I could be wrong, but I think Pope did a good job of building a team that won't fall apart because of the loss of one player, injury, draft, or otherwise.
I am sure the Cal apologist thinks there should be seeding banners for Cal. The only thing missing is another reminder of the number of Cal players who are playing in the NBA.
He nor his family are hurting for money. His brother got that covered. I think just saying he made it to the league is what he wants. If it was about money, he would be back at Kentucky, imho.
You can call it whatever you like. However, RP saved this university's butt in a way that I don't think another coach at the time could have and that is a fact whether you like it or not.
The kid has shown why he might be back at UK a couple of years from now. He is certainly smart enough. He demonstrated that by leaving. He has a chance to go somewhere that will provide him plenty of court time to develop, body, game and confidence to a level that might make him capable of...
There is no way Cal is going to select a starting PG over DJ. I believe Fland is going to the portal because he realizes that Cal wants DJ in that spot. DJ wouldn't have stayed without the guarantee. I think it is undisputable that Arkansas played better with DJ at the point. He can't shoot...
It should be the players' choice if they should go for it. It shouldn't be because DJ needs starter minutes at the point and Fland's unwillingness to play the 2 guard because it isn't his natural position. Cal is all in on DJ.