Wilkerson to Indiana

[JimboBBN]

Probably would have started here and made an NBA name for himself. But good luck to him. I hope he does well and loses every game he plays in.

 

[ck-2]

Welcome to the NIL, transfer portal era. Could the ncaa do anything else to ruin college athletics anymore than it already is?

 

[catsfanbgky]

A bigger guy, but can play 2G/SF, I would love to have Darrion Williams (HEAVY lean to BYU in same conference). Ian Jackson, available, and another bigger 2 way guy, Jamir Watkins, FSU.

 

[TheBlueMist]

I'm an IU fan and I agree wholeheartedly.

This was about cash and IU needed difference making players a lot more than UK does.

They basically had to land Wilkerson.

Depending on who IU adds going forward, DeVries' first team in Bloomington could be pretty interesting.

Will UI put him on a popcorn box before the season tips off?

Kidding aside, I agree that he was much more valuable (and likely offered a lot more cash) to IU than UK. And yes, your season will be interesting. Will it be promising for the future (like UK and UL last year) or more of the same underwhelming basketball that IU has had since Sampson was run out of town?

 

[CatsFan4Evr]

A - Always
B - Be
C - Closing

Coffee is for closers. Pope is going decaf tonight.

 

[AJG-15]

He looked uncomfortable as hell at Keeneland. The stage was too big, and I think that's part of why Pope takes them there.

I saw the same thing. Also, I saw the Pope was trying hard to make eye contact and get closer to him , while body language was not there for Lamar.

 

[NociHTTP]

None of these guys that committed here are just playing for “the name on the jersey”. Those days are over in basketball for most players especially for kids that didn’t grow up a Kentucky fan .

Even so, he obviously didn't want to be a team player, he wants to be THE PLAYER.

 

[true-blue1]

Jackson and rice are the only good shooter left as of right now and Kentucky has zero shot with either one. Pope will get somebody, I fully believe him, but man this one hurts. Especially since it sounds likes he never even really intended on coming here

Maybe another Euro guy.

 

[IYAOYAS1]

Even so, he obviously didn't want to be a team player, he wants to be THE PLAYER.

Yep.

 

[AllBall]

Pitino wants Acaden so let's sign Ian Jackson!

 

[CatsFan4Evr]

Maybe another Euro guy.

A Euro 2-guard?

Gross.

 

[TigerMoving]

Maybe another Euro guy.

Yep Europe probably has a few dozen prospects who can shoot it at an elite clip.

 

[Shaudylo]

Even so, he obviously didn't want to be a team player, he wants to be THE PLAYER.

I agree with this .

 

[Skyguyb27]

Those Maggard/MeManBoy nuthangers that vouched for him need to come out and take their penance. You deserve to be dragged.

Eh, I’m not a hugger by any means but he did say he was sure on this one. Given that De Vries flew to see him this morning I gotta wonder if he didn’t bring a **** ton more money to change the outcome. Either way the whole comment about UK turned me off. Maybe we dodged a continuity bullet on this one with that mentality.

 

[sosoblue]

Did you hear in the video that he said the Indiana coach flew down today to secure him?? I'm sure the IU coach had a new BAG for him to sweeten the deal. F that dude....

 

[WildcatWally-77]

and just be another guy. Wilkerson quote from @GoodmanHoops interview at around the 2:35 mark. Of course, he knew Kentucky had a lot of good players BEFORE HE INVITED Kentucky to jump into his recruitment recently.

 

[ftp000]

Jackson and rice are the only good shooter left as of right now and Kentucky has zero shot with either one. Pope will get somebody, I fully believe him, but man this one hurts. Especially since it sounds likes he never even really intended on coming here

If Jackson to Pitino is forgone conclusion, why hasn't he announced anything?

 

[Gus Polinski]

let's not recruit over chandler, noah, and perry. i'd rather see us develop them

Incredible take. Just incredible!

 

[TFCat11]

Come on, nobody is passing up that much money! Winning, is like 3rd or 4th down the list of priorities for today’s CBB players!

 

[DaDirtyLeb69]

I love pope. He’s doing very well. But he’s not a great closer. Clearly.

With big time guys so far I agree

 

[catswin]

let's not recruit over chandler, noah, and perry. i'd rather see us develop them

That would be a horrible idea.

 

[TFCat11]

Why did he follow our whole team on instagram pretty much if he wasn’t coming here

Obviously IU upped the price until he couldn’t say, NO! No huge mystery here.

 

[CatsFan4Evr]

That would be a horrible idea.

Right. Relying on those three would be disastrous.

