Jean Montero

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He is going to be fired at seasons end unless he has a heck of a season and I don't see a path to that if Moreno doesn't play. So why not go for it? I think he could actually attack their pride, say that the kid wanted to come here but apparently Kentucky wants to remain a Blue Blood but do so with a second or third tier budget. That would hit the egomaniac where it hurts, and it would make him look better in future job opportunities. He could say that JMI was a hindrance and when we did have a top player want to come, we couldn't afford them. And he would have a valid point
I'm with you --- it's clear something DRASTIC needs to happen.
 

bgoad72

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Hype videos aside he is up for the mvp of his league, he is 22, and possible move to college is a thing. I’m not saying he is going to change our season, but from what I have read about him he is the real deal and would probably be a top 20 college player. Maybe better. If we have the money offer it and see what happens. At this point it’s desperation time.
 

AllBall

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Appreciate the positive follow-up.

A possible solution to our roster deficiency is better than none at all. I understand the fanbase is upset and jaded but I don't understand the vitriol toward sharing info/clips on potential recruits.

This is a UK message board and the incessant Pope bashing will still be there when the season starts. I for one still hope he can add a few pieces and we'll see how things transpire.
 
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Who doesn't LMAO? This kid would easily be the best player on the team. Easily. You just play him, Diallo and Wilkins together. But there's no possible way you don't take this kid if you can get him
Would be all for it if everyone is happy with it. Just don't see that happening.
 

Rainman3067

Freshman
May 3, 2026
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Appreciate the positive follow-up.

A possible solution to our roster deficiency is better than none at all. I understand the fanbase is upset and jaded but I don't understand the vitriol toward sharing info/clips on potential recruits.

This is a UK message board and the incessant Pope bashing will still be there when the season starts. I for one still hope he can add a few pieces and we'll see how things transpire.
Because that particular clown doesn't have any info to share and is wrong fully 100% of the time yet passes himself off as in the know
 

Rainman3067

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Who doesn't LMAO? This kid would easily be the best player on the team. Easily. You just play him, Diallo and Wilkins together. But there's no possible way you don't take this kid if you can get him
How the hell would you know he would "easily be the best player on the team",
 
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JASUN74

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Are you sure he's that good? 14 ppg playing in Spain doesn't jump off the page. I see him cooking his "defenders" and I see things Jasper Johnson could do against that competition.

Dame Sarr was a (much?) better prospect and was 'OK' his first year at Duke. Not an AA.

IDK much about this guy, just saw the stats and the video that were posted. Nothing screams 'exceptional'.
I like Sarr, but this guy is the real deal. I’m definitely not an expert or anything but I have watched a bunch of his games and film and I’ve read/watched a lot about him from people who do it for a living as well. He’s a first team all American if he plays in my opinion! The guy breaks ankles every game against the other teams best defensive players, He could work on his three point shooting but does shoot pretty dang great and has great mechanics , his mid game is unreal and he gets to the basket at ease.

He’s a talented player for sure and if his team needed him to score more he would. I think he’s been trying to be more of an overall leader who is trying to show the NBA scouts he’s ready to run a franchise. Just my opinion on him but , I think he’s the best player available for college basketball and it’s not close! I’ll say, I wouldn’t have a clue what he’ll do next year, but it’s a fun dream to have. 😆.
 

JASUN74

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Exactly, and he would look like this guy if placed in that environment against that competition.

My opinion, of course.
Sorry. I like Jasper too much to put that kind of pressure on him to compare them. lol. But I have to now, It’s like a Middle School kid against Prime Rondo. See, you made me do it.
 

JASUN74

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If I were Pope, I would offer him $6M and make it public and dare the money folks turn him down. Whats going to happen, fire him?
lol. Sounds good to me. I’d like to think we haven’t spent near what most teams have and should have about 10 left for the right two difference makers. ( If I’m wrong , we 1000% overpaid!). Offer 5 apiece to him and Graves and go win a championship.
 

JASUN74

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Unfortunately Pope's history suggests the boosters would neuter him in public and urinate on what's left of his coaching career if he pulled a stunt like that.

Would be a ballsy move for sure, but ballsy backfires if you don't have balls to begin with.

The "punch the bully in the mouth" doesn't work for everyone. Sometimes you need to push the bully down an elevator shaft if you're not equipped for the direct confrontation.

TLDR -- I think Pope's got to pull a rabbit out his hat with what he has -- gonna be a tall order now that his rep has been ruined.
I’ve got Five Hundred to spare for him! Have a Kentucky recruiting day and see what we could do to get a couple studs. The right two guys and the money will come and I’m sure a couple big boosters would match it.
 

JASUN74

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May 22, 2008
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Same for me, he has been around a while and was once thought to be a lottery pick in 2022. Then he has been in Europe playing since then and seems to be the best player for most every team he plays for. I’d love to have him here but I think that’s highly doubtful to happen.
Mark wanted fans to comment, this seems like it would be a great idea to put in his head and ask if he’s interested.
 

Rainman3067

Freshman
May 3, 2026
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lol. Sounds good to me. I’d like to think we haven’t spent near what most teams have and should have about 10 left for the right two difference makers. ( If I’m wrong , we 1000% overpaid!). Offer 5 apiece to him and Graves and go win a championship.
Speaking of toxic positivity. Man your rapid fire posting is dizzying
 

mattrudd

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Mar 24, 2007
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I like this guy a lot .Can create space and is unbelievably quick with that first step .The height and release on his shot is impressive .Not sure about his defense but we could do a lot worse .
 

UKCowboys

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Oct 14, 2019
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I know who this kid is maybe = I've watched some YouTube videos. Idiot
Youre the idiot my man...ticked off because you made a ridiculous comment and got called on it. So who do YOU think is better than Montero off this roster wise one? Diallo? Wilkins? What a dweeb lol
 
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Catlogic1552

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Jul 3, 2025
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If Popes recruiting for 26-27 was an hourglass, he’d only have a couple grains of sand left.
 

Rainmaker

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Good Lord...because I know who this kid is maybe....do better rookie. Who is better on THIS team
Put him on ignore. He was an Anon and then changed his name to troll me like he always does. He has more usernames than Pope has Whiffs this off season. Don’t feed the troll and give him attention, the ignore button is your friend.
 

UKCowboys

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Put him on ignore. He was an Anon and then changed his name to troll me like he always does. He has more usernames than Pope has Whiffs this off season. Don’t feed the troll and give him attention, the ignore button is your friend.
That explains it. We sre supposed to have an intelligent fanbase lol