Moreno Interview

LineSkiCat14

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Surprising, seeing as how good this years draft is going to be, while next years looks pretty weak. Not only could he play himself into a sure fire 1st round pick or even lottery.. but that could also jump up a good 10 spots because of the draft classes.

Boozer brother leaves, they have a 5-star PG coming in on his heels, and yet Cayden stays at Duke. Moreno is probably more talented than anyone on this roster, hes gonna put up stats, and hes still looking to bolt. Not even a 1st rounder in CBS' mock draft post lottery. Sad state of affairs.
 

anot

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Wasn't it said Moreno agreed to come back to UK for a discount? I dont think his flirtation with the NBA has anything to do with Pope. His real dream is the NBA
You're right and they are also. They are the only ones that get their panties all in a wad when something is said.

I have no clue about if Moreno does or doesn't want to play for Pope. I just said it. It's true I said it with no facts behind it.

It's also true that a lot of players don't want to play for Pope. Maybe Moreno does.

But most people do what you did. The just say their opinion without having to act like somebody is being ridiculous. It's totally normal to just disagree. This Paul guy hates Andy. It's not even about me.
 
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I can man. I just replied to you again with logic. But knowing how you are with me there's some things I understand a one word answer will be better than going back and forth with you on something minor.


I can say Moreno doesn't want to play for Pope. I have no clue if it's true. But I can say it man. We don't have to go back and forth on some things.
Of course you can say anything. You can say the moon is made of cherry pie but it doesn't mean it has merit.

If the guy didn't want to play for Pope he could have jumped in the portal and made more than he will here or the NBA.

The position is a thin limb to plant a flag on. There are plenty of guys that don't want any part of Pope but it seems a stretch to think it is driving Moreno.

Entering the draft but not the portal just doesn't make a lot of sense if the issue is getting clear of Pope.

This may be trying a little too hard to hammer the point home.
 

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Conspiracy theory here, Show everyone that he comes back to UK for less money to play for Pope rather than be drafted mid to late 1st round, makes Pope look better to recruits, or maybe that's his thinking? It sounds crazy but who knows, i know Pope is weird & no one wants to play for him lol. It's my understanding that Pope & Moreno are close so I'm sure Pope already knows what's going to happen, he didn't seem too worried in his BBN video the other day. I guess we'll find out in 2 weeks.
 

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You're right and they are also. They are the only ones that get their panties all in a wad when something is said.

I have no clue about if Moreno does or doesn't want to play for Pope. I just said it. It's true I said it with no facts behind it.

It's also true that a lot of players don't want to play for Pope. Maybe Moreno does.

But most people do what you did. The just say their opinion without having to act like somebody is being ridiculous. It's totally normal to just disagree. This Paul guy hates Andy. It's not even about me.
I didnt read the whole thread just catching up. I could be wrong, but i thought Moreno came back for less than what we could have gotten if he entered the portal. Not sure about the others. I do like some of the guys we got. We just need a dude.
 
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RunninRichie

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Conspiracy theory here, Show everyone that he comes back to UK for less money to play for Pope rather than be drafted mid to late 1st round, makes Pope look better to recruits, or maybe that's his thinking? It sounds crazy but who knows, i know Pope is weird & no one wants to play for him lol. It's my understanding that Pope & Moreno are close so I'm sure Pope already knows what's going to happen, he didn't seem too worried in his BBN video the other day. I guess we'll find out in 2 weeks.
Pope and staff also thought Stokes was locked up.
 

anot

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Of course you can say anything. You can say the moon is made of cherry pie but it doesn't mean it has merit.

If the guy didn't want to play for Pope he could have jumped in the portal and made more than he will here or the NBA.

The position is a thin limb to plant a flag on. There are plenty of guys that don't want any part of Pope but it seems a stretch to think it is driving Moreno.

Entering the draft but not the portal just doesn't make a lot of sense if the issue is getting clear of Pope.

This may be trying a little too hard to hammer the point home.
Yea but he's running with one post out of thousands because he doesn't like my avatar.

Also me saying Moreno doesn't want to play for Pope isn't ridiculous. You or anybody else can say he wants to but you don't know. It's not the same as saying the moon is made up of cherry pie. It's actually up for debate. It's not the same as saying 2+2=5.

You don't know what Moreno thinks so you can't really tell me I'm a matter of fact way. You can only have an opinion like me. Let's not be ridiculous like Paul.
 

