Aj Williams visiting this weekend

[Anon1730326584]

Suprise

 

[MidseasonTweak]

Dark Pope loading

 

[jeffky]

https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-wildcats/news/5-star-sf-aj-williams-will-take-an-official-visit-to-kentucky-this-weekend/

Get it done pope go cats

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

This is the kid BYU leads for right? Cool he’s visiting, I wouldn’t mind taking him away from them too.

 

[Crazy4Blue]

I would love to sign him but it looks like a drive up the price visit to me. Hope not.

 

[truckbrandon]

This kid's got game

 

[Yardeth]

I would love to sign him but it looks like a drive up the price visit to me. Hope not.

I’m thinking the same thing, just like the guard that visited from BYU who had “zero” interest in coming to UK, it’s a money grab.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

I would love to sign him but it looks like a drive up the price visit to me. Hope not.

Definitely could be.

 

[Cleatortoises]

I’m thinking the same thing, just like the guard that visited from BYU who had “zero” interest in coming to UK, it’s a money grab.

Why do we care if a kid makes BYU pay more.?

 

[PastorofMuppets82]

Definitely BYU's to lose on this one. He's getting the Dybantsa and Bruce Branch treatment. Little to no shot at UK landing him. But it is worth kicking the tires, making a pitch and seeing how it is received. You never know. The fact that AJ is taking the visit is a small something to be optimistic about. Most figured he'd already commit to BYU by now. I wouldn't call it a whiff if Pope doesn't get this kid as I believe the staff is more focused on trying to lure Rosser away from UNC/Ark or get Benji to reclass. But if a 5 star wants to visit and listen to your pitch, even if you have no shot going in, you let em.

 

[rivercatinfl]

If we have no shot at getting him, why are we having him in for a visit?
Maybe Pope knows…….

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

Definitely BYU's to lose on this one. He's getting the Dybantsa and Bruce Branch treatment. Little to no shot at UK landing him. But it is worth kicking the tires, making a pitch and seeing how it is received. You never know. The fact that AJ is taking the visit is a small something to be optimistic about. Most figured he'd already commit to BYU by now. I wouldn't call it a whiff if Pope doesn't get this kid as I believe the staff is more focused on trying to lure Rosser away from UNC/Ark or get Benji to reclass. But if a 5 star wants to visit and listen to your pitch, even if you have no shot going in, you let em.

Feels like trying to get a raise to me from BYU. We haven’t really been mentioned much with him, all BYU noise and I’m shocked he’s even visiting. Maybe Alfred has a in on him or something too.

 

[ScWildcat3]

If we have no shot at getting him, why are we having him in for a visit?
Maybe Pope knows…….

A visit always gives you a shot even if it’s slim. No visit gives you zero shot.

 

[PastorofMuppets82]

Feels like trying to get a raise to me from BYU. We haven’t really been mentioned much with him, all BYU noise and I’m shocked he’s even visiting. Maybe Alfred has a in on him or something too.

I mean if a super model asks me on a date to make the guy she actually likes jealous, I'm not saying no. But I in no way expect to take her home and score.

 

[TFCat11]

Why do we care if a kid makes BYU pay more.?

Why would you care if the hot chick was using you to get the attention of the guy she really wanted to date… Right? Right?!?

Of course we both know that would never happen, don’t we.

 

[TheResistance]

 

[ScWildcat3]

That’s good. Pope is letting these guys use Kentucky for nil bumps.

 

[Beatle Bum]

That’s good. Pope is letting these guys use Kentucky for nil bumps.

Other teams have to deal with some sort of a cap, as well. Making them pay is not a bad strategy. Pope seems to have a firm “won’t go above the line” approach to most of these recruits. When they exceed the assessed value, they are no longer pursued.

 

[peterpiper09]

Feels like trying to get a raise to me from BYU. We haven’t really been mentioned much with him, all BYU noise and I’m shocked he’s even visiting. Maybe Alfred has a in on him or something too.

I don’t think he’s seriously considering UK either but I have seen recruits come out of nowhere in the past and commit here. You just never know really.

 

[TheResistance]

 

[TheResistance]

hopefully a sign that Pope shouldn't keep wasting resources for these recruits who just use our name.

 

[ThreeDogNight2]

So it’s just waiting for reclasses at this point? Feel like that could take a while

 

[HipTer]

So it’s just waiting for reclasses at this point? Feel like that could take a while

From what I've read CJ Rosser is the only 2027 high school recruit UK is still interested in. It seems the plan would be to take possibly one more high school kid, whether Rosser or a 2028 reclassification candidate. However, the staff expects the transfer portal to be huge this off-season and values that higher than entrants from high school. So, they apparently want room to add from the transfer portal for what they don't retain from the current roster.

 

[Lameguy]

Other teams have to deal with some sort of a cap, as well. Making them pay is not a bad strategy. Pope seems to have a firm “won’t go above the line” approach to most of these recruits. When they exceed the assessed value, they are no longer pursued.

Read that in an article a few days ago. A few high school recruits that are the right fit then save money for retaining current players then fill with Portal guys. Seems logical, different approach than our previous coach who recruited 5 or 6 every year only to push them out after a year.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Good. Kentucky was about to spend a good penny and time on hosting this kid. Hopefully this is a sign that Pope's starting to get a little more choosey with who he spends effort on.

 

[Cleatortoises]

Why would you care if the hot chick was using you to get the attention of the guy she really wanted to date… Right? Right?!?

Of course we both know that would never happen, don’t we.

Married her 28 yrs ago.
Exact scenario.
Wooed her with my charms.
Carry on.

 

[RunninRichie]

I really hope this was Pope cutting off another bozo agent trying to use us as leverage.

 

[TheResistance]

I really hope this was Pope cutting off another bozo agent trying to use us as leverage.

By all indications, Pope finally stood up and said no because the kid was using UK for leverage, nothing more.

 

[RunninRichie]

By all indications, Pope finally stood up and said no because the kid was using UK for leverage, nothing more.

Hell yes, atta boy.

 

[Catastic5]

From what I've read CJ Rosser is the only 2027 high school recruit UK is still interested in. It seems the plan would be to take possibly one more high school kid, whether Rosser or a 2028 reclassification candidate. However, the staff expects the transfer portal to be huge this off-season and values that higher than entrants from high school. So, they apparently want room to add from the transfer portal for what they don't retain from the current roster.

I’m gonna have to see how we perform before I start thinking about another season.

 

[OliverSimmonsTwinBrother]

Was it a whiff? Lets check with the umpire...




Check swing!

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

hopefully a sign that Pope shouldn't keep wasting resources for these recruits who just use our name.

I’m shocked he canceled it. Finally figured one out! I like it.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

Was it a whiff? Lets check with the umpire...

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Check swing!

Pope singles to right!

 

[kywildcat1021979]

Hell yes, atta boy.

I sure hope this is right

 

[HipTer]

I’m gonna have to see how we perform before I start thinking about another season.

Just passing on what I read. If another coach & staff are in place after this season I guess it'll be irrelevant.

 

[peterpiper09]

 

[Snarks]

Maybe Pope is actually learning not to keep going with these kids when it’s clear they’re not coming here.

 

[bnewt]

Hopefully he has a back up plan

 

[ORCAT]

Hopefully he has a back up plan

Going all out for Rosser according to reports circulating right now. Must feel they have a very decent chance at him. Hope we get him and we'd have a great class plus a couple of portal guys and returner. That would be a heck of a roster if it all happens. IF!