Adolph Rupp came to UK and started winning basketball games. He got the University to invest in the basketball program when most schools weren't. When recruits came to UK they saw better facilities and that everything was first class for the basketball team. Basketball players were big men on...
I think Pope has got the team he wants. We thoughtguys we got outbid for some guys but then we turned around and landed guys quick. Brandon made some noises about leaving and Pope settled him down.
It looks to me like when players were available Pope wanted he spent the money and kept the guys...