Rancik commits to Florida State

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No worries, he sucks, I heard it right here on RR. Of course, when he is averaging 17/8 for FSU it will be FIRE POPE for not getting him lol
Ill bet you, he doesn’t lead FSU to a sweet 16 or better. If he does, I’ll be willing to be banned permanently, if he doesn’t, you must be willingly banned permanently?
 

Captain Coy

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Is it a whiff if Kentucky gets Freeman?
Asking for a friend
No, but after watching some Colorado tapes, I think we prioritized the wrong guy. I think Rancik is damn near perfect for Pope's offense and his upside is sky high. He might be a year away but his upside is lottery pick. I do think Freeman is better on the defensive end right now so there is that.
 

cornbreadnmilk

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No, but after watching some Colorado tapes, I think we prioritized the wrong guy. I think Rancik is damn near perfect for Pope's offense and his upside is sky high. He might be a year away but his upside is lottery pick. I do think Freeman is better on the defensive end right now so there is that.
Pope can't wait on a guy who is possibly a year away to be good. His job is on the line and Freeman is the much better player right now.
 

TyCatPrice14

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Pope can't wait on a guy who is possibly a year away to be good. His job is on the line and Freeman is the much better player right now.
You beat me to it, plus noone should be building a team further into the future anymore. Every season is a fresh start now. Love it or hate, that's the way the current rules are. Just when we thought Cal's one-and-done style was leaving with him, we get this type of one-and-done.
 

Mossip

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I’ll bet you, he doesn’t lead FSU to a sweet 16 or better. If he does, I’ll be willing to be banned permanently, if he doesn’t, you must be willingly banned permanently?
You have an anon account and he’s rafters brand. Those stakes suck. Just saying…
 

UKCowboys

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Ill bet you, he doesn’t lead FSU to a sweet 16 or better. If he does, I’ll be willing to be banned permanently, if he doesn’t, you must be willingly banned permanently?
I don't know another player on FSU so why would I say that? And you should be perm banned for stupidity anyway
 

philstat

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Huge loss, Freeman missed 50% of games the past two seasons, another player made of porcelain.
 

JASUN74

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Surprise, surprise the whiff god strikes again.. can't make this up
How can it be a whiff if he didn’t have a committable offer ? He was no doubt told he had to wait on Freeman if he wanted to commit here. I personally would’ve liked to had both, the staff apparently didn’t so here we are.
 

Drogon

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11.5% rebound rate
33.3% from 3
40% overall from the floor
Only 5.6 rebounds
16.9 efficiency rating

Dude is a stiff. Blessed to be 6ft 9. FSU seems about right.
 

BigBlueGuru

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No, but after watching some Colorado tapes, I think we prioritized the wrong guy. I think Rancik is damn near perfect for Pope's offense and his upside is sky high. He might be a year away but his upside is lottery pick. I do think Freeman is better on the defensive end right now so there is that.
Dont think Pope can take a chance on someone who might be a year away as if our season isnt successful and players produce Pope may not be here to seem him really start helping or producing.
 
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Catphright23

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Freeman hopefully is passed his injuries. Had the most injury plagued games first year, second year not as many. Hopefully this year good to go if we get him.
 

notFromhere

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Its CYA time at ksradio. Tune in for more oldies but goodies as the days wear on. They'll play tunes like "it's a snapshot in time" or "it WAS a done deal, until." Maybe even that "X got cold feet" or "things were good until X entered the picture."

The thing is, if Freeman REALLY wanted to be here, he'd have committed during or soon after his visit. He may still, and may even today, but it's strange to me
 

Catphright23

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Its CYA time at ksradio. Tune in for more oldies but goodies as the days wear on. They'll play tunes like "it's a snapshot in time" or "it WAS a done deal, until." Maybe even that "X got cold feet" or "things were good until X entered the picture."

The thing is, if Freeman REALLY wanted to be here, he'd have committed during or soon after his visit. He may still, and may even today, but it's strange to me
Wilkins did the same thing. So not that strange.
 

Hitman206

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Its CYA time at ksradio. Tune in for more oldies but goodies as the days wear on. They'll play tunes like "it's a snapshot in time" or "it WAS a done deal, until." Maybe even that "X got cold feet" or "things were good until X entered the picture."

The thing is, if Freeman REALLY wanted to be here, he'd have committed during or soon after his visit. He may still, and may even today, but it's strange to me
He also canceled visits to Bama and UCONN. UK should close this deal but Pitino is still trying.
 

AllBall

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Hopefully, we add Freeman and McBride. Then focus on another shooter until Stokes decides.

Puts us in a decent position to pivot and go after any big targets left or returning from the draft.
 

Beatle Bum

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Rancik’s highlight reel is very impressive. He has varied skills for a big. I am hoping Hawthorne has a similar year for UK.
 
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