Buckle up buttercup. What you are feeling right now, is nothing compared to what you might be feeling next year at this time.
#90 CBB Incoming Class and #37 Transfer Portal
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Phil Stat, TF Cats, 20 m and others are not here to discuss anything . Just post doom and gloom and not watch to let the portal cycle complete. People say Hope is not a good way to approach supporting your team and they may be right but I know hate is definitely not the right way to do it..
I genuinely believe you're a UK fan, but the amount of hate you have for Pope is unhealthy. Like, it's gotta be affecting your blood pressure. That's not a criticism as much as it is a concern. He sucks at a lot of what it takes to do this job, but still.
Nah, I’m good, appreciate it, it’s not “hate” as much is it is calling the situation for what it truly is.
I literally posted a poll at the end of the season for this insane nonsense. Literally 98% of posters said Pope did a bad job. There is no faction of people defending Pope and his results. It’s like a bunch of schizophrenic hobos inventing arguments in their head so they have an excuse to shout in the air.
Kid will probably be solid, though if he averages better than 8 and 4 it will be damn near a miracle, IMO.
I get what youre trying to say and agree but there is zero reason to get concerned about this until he is done. Whats the point in freaking out over the hypothetical? Nothing is going to change and he isnt going to be fired pre season.
Wait and see what the team actually looks like when portal is over and recruits are signed. Anything else is just a WASTE of time.
Wait and see what the team actually looks like when portal is over and recruits are signed. Anything else is just a WASTE of time.
Outside the possibility of Stokes committing, the roster is pretty much done. We have to accept that the roster we have now won’t change outside a couple of additional warm bodies.
There’s no star player waiting in the wings that will suddenly hurdle us toward a top 10 ranking. What you see is what we have: A top 40 team and will likely be outside of the preseason top 6 in the SEC.
That’s like ending the Kentucky Derby as the horses are going into the first turn you idiot
This isn't correct. I bet Pope brings in 4 or 5 more players. He's not even close to done.
I believe if we get McBride and Morton those are very solid rotational players that would give us legitimate depth plus the guards. We do need at least one very solid, big man. I agree at least one star level player for the three position.
So going into a third year and you’re equating that to the opening turn at the KD, ignorance is truly bliss.
There are guys available to add to this team.
That 90 if you have Stokes moves up to top 20 probably or if you can get anybody that's available from high school ranked.
The transfer portal number goes up if you get it a few more guys.
You Got six damn spots available.
Those are preliminary numbers
That 90 if you have Stokes moves up to top 20 probably or if you can get anybody that's available from high school ranked.
The transfer portal number goes up if you get it a few more guys.
You Got six damn spots available.
Those are preliminary numbers
Excellent ratings considering Popes not near done and the other schools are out of money .
Disagree, I don’t have hate for Pope at all, though I’m calling the situation for what it is, he’s a debacle, you speak of the portal, he concluded the season with one of the worst recruiting hauls in UK BB history, now ~85% of the top portal players are already off the board, there’s next to no fall back plan at this point.
There is so much more to this upcoming season. First is the Stokes saga. We get him, grab a Morton and maybe another serviceable player then things don’t look too bad. Actually, look pretty good. Don’t get Stokes, move quickly to get a Momcilivic, Yessofou, etc. Still doesn’t look too bad.
I think people are underestimating Wilkins and Diallo. Mason Williams is solid as an apprentice. Same with Morton. I think a lot of next season rests with Moreno’s offseason work.
How would people feel about a 28-9 record with an Elite 8 appearance?? That’s kinda where I’m at. Another GREAT pickup could boost that. With some promising recruits going into the next season on the table, and some good retention expected, things start looking pretty good.
I think people are underestimating Wilkins and Diallo. Mason Williams is solid as an apprentice. Same with Morton. I think a lot of next season rests with Moreno’s offseason work.
How would people feel about a 28-9 record with an Elite 8 appearance?? That’s kinda where I’m at. Another GREAT pickup could boost that. With some promising recruits going into the next season on the table, and some good retention expected, things start looking pretty good.
One thing that we do have though is a lot of money left to spend. If some situations arise, we could make our situation much better than it is quickly.
He's a 22 year old that no one here even new existed 2 days before he committed. He wasn't going to be highly ranked even if eligible for rankings. He averaged like 10ppg and 6ish boards. He shot like 32% from 3. Those aren't major numbers.
Never said they were, never said anything about how good or bad he was, never hinted that I was excited or happy with the selection.
I answered the question as to which recruiting rankings number he fell into (high school recruiting, or portal recruiting) class. That's it. But thanks for info.
Why stop at 3 years? Why wouldn't you give Pope 5 years to prove himself? That would allow a full run through of freshman from his first year. If you are willing to say Pope is gone after year 3 why wouldn't you have that opinion already? Those saying at least give him year 3 are essentially lying. I can't see a logical reason for having a coaches need at least 3 years opinion. Pope has failed at every facet of coaching a basketball team. Coaching, staffing, player development, roster evaluation, media relations. He was a disaster. So you either see that and say get rid of him or you are a at least give him a full 5 years with his players guy. To say coaches need at least 3 years sounds crazy to me. What will 3 prove that 2 didn't. Anyone not ready now won't be ready after next year's first round exit either
Well, thank you for the feedback. I will do my best to be a better man. By the way Fossils in my name because that's my hobby. I'm an amateur paleontologist and I teach programs at schools.
He’s crushing it! This roster is a great improvement!
Lulz you insinuate we would be ranked higher if he was eligible. We likely wouldn't because he isn't going to be ranked very highly.
You said the recruiting sites were poop for similar reasons, but then now admit you're not even saying he would be highly rated.
So have now negated all your own statements.
No Im old school. I have one Fossil that's 1.5 billion years old estimated at a whole bunch and the 300 or 400 million year-old timeframe.
There should be a new thread everyday about his failures. These people saying otherwise are the enemy.
But Golden and Hurley had worse starts. Can't give up now. It's about to become beautiful like a caterpillar to a
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Even if he receives 1 star it raises the recruiting rankings... Or are you actually that dumb? I mean, using "Lulz" kinda answers that question, but here we are I guess.
I once again, never said he would be highly rated, or insinuated he would be, that was all you. But keep trying. You're batting a clean one thousand on being the dumbest person on this thread.