Cherif to UK

[FLBBNFAN]

Hang on to that energy next year lol

There have been plenty of legit reasons to criticize Pope. Today isn't the day imo. This was a great pickup for us. No doubt he has to mature and expand his game but he has a lot of raw tools.

I will also take a pass on any analysis from the folks who stated Chandler was a D2 player and that Mason and Hawthorne are scrubs and would be at the end of the bench. Sorry but those diagnoses were just a tad off. The program has a lot of work to do but today should be a good day for BBN.

 

[FLBBNFAN]

Mason Williams
Ryan Hampton
Alex Wilkins
Kam Williams
Brayden Hawthorne
Cherif Millogo

Still lots of HS recruiting and portal work to do, but that's a nice start

Not to mention Momcilovic could come back if he's a late 1st round or 2nd round projection.He will make more money here if that's the case.

 

[TheResistance]

Millogo took an official visit to Kentucky in mid-October, and then made two more trips to BYU and USC in late November. He possesses arguably the most potential in the 2027 class and could be its best NBA prospect, due to his size and expanding skill set. He can knock down 3-pointers and midrange shots while also protecting the rim with his large frame, a 7-foot-9 wingspan and massive standing reach.

Millogo joins fellow SC Next 100 prospect Ryan Hampton (No. 31) in Kentucky's 2027 class. He becomes the highest-ranked recruit for Pope since he replaced John Calipari in 2024, passing No. 18 Jasper Johnson in 2025.

Kentucky's recent hire of Alfred Aboya as an assistant coach is already paying dividends. Aboya was previously the head coach at NBA Academy Africa and has ties to Millogo after playing at UCLA with former Bruins star Luc Mbah a Moute, who is Millogo's legal guardian.

Mbah a Moute is also the guardian for Yann Kamagate, the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2028 class.

Cherif Millogo, 7-foot-5 center and No. 8 recruit in 2027, commits to Kentucky

Kentucky has landed a commitment from 7-foot-5 center Cherif Millogo, the No. 8-ranked recruit in the 2027 class.

www.espn.com

 

[Runt#1969]

Dark Pope changing the narrative ? Looking much more like we expect around here.

 

[Cleatortoises]

Awesome
The whiff crowd can hide and weep

They'll be around with "he's to tall to have good footwork and mobility" in 3,2,1........

 

[BluWildcatz]

I mean, you have to admit, this is the biggest pickup Pope has ever gotten, correct? Gotta give credit where it's due. There's no Stokes to screw us over this year. We have a top level recruiting class now....

 

[davtay]

He was not being negative. At. All. Instead, he was clearly trying to be positive until some troll started messing with him for no apparent reason.

You might try actually reading these exchanges before joining in.

I did read them. And yes, he let a troll pull him in. I was just pointing out that several good things had happened, not to get all worked up. Maybe I could have worded it better, but in no way was I attacking him.

 

[TFCat11]

This "fanbase" will want to run him out of town after his first bad half.

Eat a bag

 

[BluWildcatz]

They'll be around with "he's to tall to have good footwork and mobility" in 3,2,1........

I've seen some people saying he's the next Shagari Alleyne, but that's old head logic. "Super bigs" are the meta in basketball now. See: Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Uconn, etc. Although, I've heard he doesn't really play like those kind of players anyways, so I'm not sure what to expect. I just know he's a top prospect that's been blowing up, which is exactly what we've been clamouring for.

 

[Delk4three]

Not to mention Momcilovic could come back if he's a late 1st round or 2nd round projection.He will make more money here if that's the case.

We could possibly return everyone but Kepnang, although obviously we will not. Moreno is most likely gone as well. I would be fine if Hampton and Millogo are our only hs recruits for this cycle. Fill any other spots, if there is any, with the portal later on. Probably look for a starting center in the portal, but might not need anything else.

 

[chroix]

He was not being negative. At. All. Instead, he was clearly trying to be positive until some troll started messing with him for no apparent reason.

You might try actually reading these exchanges before joining in.

Thank you.

 

[Anon1766252925]

Good pickup for the CATS

 

[Fawrules]

Nice get for Pope and the staff.
Glad they were able to strike while the iron was hot and get this one wrapped up quickly.

 

[peterpiper09]

There are a lot of videos on this guy. I know videos are just that, videos, but you can see without question that he does at least have a decent fundamental baseline, contrary to somebody like Alleyne. While not a Herculean specimen, he isn’t a toothpick. He has a great looking shot, above average mobility for somebody that size, and length that will haunt anybody. Plus, has another season to keep improving on certain vital skills. Just take of yourself big fella!!!

