Does Lewis not coming help us land Wilkerson ?
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Maybe a little but we need another true PG.
What Lewis? I’ve been driving all day. Don’t tell me we lost Acaden????
I think we were getting Wilkerson anyways.
Makes me wonder if we have more cash to get back in on the Pierre convo now….or close on Lee and Wilkerson.
then again….maybe Pope signs Wilkerson and guarantees Jasper backup minutes at the 1 and 2 to get his 20+ min a game. And you have Chandler as the 3rd backup and Perry as the break in case of emergency
Makes me wonder if we have more cash to get back in on the Pierre convo now….or close on Lee and Wilkerson.
then again….maybe Pope signs Wilkerson and guarantees Jasper backup minutes at the 1 and 2 to get his 20+ min a game. And you have Chandler as the 3rd backup and Perry as the break in case of emergency
I mean, it definitely doesn’t hurt.
TBH, I don’t think it changes anything with Wilkerson. I think the fact Pope is still recruiting guards shows he’s going for the kill shot this year, and Lewis simply didn’t want to take a year to develop behind more college ready guards.
It’s “a bad look” to our rivals, but **** em. Who cares what they think. Good luck to the young man, and let’s sign another proven, college ready guard and go after number 9.
TBH, I don’t think it changes anything with Wilkerson. I think the fact Pope is still recruiting guards shows he’s going for the kill shot this year, and Lewis simply didn’t want to take a year to develop behind more college ready guards.
It’s “a bad look” to our rivals, but **** em. Who cares what they think. Good luck to the young man, and let’s sign another proven, college ready guard and go after number 9.
I would say yes but not like a huge amount.
Slightly less crowded backcourt and more money should help I would assume.
Slightly less crowded backcourt and more money should help I would assume.
I'm sorry to break the news.
Welp. Not claiming this doesn’t suck a big wad but we’re not going to be replacing Butler 1 for 1 no matter what happens. I still don’t expect any freshman besides maybe Jasper Johnson and somewhat Nate Ament if he comes to make much of a difference this coming season. So let’s just go out and buy us a Lamont Butler 1b with our mad money over this one.
Preferably someone who doesn’t face a “very difficult decision” about whether or not he wants to be here.
Preferably someone who doesn’t face a “very difficult decision” about whether or not he wants to be here.
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Tampering, wanted a guaranteed starting spot or bigger bag thrown at him ? Something else ?
Terrible news. I think Jasper would de-commit as well had he not been from Kentucky. You can’t recruit talented players like that and expect them to ride the pine.
But these talented players are willing to be bench warmer in duke, lol
My guess Lewis was afraid they would sign him so is looking for more PT some one else.
Players should realize that the transfer portal changes a roster very quick today.
The same Jasper that just talked Quaintance into coming to the table and hearing what Pope and UK had to offer?
Sure.
Some dudes are DOGS that aren't afraid of being on a team with other DOGS.
And other dudes are just Charmin soft.
Can't wait to see where he ends up. That will tell a lot.
He wasn't going to "ride the pine", he was going to play a ton.
To answer OPs question, I am going to guess YES.
My guess (total guess), is that Acaden got somewhere in the $800K range in NIL.
So that frees up an extra $800K to get Wilkerson.
Get Wilkerson, and prep Jasper/Chandler to be PGs 2 and 3, PLUS we have Perry who is capable, and let's ride.
My guess (total guess), is that Acaden got somewhere in the $800K range in NIL.
So that frees up an extra $800K to get Wilkerson.
Get Wilkerson, and prep Jasper/Chandler to be PGs 2 and 3, PLUS we have Perry who is capable, and let's ride.
The same Jasper that just talked Quaintance into coming to the table and hearing what Pope and UK had to offer?
Sure.
Some dudes are DOGS that aren't afraid of being on a team with other DOGS.
And other dudes are just Charmin soft.
Yep.
Folks will rip Pope for not signing the '92 Dream Team in the portal and then rip him for having the audacity to sign multiple guys at the same position (apparently every college team ever has only played 5 guys 40 minutes a game every game each season and I just haven't been paying attention). And then they'll turn around and rip him next season if there's injury or foul trouble and we don't have quality depth.
If they’re that good, they WON’T ride the pine.
Lewis decommitting because they signed Lowe is straight up cowardly. I sincerely wish him the worst.
No one can play 33-40 minutes per game and be effective.
I think it will be your last statement honestly. JJ gets to play PG and SG to showcase his talents and the minutes that comes with that. Secure Wilkerson and let’s roll with the guards
Lock up Wilkerson (or Pierre or someone similar) and the team is set.
PG Lowe/Johnson/Perry
SG Wilkerson/Chandler
SF Oweh/Williams/Noah
PF Garrison/Dioubate
C Quaintance/Moreno
Might add one more developmental player, but I think this is it for meaningful roster spots.
PG Lowe/Johnson/Perry
SG Wilkerson/Chandler
SF Oweh/Williams/Noah
PF Garrison/Dioubate
C Quaintance/Moreno
Might add one more developmental player, but I think this is it for meaningful roster spots.
Exactly.
More minutes for Johnson and a chance for him to play some at PG, which is probably his NBA position.
Bottom line is Pope knew he needed more experience at PG and went out and got Lowe and Lewis knew that combined with us still pursuing a SG meant there was not enough meaningful minutes for both him and Johnson. With Johnson likely being the better prospect, he decided to cut bait and move on rather than fight for minutes.
The worst thing about this is I do believe Pope passed on Dent because he didn’t want to lose Lewis. Ohh well, on to the next.
I still don't have a good grasp on how good Lewis is.
I feel like Pope targeted him because he wasn't a OAD PG.
Maybe Lewis still viewed UK as a place that freshman start.
This type of thing will be a problem every year simply because HS players make commitments in Nov and portal season doesn't start until April.
The only good thing is it puts us firmly back in play for Kinney who probably would have viewed UK as too crowded with both Lewis and Lowe on the roster.
I feel like Pope targeted him because he wasn't a OAD PG.
Maybe Lewis still viewed UK as a place that freshman start.
This type of thing will be a problem every year simply because HS players make commitments in Nov and portal season doesn't start until April.
The only good thing is it puts us firmly back in play for Kinney who probably would have viewed UK as too crowded with both Lewis and Lowe on the roster.
I’d still like one more combo guard shooter I think Chandler works much better at SF but what do I know.
Almost all top 50 recruits think they are NBA ready now
I don't think Pope needs a true traditional PG in his system as some think. Pope runs his half court mainly through the 4 or 5. As long as we have guards that can handle pressure, we'll be fine.
You had me up to this point. I like Perry as he seems like a great kid but if he was from Minnesota we wouldn't be saying he is capable. I've witnessed this fan base ready to get rid of players who had better production than Travis.
Nah. He’s not gonna pass on Dent and then take Lowe.
Wilkerson will be starter with or without Lewis
Do not think there will be much difference
Pettiford didn’t start for Auburn but was one of the most effective guards in the country.