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VC99Apr 25, 2:14 PM

Pope year 4?

The roster isn't finished yet... but Pope is building the roster how he should have his first or second year, it's almost like he thinks he will get a year 4 no matter what. What do you all think? Does Pope think he's here for a while? Wilkins(who i like) and N-Diaye(who I also like) are gambles and guys who usually blossom after 1 or 2 seasons at the power level but they are projected starters for this year. Still missing multiple stars to really move this team and Pope's tenure. Maybe he is waiting on the 5-for-5 for the bigger names but IMO we need 2 elite players.
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UKWildcats1987

Apr 25, 2:23 PM

UKs administration is so inept he may have been promised a year 4 already. He sure hasn't earned one.
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I’m The Village Idiot

Apr 25, 2:26 PM

Of course he believes he’s getting a year 4. And he should believe that. He’s going to need to show more of the promise he showed in year 1 and take it one notch further and he remains here. Best case scenario is and will continue to be: Pope killing it here.
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Loucatfan30

Apr 25, 2:26 PM

Lets hope not
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Dead Cat Bounce

Apr 25, 2:30 PM

He has to recruit as if year four is a given. But he has to deliver something impressive in 26-27.
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philstat

Apr 25, 2:31 PM

As of right now, I barely expect this team to win half of their games, vast majority of which will be against inferior teams, we’re going to get embarrassed on live television against UL, Duke, etc., and across the conference.
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L.O.D.

Apr 25, 2:31 PM

He shouldn't of had a year 3 . If the current AD favorites get job he WILL get year 4 no matter what . Pope has put together a BYU roster- REmind me how much success he had at BYU ?
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UKBB4Ever

Apr 25, 2:32 PM

VC99 said:
The roster isn't finished yet... but Pope is building the roster how he should have his first or second year, it's almost like he thinks he will get a year 4 no matter what. What do you all think? Does Pope think he's here for a while? Wilkins(who i like) and N-Diaye(who I also like) are gambles and guys who usually blossom after 1 or 2 seasons at the power level but they are projected starters for this year. Still missing multiple stars to really move this team and Pope's tenure. Maybe he is waiting on the 5-for-5 for the bigger names but IMO we need 2 elite players. Not one. One is settling and still not breaking through in terms of getting real Kentucky basketball hype going for next season.
He will be fired during the season next year. If not before. year 4 is a pipe dream. The guy can’t coach.
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BlueBloodKyFan72

Apr 25, 2:35 PM

philstat said:
As of right now, I barely expect this team to win half of their games, vast majority of which will be against inferior teams, we’re going to get embarrassed on live television against UL, Duke, etc., and across the conference.
Still ZERO elite scorers at any position we have bodies and unknowns
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dynastydreamuk

Apr 25, 2:36 PM

I really didn't want a year 3 but I get it. But to get a year 4, for me, he has to have atleast an elite 8 and no more than 9 or 10 loses with said elite 8. If he wins the SEC or SEC tournament and loses 2nd round or earlier, I really don't care for that result unless we only lost like 7 or less games all year and just got upset in the tournament but lots of ifs and scenarios.... Hopefully after year 3 it's an easy decision of like he lost 12 games we are moving on or he made the final four /elite 8 we are doing year 4... and not some in between crap like he loses 10 or 11 games but makes sweet 16 and came in 2nd /3rd place in SEC
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moses1uk

Apr 25, 2:42 PM

L.O.D. said:
He shouldn't of had a year 3 . If the current AD favorites get job he WILL get year 4 no matter what . Pope has put together a BYU roster- REmind me how much success he had at BYU ?
L.O.D. said:
He shouldn't of had a year 3 . If the current AD favorites get job he WILL get year 4 no matter what . Pope has put together a BYU roster- REmind me how much success he had at BYU ?
L.O.D. said:
He shouldn't of had a year 3 . If the current AD favorites get job he WILL get year 4 no matter what . Pope has put together a BYU roster- REmind me how much success he had at BYU ?
+1 In their first season in the Big 12 (2023–2024), Mark Pope led BYU to a 5th-place finish with a 10-8 conference record. Picked to finish 13th in the preseason, the Cougars finished 23-11 overall and earned a 6-seed in the NCAA Tournament. BYU Daily Universe +3 Key 2023-24 Season Highlights:
  • Conference Finish: 5th in the Big 12.
  • Record: 23-11 overall, 10-8 in Big 12 play.
  • Ranked Wins: Secured victories over ranked opponents including Kansas, Baylor, and Iowa State.
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UK BasketballFan

Apr 25, 2:43 PM

Pope was hired 72 hours after Cal resigned and after Drew and Hurley turned Mitch down. How much vetting did Mitch do? You don’t hire a men’s basketball coach at the University of Kentucky because he is a former player here and a good guy. Mitch was lazy and didn’t do his homework and look what we have. I hope the university hires a competent AD and correct this six year mess our program has gone through.
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Praetorian Cat

