Thiero
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He shot decently enough. Needs more confidence; but when he let's it fly, it's a very good looking shot, form, etc.
I think he is looking for a bag and consistent playing time. in general, it seems like it would be easier for him to stay in Lexington. He’s a fan and he’s already on the NBA radar. And the coach that played him seven minutes in an NCAA tournament game is gone.
Of all the players who would benefit in coming back, Adou is the one who would benefit most. Perhaps Z as well. Cal was ruining Adou, making him in to physical slasher with no slide step, or step backs off the dribble. Adous uniques talents are is ball handling and shooting for his size. Cal did the same to Poythress. Never developed an off the dribble game. I’d pay him. He would be a team leader immediately.
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Still could be a dude to rebound, he’s got a decent handle and is a fluid athlete. He could work as long as his jumper improves a bit.
Even Coach Clown 
was right saying all he needs is to be a consistent shooter to be a lottery pick. In Pope's offensive scheme he could do that and greatly benefit.
was right saying all he needs is to be a consistent shooter to be a lottery pick. In Pope's offensive scheme he could do that and greatly benefit.This set up would be perfect!! As far as current players and commits transfering, I will wish them well (although like your list above, I would want them to stay). I just don't want them to go to Arkansas and Cal.
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This is what I am hoping for. If Pope wants him and thinks he can turn him into a three point threat, it would be awesome to combine that with his man strength, rebounding d and Total Dudeness.
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Pope’s system needs five shooters on the floor at all times….. that’s his idea of balance, IMHO. See above
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If Pope thinks he can improve him a little but… that’s a fit. I hope that is the case and Theiro is opmne to that… and some NIL love.
IMHO Pope will not adjust his system, we are a system program now.
The priorities are now:
1. Must be able to shoot
2. Must have a high BB IQ to know when to shoot, cut, curl, slip, etc.
3. Athlete (Dude)
Not many are all three. Can he recruit those that are all three…. I dunno…. can’t be many and they will be in high demand
Or just finished w Cal?
If we can say players just came because of Cal then a reasonable conclusion are that many left just because of Cal as well I’d think.
Those saying that Thiero doesn’t fit into a system because he can’t shoot are crazy. This team NEEDS bangers and defensive players. The Cats were soft down low last year and it showed when playing the likes of A&M, Florida, TN, Gonzaga etc…. If you want to live by the 3 you die by the 3. You become Auburn. You become what this team was this past year. I think the bigger need to keep in the fold would be Onyenso. Without bangers, you can’t adjust against more physical teams. I.e burns for NC state. Until he ran up against Edey, he was having his way through the tournament.
This makes me question this hire more! If he can't adapt his system to get a Towns, Cousins, Jones, ECT. It will make it very difficult to become dominant like UConn. You have to have a strong defensive presence inside! UConn presence inside is what AL couldn't overcome!
Great defenders inside normally aren't good 3 point shooters!
He should be able to hit 32-35% If pope can't use a Thiero it will become very difficult to build a winning roster. If he doesn't get a lot more athletic,stronger, longer, faster, then BYU he will not win. Rick Pitino went that way mid 90's. That won him a championship.
Cal which could lead to Cal and KY. Sometimes one leads to another.
Cal screwed him around putting Edwards ahead of him. Then there were things said about his injury.
Might just be ready for a fresh start somewhere else. Couldn’t really blame him.
I will miss Thiero terribly, and would gladly take him back. But I think he and his dad have no interest in playing at Kentucky. I think they will go to the highest bidder. And that's fine. Get your money. I understand. I think he'll have a fine NBA career. Not overseas, but in the NBA. I love Thiero. But, he doesn't seem to be a good fit in what Pope will probably trying to do.
Towns and Jones could play in Zoom.
Cousins, don’t think so.
Pope is not looking to be UConn.