Then why won’t Stokes sign on the dotted line? Our offer is superior by far to Kansas according to every media outlet, he’s a Nike kid, he’s signed with Nike. Must be about something else to some kids.
MO WILLIAMS HIRED AS AN ASSISTANT
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That settles it, Pilgrim always nails his predictions.
@JHannibalSmith has a great basketball mind. Notice he was in here a bit ago. Plus, he’s a HOMEBOY! What do you think of this hire, brother?!
Both programs gave up 100+ points many times in 2025, Williams may have the same defensive philosophy as Pope...
We will find out how accurate that is. Pilgrim always sounds great in his reports. I hope he’s an absolute animal at recruiting now.
We gonna be running on a lot of hope this off szn
TWO posts in TEN years! Lmao **** off!-DAD CAN WE GO BACK TO JACKSON STAT...
-SILENCE SON, THAT DOOFU...I MEAN HEAD BALL COACH POPE IS PAYING US GOOD MONEY TO BE HERE
If we’re looking at midgets then go get HubbardHere is a look at Ruffin.
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Maybe we'll start to get some amazing guards here now with an NBA veteran teaching them. I
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Dude, I get the being down on Pope thing but he's gonna be here next season whether you like it or not. I have no idea if this hire will bring a big time PG or not but it can't hurt. Mo was awesome at Alabama & played with LeBron & won a ring, no one on the staff this season had a resume even close to this. Pope knows what next season means to the fans & for his job, it looks like he's trying.Do you think a big time point guard is coming to Kentucky now????? This sums up our fate with his son as the point guard. Atleast we beat out Jackson State for his son.
What a joke this program has become
I think this is a home run hire for an assistant coach and we simply get a 4 star PG as a bonus. What the Hell are some of ya'll smokin on here? My gosh this place is rancid at times. Anyone who doesn't think this is a good hire is stupid and if they don't pull for us to always win..Lord I hope they find a team they like better and just go away!
Except, you've got it backwards!
I'm not sure what the issue is. He's an instant upgrade over all of the dead wood that occupied the bench last season.
This place is infested with them!
It isn't but it is a better resume than any of those assistants that just left, at least Mo can tell them about winning a ring with LeBron & also that he can help get them there, Jason Hart or Alvin Brooks couldn't say this.
Some of you/us are insufferable. Give these people a chance before jumping from your ledge.
He was a very good NBA player.
He was a very good NBA player.
Yes the same guy who was friends with the Crowe family and still couldn’t pull him from Missouri the Crowe family said they had a great relationship with Missouri coaching staff
It’s not the players he needs the deep relationships with. It’s the handlers/agents.
I have no idea if he’s a good hire but Pope is fighting for his job so I’m glad he’s making changes. If everyone thinks he’s a dorky guy, then seems to me bringing in a “swaggier” assistant makes sense. Obviously Hart or Brooks weren’t that.
If it works great and if it doesn’t we’ll be looking for a new coach next season. Hope it works out.
I mean is this some random thing from a nobody or someone actually in the basketball world.
Considering Matt Jones posted that this gets us Stokes you'd think there would be more talk about it on here. I'll believe it when I see it. But here's hoping!
Honestly I don’t know the account has been right on things and it’s not a troll account
The former NBA star, who played 13 seasons in the league, has been a head coach for six seasons at Alabama State and Jackson State. Williams went 69-109 the last six years as a head coach, including a 12-21 record during the 2025-26 campaign. Williams's joining Pope's staff comes just days after his son, Mason Williams, committed to Kentucky.
Pope wanted to hire someone that loses more than he does.
Pope wanted to hire someone that loses more than he does.
I am happy for our program's optimists, but Mo's coaching record doesn't impress me.
I hope he enjoys his year in Lexington.
I hope he enjoys his year in Lexington.
Not only played but played over 10 years. Won a title. Multiple All Star. Figured he learned a few things. He’s coached. Has kids so he can relate. NBA teams wanted him to assist but some on Rafters know better. Guys like he and Rod Strickland are guard whisperers . What guard recruit wouldn’t want to learn under his tutelage.
But some basement dwelling negative Rafters “ experts” know better? Makes me laugh.
Glad to have both of them!
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He’s not the 170th guard in the class. Not even close. Pretty highly rated if you can readTotally agree. I mean if we’re stooping to these tricks..hire a guys relative lile Cade Cunningham a few years bsck
Not the 170 rated guard in a class
pope is truly a dope
