... to see how Pope's system and results on the court affect the attitudes and impressions for recruits over time. I have to believe any skilled and talented player would want to play here and soak up the fun and hang banners. Apart from these things, Pope encourages the players at every opportunity. IMO, if you're an opposing coach recruiting the same player as Kentucky, if it weren't difficult enough already, in the past, it should be damned near impossible to beat UK for that player. IDK ... time will tell and we, as a fanbase, could be on the precipice of UK glory days like we've never before seen. Pitino opened my eyes, years ago, what a special coach could accomplish at THIS program. Calipari was on track but drove the Lambo into the ditch. Pope, I believe, will be better than both ... by a lot.
