lol he’s not going to Florida he’s going to SMU or a school in Oklahoma. He was below average here in 2 years and will be the same anywhere he goes
Garrison to the portal
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Pope is upgrading. Let's hope he gets upgrades and not lateral type players. Good moves imo.
Reminds me of former UK center Johnny Pittman who transferred to Oklahoma State back in 1989.
Yall not wanting MO D back are wild. Dudes the perfect 6th man and no one will play harder. We’re softer than charmin without him last year.
Well smart people know that is BS"Most coveted big man in the portal?"
Wow. Just....wow.
You’re twisting his words. It says “one of” the most coveted big “men”. Not the most coveted big “man.”"Most coveted big man in the portal?"
Wow. Just....wow.
That small difference changes the meaning considerably.
Definitely a win. Reallocate that money elsewhere. We need a big who can shoot. Go find a Nate Sestina.
Believe that Keegan Brown is important in the role of establishing what a player is worth, the players pluses and minuses, and how he could fit or does not fit on this team’s preferred style of play next season.
May be cold and calculated but college basketball is now a business from the players and teams perspective . This makes it easier to deliver the bad news to a player as it is also the prerogative of the player to say that he is leaving for greener pastures.
Garrison scored 4 points, or less, in 21 of our 36 games, including 7 games where he was scoreless.
Don’t worry guys, we’ll sign a center from KCU in the transfer portal! Ole Whiff God said his main priority is going to be player retention, yet here we are. One 4* recruit signed and 3 guys already going portaling. HOPE IN POPE!!!!!
Enigma is an accurate term to use with Brandon. All American for a game, then several games of nothing. Has spurts but no consistency and as a rising Senior, little room to grow. We were spoiled with Amari and may not find a better alternative in the portal than BG, but I think this is a good decision for both parties.
Pope's first year here. He got a late start , was building from nothing and put together a pretty good roster. He tied an NCAA record for the most top 15 wins. All while dealing with 4 significant injuries.
I don't get those who say he can't put together a good roster. He absolutely proved the first year that he can.
This past year sucked. So he absolutely can throw a stinker as well.
I would imagine he feels the pressure this year, and will put everything he has into building a top 10 team. If he can't do it this next year, then it's obvious he's not right for this job.
I'm excited to see what he can do. And if we are underwhelming again next year, then let's get a different coach in here who can perform to our expectations.
Pope absolutely gets a 3rd year to prove himself. I don't get what fun it is to be so negative about it before anything ever happens.
I don't get those who say he can't put together a good roster. He absolutely proved the first year that he can.
This past year sucked. So he absolutely can throw a stinker as well.
I would imagine he feels the pressure this year, and will put everything he has into building a top 10 team. If he can't do it this next year, then it's obvious he's not right for this job.
I'm excited to see what he can do. And if we are underwhelming again next year, then let's get a different coach in here who can perform to our expectations.
Pope absolutely gets a 3rd year to prove himself. I don't get what fun it is to be so negative about it before anything ever happens.
Once Pope completes this church league roster fans can sit back and enjoy basking in the Sunshine of mediocrisy signed Mark Pope
I liked him too. I can see us next year playing with a Mike Scott type player at center, while BG is averaging a double double.
Yep…when you start with a broken toy, you might struggle to claw your way out of it. I’m not happy with where the program is, and the near term outlook isn’t bright….but…I’ll give it a minute based on the injuries. Next season is very important
From what I have read etc, Kam loves UK and wants to stay but he needs to know how he fits next year before committing.
Lol. Dude, didn't twist anything. Just paraphrasing. He is still not " one of" the most coveted big men. The statement is still absurd. I'm sure someone will take him because big men are fewer in number. But no top programs are going to be interested for what he was probably making here.
I liked him, I just wish he would play like he did in the two times he showed up a year most games. Lots of talent, bad IQ/motivation/attitude on court sometimes.
I still think Jelly could be a good stretch 4 eventually. We played a lot of our good halves when he was in the game. He needs to work on defense, as does our coaching staff period. Keep refining his shooting and handle.
They are going to seriously dislike his disappearing acts.
Yeah I know but it would be a good gauge to see if Golden can develop compared to Pope.
We all like him, what we don't like is how ******* lazy he played most of the time.
When I often times said "I hope this whole team leaves", Brandon Garrison was the poster child for that statement. Good riddance.
I dont think ive ever seen a player make so many dumb and costly mistakes.
I dont think ive ever seen a player make so many dumb and costly mistakes.
Garrison couldn't control his emotions.
He had moments where he shined, but he's a walking technical foul and what we saw was Pope continually try to find ways to limit his minutes throughout the season.
Hate to see anyone go but based on what I've read Pope was going to have to tell some players their market value at UK is less next year, and there is zero loyalty for what Pope has done for him, and more importantly, what Pope has tolerated from him.
I wish him well. His contributions to UK have resulted in nothing meaningful for the program.
Next man up
He had moments where he shined, but he's a walking technical foul and what we saw was Pope continually try to find ways to limit his minutes throughout the season.
Hate to see anyone go but based on what I've read Pope was going to have to tell some players their market value at UK is less next year, and there is zero loyalty for what Pope has done for him, and more importantly, what Pope has tolerated from him.
I wish him well. His contributions to UK have resulted in nothing meaningful for the program.
Next man up
Its a shame we couldnt get more out of the kid. I still believe he has a lot of potential, it just seemed like his attitude and bone-headed mistakes got in the way too much.