2026-2027 Roster discussion thread

[UKHoops01]

JQ projected to be out of the lottery and down at 20 in the draft. His injury and time to get back has had a large issue with teams and him. Moreno has gone from unranked to 60th now.

I wish the young man well at his next stop, whether it's the NBA or another college team via the transfer portal....but I sincerely hope that ship has sailed with the University of Kentucky.

[Pete Hogwallop]

JQ projected to be out of the lottery and down at 20 in the draft. His injury and time to get back has had a large issue with teams and him. Moreno has gone from unranked to 60th now.

Hope they both come back.

[Matt Dillon]

Hope they both come back.

I'm confident that Moreno will be back, and it wouldn't surprise me to see JQ back as well.

[TrueblueCATfan]

I'm confident that Moreno will be back, and it wouldn't surprise me to see JQ back as well.

this is what I'm hoping for

[westerncat]

I have a good friend that knows some people around the program and they are saying that is may be that JQ may be returning. I would not mind seeing him return but I would not hold my breath waiting on that to happen.

[Cawood86]

I'm confident that Moreno will be back, and it wouldn't surprise me to see JQ back as well.

If JQ is fully healthy that would be huge. I expect Moreno to take a big step next year. He needs to add some weight and strength.

[Los Gatos]

I have a good friend that knows some people around the program and they are saying that is may be that JQ may be returning. I would not mind seeing him return but I would not hold my breath waiting on that to happen.

Put me in camp that would like to see him return.

[UKHoops01]

JQ = overrated. He already stole a few million last year, no reason to be insane and repeat the same thing over. I'd like to see the position upgraded with someone who isn't injury prone and am offensive liability.

[Pobilly]

https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-w...cky-this-week/
Stokes to visit. Just think this is to make his decision have tons to people watch as he picks Kansas over Kentucky.

[WeWant9]

I won’t hold my breath on Stokes, but that would be a huge recruiting win for Pope.

[TrueblueCATfan]

I won’t hold my breath on Stokes, but that would be a huge recruiting win for Pope.

Guess it all depends on the NIL money

[Pobilly]

JQ = overrated. He already stole a few million last year, no reason to be insane and repeat the same thing over. I'd like to see the position upgraded with someone who isn't injury prone and am offensive liability.

I do not like saying a young person signing a contract to play at UK as stealing anything. That could actually get a person in trouble.

I did not see JQ out there asking for KENTUCKY to come to him to offer money to possibly play for them (which he did try to play). I do not think JQ is at any fault in anything. If he is here again this year he did not draw up the contract and extend the offer.

This is a Coach taking a big risk and one that did not pay off. Plain and simple. If he is here year 2, I will be a JQ fan. If he goes to NBA (I do not follow NBA so not a fan). If he chooses to go to somewhere else then fine he will have other fans. But he stole nothing. Plain and simple.

[UKHoops01]

I do not like saying a young person signing a contract to play at UK as stealing anything. That could actually get a person in trouble.

I did not see JQ out there asking for KENTUCKY to come to him to offer money to possibly play for them (which he did try to play). I do not think JQ is at any fault in anything. If he is here again this year he did not draw up the contract and extend the offer.

This is a Coach taking a big risk and one that did not pay off. Plain and simple. If he is here year 2, I will be a JQ fan. If he goes to NBA (I do not follow NBA so not a fan). If he chooses to go to somewhere else then fine he will have other fans. But he stole nothing. Plain and simple.

I was metaphorically speaking, it was not intended to be taken literally.

I realize that was the coach's decision to overpay for an injured player with limited offensive skills, and that it was not Jayden's fault. Like you said, he didn't draw up the contract and force them to (over)pay him that amount for the grand total of 72 minutes played this past season.

That said, I'm entitled to my opinion, and my opinion is along the lines of the "once bitten, twice shy" saying. I wasn't a big fan of JQ's game before he came to Kentucky, and after last year's debacle I am ready to move on and see that money put to better use. That's just my opinion.... and one I hope Pope and company agree with. Ultimately, though, that's their decision and we'll have to see where it takes us.

[UKHoops01]

https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-w...cky-this-week/
Stokes to visit. Just think this is to make his decision have tons to people watch as he picks Kansas over Kentucky.

Unfortunately, I agree with this 100%

[Pobilly]

I was metaphorically speaking, it was not intended to be taken literally.

I realize that was the coach's decision to overpay for an injured player with limited offensive skills, and that it was not Jayden's fault. Like you said, he didn't draw up the contract and force them to (over)pay him that amount for the grand total of 72 minutes played this past season.

That said, I'm entitled to my opinion, and my opinion is along the lines of the "once bitten, twice shy" saying. I wasn't a big fan of JQ's game before he came to Kentucky, and after last year's debacle I am ready to move on and see that money put to better use. That's just my opinion.... and one I hope Pope and company agree with. Ultimately, though, that's their decision and we'll have to see where it takes us.

I agree with putting the money to other players and move on. I agree it is too much of a risk and he is limited in offense. Probably with this time off will be more limited till he gains his footing.

I would like the St Mary's PZ guy, Oregon Evans guy, Syracuse Freeman or UCONN Center 7'2"guy. Many options out there. For sure. I just know that these players get sent some of the stuff we say and having stole by your name would be hurtful (opinion or not). Even metaphorically speaking that is harsh words towards a 17 year old person.