Stokes leaves his HS

Sgarrett0417

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Sorry, didn’t see this thread. Posted one as well…

Not sure what it means, but hopefully it’s not about him being dismissed.
 

FitchandMurray29

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doesn’t sound good to me. Also I’m really curious as to why he transferred from Prolific Prep to this place for his senior year.

Very tricky for Pope. I trust him but there are very few projected immediate difference makers in this high school class.

Red flags a plenty with this kid. Can you trust giving him a huge bag?
 
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Cool Hand Luke 9

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Very tricky for Pope. I trust him but there are very few projected immediate difference makers in this high school class.

Red flags a plenty with this kid. Can you trust giving him a huge bag?
First you say you trust Pope then in the next breath you wonder if he could be trusted getting a huge bag. Make your mind up bro!
 
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Rumors are circulating that it was because of disciplinary issues and he’s supposedly going to prep school. So who knows
 
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Jireh

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Hate to be that guy, but the vibes do not seem great from this kid. Might be better off if he goes eleswhere.
I feel the same way. I have really enjoyed not having any divas on the team last year and this year.
Who knows - maybe he'll come to UK, fit in, and lead us to a championship. I'd love nothing more than to be proven wrong.
 
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BigBlue8

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Polacheck (sp) mentioned that he will not be eligible for the 2026 NBA draft due to the 1 year removed from graduating class.
 
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true-blue1

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I just don’t want us to be led on with this recruitment. Something just doesn’t feel right.
 
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I’ll take the kid if he’s good, but just seems like we are being led on a bit. And if he was dismissed from the school, well that’s a flag you pay attention to. Just sayin.
 
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LineSkiCat14

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From what I can make out he withdrew. It's been said he could look to reclass but I would think it's too late for that. I'm guessing he's doing private workouts or Overtime Elite.

I never love hearing a player going the route of practicing/training with a pro league (or similar). Sort of tells me he is 1000% focused on the NBA and college ball is a far far distant 2nd place. How committed is he going to be for one year at UK when hes willing to dip out on his HS team like that. Sort of gives me Shaedon Sharpe vibes.
 

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I never love hearing a player going the route of practicing/training with a pro league (or similar). Sort of tells me he is 1000% focused on the NBA and college ball is a far far distant 2nd place. How committed is he going to be for one year at UK when hes willing to dip out on his HS team like that. Sort of gives me Shaedon Sharpe vibes.
Yeah I agree. This thing is starting to trying into a **** show. Grab Holt and get some shooters and a big guy from the portal. I don't think we'll need many guys for next season anyway. I would like to have had Stokes because I see his potential if he gets his head right. I'm starting to wonder about that, tho
 
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*Fox2Monk*

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I feel the same way. I have really enjoyed not having any divas on the team last year and this year.
Who knows - maybe he'll come to UK, fit in, and lead us to a championship. I'd love nothing more than to be proven wrong.
Everyone was worried about Dillingham and he was the shiz here. Bring him on.
 
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