4 or 5 days between his suitors based on reports.

Which is frankly quite insane. He either has very greedy/aggressive agents or he's truly torn on the program's promise on how they plan to use him in their systems.

Clearly there has not been a "done deal" all week. If there were, he wouldn't have had a Zoom with UL today, unless that call was to be respectful and tell them "no thanks" before going into the next call with UK to get the welcome aboard high five.

 

[TFCat11]

Your such a troll Louisvilles team is honestly awful. Karter Knox is mid asf and so if folgeruis

You won’t find a single person who knows the sport, that agrees with you As far as being a troll, I’ve forgotten more about UK MBB than you will ever know… Now,

Let’s revisit this when Kelsey embarrasses Pope in Rupp next season… Sound good?

 

[UKCowboys]

More silly stuff about the fictional sides deal.

There’s maybe 0.1% of the fanbase that thinks like that. Over 99% of the people frustrated with Pope just want a winning basketball product.

Pope needs to close this today!

We must read two different boards, but as you say

 

[TheDude73]

What hold zoom calls right up until commitment time? I assume that is the norm everywhere. Not sure why you think it is a circus.

I'm talking in general. Even during the Cal era it was a drawn out comedy show - sometimes we'd get them, sometimes we wouldn't. Ultimately, no one really remembers the fiascos these kids (and now kids and their agents) put schools (and fans) through, so why even make it a big dramatic scene? Just pick a school and be done.

 

[Iroquois Pliskin]

 

[senonesy]

I'm talking in general. Even during the Cal era it was a drawn out comedy show - sometimes we'd get them, sometimes we wouldn't. Ultimately, no one really remembers the fiascos these kids (and now kids and their agents) put schools (and fans) through, so why even make it a big dramatic scene? Just pick a school and be done.

Who’s making it a dramatic scene? This board is the one creating the drama. We don’t know what goes on behind the scenes at all. Big money involved.

 

[Im The Village Idiot]

If Pope pulls this off, I’d be beyond ecstatic. I really believe Mom is the difference between an E8 and a R32 loss.

 

[mdluk1]

I get the same vibe cowboy. the trolls I can understand, the pope haters wanting us to fail unbelievable.

Some clown called in KSR this morning and he hoped we didn’t get Milan so UK would suck this year and they would fire Pope. SMH

 

[TheDude73]

Gotta give it to him. The dude does his research and is about as patient as Job.

 

[DudahUK]

Just FYI Elijah Burns is also known as JQ 25-26, the insider who said this was over on the KSR radio show this morning. TIFWIW

I listened to that. Who is he?

 

[Skyguyb27]

Everyone is “bought.” It’s the business.

Yes

 

[TheDude73]

Who’s making it a dramatic scene? This board is the one creating the drama. We don’t know what goes on behind the scenes at all. Big money involved.

Again, I'm talking IN GENERAL - OVERALL - ON AVERAGE. I'm not specifically pointing at one kid or one situation. It seems all of our recruits since the beginning of time are always so drawn out and dramatic. Granted, I'm not a fan of other programs so I have no idea if they sit around dealing with the same drama and drawn out recruitment.

IN GENERAL, I feel like we have a harder time closing the deal than other schools.

 

[DudahUK]

First the Zoom. Then the Boom. Probably not until tomorrow. This call is likely to be setting the details of how they want to handle the signing and the announcement.

From your fingers to Gods ears. Hope so.

 

[Im The Village Idiot]

I listened to that. Who is he?

A guy who says he has some inside info related to NBA and to players at circuits. Some of the things he’s said came true but he’s been a little off on big details. That’s why I’d say TIFWIW

 

[FitchandMurray29]

Which is frankly quite insane. He either has very greedy/aggressive agents or he's truly torn on the program's promise on how they plan to use him in their systems.

Clearly there has not been a "done deal" all week. If there were, he wouldn't have had a Zoom with UL today, unless that call was to be respectful and tell them "no thanks" before going into the next call with UK to get the welcome aboard high five.

Agreed, definitely hasn’t been a done deal. He has 3 good options and offers. I don’t believe one(like UK) is so above and beyond the others to not really think it through.

 

[DudahUK]

This would be a crippling blow to Pope and BBN. Picks our rival for less cash and a lesser role.

It would be a massive hit but it wouldn’t matter in the end, he would be fired after this year.

 

[DudahUK]

So there is no "done deal". There never was @Rainmaker

Let's hope this Zoom is the commitment.

Anybody believing that dude gets what is coming. He told me he was 5/8. I asked to specify and crickets.

 

[DudahUK]

Same difference.

Who isn’t buying them?

