Demarcus Henry

[BookofMormon]

Looks like he's coming into Lex on a visit, a top kid. Most rumors have him going to Cal. Hurley made a play, but as soon as he sniffed out his NFL agent, he said take it or leave it and cut him loose and picked up the 10th rated kid. Duke just got crystalled for Asa Montgomery, another top wing, so likely out on him.

This looks like a complete NIL market squeeze. The question is, does it make sense for Pope to even entertain these kids when it's clear there is no intent? At some point, I'd give these types of kids a rest, maintain your rep and go get some high 4 stars and see what you can do with them. Leave these kids to the Cal's, Duke's.

 

[DonAndy]

Since when does duke already having another player put them out of contention for another one to come sit the bench

 

[RunninRichie]

Everytime someone on this board defends Pope. Just reply with this photo.

 

[DonAndy]

Everytime someone on this board defends Pope. Just reply with this photo.

It's literally a national thing that's happening right now. That's what players think of UK currently. And people really have the nerve to say otherwise. How much proof do they need? Even if this isn't real which I think it is.

We had a team full of overpaid scrubs last year and even they looked miserable. Pope isn't fun or cool. Hell Aberdeen goes back to Florida. It's obvious.

 

[DonAndy]

Pope as coach reminds me of the person that gets a A on the group project because the rest of the people did everything. Like any good hes done is because of UK.

The head coach at Kentucky has to have a personality. Supposed to be one of the biggest figures in the state. But maybe those days are long gone. The magic is getting suck3d out of everything these days.

 

[BookofMormon]

Since when does duke already having another player put them out of contention for another one to come sit the bench

From what I've heard, Williams and Rippey are both pissed they're not starting. It sounds like Scheyer blew some BS with this class, so not sure how repeatable this is. I think he's getting desperate and now lying to get as many insurance policies on the roster as he can.

 

[DonAndy]

From what I've heard, Williams and Rippey are both pissed they're not starting. It sounds like Scheyer blew some BS with this class, so not sure how repeatable this is. I think he's getting desperate and now lying to get as many insurance policies on the roster as he can.

Hopefully they are. Should have came to UK and been superstars. Thats what I don't get about these top players. Their talent will show no matter what. They don't have to love the coach. But I get it.

 

[BookofMormon]

It's literally a national thing that's happening right now. That's what players think of UK currently. And people really have the nerve to say otherwise. How much proof do they need? Even if this isn't real which I think it is.

We had a team full of overpaid scrubs last year and even they looked miserable. Pope isn't fun or cool. Hell Aberdeen goes back to Florida. It's obvious.

The guy needs to realize where his market is and stop chasing kids that he knows have no interest in coming and are only using him to market set. You do this enough, it becomes who you are. No one takes you seriously, you just become the price setter.

Go find kids that want you, want UK, find it an honor to be part of the program. Fanbase can get behind that.

I respect how Hurley did it, gave it a swing and once he sniffed out a kid like Henry was shopping, he said screw off.

 

[DonAndy]

From what I've heard, Williams and Rippey are both pissed they're not starting. It sounds like Scheyer blew some BS with this class, so not sure how repeatable this is. I think he's getting desperate and now lying to get as many insurance policies on the roster as he can.

Come off the bench at Duke or come the THE MAN at UK. If im that talented im gonna bet on myself. Id go play for UK even with Pope being coach. Not to mention we pay well also.

 

[DonAndy]

The guy needs to realize where his market is and stop chasing kids that he knows have no interest in coming and are only using him to market set. You do this enough, it becomes who you are. No one takes you seriously, you just become the price setter.

Go find kids that want you, want UK, find it an honor to be part of the program. Fanbase can get behind that.

I respect how Hurley did it, gave it a swing and once he sniffed out a kid like Henry was shopping, he said screw off.

Hurley has a standard and respect. Pope is so worried about the sacred cloth he should go load up on three and four stars like you said that would care about the sacred cloth.

I assumed that's what he would do in the beginning. I thought going after the elite was over and we were going to build a program with three and four year players.

Fire Cal and replace him with Pope and still go after almost every top talent. Cal missed on some players but he also didn't have 55 scholarships out . Ik that's a exaggeration but still.

 

[BookofMormon]

Hopefully they are. Should have came to UK and been superstars. Thats what I don't get about these top players. Their talent will show no matter what. They don't have to love the coach. But I get it.

These top kids are all wanting to go to the place that they can feel most marketed.

I saw a little bit of Duke's Midnight to Crazy or whatever they call it. There is a lot of pageantry, they do it well. They rope off the path in the courtyard on the way into Cameron, have the students line it. They've designed the program as an experience with Duke students.

There is a reason kids want to be part of that Duke experience more than just NIL.

