Pope played hardball like that last year and got his *** handed to him recruiting wise. That old school approach doesn’t cut it.
Tipton just released info on Stokes
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Pope played hardball like that last year and got his *** handed to him recruiting wise. That old school approach doesn’t cut it.
And all the insiders had him signing with UK early on. We won’t know until he announces himself.
If I were a black person, I wouldn't like UK either. Afterall, UK was the first school to play black football players in the SEC.
They’re definitely cautious of freaking Mormons who have a long history of systemic racism of black people within their religion.
So what’s the info??
That he’s nearing a commitment??
That’s not information. That’s common sense.
That he’s nearing a commitment??
That’s not information. That’s common sense.
If Mark loses him, it will be the first time a Nike kid has chosen an adidas school. It’s almost not possible and causes problems with Nike doing business with you down the road. I mean you’ll be wearing adidas while cashing Nike checks. Trust me Nike doesn’t take that lightly.
And I did early in the year no way he goes adidas. It’s never happened I mean I didn’t think it could happen. Yea signing with New Balance and wearing Nike happens but that’s different. This is a Nike kid going to an adidas school. It’s never happened without a school switching to Nike soon after they signed. Mark might be the first coach to actually lose a Nike kid to adidas.
Possible??
Ok
People will do anything to try to get a few clicks, won’t they?
LOL
Ok
People will do anything to try to get a few clicks, won’t they?
LOL
You think Joe Tipton, is fishing for “clicks”?
The Belmont coach left, so I think that was the real reason he decommitted. I'm not sure if a UK recruitment had anything to do with it.
Stokes will probably be leading the Kansas team that passes us in all-time wins next season...but if he doesn't want to be at UK because of what UK is, then good riddance.
That guy is going to form an opinion based on what makes mark look better. He doesn’t know, he’s just biased.
Mark of Cain heresy, not to mention the neo-Arian heresy of Jesus being the spiritual brother of Satan. And we wonder why God’s blessings on our program have disappeared.
Being sarcastic I believe. Saying we get this stupid reputation of a racist institution but in fact we’re the first to play black guys in football.
Man, what the **** is wrong with you?
Well, that sure stopped AJ from going to Brigham Young didn't it?
Seems every time I check this site I see another post that’ll end up on Message Board Geniuses that will make our fan base look rough.
Thought insiders said he was going to take another visit to UK. I believe nothing anyone says until it comes from the mouth of the player. Also, I've never thought Stokes was coming here and honestly can't blame him. Who would want to play for Dork Pope.
Mormons have problematic opinions of black people. And Native Americans for that matter. It’s literally in their scripture. If I were a black person, I’d never want to be associated with a Mormon. I certainly wouldn’t blame any black person who feels wary of one.
No black person thinks Cody Feuger's stupid *** memes are cool, we can start there.
Poop probably gave Mason the $7M that got freed up from Stokes. That's what got him away from JSU, just barely.
Pope once again (if the info is true) whiffs. Who out there that’s left is even a big time player? Portal aside. Dink Pate? He’s probably gone to SMU with The assistant coach.
They literally believe Native Americans were white. And the real Native Americans were bad somehow so they got cursed by God.
Mormonism is in general a sham. The founder literally created a polygamous religion in order to make it socially acceptable for him to be ******* his teenage servant.
Any Mormons here want to contradict me, go ahead.
Thanks.
Also, hasn’t this been the situation for like the past six months? I’d be so pissed if I had paid for that information.
Stokes has probably never met a Mormon in his life.
Didn't seem to bother AJ.
You're trying waay to hard lol.
So that people couldn't reply with Grok having checked the site and letting everyone know that there's no information of any substance.
But hey, this ain't Twitter.
Per Grok: "Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 ranked 2026 small forward and a 6-foot-7 prospect from Rainier Beach High School in Seattle, remains uncommitted despite a recruitment that began heating up in late 2025, with On3 predicting Kansas as the frontrunner at 28.6% likelihood.
The post's accompanying image juxtaposes Stokes in his high school jersey against logos of Kentucky and Kansas, underscoring these blue-blood programs as primary contenders, especially after his recent visit to Kentucky in early March 2026.
Joe Tipton's update signals an imminent decision timeline for Stokes, potentially resolving a saga marked by delays, including a postponed commitment in January 2026, amid strong pushes from programs like Louisville (18.9% prediction) and USC."
TL;DR - the kid has to commit at some point and Kansas has a 25% chance at him. Big nothing burger.
What a joke we are we take a back seat to Bill Self now....
I think organized religion in general could be perceived as bad, and I consider myself spiritual. Man tends to mess everything up lol
AJ got ~$5M and an NBA coach that worked w/ Kevin Durant. Literally Durant CALLED AJ and told him to do it.
Stokes is not gonna get that from Poop. He's just gonna get... Poop.
So it’s Kansas unless he decides it’s not. Then if so it’s Kentucky but could still be Oregon. Groundbreaking news.