MidseasonTweak

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His upside came from showing his ability to shoot. Pope did nothing to develop Moreno. We are going to lose him because someone else figured out he was better than just being a grounded 7 footer under the rim. LOL
 

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I didnt read the whole thread just catching up. I could be wrong, but i thought Moreno came back for less than what we could have gotten if he entered the portal. Not sure about the others. I do like some of the guys we got. We just need a dude.
Also just because he did that doesn't mean it had to do with him liking Pope. Maybe Moreno knew he was getting drafted regardless. Got to consider hes a Kentucky kid. Maybe playing for UK was actually a dream of his. Maybe being close to home for a little less was sounded better than traveling away for a little more money. Maybe he likes what UK offers as far as the fans and spotlight. Maybe he's just a good ol fashion Kentucky boy .

Doesn't necessarily mean he likes playing for Pope. Also since when did we know how much money people are making? We don't. Just like I don't know anybody's bank account.
 

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Deciding to go to the NBA doesn't have crap to do with Pope man give your agenda a rest
It's not an agenda. I said my opinion one time. Good grief. How about you and you're two amigos give y'alls agenda about me a rest.


You actually are speaking about something in a factual way when you have no clue. At least I can say I don't know if what I said is true. Talking about an agenda. Y'all are saying that its a fact that Moreno likes playing for Pope when y'all don't have a damn clue.

Agenda.... Good Lord . Yalls hate for me is a little ridiculous. But it's ok. Seems most of BBN is on the same page.

Y'all keep running with one thing I say out of thousands. I'll forever say my opinion. But at the same time I know the difference between an opinion and a fact. I understand my opinion can be wrong. Are y'all even human? Do y'all think everything is perfect? Odd bunch y'all got going on with you Paul Jeff and Cowboy. Big circle jerk group is all y'all are. Bunch of Matt Jones and Ryan lemonds
 
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KYFOSSIL

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It's not an agenda. I said my opinion one time. Good grief. How about you and you're two amigos give y'alls agenda about me a rest.


You actually are speaking about something in a factual way when you have no clue. At least I can say I don't know of what I said is true. Talking about an agenda. Y'all are saying that its a fact that Moreno likes playing for Pope when y'all don't have a damn clue.

Agenda.... Good Lord . Yalls hate for me is a little ridiculous. But it's ok. Seems most of BBN is on the same page.

Y'all keep running with one thing I say out of thousands. I'll forever say my opinion. But at the same time I know the difference between an opinion and a fact. I understand my opinion can be wrong. Are y'all even human? Do y'all think everything is perfect? Odd bunch y'all got going on with you Paul Jeff and Cowboy. Big circle jerk group is all y'all are. Bunch of Matt Jones and Ryan lemonds
Sensitive little fella arnt you
 
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anot

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Sensitive little fella arnt you
When I reply with logic that's sensitive? Take out the circle jerk part and focus on the logic. Y'all hate that I can always reply with logic that's why y'all go out of y'all's way to push your troll agenda. Y'all are the only trolls. Whole board knows
 

KYFOSSIL

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When I reply with logic that's sensitive? Take out the circle jerk part and focus on the logic. Y'all hate that I can always reply with logic that's why y'all go out of y'all's way to push your troll agenda. Y'all are the only trolls. Whole board knows
Dude, Ive been since 2005. I don't hate you hell I don't even think about you much nothing I just made a comment.
 
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Surprising, seeing as how good this years draft is going to be, while next years looks pretty weak. Not only could he play himself into a sure fire 1st round pick or even lottery.. but that could also jump up a good 10 spots because of the draft classes.

Boozer brother leaves, they have a 5-star PG coming in on his heels, and yet Cayden stays at Duke. Moreno is probably more talented than anyone on this roster, hes gonna put up stats, and hes still looking to bolt. Not even a 1st rounder in CBS' mock draft post lottery. Sad state of affairs.
I agree with you, but would caution that "next year's draft is weak" has been a meme since the draft existed. Sometimes it is weaker, sometimes things happen and suddenly that draft is strong. Malachi's agent and family likely saw all the big men staying in college and the resulting void in big men. If he has a guarantee (no clue if he does or doesn't), can't blame him for taking a "sure thing".

There's also the factor of next year's team is likely going to suck (despite mental gymnastics of a few of our friends here), so it may make him look worse. All stuff that plays into his thought process.
 