But yeah, at some point, if I am good enough to start and be a OAD in 99% of programs, why am I going to Duke to ride the bench? Scheyer brought in #4 Cam Williams and then goes ahead and recruits JBB over him, who is now getting all the hype. How would you feel if you're that kid? I'm sorry, but Scheyer has 12 starter level guys, he's not "developing" them, he's throwing them into a battle royal and sees who comes out.

I doubt he pulls off more of this, at some point these kids are going to call BS. He's recruiting Beckham Black this year - Scheyer has friggin 3 PGs on the roster already.

 

[BookofMormon]

Hurley has a standard and respect. Pope is so worried about the sacred cloth he should go load up on three and four stars like you said that would care about the sacred cloth.

I assumed that's what he would do in the beginning. I thought going after the elite was over and we were going to build a program with three and four year players.

Fire Cal and replace him with Pope and still go after almost every top talent. Cal missed on some players but he also didn't have 55 scholarships out . Ik that's a exaggeration but still.

Go get kids that want to be in the program. It's ok to recruit like Iowa St, who grabs 3-4 kids in that 30-80 range. Find the good ones, develop them. The important part is getting kids that really want to be there.

When Hurley got to UConn that's what he did, and then he won a title with them in their junior year. Then once he kept winning and putting guys in the NBA, those top ten kids want to come to him and he doesn't have to deal with the BS. That's the model.

 

[AllBall]

From what I've heard, Williams and Rippey are both pissed they're not starting. It sounds like Scheyer blew some BS with this class, so not sure how repeatable this is. I think he's getting desperate and now lying to get as many insurance policies on the roster as he can.

Ultimately, those kids decided to go to Duke based on $$$ and now that basketball is being played they're getting pissy.

Maybe recruits will think twice when there's a logjam of talent. Can't showcase your skills on the bench. There's plenty of schools willing to pay a fair amount where you can log good minutes.

 

[Catastic5]

Everytime someone on this board defends Pope. Just reply with this photo.

Every time he wastes time with players like this he digs his grave just a little bit deeper. If we’re going into April after doing poorly in conference, an early exit in the tournament and just Hampton as your only recruit, how exactly does Pope plan on arguing for his job? What future is he even fighting for? “Well, I’ll do better in the transfer portal this year!” (After whiffing on nearly every major target and settling for your 2nd and 3rd options the last 3 portals.)

 

[RunninRichie]

Every time he wastes time with players like this he digs his grave just a little bit deeper. If we’re going into April after doing poorly in conference, an early exit in the tournament and just Hampton as your only recruit, how exactly does Pope plan on arguing for his job? What future is he even fighting for? “Well, I’ll do better in the transfer portal this year!” (After whiffing on nearly every major target and settling for your 2nd and 3rd options the last 3 portals.)

I don't think Hampton even comes here, if we go out in the 2nd round.

 

[DonAndy]

I don't think Hampton even comes here, if we go out in the 2nd round.

He won't. He will decomitt when Pope is fired and we will get two or three players better than him. Hes really not that great. But when you miss on everyone you have to hype everyone up. Heard Trent Noah's been burning the nets up again in practice and also been the best defensive player all summer.

 

[seccats04]

Pope is like 1-25 recruiting 5 stars. I don't expect this recruitment to be any different. Mark Dork still won't even hire a real GM.

 

[TheBestThereEverWas]

Looks like he's coming into Lex on a visit, a top kid. Most rumors have him going to Cal. Hurley made a play, but as soon as he sniffed out his NFL agent, he said take it or leave it and cut him loose and picked up the 10th rated kid. Duke just got crystalled for Asa Montgomery, another top wing, so likely out on him.

This looks like a complete NIL market squeeze. The question is, does it make sense for Pope to even entertain these kids when it's clear there is no intent? At some point, I'd give these types of kids a rest, maintain your rep and go get some high 4 stars and see what you can do with them. Leave these kids to the Cal's, Duke's.

So we are going to believe CardsFanatic for a Kentucky recruiting update? Quit putting anonymous tweets in threads and acting like they are facts.

 

[bigblueinsanity (the real)]

Everytime someone on this board defends Pope. Just reply with this photo.

Plus you can bet we're actually paying him a sum of money just to get an official. Basketball nil is way out of control but it's even worse when you are UK and no one much wants to be here with Pope.

 

[BarefootBeach]

Everytime someone on this board defends Pope. Just reply with this photo.

Riiggght, this must be true, it is on the internet

 

[BookofMormon]

So we are going to believe CardsFanatic for a Kentucky recruiting update? Quit putting anonymous tweets in threads and acting like they are facts.

Pulled it from behind a paywall site, it's not his update.

 

[BookofMormon]