6’8” combo guard shooting .414 from 3? Hmm. I’m listening.
Dink Pate - PG UK has reached out
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Another FOS twitter account. No one from KY has reached out.
Looks good enough to make it the rest of the season healthy.
I don’t want UK involved in that stuff.
Well good news is you most definitely won’t have to worry about it lol.
"Pate has appeared in 27 games for the Knicks’ NBAGL affiliate this season, averaging 18.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in 34.3 minutes per contest, with a shooting line of .385/.356/.745. He spent last season with the Mexico City Capitanes after playing for the Ignite in 2023/24."
As much as I hate it, might have to do it if there are no rules against it! Can't be like Duke and their old "No OAD players" or like Dabo and his old hard line against the portal.
Good article about his situation: https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2026/01...caa-options-has-passed-on-two-way-offers.html
Forget PG, he should take Kam's minutes and play SF/SG.
Notes: Dink Pate measured 6′ 6.25” barefoot, 200.8 lbs, 6′ 9.75” wingspan, 8′ 8.00” standing reach with a 24.5 no step vertical and 32.5 maximum vertical at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine
Birthday: 03/10/06 (19.9 yrs)
As much as I hate it, might have to do it if there are no rules against it! Can't be like Duke and their old "No OAD players" or like Dabo and his old hard line against the portal.
Good article about his situation: https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2026/01...caa-options-has-passed-on-two-way-offers.html
Forget PG, he should take Kam's minutes and play SF/SG.
Notes: Dink Pate measured 6′ 6.25” barefoot, 200.8 lbs, 6′ 9.75” wingspan, 8′ 8.00” standing reach with a 24.5 no step vertical and 32.5 maximum vertical at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine
Birthday: 03/10/06 (19.9 yrs)
Strengths (per https://www.babcockhoops.com/post/2025-nba-draft-dink-pate-scouting-report)
- Positional Size and Versatility: Standing at 6'8" with good athleticism, Pate’s size and mobility allow him to play multiple positions effectively.
- Ball-Handling and Playmaking Potential: Despite being taller than many guards, he displays solid ball-handling skills and can push the ball in transition.
- Pro-Level Experience: Competing in the NBA G League has accelerated his development against top-tier talent and provided him with valuable exposure to the professional level.
- Scoring Potential: Capable of scoring at all three levels utilizing athleticism and craftiness around the rim.
Concerns
- Shooting Mechanics and Efficiency: Although a capable scorer, Pate’s shooting mechanics are inconsistent, leading to subpar perimeter shooting percentages.
- Shot Selection: His decision-making on offense sometimes leaves much to be desired, affecting his efficiency.
- Defensive Consistency: Pate occasionally struggles to defend quicker opponents and can get blown by on defense.
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Get Dink Pate. There is no reason to not add him just to prove some point, because you don't like the direction of College Basketball today. It's just silly. Jelavic played pro ball. Other teams are doing it to improve their rosters. If Pate helps Kentucky win, you get him.
If they are no rules why aren’t we landing top high school prospects??
6'8" guy who can shoot the three and has a handle.
Come on down.
Come on down.
Let’s throw some money at him and get him on Campus. 6’8 and several double digit assist games, would be an instant help.
He’s younger than the majority of our players…..
I'm only joking at the situation college sports finds itself in.
Maybe because they want promises Pope is unwilling to make? Pope wants his guy's to do things on both ends of the floor, irrespective of position. Lots of guys want to play certain role or position or want guarantees of shot attempts.
Idk that was a violent dunk. Hes gonna have to tone that down if he wants to join a team full of beautiful souls.
Sign that dude up asap
Sign that dude up asap
Might as well do it will the NCAA allows. Dont really care about the shooting numbers, we just need warm bodies at this point and guys with experience.
I’m guessing he’s saying no way Pope contacted the guy. Sounds like Pope is completely against it. Or I could be way off with everything I just said
Yeah exactly.
People might not like where this is heading but they need to get on board.
Pate is in a different stratosphere than the London Johnson kid on UL's roster.
Pate is actually in the running to get a 10 day contract.
Returning to college would send the message that he is giving up on the NBA.
How much would a school pay him for 10 or so games?
We've already seen with the Mensah situation at Duke that trying to lock up a player for 2 years is futile
To be fair, it seems like Pope is just against any recruiting.
Good on Pope… This stuff is a mockery. Glad to see him stand up against it.
My first thought!
2nd thought was that this guy doesn't actually exist, that they made the name up for a story.
Everyone is getting paid now. There are no illusions of amateurism anymore. Just do it already
No, it wouldn't. Playing well at UK could get him drafted.
As much as he needed and then some.
Don't need him for 2 unless he wants to stay for another.
The NCAA has been mocking its fans for DECADES. It's a mockery because they made it this way.
He would be leaving his G-league team so no chance at a late season call up
Nothing he would do in college is going to help him. The NBA knows exactly who he is as a player.
It's a moot point because he hasn't been contacted by UK and probably won't be.
Doubt he plays anywhere this season.
Not a lot of time left and Pate unlike Beddiako hasn't even started the process yet.
I watch Mark Popes's presser and he is right, if sanity does not come back to college basketball, it is in trouble.
If all these kids who jumped to the NBA only to find out they were not ready, signed contracts, played in the G League, they are pros and should not be allowed back to school.
If this continues, we are witnessing the start of the end of college basketball as we know it. It will truly turn into a sport where you play for the highest bidder each year changing teams along the way.
This reminds me of many years ago while coaching rec ball. Travel ball was just something you heard about, an oddity really. A coach stood up one night in a meeting and said we are about to see the end of recreational sports. He was right. I left the next year and had one of the earliest travel ball teams around and then it was a real dogfight winning games. Today, it is all "daddy ball" and BS coaches are selling to parents.
"You have to travel to Colorado, California, etc to get to college. Total BS. If you couldn't win your own state tournament, how in the hell do you think you are going to a tournament 500 miles away to play against the teams with D-1 players and win?
Travel ball ruined rec ball. It watered down tournaments. NIL opened a new door, one that actually spread around talent but lost control of the game while doing it. Letting players come back after signing professional contracts is not good.
That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it!
If all these kids who jumped to the NBA only to find out they were not ready, signed contracts, played in the G League, they are pros and should not be allowed back to school.
If this continues, we are witnessing the start of the end of college basketball as we know it. It will truly turn into a sport where you play for the highest bidder each year changing teams along the way.
This reminds me of many years ago while coaching rec ball. Travel ball was just something you heard about, an oddity really. A coach stood up one night in a meeting and said we are about to see the end of recreational sports. He was right. I left the next year and had one of the earliest travel ball teams around and then it was a real dogfight winning games. Today, it is all "daddy ball" and BS coaches are selling to parents.
"You have to travel to Colorado, California, etc to get to college. Total BS. If you couldn't win your own state tournament, how in the hell do you think you are going to a tournament 500 miles away to play against the teams with D-1 players and win?
Travel ball ruined rec ball. It watered down tournaments. NIL opened a new door, one that actually spread around talent but lost control of the game while doing it. Letting players come back after signing professional contracts is not good.
That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it!
If he would be eligible now, take him. If he isn't going to help us this year then I would say pass. We could probably do as good in the portal.
Jelavic played for a Serbian pro team . Why should he be able to play in college and an American can’t?