Apr 25, 2:47 PM

moses1uk said:
+1 In their first season in the Big 12 (2023–2024), Mark Pope led BYU to a 5th-place finish with a 10-8 conference record. Picked to finish 13th in the preseason, the Cougars finished 23-11 overall and earned a 6-seed in the NCAA Tournament. BYU Daily Universe +3 Key 2023-24 Season Highlights:
  • Conference Finish: 5th in the Big 12.
  • Record: 23-11 overall, 10-8 in Big 12 play.
  • Ranked Wins: Secured victories over ranked opponents including Kansas, Baylor, and Iowa State.
Is this supposed to be in defense of Pope?
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Monday Nitro

Apr 25, 2:51 PM

BlueBloodKyFan72 said:
Still ZERO elite scorers at any position we have bodies and unknowns
How much do you and TF get paid per post? A nickel ?
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moses1uk

Apr 25, 2:53 PM

Praetorian Cat said:
Is this supposed to be in defense of Pope?
He asked what did he do at BYU . I answered . What’s your next ?
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UK4Life#9

Apr 25, 2:57 PM

Pope really out here ruining little brother fans whole off season and I’m here for it!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Start of the summer, rosters not even complete for this upcoming year and we have little bro fans already scared for year 4 and starting nonstop threads. 🤭
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BlueBloodKyFan72

Apr 25, 2:59 PM

Monday Nitro said:
How much do you and TF get paid per post? A nickel ?
Who are the ELITE scorers that can go get theirs at any point in the game. Don’t even try to use Wilkins because he averaged 17 at Furman against weak competition. He gets in foul trouble or ankle injury there isn’t t anyone to fill that role. You have to have a minimum of 2-3 ELITE scorers on the floor.
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TFCat11

Apr 25, 3:04 PM

Between some fans going full Minneapolis Minnesota, the corrupt administration, and the boosters putting most of their eggs into football, it doesn’t matter how many years Pope gets! Might as well keep him until he retires. UK’s men’s basketball program is on a ventilator as we speak, and the as for mentioned parties above are going to see it to its grave. The UK basketball I grew up on is never coming back, that much I know. All that’s needed now is for someone to start a thread entitled, “Bump This Thread When UK Sucks!”, and we are good to go!👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻
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moses1uk

Apr 25, 3:06 PM

TFCat11 said:
Between some fans going full Minneapolis Minnesota, the corrupt administration, and the boosters putting most of their eggs into football, it doesn’t matter how many years Pope gets! Might as well keep him until he retires. UK’s men’s basketball program is on a ventilator as we speak, and the as for mentioned parties above are going to see it to its grave. The UK basketball I grew up on is never coming back, that much I know. All that’s needed now is for someone to start a thread entitled, “Bump This Thread When UK Sucks!”, and we are good to go!👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻
So if all fans would pray to Putin and join the pedo protector group everything would be great Got it
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Praetorian Cat

Apr 25, 3:07 PM

moses1uk said:
He asked what did he do at BYU . I answered . What’s your next ?
So what did he do? What was accomplished?
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The Ganner

Apr 25, 3:10 PM

Let's see how the roster construction finishes, and how the season turns out... way too many unknowns right now
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kyhankypanky

Apr 25, 3:11 PM

VC99 said:
The roster isn't finished yet... but Pope is building the roster how he should have his first or second year, it's almost like he thinks he will get a year 4 no matter what. What do you all think? Does Pope think he's here for a while? Wilkins(who i like) and N-Diaye(who I also like) are gambles and guys who usually blossom after 1 or 2 seasons at the power level but they are projected starters for this year. Still missing multiple stars to really move this team and Pope's tenure. Maybe he is waiting on the 5-for-5 for the bigger names but IMO we need 2 elite players. Not one. One is settling and still not breaking through in terms of getting real Kentucky basketball hype going for next season.
NO NO NO NO!!! The goal posts are not moving. Pope needs a final 4 type team. And even then, I would prefer we move on.
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moses1uk

Apr 25, 3:11 PM

Praetorian Cat said:
So what did he do? What was accomplished?
Picked 13th finished 5th in best conference is all
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peterpiper09

Apr 25, 3:14 PM

VC99 said:
The roster isn't finished yet... but Pope is building the roster how he should have his first or second year, it's almost like he thinks he will get a year 4 no matter what. What do you all think? Does Pope think he's here for a while? Wilkins(who i like) and N-Diaye(who I also like) are gambles and guys who usually blossom after 1 or 2 seasons at the power level but they are projected starters for this year. Still missing multiple stars to really move this team and Pope's tenure. Maybe he is waiting on the 5-for-5 for the bigger names but IMO we need 2 elite players. Not one. One is settling and still not breaking through in terms of getting real Kentucky basketball hype going for next season.
Wilkins is not a gamble Ndiaye, have to wait and see but seems to bring a lot to the table
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Kantucke_rivals

Apr 25, 3:15 PM

In my opinion, Pope was on the verge of not even getting a third year, saved only by Oweh's miraculous heave.

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