CBS Isaac Trotter and Gary Parrish breakdown Kentucky 2026-27

[BBN9]

 

[Cats4321]

This makes me want another top tier player even more. I keep thinking this roster is really good, but not quite good enough. Mediocre is not an option this season for Pope.

 

[BookofMormon]

This makes me want another top tier player even more. I keep thinking this roster is really good, but not quite good enough. Mediocre is not an option this season for Pope.

I see it as a good test. He should win with this roster. He has two volume scorers, a distributor and a top 5. All they need out of the 4 is great defense, little things.

 

[NociHTTP]

This makes me want another top tier player even more. I keep thinking this roster is really good, but not quite good enough. Mediocre is not an option this season for Pope.

So you see the existing roster as "really good" or "mediocre"? There is a difference.

 

[loublue22_rivals308424]

It's a 5 or 6 seed roster.

 

[ThreeDogNight2]

I think as of right now I’m saying 23-8/24-7. With Mitchell or kohler 28-3

 

[Cats4321]

So you see the existing roster as "really good" or "mediocre"? There is a difference.

Really good rosters can have medicore seasons.

 

[RunninRichie]

11 loss season.

 

[BlueBomb]

Pope has coached 11 seasons. Only twice has he lost less than 10 games. That won't change this coming season. We lose 11 or 12.

I hate being so damn negative about this topic. Really...I do.

 

[ftp000]

Pope has coached 11 seasons. Only twice has he lost less than 10 games. That won't change this coming season. We lose 11 or 12.

I hate being so damn negative about this topic. Really...I do.

I don't think you do...I really don't

 

[PastorofMuppets82]

I'm going to be in the middle. I see us potentially losing 2 of the 5 P4 out of conference games (2 of Kansas, Indiana, Virginia, UNC, Louisville) at worst, but lets say they lose 2 in the non-con. I see 3 games we probably lose in the SEC (Alabama, A&M, Florida) and let's say they find a way to lose 2 more that they should win (5 SEC losses) 8 regular season losses seems probable, and unless they win the SEC tournament or win the NCAA tournament, they'll get to 10 losses total. I expect us to be right in that area +/- 2 losses of the 10 loss mark and a second weekend team. Injuries and players meshing at the right time aside, which could swing that vastly to one side or the other. I think it's reasonable to expect this group to lose 10 and make the sweet 16. And then let the debate happen over whether that is enough for Pope to keep his job for another year or to start fresh.

 

[bigblueinsanity (the real)]

It's a 5 or 6 seed roster.

I think 3 is a top end. If there is alot of parity, we might get up to 2. That is best case.

That's a sad statement of fact, that our very best case scenario will be an upper seed in the tournament with no hopes of winning.

 

[OliverSimmonsTwinBrother]

I think 3 is a top end. If there is alot of parity, we might get up to 2. That is best case.

That's a sad statement of fact, that our very best case scenario will be an upper seed in the tournament with no hopes of winning.

It's just who we are with Pope unfortunately.

 

[KYAnywhereEverywhere]

I've never watched Gary Parrish before, but his constant head bobbing, looking around, and hand gesturing makes him unwatchable. I couldn't pay attention to the words because I was thinking, "dude, just sit still dude." What is he on to be like that?

 

[ThreeDogNight2]

I think 3 is a top end. If there is alot of parity, we might get up to 2. That is best case.

That's a sad statement of fact, that our very best case scenario will be an upper seed in the tournament with no hopes of winning.

If we had a 2-3 seed in the tournament why would be hopeless to win in the tournament?

 

[BookofMormon]

It's a 5 or 6 seed roster.

High as a 3, low as a 7.

 

[bigblueinsanity (the real)]

If we had a 2-3 seed in the tournament why would be hopeless to win in the tournament?

Same reason I posted last year it was hopeless after watching duke play one game.

We're so far below the top tier teams it's like theyre playing a completely different sport. Ya maybe we could have our greatest say ever when they have their worst, but is that really what we should want as our peak?

 

[Dward13]

nm

 

[ThreeDogNight2]

Same reason I posted last year it was hopeless after watching duke play one game.

We're so far below the top tier teams it's like theyre playing a completely different sport. Ya maybe we could have our greatest say ever when they have their worst, but is that really what we should want as our peak?