 

[JwUKFan11]

I saw the same thing. Also, I saw the Pope was trying hard to make eye contact and get closer to him , while body language was not there for Lamar.

Jesus Christ. This might be the weirdest post I've ever seen on here. It's not that deep. Sounds like you're describing your love life.
He just picked another school nothing to do with that weird **** you just posted.

 

[BlueWorldOrder74]

Yeah you gotta be feeling quite weird given you chimed in in support of Maggard's source. Any insight into how that source was so wrong?

I don’t feel weird. I’m not happy with the result. I only post what I am told and what I feel is legit info. I trust my guy. Both of them. I haven’t talked to David yet. My other buddy told me this morning that he was positive we got him. Guess they were just wrong. As for Maggard, I stick by what I was told, I think he had a good connection. Whether anyone cares or wants to believe it I don’t care really. I felt pretty good about it until the moment it was reported indiana’.

 

[JwUKFan11]

Pitino wants Acaden so let's sign Ian Jackson!

Ian Jackson is not coming to UK. Isn't really even being recruited. No clue why I keep seeing his name.

 

[CatsFan4Evr]

I don’t feel weird. I’m not happy with the result. I only post what I am told and what I feel is legit info. I trust my guy. Both of them. I haven’t talked to David yet. My other buddy told me this morning that he was positive we got him. Guess they were just wrong. As for Maggard, I stick by what I was told, I think he had a good connection. Whether anyone cares or wants to believe it I don’t care really. I felt pretty good about it until the moment it was reported indiana’.

They were full of ****.

 

[Anon1658882690]

He def was way better off going to IU.. Not a team player according to him.. Wants to be "the guy" instead of just another guy..

 

[bookerfan66]

Ian Jackson is not coming to UK. Isn't really even being recruited. No clue why I keep seeing his name.

wishful thinking.

 

[TFCat11]

Ian Jackson

Uh, he’s going to cost more than LW

 

[Bluegrassking]

Welcome to the NIL, transfer portal era. Could the ncaa do anything else to ruin college athletics anymore than it already is?

I think the product on the court is more healthy than it has been in years.

Despite all the turnover and drama, players staying in college generally and low and mid majors playing minor league has made for higher quality competition for the major conferences and top programs.

I also think the portal season keeps the momentum of the interest going.

 

[cats#1again]

Well you haven't watched very much then. GTFO here with this "he wasn't that good anyway" BS. He signed with Indiana, good luck to the young man, no need getting silly over it. He can flat out ball, would have LOVED to have him at UK. We will be OK, and even find a guy to fill the roster spot (not as good as Wilkerson), I am not going to act like he sucks.

I watched several. It's the truth I'm sorry you can't see it. He's a copy of Brea at 2 inches smaller. He has no skill of creating his own shot. I wasn't thrilled recruiting him honestly
Our fans think the only thing that matters is 3 point %. We saw how Brea couldn't get a shot off half the season

 

[SMiller992]

Didn’t want to be just another guy but going to a school that won’t even put your name on the back of your jersey. No one outside Bloomington will know who you are

 

[BassProCat]

lol the ole give someone a coaching gig move

 

[TFCat11]

I just hope that alleged $500K doesn’t cost UK a FF, because that would end up being just plain stupid on everyone’s part!

 

[Cole World]

I watched several. It's the truth I'm sorry you can't see it. He's a copy of Brea at 2 inches smaller. He has no skill of creating his own shot. I wasn't thrilled recruiting him honestly
Our fans think the only thing that matters is 3 point %. We saw how Brea couldn't get a shot off half the season

"Guy who shot 6 threes a game couldn't get his shot off" sounds ridiculous

 

[KentuckyMildCats]

That dudes quote told me everything I needed to know, go be the "man"

 

[WildcatWally-77]

and be just another guy. Per @GoodmanHoops podcast around the 2:35 mark. Of course he knew Kentucky had a lot of good players BEFORE HE AND HIS AGENT INVITED UK to jump into his recruitment a few days ago...$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[Wildcats1st]

and be just another guy. Per @GoodmanHoops podcast around the 2:35 mark. Of course he knew Kentucky had a lot of good players BEFORE HE AND HIS AGENT INVITED UK to jump into his recruitment a few days ago...$$$$$$$$$$$$

He would have been the man at the 2.

 

[Whoppercat]

and be just another guy. Per @GoodmanHoops podcast around the 2:35 mark. Of course he knew Kentucky had a lot of good players BEFORE HE AND HIS AGENT INVITED UK to jump into his recruitment a few days ago...$$$$$$$$$$$$

He sounds smart. Supply and demand.