Mark Pope "Coming In Hot" on UGA Transfer (Travis Graf)

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He REALLY came on late in the year.

15 against Gonzaga
24 against Oklahoma
15 against Vandy
26 against Texas
21 against Florida
18 against Auburn
16 against Mizzou
19 against Tex A&M
23 against Miss State

ALL of those games occurred AFTER Feb 8th. Scored double figures in 10 straight to close out the year.

I’m going to reiterate my post from earlier as people seem to be underestimating this kid.

He finished the year with 10 straight games in double figures, see below:

15 against Gonzaga
24 against Oklahoma
15 against Vandy
16 against South Carolina
26 against Texas
21 against Florida
18 against Auburn
16 against Mizzou
19 against Tex A&M
23 against Miss State

Him & Acaden Lewis running the PG spot together would be pretty high level I would imagine.

Not saying there aren’t better options, BUT if this is who Pope & Co want to go get, I trust it.
 

*Fox2Monk*

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I’m going to reiterate my post from earlier as people seem to be underestimating this kid.

He finished the year with 10 straight games in double figures, see below:

15 against Gonzaga
24 against Oklahoma
15 against Vandy
16 against South Carolina
26 against Texas
21 against Florida
18 against Auburn
16 against Mizzou
19 against Tex A&M
23 against Miss State

Him & Acaden Lewis running the PG spot together would be pretty high level I would imagine.

Not saying there aren’t better options, BUT if this is who Pope & Co want to go get, I trust it.
He had 24 against us Cal’s last year, 14 this year in their win.
 

bucsrule8872

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Oweh and DeMary together on the wing would be a solid tandem.

Just need the right PG. I would like to see us get a winner. A guy that has led his previous team to at least one win in the NCAA tourney. Dent would have worked. Smith would be absolutely perfect, but I don’t see him leaving Purdue.

What about the Lewis kid from Zona? I don’t know much about him.
 

EliteBlue

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He's my first choice of people in the portal.

He scored 21 vs Florida, 18 vs Auburn, 15 in the tournament vs Gonaga. He's got SEC size and athleticism. He's more of a combo guard. So if you don't get anyone else, he can be your lead guard.

But you could still take Braden Smith or Dedan Thomas or whoever else jumps in the portal--and slide this guy over to the SG spot.
This is my take as well.

As a lead guard, he has great size and we’d likely be 6’5-7’ across our starting 5.

The versatility of a 6’5 combo guard also creates redundancy in the backcourt for if any of the 1-3 spots get in foul trouble it’s easier to slide pieces around
 

klambert6

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I think Coach Pope looks at it and says if he blows $3 mil at the PG spot he's taking away money from other positions.

If we got Bailey, the Spanish kid, and the center from SDSU that's really good. Couldn't do that committing a giant pot in one place.

Edit to add Silas D looks really good.
 

BlueBloodKyFan73

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I think Coach Pope looks at it and says if he blows $3 mil at the PG spot he's taking away money from other positions.

If we got Bailey, the Spanish kid, and the center from SDSU that's really good. Couldn't do that committing a giant pot in one place.
As of the portal today these are my choices
 

BlueBloodKyFan73

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I think Coach Pope looks at it and says if he blows $3 mil at the PG spot he's taking away money from other positions.

If we got Bailey, the Spanish kid, and the center from SDSU that's really good. Couldn't do that committing a giant pot in one place.

Edit to add Silas D looks really good.
Plus that’s 3 stretch position players that can play multiple positions
 
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bnewt

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I think Coach Pope looks at it and says if he blows $3 mil at the PG spot he's taking away money from other positions.

If we got Bailey, the Spanish kid, and the center from SDSU that's really good. Couldn't do that committing a giant pot in one place.

Edit to add Silas D looks really good.
I'd take that group and call it a day
 

Digger-Cat

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Kid is a legit SEC player. He has proven that. Hope Pope gets him.
With the style Pope runs, we need high percentage shooters that can defend and handle the ball and at least 2 centers that can facilitate from the top.
The guards have to be able to create off the bounce too.
I think this guy fits Pope's system. I'm liking the fit here. Tough kid.
 

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UNC has also contacted. A lot of blue bloods are in on him. Pope going there means he wants to end it quick. I remember the full staff flew out to Vegas last year to secure Butler. Hopefully it works again.

In home visit already with the full staff? 👀
 

seccats04

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Demary is a grown *** man, built like a 🧱 house. He’s a great piece to add because he’s athletic, strong, proven scorer in the SEC. Just hope he’s a natural at PG and not just an athlete trying to be a PG. Thats something Cal would do.
 

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He REALLY came on late in the year.

15 against Gonzaga
24 against Oklahoma
15 against Vandy
26 against Texas
21 against Florida
18 against Auburn
16 against Mizzou
19 against Tex A&M
23 against Miss State

ALL of those games occurred AFTER Feb 8th. Scored double figures in 10 straight to close out the year.

Pope is literally a genius. He sees trends and can see where pieces fit. Look what he did in half a portal season. Think what he can do with a full year under his belt and an entire portal season.

Not to mention, players wanna play here.
 

*Fox2Monk*

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UNC has also contacted. A lot of blue bloods are in on him. Pope going there means he wants to end it quick. I remember the full staff flew out to Vegas last year to secure Butler. Hopefully it works again.

I read that a lot of schools like his talent and the fact he could play two years.