You’re just not intelligent and well versed in basketball knowledge. Kentucky beat Duke in mark popes first year shows you what “top tier” teams really can do

 

[BBNinSCar]

Pope has coached 11 seasons. Only twice has he lost less than 10 games. That won't change this coming season. We lose 11 or 12.

I hate being so damn negative about this topic. Really...I do.

Any P4 school with less than 10 losses should be a top 3 seed in the tournament.
I may very get duped again, but as of today, I’m very positive about this roster. It’s all on Zoom and Wilkins to prove me right.

 

[DudahUK]

You’re just not intelligent and well versed in basketball knowledge. Kentucky beat Duke in mark popes first year shows you what “top tier” teams really can do

You are quickly becoming the worst poster on this board. I can’t imagine you have too many friends.

 

[HandysAndys]

Sticking to 15 losses. I'll send idiot that $100 still.

 

[bigblueinsanity (the real)]

You’re just not intelligent and well versed in basketball knowledge. Kentucky beat Duke in mark popes first year shows you what “top tier” teams really can do

I said last year. They would've annihilated us last year.

We wont be in the top tier of teams this year either. Florida will drub us. Bama owns pope, so im guessing theyre a 20 point loss as usual. We'll be playing on Thursday in Nashville.

Louisville will be tough because they have a better coach. Im sure we have a few embarrassing blow outs in the preconference, as Pope does.

Its just how it is.

 

[sefus12]

Pope has coached 11 seasons. Only twice has he lost less than 10 games. That won't change this coming season. We lose 11 or 12.

I hate being so damn negative about this topic. Really...I do.

So you have absolutely no idea how well this team will play together/what the chemistry is like, but you are certain we will lose at least 10 games? Got it.

 

[sefus12]

I think 3 is a top end. If there is alot of parity, we might get up to 2. That is best case.

That's a sad statement of fact, that our very best case scenario will be an upper seed in the tournament with no hopes of winning.

So you’re saying the team can get a 3 or even 2 seed in the tourney yet have “no hopes of winning”? Just making sure I’m reading your thoughts correctly.

 

[ThreeDogNight2]

I said last year. They would've annihilated us last year.

We wont be in the top tier of teams this year either. Florida will drub us. Bama owns pope, so im guessing theyre a 20 point loss as usual. We'll be playing on Thursday in Nashville.

Louisville will be tough because they have a better coach. Im sure we have a few embarrassing blow outs in the preconference, as Pope does.

It’s just how it is.

Oh god we’re back to let’s fire pope for Billy Donovan talk

How can pope beat Duke but also be not even on their playing field? Make it make sense

 

[ThreeDogNight2]

You are quickly becoming the worst poster on this board. I can’t imagine you have too many friends.

Coming from “Mr here is my address come and fight me”

 

[HandysAndys]

10 losses by middle of sec play.

 

[HandysAndys]

Mom been shooting lights out against Hawthornes little brother all summer. Noah got best defense on the team. Y'all are crazy saying 2 and 3 seeds..maybe NIT.

 

[GoAndRunIsGoneAndDone]

I said last year. They would've annihilated us last year.

We wont be in the top tier of teams this year either. Florida will drub us. Bama owns pope, so im guessing theyre a 20 point loss as usual. We'll be playing on Thursday in Nashville.

Louisville will be tough because they have a better coach. Im sure we have a few embarrassing blow outs in the preconference, as Pope does.

Its just how it is.

You and your handy boyfriend should just go find an acc team to pull for.

 

[HandysAndys]

You and your handy boyfriend should just go find an acc team to pull for.

UK is my team. I pulled for them last year and they lost 14 games. It is what it is. Did they lose that many games last year because ol Andy poster?

Lot of us are just realistic. Pope is what he is. When you don't have that killer instinct you lose 10 or more games a year at a place like Kentucky in the SEC.

I think you meant to say Pope should find an ACC team to coach.

 

[Dr.LutherSan]

I'm not very confident with this current team going further than the first round. Honestly, I think that this may be his worst roster since he has been here and one injury away from the NIT.

 

[ThreeDogNight2]

I'm not very confident with this current team going further than the first round. Honestly, I think that this may be his worst roster since he has been here and one injury away from the NIT.

This is so stupid you must be rage baiting

 

[Lameguy]

I said last year. They would've annihilated us last year.

