Mitchell Not Coming to UK

[Eagles_Ball_69]

One is fat and unathletic

Fat is a stretch...unathletic isn't.

 

[darkshadesofblue]

So who do we go after now? Are we just going to roll now with what we have?

 

[DirtyHarry]

While this is true, one does have a touch more athleticism than the other.

Just a response to the undersized comment.

 

[TheResistance]

 

[Delk4three]

I'm beginning to think it might be best for UK and Pope to part ways. Pope can't be enjoying this anymore than the fans, a new start for everyone might be for the best.

 

[FilsonCat]

I hate the SEC and Sankey in particular. He's got some awful karma headed his way. The dude is a total snake and I'll never forgive the conference for what they've done.

 

[RoyKent]

You've been dreaming of this day.

Dreaming of the day we are rid of this disastrous hire? Yes, absolutely. If Mitchell not being allowed to come here, helps that case, then I am all for it.

 

[TheResistance]

 

[TeamAmerica]

I really don’t think even sneaking into the sweet 16 would save his job

A Sweet 16 gives him a year extension on his Contract.

 

[Eagles_Ball_69]

Just a response to the undersized comment.

He is undersized, to be fair. Couple that with a lack of athleticism and he likely struggles. FTR, Mitchell is an undersized SEC 4 as well.

 

[Starrcade]

4 pages and no SOS yet ?

 

[Lea_rivals379917]

70% everyone else’s fault
30% popes fault

Say whatever you want but pope has had by far the most unlucky head coaching career so far.

players get crazy injuries, HS commits uncommitting stupidly, SEC and NCAA rules messing with him.

I hope pope is absolutely pissed, I hope he’s yelling right now, we still have the opportunity to get a good 15th player but at the same time I’m sure pope is and we getting c;oseas confident of the guys he already had, even more now

School has been started for a week not sure of timeframe to enroll, but it has to be getting close.

 

[KOF98]

Next thing that needs to happen: NIL caps. Without limits this won't survive.

LMFAO

 

[UKortho]

Yup. Needing to rely on an 11th hour hail mary is Pope's fault.

He got lucky by getting Milan. Real lucky.

 

[KYWC36]

I said it then, I will say it now.... you never know with the crazy world today, but I don't think Mitchell ever plays another second of college basketball ever again.... but people lose their mind over this stuff - and to be honest, Mitchell should be done, he played his 4 years - college sports has hit insanity mode

 

[UKortho]

Facts. A good coach would have solidified his roster long ago. Pope clinging to a hope and prayer.

He would have but missed on too many. He was desperate in trying to get anyone.

 

[FilsonCat]

I'm cool with fans sneaking particularly snarky signs into games and throwing stuff onto the court at this point. Especially at SEC officiating crews and league officials.

The players don't deserve their chance ruined by power trips and political games. And I understand why Mitchell chose the path he did too. I don't blame him. Hate isn't a strong enough word for the league and what they do.

 

[RoyKent]

I figured you would be in here celebrating. UK loses a stud player and any closet Duke fan would be happy

When do you give up the act and admit Pope sucks? You continue to make yourself look like a moron.

 

[Reggie Noble]

School has been started for a week not sure of timeframe to enroll, but it has to be getting close.

It's in a previous post.
"There were multiple hoops for him to be eligible at Kentucky... At Missouri, it gives him a better opportunity to be eligible, and today was the last day to enroll at Missouri" - @GoodmanHoops

 

[BBNinSCar]

I was positive on our roster before the Mitchell drama began. We need someone to claim the starter position. I think it’s McBride.

 

[JwUKFan11]

When do you give up the act and admit Pope sucks? You continue to make yourself look like a moron.

Nothing is Pope's fault and everyone is out to get him. If you don't like him you are Duke fan. Get with the program brother.

 

[TarHeelInCharlotte]

Mizzou has 15 players listed on their roster. I'm not sure how he can join the team.

2026-27 Men's Basketball Roster

2026-27 Men's Basketball Roster

mutigers.com

If one of them was a walk-on before the 5-for-5 passed, that player doesn't count against the scholarship limit.

 

[UKBB4Ever]

We will have the same results with or without Mitchell.

win 63%.

 

[FilsonCat]

I said it then, I will say it now.... you never know with the crazy world today, but I don't think Mitchell ever plays another second of college basketball ever again.... but people lose their mind over this stuff - and to be honest, Mitchell should be done, he played his 4 years - college sports has hit insanity mode

Oh, he's gonna play. I can all but guarantee you that he will now that he's not suiting up for us. The SEC and NCAA will not hold him up now.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

For anyone that says this isn't Pope's fault. The recruiting and development of a roster is 100% Pope's responsibility. I would argue Pope did a mediocre job assembling a roster and Mitchell was almost a gift that landed in his lap.