 

[ftp000]

Like Stokes, he seems to be waiting for any offer that is close to UK so he can go elsewhere

You mean like you read on here happened with Stokes. Because it isn't public knowledge. Just the usual speculation stacked on speculation until it becomes accepted as truth.

 

[Skyguyb27]

It was yesterday at 1:30, I only go off what I’m told and I don’t change based on internet rumors and scuttlebutt. I stand by the few people I know and unless they tell me differently I stick with what I’ve heard first hand.

It wasn’t done at 1330 yesterday or he wouldn’t be in a zoom call with UL. I do still think he attends UK but it wasn’t done yesterday at 1330.

 

[CrimsonCats_rivals]

I definitely haven’t given up hope on getting him, but I can understand how folks are getting antsy. “Kentucky has the highest offer, but a couple others are trying a last minute push. Decision coming in the next couple of days.” has pretty much been the exact reporting on several high profile recruitments that didn’t go our way recently.

 

[Threedognight]

You won’t find a single person who knows the sport, that agrees with you As far as being a troll, I’ve forgotten more about UK MBB than you will ever know… Now,

Let’s revisit this when Kelsey embarrasses Pope in Rupp next season… Sound good?

Only weird people like ai generated photos

only weird people troll sports boards

for your sake I hope they cancel each other out

 

[KyLegacyBBN]

Imagine making $7.5 million dollars for 6 months of "work". Lmao.

 

[ftp000]

You won’t find a single person who knows the sport, that agrees with you As far as being a troll, I’ve forgotten more about UK MBB than you will ever know… Now,

Let’s revisit this when Kelsey embarrasses Pope in Rupp next season… Sound good?

Which bar do you plan on celebrating in?

 

[BellyBall]

Wait Did anyone tell Momcilovic it was done already. Maybe he just doesn't know yet.

 

[Threedognight]

Which bar do you plan on celebrating in?

Either the abandoned KSBAR or PT’s show club in Louisville

 

[Anon687865]

Wait Did anyone tell Momcilovic it was done already. Maybe he just doesn't know yet.

Rainman is on the phone with him now

 

[Cats4321]

If Pope pulls this off, I’d be beyond ecstatic. I really believe Mom is the difference between an E8 and a R32 loss.

That's pretty much how I see it. Think we are a fringe top 25 team with the current roster. Think Milan takes us to a potential elite 8 team if everything goes perfect. My expectations still aren't great because there will be so many good rosters this season, but it would definitely give us a fighting chance with the addition of Milan.

 

[MachineHead]

That's pretty much how I see it. Think we are a fringe top 25 team with the current roster. Think Milan takes us to a potential elite 8 team if everything goes perfect. My expectations still aren't great because there will be so many good rosters this season, but it would definitely give us a fighting chance with the addition of Milan.

He’s literally the difference between a free flowing, effective offense vs what we saw a lot of last year when the shots weren’t falling

 

[Anon687865]

Agreed, definitely hasn’t been a done deal. He has 3 good options and offers. I don’t believe one(like UK) is so above and beyond the others to not really think it through.

But our resident insider told us it was down to UK and St.J and that UL was a distant 3rd but not a factor.

 

[treyville]

I wish rainmaker would let Milan know it was a done deal yesterday stop taking recruitment calls. It appears UK staff doesnt know, media doesnt know, teammates dont know. Is it possible we been fed *gasp* complete nonsense from some random loser poster who likes to play pretend? I hope not. Committing over the weekend would be nice, but wouldnt justify any of this fantastic knowledge thats been provided.

 

[Beatle Bum]

Some clown called in KSR this morning and he hoped we didn’t get Milan so UK would suck this year and they would fire Pope. SMH

Wonder if that fool posts here.

 

[Beatle Bum]

Imagine making $7.5 million dollars for 6 months of "work". Lmao.

Hopefully, the guy is working right now.

 

[Anon687865]

I wish rainmaker would let Milan know it was a done deal yesterday stop taking recruitment calls. It appears UK staff doesnt know, media doesnt know, teammates dont know. Is it possible we been fed *gasp* complete nonsense from some random loser poster who likes to play pretend? I hope not. Committing over the weekend would be nice, but wouldnt justify any of this fantastic knowledge thats been provided.

 

[BlueWorldOrder74]

Either the abandoned KSBAR or PT’s show club in Louisville

You have to be from Louisville?

I’m from Louisville, so not trying to be insulting.

 

[Threedognight]

You have to be from Louisville?

No but when my daddy took me up to the big city that’s were we went

no but you caught me I born in Pewaukee, Wisconsin and transferred to Kentucky my senior season. Now I drift through Louisville.