Stokes to visit May 15-17 per Pilgrim
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That’s a big no thanks if he’s involved with that stuff. And yes, some gangs are national and Lexington gets way more activity than you’d think because of it being a smaller town with 75 and 64 going through it.
I see your point.
Like I said, I would much rather have Oweh back and I doubt Oweh is going to stay in the draft when he can make more money and play in nicer facilities staying in college. Oweh will spend much of his pro career in the G-League, especially early on. I take the money and the exposure of playing at UK over the G-League any day of the week.
I say this with all seriousness. I would trade any player on our roster for him. He is ELITE.
Yes… but his first challenge in practice was learning to tie them.
If someone leaves because we sign the #1 player. That's on them don't be scared of competition get better.
Surely you realize he’s from Kentucky right? And “supposedly “ he has a brother heavily involved with a gang in Louisville and “supposedly “ rival gangs would try to harm him in order to bring pain onto his brother. At least that’s the story people are saying.
If oweh leaves, then I think pope will pursue him in 25 class
If oweh stays, hopefully he will stay in 26 class and signs with us
If oweh stays, hopefully he will stay in 26 class and signs with us
It’s not this kid that is involved with gangs . It’s his brother.
I tend to agree, BUT then I remember we won our last title with MKG at the 3 spot, who is also a lot like Mo Dioubate. Not a great shooter, tough as nails, lock down defender, monster on the boards, etc.
Think it just depends who we surround him with.
A lineup with some perimeter shooting at the 1 and 2 spots, and a guy like Jelavic at the 4 spot who can shoot it, still gives lots of spacing and deep threats for Mo D to operate.
Will be interesting to see how it shakes out!
We need Garrison to shoot better
Probably Pope has already planned out how our roster would go before tournament
Of course not. Pope wants him for 26. Pope wants , Pope gets. Cause he is Kentucky’s Pope.
Let's hope Pope can work his magic!
Getting Stokes (a possible #1 nba draft pick) should be huge for future of our program
Has there been any talk over on the UL board about his brothers gang activity being a reason for him to stay out of state?
Fire Mitch for not having a gang liaison on staff.
It sounds like he's staying in the 26/27 freshman class, but why move Dioubate from PF to SF, when he's a natural undersized PF, and move Stokes to PF, when he's a natural wing/SF?
I was doing my evening walk last night and was thinking about basketball recruiting, as one naturally does. I tend to have my greatest thoughts on these walks.
It was then when it came to me. Gang violence is a problem in this country. Kentucky fans are a passionate bunch who make things happen. What if we mingle these two demographics?
What if we use the power of the BBN to chill the gang rivalry, bring the gangs into harmony, and use that goodwill as a way of obtaining Stokes? I feel like we can do this if we put our mind to it, do our bit to help the crime rate and secure the best player in 2026.
It was then when it came to me. Gang violence is a problem in this country. Kentucky fans are a passionate bunch who make things happen. What if we mingle these two demographics?
What if we use the power of the BBN to chill the gang rivalry, bring the gangs into harmony, and use that goodwill as a way of obtaining Stokes? I feel like we can do this if we put our mind to it, do our bit to help the crime rate and secure the best player in 2026.
Seems weird he would not play AAU this summer, and not go to college this year. Also it might be hard for teams to come up with his asking price this late in the process, most have roster in place for the most part.
I am of the belief a competitive team in todays environment needs some dudes to be competitive. You cant get many dudes straight out of High School who can come in and be a difference maker at the College level but he is one of those kids who could. I agree I would rather have him then anyone currently on our roster just because I believe he is that good. Hope Pope can real him in.
Something tells me involving the gangs is just gonna somehow turn into them getting NIL deals in the end
If he were to play for UK he would be untouchable to any gang. Hands off, blood.
I am good with that.
Maybe it’s a performing arts gang like the Jets or Sharks. Dance offs, choreographed fights, etc. Maybe his fear is that he isn’t a good dancer.
I think that Stokes is a kid that programs should tally up the money on, as I would also like to see us start to get these "elite of elite" kids again. One or two a year is preferred in my opinion. Stokes is really special, and warrants a nice payday. Let's get Stokes in Kentucky blue!
I can travel to Louisville and work the street corners if need be. I'm not what I used to be, but I think I can make some noise!
I thought Stokes was a PF.
6’7, 245 screams college PF to me.
My bad, keep Dioubate at PF then.
Give me
Tay Kinney - G
Anthony Thompson - F
Tyran Stokes F
Stoked here too if they did.
Surely it’s something BBN can do to get this kids attention. Pope is doing his thing but would be nice to land an elite talent.
26-27 Rotation
G Lowe/Kinney
G Chandler/Williams
F Stokes/Noah
F Dioubate/Jelavic
F Garrison/Moreno
That should be a contender, IMHO.
Oweh and Aberdeen graduate. Quaintance and Johnson go pro.
Might lose a few more to the pros and portal, but that roster seems plausible.
G Lowe/Kinney
G Chandler/Williams
F Stokes/Noah
F Dioubate/Jelavic
F Garrison/Moreno
That should be a contender, IMHO.
Oweh and Aberdeen graduate. Quaintance and Johnson go pro.
Might lose a few more to the pros and portal, but that roster seems plausible.
Imagine this kid comes to KY and is legit. We are on track to win the title and some idiot wannabes go after him and costs us a title.
Them boys don't want that kinda heat.
UK might be the safest place for him.
Exactly, there’s some backwoods Good Ol’ Boys in Kentucky that are into some nefarious activities. They are a breed of animal that those gang bangers have never seen before. That problem would disappear real quick without anybody knowing. Not the people you want to pi$$ off.Imagine this kid comes to KY and is legit. We are on track to win the title and some idiot wannabes go after him and costs us a title.
Them boys don't want that kinda heat.
UK might be the safest place for him.