I just hope a 19-11 record with a tourney bid and 2nd round exit is not considered "good enough" to keep saying one more year.

You're not wrong. Even before Mitchell it was just a decent roster going into next season.

But my god, how many times is the NCAA gonna knee-cap us? I said this about Cal, most didnt want to hear it.. but the NCAA absolutely was a road block for his success. And guess what, looks like we have the same problem with Pope.

At some point you just have to realize that Kentucky has to play this sport with one hand tied behind its back. That's not Cal's fault, and that's not Pope's fault. Its the NCAAs problem and Mitch for not doing a better job addressing it.

 

[Ukbrassowtipin]

And start working on getting Billy D. Then he had all season to build a roster for next year. This is over.

Billy donovan is not coming, youre worse than the brad stevens to IU ppl. How many times does donovan have to turn uk down, say hes not interested, tell you he hates recruiting, and now he especially hates NIL for you guys to finally accept it

 

[Delk4three]

So who do we go after now? Are we just going to roll now with what we h

I was positive on our roster before the Mitchell drama began. We need someone to claim the starter position. I think it’s McBride.

Obviously the staff wasn't positive, otherwise why go for Mitchell? If we don't go after anyone else now, basically throwing in the towel before the season has even begun.

 

[UKBB4Ever]

And start working on getting Billy D. Then he had all season to build a roster for next year. This is over.

Should have fired him in Nashville. But since he wasn’t now is as good a time as any.

Then work on his replacement.

Anyone would be an improvement.

 

[TTTblue24]

We will have the same results with or without Mitchell.

win 63%.

I’m here too, he’s proven to not learn from awful sub patterns and with or without Mitchell why should I think this season is going to be any different??

 

[Delk4three]

Should have fired him in Nashville. But since he wasn’t now is as good a time as any.

Then work on his replacement.

Anyone would be an improvement.

Wouldn't say "anyone" would be better. It does feel like this bad voodoo isn't going away until we get rid of Pope though.

 

[FilsonCat]

It's going to be what it is. Likely 10 or more losses and an early flame out in the SEC and NCAA tournaments.

 

[ThreeDogNight2]

Obviously the staff wasn't positive, otherwise why go for Mitchell? If we don't go after anyone else now, basically throwing in the towel before the season has even begun.

Mitchell is like crazy good you go for him when he’s available even if your already confident

 

[UKBB4Ever]

A Sweet 16 gives him a year extension on his Contract.

Which increases the buy out.

Wouldn't say "anyone" would be better. It does feel like this bad voodoo isn't going away until we get rid of Pope though.

ok, almost anyone.

But anyone that at least plays hard and doesn’t quit is an upgrade.

 

[Anon1759809186]

Amateur hour

 

[UKCowboys]

When do you give up the act and admit Pope sucks? You continue to make yourself look like a moron.

You look like a Blue Devil

 

[TarHeelInCharlotte]

Yeah, don't really blame Mitchell for not wanting to go through with this whole song and dance.

Also, blaming this on Pope is just stupid.

It's Mitchell's agent's fault. A real agent would have had him put his name into the portal back in April just in case.

This is why you don't hire your inexperienced brother to be your agent.

 

[Reggie Noble]

" Reports coming out of the Louisville courtroom confirm that Judge Brian Edwards did not issue an immediate breakthrough ruling that would explicitly strike down the SEC's intra-conference transfer penalties. The legal limbo remained entirely unresolved, and entering a prolonged, messy multi-week battle with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey became a massive risk for Mitchell."

I'm guessing since Judge Brian Edwards didn't have a decision today and as posted by Jeff Goodman, today is the last day to enroll at Missouri, he couldn't take that chance.

 

[ThreeDogNight2]

It's Mitchell's agent's fault. A real agent would have had him put his name into the portal back in April just in case.

This is why you don't hire your inexperienced brother to be your agent.

Now that he isn’t coming here, Yeah hiring your brother with little experience was a bad idea. Probably just costed mark like 2-3 million he would’ve got from Kentucky

 

[TyCatPrice14]

Billy D's not coming to coach at UK no matter how many circle jerks you guys give him.

Mark Pope is not the guy, but Billy D is not gonna replace him.

Some people want Donovan circa 2007, they dont understand is, just like Calipari 2009, he doesn't exist anymore.

 

[TyCatPrice14]

He needs a contract extension now.

If only we still had Mitch Barnhart around we could give him it. Man I miss that guy.