Pope did this one thing well

[MidseasonTweak]

He actually kept Zoom on the bench.

Well done.

 

[Anon1773686487]

He actually kept Zoom on the bench.

Well done.

Get rid of all his money and give it to rosser

 

[PooPooPeePeePoo]

Williams and Wilkins need to be playing 32 minutes a game. Zoom can have 16 min covering for both.

 

[FLBBNFAN]

Get rid of all his money and give it to rosser

If we paid 3m for him that is criminal. He looks terrified to shoot the ball. He had 6 assists but he wont shoot even when wide open. They need to get him mentally right.

 

[AllBall]

If we paid 3m for him that is criminal. He looks terrified to shoot the ball. He had 6 assists but he wont shoot even when wide open. They need to get him mentally right.

Horribly overrated portal addition.
As Tubby would say, "Looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane."

 

[theBlues]

I think the problem is finding the right fit for him. I don't think he's one of our top 2 guards or top 3 perimeter players but he may be one of our top five players. If Ousmane keeps missing I could see using Zoom as a small four against teams without a post up four.

 

[Anon161453]

We're going to need him on our march to 40-0

 

[JustBlue]

If we paid 3m for him that is criminal. He looks terrified to shoot the ball. He had 6 assists but he wont shoot even when wide open. They need to get him mentally right.

He was all we could get after we missed on our other targets.

 

[DeLaSoul]

I think the problem is he sucks

FIFY

 

[KYAnywhereEverywhere]

Points come from shots OR assists. 6 assists to 2 overs. Not horrible. Played more restrained/under control. Blocked out on rebounds. Didn't have the same bad body language as games 1 and 2. Came away from exhibition 3 feeling a little better about him.

 

[Resignmarkpope]

He actually kept Zoom on the bench.

Well done.

I despise mark pope! If he’s a d1 coach then it don’t take much!

 

[Resignmarkpope]

Williams and Wilkins need to be playing 32 minutes a game. Zoom can have 16 min covering for both.

Williams lol! Kentucky Hoosiers

 

[ThreeDogNight2]

Williams lol! Kentucky Hoosiers

What? Please make sense

 

[Wildcat_in_DC]

Horribly overrated portal addition.
As Tubby would say, "Looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane."

i dont know what pope was thinking. every time someone online posts his highlight package, its the same kind of shot. back or slow dribble into the paint. and either rock back for a jumper or go up and play it off the glass. its basically all he can do.

i have no idea how pope can look at that and say....yeah thats a perfect fit for my offense/team.

 

[Wildcat_in_DC]

if the season goes in the wrong direction.....taking 2 guys from a 16-17 team will be a big reason why. there is a complete lack of common sense from the people in charge of uk basketball

 

[WallMash]

it seems like his strengh (which isn't quickness, shooting and not huge assist machine) is his large body for a pg. He should body smaller guards up under the bucket and either kick out or layup, and he should be the rebounding guard.

 

[Lukasz0brzut]

it seems like his strengh (which isn't quickness, shooting and not huge assist machine) is his large body for a pg. He should body smaller guards up under the bucket and either kick out or layup, and he should be the rebounding guard.

He needs to go watch some Andre Miller film

 

[WallMash]

Also, I just had a thought. Maybe Pope didn't want to tip all the vast multitude of plays he's drawn up to get Mom free for a three in exhibition games. Wily old fox strategy. That's the explanation that makes sense.

 

[PooPooPeePeePoo]

Williams lol! Kentucky Hoosiers

Listen I hate Mark Pope as much as the next guy but Williams is a stud. Was wayyyyyy under ranked as a recruit.

 

[Resignmarkpope]

Listen I hate Mark Pope as much as the next guy but Williams is a stud. Was wayyyyyy under ranked as a recruit.

But he plays for the Kentucky Hoosiers! He’s probably the 2nd best player on the Hoosiers though! My point this, this team is not talented! Reminds me of Indiana Hoosiers! Especially when fan praise pope on the Duke win! That’s Indiana!! Indiana also finishes around 8th in the big 10! They lose 12 games just like mark pope. He’s brought Indiana expectations to Lexington. It’s no more elite eight and final fours it’s beat Duke and hope for a sweet16. That’s the Indiana Hoosiers! That’s pope! Pos

 

[RunninRichie]

But he plays for the Kentucky Hoosiers! He’s probably the 2nd best player on the Hoosiers though! My point this, this team is not talented! Reminds me of Indiana Hoosiers! Especially when fan praise pope on the Duke win! That’s Indiana!! Indiana also finishes around 8th in the big 10! They lose 12 games just like mark pope. He’s brought Indiana expectations to Lexington. It’s no more elite eight and final fours it’s beat Duke and hope for a sweet16. That’s the Indiana Hoosiers! That’s pope! Pos

Damn dude, we get it.

