Chris Collins update

chasingwildcat

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I don’t like his mom being at the Louisville game.. can’t be good right?
Tyran Stokes himself has not said any word

Could be another Dybansa situation (silently committed to BYU, but flirting with other schools), could also be his mother scouting and seriously considering Louisville/Kansas program. We don't know yet

We will only know why after Stokes finally makes decision

At least, my gut feeling says we get one of Collins/Stokes now, Stokes not coming here is not end of the world. Collins gives me feel of Caleb Wilson without notorious look-at-me personality, which is definitely good for Mark Pope system
 

chasingwildcat

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Wasn't good for her if she's a Louisville fan! They got stomped.
Stokes mother seems do not like KENTUCKY, and if Stokes finally goes to other schools, this may be a factor

I am sure if it is not for Nike, he would commit to Kansas/Louisville already and we may even not be in his top 3.

Read from other board, seems that Kentucky insider is keeping quiet on Stokes now, from overly confident in early October...
 

*Fox2Monk*

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Stokes mother seems do not like KENTUCKY, and if Stokes finally goes to other schools, this may be a factor

I am sure if it is not for Nike, he would commit to Kansas/Louisville already and we may even not be in his top 3.

Read from other board, seems that Kentucky insider is keeping quiet on Stokes now, from overly confident in early October...
He’s playing Football, that is the only difference. When he’s done with that he will decide.
 

Son_Of_Saul

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If we really have the payroll that everyone seems to think we have, UK should have no trouble landing someone like Collins if Stokes says, "no thanks."

We likely lose $6 to 7 million in roster salaries once Oweh ($3 million), JQ ($2 million), Aberdeen ($1.5 million), and possibly even Garrison or Williams leave.

Bring in Stokes at $3.5 million, add a portal guard at $1 to 2 million, and give everyone else a slight raise and we're good.
 

chasingwildcat

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If we really have the payroll that everyone seems to think we have, UK should have no trouble landing someone like Collins if Stokes says, "no thanks."

We likely lose $6 to 7 million in roster salaries once Oweh ($3 million), JQ ($2 million), Aberdeen ($1.5 million), and possibly even Garrison or Williams leave.

Bring in Stokes at $3.5 million, add a portal guard at $1 to 2 million, and give everyone else a slight raise and we're good.
3.5M may not enough for stokes

He may ask for 5M

We don't know yet
 

Bungalow Bill

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3.5M may not enough for stokes

He may ask for 5M

We don't know yet
I don't see Pope shelling out 5M for any one and dones. An unproven commodity in college for the same price he can go to the portal and get at least 2 really good players that fit specific needs seems to be the way he wants to attack roster building. Looking at this years roster I can't blame him. I'm not sure that type of pay wouldn't create problems with team chemistry either.
 

Eastkybball

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Stokes is lucky to even get a chance to play here. His decision will tell all. lol at his mom amongst a bunch of drunk and high manchild fans all gangstad up in bufu. If they want that please go ahead and commit to doofus Kelsey.
 

chasingwildcat

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I don't see Pope shelling out 5M for any one and dones. An unproven commodity in college for the same price he can go to the portal and get at least 2 really good players that fit specific needs seems to be the way he wants to attack roster building. Looking at this years roster I can't blame him. I'm not sure that type of pay wouldn't create problems with team chemistry either.
Stokes is not obvious ones like DP/Dybansa/Flagg/Boozer...

He is super talented but I think his money should be in 2.5-3M based on his current strength. More than 3M is overpay
 

*Fox2Monk*

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Stokes is lucky to even get a chance to play here. His decision will tell all. lol at his mom amongst a bunch of drunk and high manchild fans all gangstad up in bufu. If they want that please go ahead and commit to doofus Kelsey.
Kelsey did not hit Stokes mom! He did not! Oh hi EastKyBBall.
 
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