Wilkins to Kentucky!!

BlueBloodKyFan72

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I’m not really that connected to know exactly how many honestly. Besides Rancik/Freeman, we have another one coming in the next 2-3 days that might surprise a few folks. (Not Stokes) Although I think we do have a great chance at Stokes. Like I said, I’m not super connected or an insider but I’d put us at 75% UK for Stokes.
Imagine Hawthorn being that diamond he was a top ten SF has a year under his belt in the offense you need those pleasers off the bench that push your top guys
 

THCPRO

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Anyone else already more excited about this new backcourt than Aberdeen and Oweh? Both better passers. At the very least as good defenders. Both better shooters especially in the midrange. And both interchangeable at the 1 and 2. I love this get.
Bro, it's a vicious cycle. Getting excited in your imagination, then crying if it doesn't happen the way you dreamed. But yes, I like the new backcourt.
 

BlueBloodKyFan72

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If Im Hawthorne i stay the course. Too many unknown variables still TBD.
1. You redshirted, so its still playing time for you here in the future. [ Stokes gone after freshman season] .
2. Are you truly ready for The SEC.. is he even 200lbs at this time?
3. You truly would benefit from the practice battle with the potential practice battle with this incoming squad.
Any school he goes to he’s not starting still physically not ready but knows the offense and if he’s better should push the top talent guys that’s what we need with a redshirt under his belt. Was a top 10 SF and they say was killing it in PRACTICE so how that translates to big guy competition we will see.
 

Bleedin Blue in Ohio

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Out of all players in the portal? Im
calling ********
Did you watch the Furman UConn game? If you did you would have saw a silky-smooth player that could take can handle the ball, drive to the hope, finish, shoot the 3, and defend. That was the only game I saw him play. Last week when it was announced he was coming I then dug deeper into him and many see him as a future star in college basketball. I am glad we got Zoom but I wanted Wilkens more than him, More than Rob. I wanted Wilkens more than Stokes. Now that we got Wilkens I want Stokes.

I can tell you right now. I want Donnie Freeman but the PF I want the most in Blue and White next year is James Madison Forward Justin McBride.
 

BlueManchu

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Did you watch the Furman UConn game? If you did you would have saw a silky-smooth player that could take can handle the ball, drive to the hope, finish, shoot the 3, and defend. That was the only game I saw him play. Last week when it was announced he was coming I then dug deeper into him and many see him as a future star in college basketball. I am glad we got Zoom but I wanted Wilkens more than him, More than Rob. I wanted Wilkens more than Stokes. Now that we got Wilkens I want Stokes.

I can tell you right now. I want Donnie Freeman but the PF I want the most in Blue and White next year is James Madison Forward Justin McBride.
And I'm still calling ******** if you're saying out of every player in the transfer portal. But keep telling yourself that. "You would've SEEN..."
 

BlueManchu

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And I'm still calling ******** if you're saying out of every player in the transfer portal. But keep telling yourself that. "You would've SEEN..."

Did you watch the Furman UConn game? If you did you would have saw a silky-smooth player that could take can handle the ball, drive to the hope, finish, shoot the 3, and defend. That was the only game I saw him play. Last week when it was announced he was coming I then dug deeper into him and many see him as a future star in college basketball. I am glad we got Zoom but I wanted Wilkens more than him, More than Rob. I wanted Wilkens more than Stokes. Now that we got Wilkens I want Stokes.

I can tell you right now. I want Donnie Freeman but the PF I want the most in Blue and White next year is James Madison Forward Justin McBride.
Who are the "many" that see him as a future star?
 

Cowtown Cat

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Yes almost a guarantee IMO.
Do wut?! Man, that’s insane! He set out a whole year to develop, both physically and skill wise. That’s just crazy and I don’t understand it at all, coming from any perspective. Surely he didn’t thing he was gonna be a surefire starter this season, right?! One would have to think he would be a rotational piece no matter what this season, however. Idk it’s just very odd to me.
 
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Rainmaker

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Do wut?! Man, that’s insane! He set out a whole year to develop, both physically and skill wise. That’s just crazy and I don’t understand it at all, coming from any perspective. Surely he didn’t thing he was gonna be a surefire starter this season, right?! One would have to think he would be a rotational piece no matter what this season, however. Idk it’s just very odd to me.
If we sign everyone it looks like we will then he will be gone. He will be buried in the rotation in the 10-12 spot depending and he won’t stick around for that.
 

UKCowboys

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Maybe Freeman is better because he’s ranked in the top 25 and Rancik is outside the top 100 . Do you know the sport at all
Maybe rankings dont always tell the tale, as Florida showed when they won a Championship without a 5 star recruit. Maybe you wouldn't know a basketball from a tennis ball
 

THCPRO

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What bait? I watched Wilkens play. I am excited about the back court of Zoom and Wilkens.
You referenced podcasters that make profit from selling daily headlines and I believe it's foolish to form an opinion from that "bait". You hadn't mentioned watching him play. I am also excited about our new backcourt. Go Big Blue
 

VC99

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Lmao a 4 star transfer from Furman and the 41st best player in the portal is getting it done? Holy **** you can’t make this up. Granted he’s a decent player but let’s give the credit where it’s due. That’s the money talking not Pope.
He's probably the most well-rounded and skilled player Pope has landed in all 3 classes
 

CGBlue1.0

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He's probably the most well-rounded and skilled player Pope has landed in all 3 classes
Karl can't even spell his own name, he's a Hog fan and is just not happy how things are shaping up.
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JimboBBN

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Dude you've never even sen him play, you are a Duke fan whining anytime something goes right for the program
Wilkins is a future pro. He has every tool necessary to be an NBA guard in a couple years. Have to believe the people complaining about this signing have only looked at his transfer number and not watched him play. Hes elite.
 
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theKybluedude

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Wilkins is a future pro. He has every tool necessary to be an NBA guard in a couple years. Have to believe the people complaining about this signing have only looked at his transfer number and not watched him play. Hes elite.
Would you say he makes up for both Chandler and Johnson? Stats appear so. NBA is full of guys from mid size schools.
 
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exo6desmo

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He's probably the most well-rounded and skilled player Pope has landed in all 3 classes
I would agree. We will have to see if he can handle the physical play of the SEC but I like this kid. He's got some skill. He has some crafty old man game in his bag. I think he should be rated higher in the portal. Portal rankings are garbage anyway.
 
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Ky_Bred_Cat

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Is Pope playing 5D chess, with the Stokes announcement timing?
I have been thinking recently that IF we already have Stokes, the announcements will be orchestrated with our top targets announcing first then Stokes announcing as the finale. Then a couple fill in players after that. A couple of tier one targets have signed. If one of the power forward targets announces next then...it may just happen.