We wont be in the top tier of teams this year either. Florida will drub us. Bama owns pope, so im guessing theyre a 20 point loss as usual. We'll be playing on Thursday in Nashville.

Louisville will be tough because they have a better coach. Im sure we have a few embarrassing blow outs in the preconference, as Pope does.

Its just how it is.

Once you said Louisville had a better coach I knew you’re suffering from PDS, I’ll give you a full 10/10.

 

[Lameguy]

I'm not very confident with this current team going further than the first round. Honestly, I think that this may be his worst roster since he has been here and one injury away from the NIT.

So you didn’t actually watch last years team, would be hard for this roster to be worse.

 

[Lameguy]

I'm not very confident with this current team going further than the first round. Honestly, I think that this may be his worst roster since he has been here and one injury away from the NIT.

Since you’re a doctor, can you self diagnose your PDS score?

 

[Hitman206]

Diallo is going to have to play like a first round draft choice for UK to be top team. I am assuming Moreno will make a Nick Richards jump and be a first team All SEC and a lottery pick.

 

[Dr.LutherSan]

So you didn’t actually watch last years team, would be hard for this roster to be worse.

I watched almost every game last year. That team was poorly constructed and injured.

This season's backcourt is relying heavily on 2 turnover prone, low 3-point shooters, with no little previous P5 success. Hopefully the reports about Mason Williams are true and he can be a valuable asset to the backcourt.

This summer would have probably been Kam Williams chance to make a significant jump, but it seems like an injury will prevent that from happening.

It doesn't sound like McBride, N'Diaye, or Braydon have been dominating in practice either.

Milan will be a consistent offensive threat, but will we be able to consistently hide him on defense? It's not like this team has a lot of defensive stoppers. Fortunately, Mark Pope isn't afraid to mix up the defense (unlike the previous guy).

I see Malachi making a big jump (he HAS to). However, he is not extremely mobile on defense and his backups aren't reliable. With all of Brandon Garrison's faults, he had the capability to be a solid defender. Reece and Frank aren't that, nor are they proven to provide significant playing time.

 

[HandysAndys]

I watched almost every game last year. That team was poorly constructed and injured.

This season's backcourt is relying heavily on 2 turnover prone, low 3-point shooters, with no little previous P5 success. Hopefully the reports about Mason Williams are true and he can be a valuable asset to the backcourt.

This summer would have probably been Kam Williams chance to make a significant jump, but it seems like an injury will prevent that from happening.

It doesn't sound like McBride, N'Diaye, or Braydon have been dominating in practice either.

Milan will be a consistent offensive threat, but will we be able to consistently hide him on defense? It's not like this team has a lot of defensive stoppers. Fortunately, Mark Pope isn't afraid to mix up the defense (unlike the previous guy).

I see Malachi making a big jump (he HAS to). However, he is not extremely mobile on defense and his backups aren't reliable. With all of Brandon Garrison's faults, he had the capability to be a solid defender. Reece and Frank aren't that, nor are they proven to provide significant playing time.

Moreno is our best player imo. That's not a good thing but oh well. I got the Kansas game circled. This is the roster we got when our coach put everything into landing Stokes.

Beat Kansas and their two homegrown Kentucky talents and Popes good with me lol. If we beat Kansas I'll have no worries about the season. That game will tell us a lot early. I wanted Stokes to be a Cat bad. But not as bad as I want us to kick his *** now

 

[ThreeDogNight2]

I watched almost every game last year. That team was poorly constructed and injured.

This season's backcourt is relying heavily on 2 turnover prone, low 3-point shooters, with no little previous P5 success. Hopefully the reports about Mason Williams are true and he can be a valuable asset to the backcourt.

This summer would have probably been Kam Williams chance to make a significant jump, but it seems like an injury will prevent that from happening.

It doesn't sound like McBride, N'Diaye, or Braydon have been dominating in practice either.

Milan will be a consistent offensive threat, but will we be able to consistently hide him on defense? It's not like this team has a lot of defensive stoppers. Fortunately, Mark Pope isn't afraid to mix up the defense (unlike the previous guy).

I see Malachi making a big jump (he HAS to). However, he is not extremely mobile on defense and his backups aren't reliable. With all of Brandon Garrison's faults, he had the capability to be a solid defender. Reece and Frank aren't that, nor are they proven to provide significant playing time.

Franck is a pretty good rim protector