Kepnang

[FLBBNFAN]

We struggke to get anything open because no one can create

I thought that was the theme all summer and we were told that we have tons of creators this year lol. Not by the looks of last night.

 

[Anon1739778738]

Frank gave up 10points on 2 nd shots all mareno fault if he could play without fouling frank wouldn’t be out there

If Pope would have gotten a serviceable backup we wouldn't have this problem. Worst recruiter of all time

 

[Lameguy]

McBride is awful also. Not a UK player. He's just so unathletic and pudgy. How isthis guy on our team?

Remember when we were going after Rancik and everyone on this site bitched about why (he’s not Ky level). Everyone wanted Freeman, Pope waited for Freeman and Ky got the played. Lost Rancik and settled for Ousmane. Honestly can’t make this crap up. I still think we should see how everything plays out but at the same time, can we catch a break with these players. Rancik tearing it up at FSU, Chandler playing well and Lowe averaging about 8 assist a game.

 

[UKortho]

McBride is awful also. Not a UK player. He's just so unathletic and pudgy. How isthis guy on our team?

I think pope just got whatever players he could. Sad state of affairs

 

[ifer1116]

We struggke to get anything open because no one can create

I'm so tired of this argument. Rick Pitinos first team at UK had a depleted roster with VERY few athletes. They didn't have ANYONE that could get their own shot and they averaged 88.8pts\game. Good schemes and execution can get guys good looks. Unfortunately, UK does not have that either right now.

 

[Jimmy James]

Kepnang has been playing college basketball for so long that he was a freshman during Perry Ellis's senior season.

 

[RedwoodHigh]

Moreno - Potter -Frank
Milan - ND -
Hawthorne - Mc bride
Zoom - Kam
Wilkins - Mason

Morton & Noah are wild cards

 

[TheDude73]

Who in the world told you this was a better roster than 2025 I haven’t heard a single soul say that

Pope said so, so we are supposed to believe it, right? I know 2025 was much better, but I'm just running off of Pope's hype train he runs every start of the year.

 

[SenseMaker_Cats]

I don’t think Franck has any legs under him at all. A guy his size and with his history, I’m afraid it won’t get any better.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

I like eggnog on defense but he might as well stay on the defensive side of the floor. Maybe the wurst offensive player I’ve seen in sometime. Also Hawthorne has to stop shooting 3’s. I think he’s O-fer the season.

He should dunk the ball and that is it. If he can’t get a dunk, pass the ball.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

Kepnang might be worse player I have ever seen in a Ky uniform. Cannot guard, cannot rebound , and cannot score.

There was a reason I didn’t want half of Washington’s roster over here. They had a first round big man and were a .500 team. Now Zoom appears to be a decent piece against good teams but he still had 0 assists. We aren’t beating anyone when our starting PG has 0 assists. We don’t pass the ball period.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

Kepnang could give Lance Ware a run for his money as the worst offensive player in the last thirty years here.

They should play horse for the honor.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

Kepnang, Potter, N'Diaye- the new 21 feet of suck

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

He’s broken physically. I say with respect he should hang it up. Let Ndiaye and Potter back up Moreno. Start Hawthorne or Kam at the 4.

He was probably 38 his freshman year.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

I’d play 5 guards before I played Kepnang.

100%, small ball is about the only way this team is doing anything. Outscore a team is about it if we can generate a shot.

 

[Cats_2010]

There was a reason I didn’t want half of Washington’s roster over here. They had a first round big man and were a .500 team. Now Zoom appears to be a decent piece against good teams but he still had 0 assists. We aren’t beating anyone when our starting PG has 0 assists. We don’t pass the ball period.

Zoom is not a PG nor should he be put out there as one. Wilkins (also not a PG) seemed to take over as the PG during Kansas game which is why I think Zoom played so well. Only true PG we have on this team is Mason Williams and he has a lot to learn. Overall it’s just another poorly constructed roster by Pope but when you are struggling to sign players you have to take who you can get. We are going to suck as long as pope is coaching here.

 

[Pulaski Cat Fan_rivals377587]

100%, small ball is about the only way this team is doing anything. Outscore a team is about it if we can generate a shot.

Agree completely

 

[Beatle Bum]

Four times down the court we attempted to run the offense through Franck. It was hard to watch. It might make sense to post Mal up and let him score or attract a double team and find the open man on the perimeter but Franck does not have those skills.

 

[Farsight Clone]

We struggke to get anything open because no one can create

In addition no sets are run ever to attempt to alleviate that.

 

[kfwa]

I'm so tired of this argument. Rick Pitinos first team at UK had a depleted roster with VERY few athletes. They didn't have ANYONE that could get their own shot and they averaged 88.8pts\game. Good schemes and execution can get guys good looks. Unfortunately, UK does not have that either right now.

well, they also went 14-14 so you know....

 

[Snarks]

Remember when we were going after Rancik and everyone on this site bitched about why (he’s not Ky level). Everyone wanted Freeman, Pope waited for Freeman and Ky got the played. Lost Rancik and settled for Ousmane. Honestly can’t make this crap up. I still think we should see how everything plays out but at the same time, can we catch a break with these players. Rancik tearing it up at FSU, Chandler playing well and Lowe averaging about 8 assist a game.

Are you blaming the fans? Stein took a lot of crap for letting Boley walk. I’d say that was a smart move..

 

[ifer1116]

well, they also went 14-14 so you know....

Again, see the depleted roster comment. It was coming off of probation. It was a LESS talented team by far than this year’s bunch. I’m not convinced this year’s team is gonna be a whole lot better than 14 -14. My original point still stands, good coaching, and execution can get good shots. Even if you have lots of guys that can’t get one on their own.

 

[kfwa]

Again, see the depleted roster comment. It was coming off of probation. It was a LESS talented team by far than this year’s bunch. I’m not convinced this year’s team is gonna be a whole lot better than 14 -14. My original point still stands, good coaching, and execution can get good shots. Even if you have lots of guys that can’t get one on their own.

at this point I'm not sure this team is a .500 team.

I remember UNC fans about this time telling me no way UNC goes under .500 with Matt Doherty as coach.

 

[wildcatsincebirth]

I like eggnog on defense but he might as well stay on the defensive side of the floor. Maybe the wurst offensive player I’ve seen in sometime. Also Hawthorne has to stop shooting 3’s. I think he’s O-fer the season.

Uh what exactly has he done on defense lol I was hoping he’d be a defensive stopper he got destroyed by Kansas multiple times he didn’t stop a single shot lmao

 

[legalbeagle123]

Poor Frank just doesn't have any mobility. Not sure if he ever had it, but he looks like a 40'ish NBA guy who hung around one season too long.

Another atrocious Pope signing.

 

[Reggie Noble]

I'm so tired of this argument. Rick Pitinos first team at UK had a depleted roster with VERY few athletes. They didn't have ANYONE that could get their own shot and they averaged 88.8pts\game. Good schemes and execution can get guys good looks. Unfortunately, UK does not have that either right now.

Pitino is one of the best to ever do it. I can't expect that out of Pope. Pope can't or won't recruit, to me this is the biggest issue by far.

 

[seccats04]

Poor Frank just doesn't have any mobility. Not sure if he ever had it, but he looks like a 40'ish NBA guy who hung around one season too long.

Another atrocious Pope signing.

Well, Franck was like our 20th option at center. Pope just whiffs at an unbelievable rate with the money he has at his disposal. And he refused to hire a real GM so I don’t feel sorry for him.