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Dude, Ive been since 2005. I don't hate you hell I don't even think about you much nothing I just made a comment.
Yea and I do realize you just now made a comment for the first time. But you joined in on the two amigos that have been after me for two days straight now trying extremely hard to say I'm mad just because I actually reply to them with logic and don't get mad. I do the complete opposite of what they were going for.

They aren't even coming for me because of what I'm saying. They hate my Avatar.

My bad I just assumed you were trying to join in on their thing they got going.


Disagree with me all you want . Not you but anybody. I'll never get mad on a forum. But I will go back and forth with anybody for two days straight because eventually everyone will see the truth. I don't ignore people. I'm actually the opposite of sensitive.
 

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Conspiracy theory here, Show everyone that he comes back to UK for less money to play for Pope rather than be drafted mid to late 1st round, makes Pope look better to recruits, or maybe that's his thinking? It sounds crazy but who knows, i know Pope is weird & no one wants to play for him lol. It's my understanding that Pope & Moreno are close so I'm sure Pope already knows what's going to happen, he didn't seem too worried in his BBN video the other day. I guess we'll find out in 2 weeks.
Are they really? Find it odd that a McDAA would be "close" to a career mid major ceiling coach. If that is indeed the case, more power to him, but if I were him I would be disappointed at the horrible situation the staff has put him in, 2 years now, whiffing on every elite player that could have made him look better.
 

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I will say for KYFOSSIL, he was man enough to take me up on my offer to bet that UK won't win an SECT game. I'll take up to a G in bets if anyone else wants to put something on the line.
 
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I will say for KYFOSSIL, he was man enough to take me up on my offer to bet that UK won't win an SECT game. I'll take up to a G in bets if anyone else wants to put something on the line.
I'll figure out some kind of bet with you but gonna be hard because I feel like we agree with most things.
That's bullsh.t I have it on good authority that all Somalians have moved to Minnesota.

Pope just wants to get out of dodge.
Pope is going to have to cross the ice wall eventually with the way this is going. I've heard giants are over there and people that can fly. That might be what it's going to take. Pope go get us some extra terrestrials.

Flight can't be much longer than Israel and Somalia.
 
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I'll figure out some kind of bet with you but gonna be hard because I feel like we agree with most things.

Pope is going to have to cross the ice wall eventually with the way this is going. I've heard giants are over there and people that can fly. That might be what it's going to take. Pope go get us some extra terrestrials.

Flight can't be much longer than Israel and Somalia.
doubt we'll find much to bet on, my brother. Maybe something like "will we lose by 20 or 30?" 🤣🤣🤣. I was referring to the pumpers -- KYFOSSIL was the only one who put something behind the rosy talk. Here's another idea for a bet if the pumpers want to bite -- Will Alex Wilkins ever be a first round draft pick? Anyone for 100?

And freel -- Pope's gonna resurrect ice age creatures from frozen DNA in hopes of filling out the roster, then they'll spend 5 minutes with him and go commit to some other school.
 
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Are they really? Find it odd that a McDAA would be "close" to a career mid major ceiling coach. If that is indeed the case, more power to him, but if I were him I would be disappointed at the horrible situation the staff has put him in, 2 years now, whiffing on every elite player that could have made him look better.
It's become incredibly clear that top portalers do not see Pope/UK as anything other than a place to set your market.

These kids/agents will all list Uk, especially in their state of desperation, with no intentions to go. Need to simply get through the next year.
 
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*Fox2Monk*

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What do you mean? The roster is great. I’ve read that on here for weeks. You must be such a miserable person, with no friends. Negative, negative, negative.
I know, I’m sitting here crying in my mother’s basement as we speak. I need to log into my other account so I don’t say something to get this one banned lolz
 
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anot

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doubt we'll find much to bet on, my brother. Maybe something like "will we lose by 20 or 30?" 🤣🤣🤣. I was referring to the pumpers -- KYFOSSIL was the only one who put something behind the rosy talk. Here's another idea for a bet if the pumpers want to bite -- Will Alex Wilkins ever be a first round draft pick? Anyone for 100?

And freel -- Pope's gonna resurrect ice age creatures from frozen DNA in hopes of filling out the roster, then they'll spend 5 minutes with him and go commit to some other school.
Pope gets first wooly mammoth eligible to play center when Moreno gets drafted