BB: Ryan Hampton update

BBNSZN914

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Would be a win for sure to land him. Doubt Pope can make it happen though.

I’d slap that buzzer right mf now.

 

HipTer

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So, since he would have to reclassify to 2026 he could not be OAD, right?
 

BlueBloodKyFan72

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There’s a documentary out there on a guy that memorized the “whammy” pattern and won a bunch of money.
Yes Michael Larson memorized the patterns of the game board on "Press Your Luck," specifically identifying that the fourth and eighth squares always contained cash and never a "Whammy." He discovered that the board's light patterns followed only five different sequences, allowing him to predict where to land for maximum winnings.
 

UKCowboys

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I would like to see us get Momcilovic or Hampton and bring back Moreno because one, we would have an outstanding team, and two, we would have 11,849 threads calling for Popes head immediately because he can't recruit and we end up with a top ten recruiting class lol
 

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I would like to see us get Momcilovic or Hampton and bring back Moreno because one, we would have an outstanding team, and two, we would have 11,849 threads calling for Popes head immediately because he can't recruit and we end up with a top ten recruiting class lol
Microwave society symptom.

Momo and Moreno make us a top 25 team undoubtably- and 10-20 depending on how remaining rosters settle.

You’d have thought the script writers already delivered their plan for a 9 win BJ Boston type season, based on some here.
 

BlueSince92

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This is what professionals call magical thinking. When you're getting laughed at by everyone near the top 30 but you suddenly believe you've got a shot at a top 5 guy.
 
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Wildcat_in_DC

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When does Pope actually get a few wins under his belt in recruiting? Let's hope it starts soon. He explained the chasing of Stokes but at some point, he has to win a few. He even acknowledged that in his Q&A session.
he needs to leave the summer with a few high quality recruits to finally prove he can get it done here. you can go into the off season every year 100% dependent on replenishing your roster with portal players. at a school like uk....you should be able to bring in a few top 50 guys. shouldnt be that hard.
 
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theBlues

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I said about a month ago that Hampton would be the best chance for Kentucky to add a major talent and I'll stick to it. Also, I know this is a minorty view, but I'd feel pretty good about the roster if he was the final addition. Hampton would help both backcourt spots because he'd free up Wilkins to play some at the point.
 

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So, I assume that means he could be OAD, right? Sorry, but I'm not sure how the rule works.

Yes he could be OAD. He’d be 19 in the year of the draft, which is the requirement. Unsure if he would be an OAD.
 
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wccat

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Have to believe it is not UK if he says "Think about it." to KSR. Interesting to see how it develops with Moreno possibly wanted more $$ and Milan needing his $$$.

What I don't understand about Moreno is did he give UK a hometown discount, agree to it, and then his agent/camp now want more. Was that due to the NBA tryout success?
 
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Ky is off limits to all five stars and top talent. This recruiting cycle proves this to be a fact not a Myth regardless of money.
 

moses1uk

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"If I was choosing between UK & Louisville, it's a no-brainer, I pick Kentucky. Pope gets transfers drafted. Pat Kelsey has never even won a top-20 game. Pope won 5 in a down year with injuries. Teams don't even do that healthy!" A Fieldof68 commentator told me.
 
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Louisville’s last win over a NET top-20 team was on January 18th, 2020.

There was no pandemic yet, Kobe was still alive, Malachi Moreno was 13 years old, and the #1 song was “The Box” by Roddy Rich.