Agreed. You don’t have to choose players that are less good. You choose players that will stick around. That’s the key difference. If you know you’ll have Isaiah Evan’s for a year two go for it. Those, however, are rare. You’re probably better off stockpiling 4* and developing them. Many 4* under the right coaching end up being some of the most talented players in college
We don’t know, for the millionth time, how deep he is on anyone. Recruiting is a whole new ball game with NIL. Talking heads are just getting info from agents these days for negotiations
Don’t forget. He supported Cal after that ULCA loss, his last year here. Saying a few bounces here and there, we’re a different team. Totally clueless. It goes the other way for the teams we beat too, Mitch. Also, that fireside hostage talk he had with Cal, while Cal was negotiating contract details with Arkansas. Embarrassing.
No truly elite guard is worried about Lowe
Take a look at this years class and pick out the 4 you think will be quality college players that we would have a chance to land.
Impossible, as much as I’d love to do that. I don’t know who we are in on. I genuinely don’t think KSR or anyone else really knows who we are in on. A lot of the times when we have landed someone, it has came mostly out of left field. (I don’t think Pope’s staff trusts KSR. Just my pure speculation—- I think all of the Intel comes from agents).
I read it twice and don’t see a contradiction. I am the village idiot so if you want to clarify where I’m being ignorant, it’d be my pleasure to provide additional clarity
Yep, I wouldn’t trust a damn thing from the media. If he signs, we will all celebrate together. Until then, don’t get your hopes up, could be a money play
"you dont have to choose worse players, you choose players that stick around" the olayers rhat stick around are the players that couldnt get drafted, matter if dact the only reason why oweh is here is bc hes nkt good enough to go to the nba lol
Yup, I find it interesting that Washington de-commits though. He obviously knows Holt is coming.
Call it whatever you want that helps you sleep. Plenty of great college players don’t do on to be elite NBA players, bro. The teams that win have guys that “aren’t good enough to make the NBA.” As a matter of fact, stats show that literally every championship team has those. Don’t cry to me about it, cry to God"you dont have to choose worse players, you choose players that stick around" the olayers rhat stick around are the players that couldnt get drafted, matter if dact the only reason why oweh is here is bc hes nkt good enough to go to the nba lol
Never said they did. However, low character guys aren’t easy to root for.
ill root for a turtle if they make us win and entertain
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I agree 100% , and would be really happy with final four, lots of great talent and coaches out there.
Why would Pope stop recruiting a top 5 player? You know something the rest of us don't?
stop lying to your self, duke got to a final 4 last year with them, i dont even remember our last final 4, but guess what buddy there was mcdonalds boys on that team too
Pope can’t keep letting his teams fall hind in big games like last season. We were able to win most of those but this team is built different and might not be as lucky. That’s my one concern as far as coaching. In regards to recruiting, I hope he’s able to recruit at a high level…time will tell
BYU did get the numbrt one recruit when Pope left kinda odd
I remember having a ton of McDs AAs every year and that didn’t guarantee a FF appearance. Just pointing out how you were wrong. And your Duke not doesn’t negate the fact that McDs AAs doesn’t make you a FF contender. Just like recruiting decent kids doesn’t mean you can’t go to a FF. There’s a hell of a lot more involved than just talent or decent dudes, LUCK being a huge part of that success.
