I think back to the end of the Calipari era and wonder when we last had so much anticipation over getting a player. Certainly nothing like it since Pope got here. Stokes pursual had many here pointing to him as a lynchpin get for Pope. He whiffed, as he had done on so many other targets.
I suppose it's a combination of so many recruiting misses and this being the last true star player that Pope can get to start setting things in a truly positive motion for this year.
I dunno who it would be outside of A.D. perhaps (got that feel to me)? Before that, it was Wall (& Boogie, too) It's been awhile. But I am not mistaking Milan for the game changing A.D. - don't think that, nobody should. Milan is just a very important piece, that's all.
Chill has such a smooth, confident shot, never hurried, if it's inside, outside for a midrange, a step back, or 3 point attempt, or even a step back 3, his shot is not hurried or changes form even under the most intense pressure. Great basketball IQ, he's worth every penny for this season.
Or would ya'll rather NOT pay him top dollar stick with what we got and save the university some money ??
I know my answer.
At any rate, let's reel Chill in here and start to change the narrative.
Go Big Blue !