Well here is the Brea news …
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Wow super news. Really worthy of sounding the alarms
I thought this guy was a done deal? We are one of 8 schools?
Duke and UConn are on the list.
Good luck, Pope.
Good luck, Pope.
Well at least KU isn't on the list.
500k shouldn't be an issue.
I am honestly struggling to see the difference between guys like this and one and done freshmen though.
Sounds like Brea is playing for money. And God knows I'd be the same way.
Next week has to be UK roster construction week. Gonna be a fun ride. Enjoy it BBN cause this is the only time we’re gonna experience a full roster composition in a week or two maybe ever……..
Should be able to cut that check in their sleep
Lol college basketball is trash now. Boosters running the show
Give this kid 1/3 of what Sheppard would have made. That's probably $750,000 or so.
These guys are just better, more proven college basketball players. They’re all mercenaries if we’re being honest.
Boosters been running college …that’s nothing new.
I was thinking the same thing. It's actually kind of sad to see that players are using the portal just to get a higher bid. They won't know what to do with themselves when they have a REAL job in the REAL world and simply can't job hop to get raises. But that's what kind of culture this is going to create - job hoppers looking for more $$$.
Lol at anyone who thought Billy Donovan was coming back to college to deal with this circus.
Really don't understand the attraction for Pitino or even Cal.
Jay Wright looking like a genius.
Really don't understand the attraction for Pitino or even Cal.
Jay Wright looking like a genius.
They are "likely" better in November. But there's no guarantee these multi-year players are gonna be better than guys like Shep or Dilly, or SGA or Wall.
I'm not sure how I feel about 3 and 4 star players asking for 6 figures. But I guess that's where the game is now.
It’s crazy man. You’re going to see elite teams playing in front of home arenas with 50% capacity because they happened to have boosters with deep pockets. I fear Kentucky is going to be dropped a tier because we aren’t a wealthy state. Need to keep the wealthiest donors happy, which just feels dirty.
There’s not much difference at all. But this year, we have to hit the portal so we can build the roster.
LOL, dude pretty much list EVERY team connected with / reached out to him, runs to a message board and post "A team from THIS list is who he will sign with" Nah, I thought WKU, or MAYBE Ball State after their big signing earlier today getting Hart would land him. Definitely breaking / insider news worthy of its own thread with red flashing siren alarms and the whole nine yards.
"INTEL" / "MULTIPLE SOURCES". Lol, what it really means - "I am a attention *****", "I need acceptance", "I want to look like a insider / big shot"
I do not need "INTEL" or "MULTIPLE SOURCES" to tell me that, it is glaringly obvious.
"INTEL" / "MULTIPLE SOURCES". Lol, what it really means - "I am a attention *****", "I need acceptance", "I want to look like a insider / big shot"
I do not need "INTEL" or "MULTIPLE SOURCES" to tell me that, it is glaringly obvious.
And you can still be about the money and care and want to win.
I agree it's the way of the beast now so we have to deal with it.
They are all pros now. This is basically a job now.
Well they have an in demand skill that allows them to do it. I’m sure we would take advantage of that in the real world if we could.
The one & done freshman are 17-18 years old. These are 21-24 year olds with legit college experience.
If you were expecting a more pure answer, those days are over.
I dunno, I have a new Director like twice a year and a new VP about three times a year.
Some folks are hopping for that bag in the real world.
Capitalism strikes again
Good for them. And that is a REAL job. Employers give just enough that you won't look. If it's time for a pay grade raise, you have to play chicken with them. Employers don't value loyalty, they exploit it..
Exactly as good as he played last year I agree give him above asking so he commits on the spot.
Actually quite the opposite in the real world. Now job hopping is encouraged and seen everywhere. People woke up to the fact jobs aren’t loyal to you so keep hopping to get paid.
My point is these players aren't about the front of the jersey either. Try to keep up. It's a business now.
If it’s a bag battle then UConn might be out. Hurley has said they don’t want kids to go to UConn strictly for money
We're about to have our THIRD GM in the past year. Just no morale or stability other than a paycheck.
I think it's easier for younger people to do that. I'm older and do having job security, and know that while I could get better pay elsewhere there's no guarantee it would work out, and I could end up in a job making less than what I make now.
Football sucks too. Dudes bolt after one good year to get paid somewhere else.
Lol, what world do you live in?
I have job hopped several times for promotion opportunities, better pay or benefits. That is literally how people get ahead unless they are cool with waiting on people ahead of them to retire or die.
