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Honestly - Where Does UK BB Fit?

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philstat

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The system has changed radically in the last few years, I'm not sure UK has the resources nor the environment to compete at the absolute upper elite level, given today's climate. I believe Pope is awesome, his energy, passion and care for his players are second to none, I'm just not sure in this construct can the program compete to where it needs to be. Today it's all about maximum exposure, media, and the biggest one, money, just not overly confident UK is in the top 10 when it comes to these type of resources, I'm going to say, we're not, IMO.
 
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So.
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KYFOSSIL

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Philstat said:
The system has changed radically in the last few years, I'm not sure UK has the resources nor the environment to compete at the absolute upper elite level, given today's climate. I believe Pope is awesome, his energy, passion and care for his players are second to none, I'm just not sure in this construct can the program compete to where it needs to be. Today it's all about maximum exposure, media, and the biggest one, money, just not overly confident UK is in the top 10 when it comes to these type of resources, I'm going to say, we're not, IMO.
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Shut up and go to bed
 
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Kybluedude

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We beat the National Champs. Went to the Sweet 16 without our best player. Multiple wins over the top 15 teams battling critical injuries. Lost our best player. Limited depth and still moved forward.

Got a great coach and good group next year.

I’d say we are trending to the top again.

I like my team.
 
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You do realize I'm probably the most kentucky fan boy pumper this side of the Mississippi right? If not, you do now
 
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KY_BBN

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I honestly try not to put the author of every stupid post I read on this board on ignore to try to prevent logging on to an echo chamber every day but I can’t do it anymore, anyone know if there’s a limit on the amount of posters you can put on there?
 
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crxohio

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Pope poops hope. And we beat the national champion. I'm pretty satisfied with that. For now. Js
 
yoshukai

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Philstat said:
The system has changed radically in the last few years, I'm not sure UK has the resources nor the environment to compete at the absolute upper elite level, given today's climate. I believe Pope is awesome, his energy, passion and care for his players are second to none, I'm just not sure in this construct can the program compete to where it needs to be. Today it's all about maximum exposure, media, and the biggest one, money, just not overly confident UK is in the top 10 when it comes to these type of resources, I'm going to say, we're not, IMO.
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Well people that are paid to know say our NIL is in great shape. Top ten in the country. That’s all I know.
 
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yoshukai said:
Well people that are paid to know say our NIL is in great shape. Top ten in the country. That’s all I know.
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This. This right here. Either it is in great shape or there's a massive conspriacy.

Hell, what am I saying. This is America these days. EVERYTHING one doesn't agree with is a lie and a massive conspiracy.
 
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Congrats on having the worst post of the day, you only have 23:49 left for some other turd to post something to top you.
 
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bbncal02 said:
Ok, I'm done.

List them. Right now. List them or honestly, shut up and take off.

List them. With proof.
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I don't know what rock you've been under son, here, just some of the places I've been over the past few years, nowhere even f'ing close... In no particular order, I'm sure I could come with others:
Texas
Texas A&M
Duke
UNC
GT
UF
UGA
AU
AL
OK
OSU
Michigan
Michigan St
UCONN
Syracuse
Baylor
FSU
Purdue
Miami
USC
UCLA
 
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Philstat said:
The system has changed radically in the last few years, I'm not sure UK has the resources nor the environment to compete at the absolute upper elite level, given today's climate. I believe Pope is awesome, his energy, passion and care for his players are second to none, I'm just not sure in this construct can the program compete to where it needs to be. Today it's all about maximum exposure, media, and the biggest one, money, just not overly confident UK is in the top 10 when it comes to these type of resources, I'm going to say, we're not, IMO.
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Let’s hear your reasons behind your thinking. Don’t just spew out negativity. Let’s hear it.
 
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crxohio

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Philstat said:
I don't know what rock you've been under son, here, just some of the places I've been over the past few years, nowhere even f'ing close... In no particular order, I'm sure I could come with others:
Texas
Texas A&M
Duke
UNC
GT
UF
UGA
AU
AL
OK
OSU
Michigan
Michigan St
UCONN
Syracuse
Baylor
FSU
Purdue
Miami
USC
UCLA
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Well unc needs legislation. So scratch them. Lol
 
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SkyPrince1

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Philstat said:
Not a loser, just a realist, there are at least 20 programs, better resourced than UK and that's probably being overly generous, probably 30+.
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Prove it.
There wasn't 20- 30 programs seeded ahead of us in the NCAA tournament or that many that finished better than UK.
Should be preseason top 10 with ease next year.
You've been brainwashed by believing every portal player that doesn't pick UK is being paid better that UK can afford.
False narrative.
100 reasons kids go where they go.
Always has been
 
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crxohio

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They are not moving like we got the resources. But hey, that might be methodical. Time will tell.
 
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It's not just about the money, it's also the environment, Lexington doesn't compete with a lot of these collegiate atmospheres, nor does the environment at Rupp, it's better than it has been, though compared to many other programs, falls short.
 
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SkyPrince1

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Philstat said:
I don't know what rock you've been under son, here, just some of the places I've been over the past few years, nowhere even f'ing close... In no particular order, I'm sure I could come with others:
Texas
Texas A&M
Duke
UNC
GT
UF
UGA
AU
AL
OK
OSU
Michigan
Michigan St
UCONN
Syracuse
Baylor
FSU
Purdue
Miami
USC
UCLA
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False.
 
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Dead Cat Bounce

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Honestly, I think we’re in great shape. We’re a storied program with a large and loyal fan base; we’ve got a brilliant, young, energetic coach who studies the game and appears to be beloved by his players; we’ve got good-to-great facilities and at least a good NIL budget. If I lived in Lexington, I wouldn’t throw out my old couches.
 
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crxohio

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Philstat said:
It's not just about the money, it's also the environment, Lexington doesn't compete with a lot of these collegiate atmospheres, nor does the environment at Rupp, it's better than it has been, though compared to many other programs, falls short.
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Kentucky has a different magic. In other ways. But that remains to be seen. In the new age.
 
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SkyPrince1

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Philstat said:
It's not just about the money, it's also the environment, Lexington doesn't compete with a lot of these collegiate atmospheres, nor does the environment at Rupp, it's better than it has been, though compared to many other programs, falls short.
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So you feel like you're dialed in with players mindsets?
 
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crxohio

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Dead Cat Bounce said:
Honestly, I think we’re in great shape. We’re a storied program with a large and loyal fan base; we’ve got a brilliant, young, energetic coach who studies the game and appears to be beloved by his players; we’ve got good-to-great facilities and at least a good NIL budget. If I lived in Lexington, I wouldn’t throw out my old couches.
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And this program has me. Someone who pumps the breaks. And someone who is in full support. If these recruits had a chance to meet me. Then all this nli crap wouldn't matter.
 
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KY_BBN said:
I honestly try not to put the author of every stupid post I read on this board on ignore to try to prevent logging on to an echo chamber every day but I can’t do it anymore, anyone know if there’s a limit on the amount of posters you can put on there?
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62 posts in TEN YEARS. What a standard!
 
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Philstat said:
It's not just about the money, it's also the environment, Lexington doesn't compete with a lot of these collegiate atmospheres, nor does the environment at Rupp, it's better than it has been, though compared to many other programs, falls short.
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I've been saying this for awhile. If you're a basketball player in Lexington, what are you doing for entertainment away from the court? Visiting the airport? Kentucky Horse Park? Going to Winchester to see the Ale-8 factory? Hanging out at a defunct Fayette Mall?
 
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