UK and the portal going forward

**jetpilot** · (This post was last modified: 03-26-2025, 12:38 AM by jetpilot.)

I think Mark Pope and his staff and UK are going to do sooooo good in the portal going forward. I mean GREAT. You?

Bluecat · 03-26-2025, 10:17 AM

With more time to recruit than last year I feel we will see a much better product on the floor. Now that doesn't mean results as we are used to having the best recruiting classes. We will get a good look at how well Pope does with better talent. If he gets the same out of more talented group it will be so fun. I feel we will see a great product from here on out. UK's name sells itself and with Pope's coaching style I think it only helps.

Mr. D · 03-26-2025, 10:31 AM

The thing that I trust about this coaching staff is their eye for talent and fit. Last year we immediately landed Amari Williams and Lamont Butler when neither was the top-rated player at their position in the portal. Pope will ultimately go with the player that is unselfish and can play in an advanced system more than just raw talent or scoring ability.

Most players in the portal are going to really like Pope's positivity and his system. Every transfer (outside of Kerr) has had starring moments this year and has actually improved from November to now. I think that will be a big selling point for us.

**jetpilot** · 03-27-2025, 04:24 PM

Could be big...

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Cactus Jack · 03-27-2025, 10:27 PM

Haven't really kept up. There's a whole off-season and summer lull for that.

**jetpilot** · 03-27-2025, 11:31 PM

(03-27-2025, 10:27 PM)Cactus Jack Wrote: Haven't really kept up. There's a whole off-season and summer lull for that.

I get it but top players are committing NOW.

Cactus Jack · (This post was last modified: 03-28-2025, 02:43 AM by Cactus Jack.)

(03-27-2025, 11:31 PM)jetpilot Wrote: I get it but top players are committing NOW.

I'm with you, but I'll read up and watch clips on the ones I've not already heard of once this run is over. Trying to enjoy every moment since it's been awhile. There'll still be plenty of movement two and a half weeks from now.

At this time last season, we thought we were stuck with Calipari for at least one more season.

**jetpilot** · 03-28-2025, 08:37 AM

(03-28-2025, 02:42 AM)Cactus Jack Wrote:
(03-27-2025, 11:31 PM)jetpilot Wrote: I get it but top players are committing NOW.

I'm with you, but I'll read up and watch clips on the ones I've not already heard of once this run is over. Trying to enjoy every moment since it's been awhile. There'll still be plenty of movement two and a half weeks from now.

At this time last season, we thought we were stuck with Calipari for at least one more season.

Enjoying every moment of this run while simultaneously keeping up with recruiting news and the portal is making it that much more fun for me.

**Old School Hound** · (This post was last modified: 03-28-2025, 10:56 AM by Old School Hound.)

I don't follow anything except for regular season and postseason basketball games. No portals for me. Same in other sports---no drafts, off season transactions, NIL nonsense, transfers, etc... Don't give one shit about it. I just watch games, and mostly just UK games, Corbin games and Bengals games.

Van Hagar · 03-28-2025, 12:50 PM

Well, OSH, don’t read this, but UK just this morning got a transfer commitment from Kam Williams, a 6-8 wing player from Tulane considered one of the best shooters entering the portal (41% from three this year.) Possibly a taller version of Koby Brea.

**Old School Hound** · 03-28-2025, 01:29 PM

(03-28-2025, 12:50 PM)Van Hagar Wrote: Well, OSH, don’t read this, but UK just this morning got a transfer commitment from Kam Williams, a 6-8 wing player from Tulane considered one of the best shooters entering the portal (41% from three this year.) Possibly a taller version of Koby Brea.

Enchanting news . Hope it works out. Just this morning I finished reading Phillip Rucker and Carol Leonnig 's book, A Very Stable Genius. Highly recommend. Sent shivers down my spine in a way that any transfer portal news couldn't.

Van Hagar · 03-28-2025, 03:06 PM

Two good writers I’m sure, but can they shoot the three?

**jetpilot** · 03-28-2025, 04:20 PM

(03-28-2025, 01:29 PM)Old School Hound Wrote:
(03-28-2025, 12:50 PM)Van Hagar Wrote: Well, OSH, don’t read this, but UK just this morning got a transfer commitment from Kam Williams, a 6-8 wing player from Tulane considered one of the best shooters entering the portal (41% from three this year.) Possibly a taller version of Koby Brea.

Enchanting news . Hope it works out. Just this morning I finished reading Phillip Rucker and Carol Leonnig 's book, A Very Stable Genius. Highly recommend. Sent shivers down my spine in a way that any transfer portal news couldn't.

If you don't care about portal news it should be very easy to not click on/post in this thread. Reading fiction is more your cup of tea anyway.

**Old School Hound** · 03-29-2025, 04:17 PM

Posted by a friend of mine on another board:

Quote:They didn't get the top transfer-- Donovan Dent.

If Kentucky's going to play in the recruiting secondary market (Jasper Johnson, Malachi Moreno, Kat Williams, Collin Chandler), they're not going to have the talent of those who will be perennial favorites year after year.

That reminds me a bunch of Tubby Smith's tenure.

But, hey, at least they're four-year players, amirite

**jetpilot** · 03-29-2025, 04:21 PM

(03-29-2025, 04:17 PM)Old School Hound Wrote: Posted by a friend of mine on another board:

Quote:They didn't get the top transfer-- Donovan Dent.

If Kentucky's going to play in the recruiting secondary market (Jasper Johnson, Malachi Moreno, Kat Williams, Collin Chandler), they're not going to have the talent of those who will be perennial favorites year after year.

That reminds me a bunch of Tubby Smith's tenure.

But, hey, at least they're four-year players, amirite

Your friend is an idiot.

**-STAT-** · 1 hour ago

Well, the first portal casualty has hit, Kerr has put his name in the portal.

Don't think it will be the last.