I agree with that, but sometimes players have to be talked into coming back. It's just the way it is, it doesn't always mean they are weak. Quade Green was by far the toughest player on our roster imo. He refused to go away even when it wasnt working. He didn't talk back and kept fighting. He's a freshman, who could be a solid 3 year player. If you only knew the players that have wore a Kentucky uniform that had previously contemplated transferring. Some of our best, I assure you.
It's not as simple as "he's a ***** be done with him". He probably doesn't feel valued, and it's these kinds of things that do hurt us on the recruiting trail with certain players. It's easy to tell a kid that Kentucky will chew you up and spit you out. Not that I personally believe that, but it's an easy pitch. And it has worked, I'd bet on that.
Talking is fine but in the end I'd error on the side of a rep on the trail as harsh but honest than a phony who will tell you what you want to hear to keep you on a string over time.
Even if I was willing to go with the bill of goods technique, I sure wouldn't consider for a moment of recruiting in a way to appease the kid or support the jive and the truth would win out again unless you've got a media willing to spin for the phony routine.
All he can be told is if he he is the best point guard or maybe even if he can be the best point guard in a season then he is the guy but other than the best coaching, providing the best facilities, tools, and competition.
What happens after that is on the players but he is one of the best of the best or he wouldn't be here and I expect him to prove it moving forward but no I'm not going to fix the roster to make sure he is.
If that isn't going to cut it then I do have to question if the make up is actually there to be the kind of enhanced Anthony Epps type guy some are all in on being there.
