In my humble opinion seeing the recruiting misses, the record and performance to date, for Kentucky to return to greatness means we have to minimally make the Final Four and probably win the SEC. If Kentucky is no longer special other than the fan base why if you are the top talent is our program the most desirable place to be? Yes NIL makes an impact but there is more to it than just that. Losing so badly in these early games have to be a turn-off to some recruits and confidence in Pope.
I would start with benching Otega. We read a week or two ago about a shouting match with the coach and it seems clear he is trying to prove NBA talent and instead playing selfish. This would send a clear message that the coach is in charge not the players. Second if Dioubate launches another 3 out he goes too. We need him in the post for rebounding and only grabbing two rebounds in the game against Mich State is loud on where he is not supposed to be. Chandler, Aberdeen and Jasper should be on the court together. Yes Jasper has a lot to learn but better get him there as quick as possible. The other players you insert from time to time and if any of them are playing well then keep them in the game.
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P.S. I use to be UK78 on the former system so a veteran and not new to this.
I would start with benching Otega. We read a week or two ago about a shouting match with the coach and it seems clear he is trying to prove NBA talent and instead playing selfish. This would send a clear message that the coach is in charge not the players. Second if Dioubate launches another 3 out he goes too. We need him in the post for rebounding and only grabbing two rebounds in the game against Mich State is loud on where he is not supposed to be. Chandler, Aberdeen and Jasper should be on the court together. Yes Jasper has a lot to learn but better get him there as quick as possible. The other players you insert from time to time and if any of them are playing well then keep them in the game.
Agree/disagree
P.S. I use to be UK78 on the former system so a veteran and not new to this.