 

[Resignmarkpope]

Listen I hate Mark Pope as much as the next guy but Williams is a stud. Was wayyyyyy under ranked as a recruit.

I don’t hate mark pope. I despise him as a coach. I honestly look down on him as a coach and I believe that rupp rafters can coach better than him. You need a young coach who relates to young talented kids. My opinion that’s Jai Lucas.

 

[Resignmarkpope]

Damn dude, we get it.

Won’t stop til he’s out! He’s setting Kentucky back decades. I’ve already purchased five billboards across Lexington almost ready.

 

[PooPooPeePeePoo]

I don’t hate mark pope. I despise him as a coach. I honestly look down on him as a coach and I believe that rupp rafters can coach better than him. You need a young coach who relates to young talented kids. My opinion that’s Jai Lucas.

I agree 100% on Jai. He’d be the best hire we could possibly get. Good coach, NBA ties, well respected

 

[Wildcatmenace]

if the season goes in the wrong direction.....taking 2 guys from a 16-17 team will be a big reason why. there is a complete lack of common sense from the people in charge of uk basketball

Completely agree. I just can’t understand what motivated Pope to think: hmmm, these two
Washington players are different. How? Losing? They’re probably great guys but ball players? Not so much. Frank might average 3ppg and is injury prone.

 

[RunninRichie]

Completely agree. I just can’t understand what motivated Pope to think: hmmm, these two
Washington players are different. How? Losing? They’re probably great guys but ball players? Not so much. Frank might average 3ppg and is injury prone.

More like “I’ve missed out on all my top targets, let’s throw a bag at these mediocre players”. Then we’ll get the media PR hype job about how they’re “sneaky good”.

 

[rob_47]

I think the problem is finding the right fit for him. I don't think he's one of our top 2 guards or top 3 perimeter players but he may be one of our top five players. If Ousmane keeps missing I could see using Zoom as a small four against teams without a post up four.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

Horribly overrated portal addition.
As Tubby would say, "Looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane."

I have no idea how he was rated so high. Must have been a terrible guard year, but someone out there was better than him. Shows how desperate Pope is to get anyone. I think he takes whatever players that gets way more from Pope than they could get anywhere else.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

if the season goes in the wrong direction.....taking 2 guys from a 16-17 team will be a big reason why. there is a complete lack of common sense from the people in charge of uk basketball

I said it all offseason. Why take two guys off a terrible team. Two main contributors. They both have plenty of tape showing how mid they are. At least the big is strong and can give you some fouls and rebounds. A PG like Zoom can’t run a team like Pope wants to play. Never have been a fan and he’s exactly what I expected.

 

[Cleatortoises]

Listen I hate Mark Pope as much as the next guy but Williams is a stud. Was wayyyyyy under ranked as a recruit.

Hate is a strong word.
What would your momma say?

 

[Resignmarkpope]

Hate is a strong word.
What would your momma say?

Despise is the way I feel! I look down on him as a coach.

 

[theBlues]

I think you're the guy who would have played Barkley at the 3 because he was only 6'5" or so.

 

[RedwoodHigh]

Johnny Dawkins said it best :
Ky is long & deep with players that play together & share the ball.
I support Ky Athletics no matter who the coach is.
Ky has 4 teams currently ranked in the top 25
Why all the DOOM & GLOOM?

 

[bnewt]

i dont know what pope was thinking. every time someone online posts his highlight package, its the same kind of shot. back or slow dribble into the paint. and either rock back for a jumper or go up and play it off the glass. its basically all he can do.

i have no idea how pope can look at that and say....yeah thats a perfect fit for my offense/team.

He can't judge talent

 

[bnewt]

I agree 100% on Jai. He’d be the best hire we could possibly get. Good coach, NBA ties, well respected

Sadly you are probably right

 

[KYFOSSIL]

Damn dude, we get it.

This is the kind of trash that I've been talking about Richie that needs to be taken out of this place