 

[TheResistance]

 

[Delk4three]

There are a lot of videos on this guy. I know videos are just that, videos, but you can see without question that he does at least have a decent fundamental baseline, contrary to somebody like Alleyne. While not a Herculean specimen, he isn’t a toothpick. He has a great looking shot, above average mobility for somebody that size, and length that will haunt anybody. Plus, has another season to keep improving on certain vital skills. Just take of yourself big fella!!!

He's only been playing basketball for about 4 yrs.

 

[UKCowboys]

Not to mention Momcilovic could come back if he's a late 1st round or 2nd round projection.He will make more money here if that's the case.

If you add Momcilovic to those six, we are another PF away from a possible preseason #1 ranking

 

[megablue]

Looks like there's going to be a new Cheriff in town !!

 

[KYAnywhereEverywhere]

I like that he's not a show boater. In the clips posted, he makes a good play and then moves on to the next one with very little hoopla. Guys that have to celebrate or talk **** after most every successful play they make annoy the **** out of me.

 

[TomTraubertsBlues]

Just saw some clips. He looks great. I do hope he stops growing though. Hard to maintain that level of athleticism if you get much taller.

 

[MidseasonTweak]

Not to mention Momcilovic could come back if he's a late 1st round or 2nd round projection.He will make more money here if that's the case.

I will be flying high if that happens.

 

[Bill_the_cat]

with all due respect the first clip he made an atrocious pass and got lucky it found its way into his teammates hand

I saw a BIG guy. He will certainly have to work on his stamina. Who was #21, the other big guy?

 

[TheResistance]

 

[ThreeDogNight2]

I’d take yann next year or year after whatever he wants

 

[UKCowboys]

Oh ****......

 

[TheDude73]

The pass wasn't good but grabbing a rebound and dribbling 3/4 court is not something 7'5 kids are normally doing in a live game.

I need more than those two videos to get excited...

 

[Beatle Bum]

Helps we hired his coach as an assistant!

Did you think it would hurt? Every basketball person I have seen comment on the hire says it was a good hire. Why would you not hire that guy?

 

[UKGrad24]

Maybe Chroix is OK …….but that snarks guy is a clown .

Snarks. Man, I’ve always thought he and Snackbar were the same guy. I remember Snarks was ate up with the Cavs? I think years ago lol. But personally, I’d love for Mark to bring this thing on the tracks. I’ve always wanted a lifetime player coach, similar to Roy at UNC. So I am not someone who wouldn’t kill for it. The issue is back and white to me. We do not need to mess around in this too long if it’s not going to work. Marks history says he’s not Kentucky material. We’re in year 3 and the recruiting has been an F. Results on the court are a D for Kentucky standards, imo. So if he’s going to become something he’s never been, he needs to do it quickly or we need to move along. Mark wasn’t hired to figure it out in 5 years either, the is the NIL. It’s also Kentucky. I know you’re not saying it but some of these guys find this post extreme and that is an amazing thought.

 

[bluebornwildcat]

That is some scary **** .

 

[Beatle Bum]

Pope would have better success if we could hire all recruits coaches as assistants, lol.

Dude, you sound bitter. Did the kid pick UK over your team?

 

[UKGrad24]

I have to say, this is a very interesting recruit. Man, you can’t teach that. I’ve been all football but this guy has taken my attention away for a few minutes. First time in a while.

 

[DelkBowl]

I'm guessing Pope will still put him at the top of the key.....

 

[Beatle Bum]

Why has there been bellyaching? It’s not like it hasn’t been without cause.

That is what I always try to tell my wife when some kid is throwing a fit in a store and his/her mom is dragging the child kicking and screaming. I make that same case.

 

[Cats4321]

Who knows if it will be enough, but I have to at least give credit to Pope for evolving as a coach. He made changes on his staff and seems to have a different mindset this year. It seems to be paying off somewhat. That gives me a little hope going forward.

 

[wildcatdon]

These kinds of guys are always projects. Too thin to move anyone and thus get moved around a lot. Prone to injury. Dude better have a sweet hook shot.

This guy is not thin. Did u watch some videos?

 

[cornbreadnmilk]

That is what I always try to tell my wife when some kid is throwing a fit in a store and his/her mom is dragging the child kicking and screaming. I make that same case.

Ironic because you ***** and whine as much as anyone on this board. You just direct it at other fans.

 

[Beatle Bum]

Anyone mentioning Shagari as a comparator does not know basketball or understand biomechanics.

 

[WilmoreCat]

But but but Pope can’t sign top recruits.

Yea,it only took 3 years.(And had to hire a coach in his inner circle).

 

[CatPatrick13]

This kid has a sweet jumper.

 

[TheGyeroMan]

If you add Momcilovic to those six, we are another PF away from a possible preseason #1 ranking

You are so f'n hopeless omg dude...

Just on another level of kool-aid homerdom that no one can top.

Pope likely won't even be coaching here next year. I don't know if you know this, but our team is the definition of mediocre this year.