Acaden Lewis de-commits
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Yup. Dudes that weren't afraid to compete. These "elite" talents now want to show up, dunk it a few times, hit a couple of threes and think they are hot ****.
I think this has more to do with Lewis being afraid of competition rather than Pope dropping the ball.
People need to stop worrying so much and give Pope the credit he's earned. I'm pretty sure he has this situation, and future high school recruiting, under control.
Just a hunch.
I hope some more studs guards enter soon, maybe we should sign Lamar and hold a spot for later.
Oh well.
Duke got roasted by us when a bunch of their players, at least 7 according to Google, entered the portal and jumped ship after last season. They managed to have an okay season. There will be players out there that want to take our money, play on a big stage, and aren't afraid of competition.
I think you misunderstand what I am saying. We brought the second point guard in from Pitt to compete with, not start over, Acaden. Acaden did not like that and decided to leave. I am totally fine with him leaving if he felt he couldn't beat out the Pitt kid because that means he is 1) entitled and believes he should automatically start, because by leaving he clearly believes he should automatically start, and that means he has character issues to me, and 2) he doesn't believe he will start because why? Because he must not have much faith in his game to beat out the Pitt kid. Pope has every right to bring in another Point Guard to compete and take some of the workload off the starters. Period.
It wasn’t Mark Pope’s decision to recruit Jaland Lowe to be the starter over Acaden Lewis? That’s news to me.
Afraid of competition, and money. You know who’s not afraid of competition or money? Bronny. But for different reasons.
I hope you’re right because this isn’t a good look at all.
Those stats just reinforce more reasons why Acaden shouldn't have feared competing with Lowe.
It was a mentally weak move from a mentally weak circle of influence. He's not transcendent, but his mentality is one that fits along the lines of a transcendent talent.
Just people upset. Sounds like it there were signs there as much as three or four days ago but insiders were completely blindsided and only found out just before it was public
You’re so immature. Embarrassing
In today’s market, assuming a top talent stays around for year two or three is risky.
So what's the bad look going to do?
Acaden Lewis, who isn't even a five star, was afraid to compete with a guy who shot 38% from the field?
This is more of a bad look for Lewis and his dad than anyone.
It isn't obvious to me that Lowe would start over Acaden. Only compete with him. Why is that wrong? Acaden wanted the starting job handed to him on a silver platter. THIS IS KENTUCKY. YOU EARN THE STARTING JOB.
Lewis is not guaranteed to be good enough to be starter in day one
Who gives a **** what kind of look it is. Pope is building a monster squad to compete for a title next year; with plenty of room for returnees.
Would you rather have him, or a Wilkerson for next season? Easy answer for me. Not ideal to lose him, but it isn’t a perfect world.
I was afraid of something like this happening and it did. He would have gotten plenty of time, not sure what he wants or is looking for. The only school that doesn’t have this problem is Duke, they are All Americans two deep at every position. Some leave after a year or two, but not many back out after committing, it usually takes a couple of years for them to see only five can play at a time. Oh well Kentucky will still have a chance to play for the national championship with or without him.
Sounds like a total BS move by the family but after finding out what his father did I can’t say I’m surprised.
There are no guarantees that anyone stays here multiple years, especially kids just looking for the most $$.
I feel it wiil affect future high school recruiting.
So now YOUR mad he's getting players. Damn you people are pathetic. ***** both ways
Tells me Pope isn’t getting hijacked like Cal did. If you don’t want to compete before the season starts your no dog. Next
I don't care if we ever sign a freshman again. The environment is totally different now. Let them go prove themselves at a mid-major. We've seen a parade of 5 stars come and go, and it mostly amounted to nothing. Except "generational wealth"
How?
Duke's not going to promise a starting point guard spot to a kid ranked #30 composite. Neither is Kansas or UConn or any elite program. They're all going to recruit veteran depth wherever they can.
What do these guys think happens in the NBA? Teams are always looking to add talent.
Wtf are you talking about? I’m not mad at all. I don’t want kids who are scared off by competition.
Lewis (same with many five or high four star) may be willing to be bench warmer in Duke, but UK, no...
Which is disgusting
It isn't any more dumb than saying pope has to prove he can recruit a senior in highschool but he just landed a 18 year old projected 5th in draft. Recruiting is recruiting
JQ is pretty much what you just asked . Sure he did one year in college but he enrolled early and would have been one of the top players in this class.
I was surprised when he committed to UK. Just as surprised he flaked, but flake he did. What's even more surprising is that he thinks this is what's best for his future.
Lol. "College" basketball is more of a soap opera now than ever
Lol. "College" basketball is more of a soap opera now than ever
I thought you put me on ignore Woody? Couldn’t stay away huh?
Oh well… please let me know how I should respond to cornball name calling you silly goof.
What’s a good look supposed to be look like? You must be new to how cut throat recruiting is in the portal era.