2026-2027 Roster discussion thread

[Trueblujr]

There wasn't a player on our roster except Oweh That was worth 3 million

Speculation that he might be looking for a 5th year of eligibility. Trump's EO saying players should get five years to play five. (which I don't necessarily disagree with) might push the NCAA to grant some of these waivers. Have to wonder if there's a scenario where he gets his 5th year granted then decides he can make more playing College ball than being a possible late second round pick with no guaranteed contract. Is he one we pay to bring back? I say yes.

[Trueblujr]

I want Chandler back and think he would kill it as a 6th man. I am not penciling him to return just yet. Believe his wife has moved back to Utah and smoke that he has tried to shop himself around to BYU and Utah.

I guess I have some egg on my face thinking Chandler was a Pope Loyalist. Here's my hope... I hope Chandler went to UK with a stupid high request like is being reported and Pope said "No, we can't do that, but I encourage you to go out and see what your market value truly is, then come back to us with a more reasonable request." Hid faith and family may ultimately pull him back to Utah, but he is pretty well liked here and Pope will give him all the minutes he wants. We definitely need his shooting.

[Uncle Dave]

Not sure keeping Chandler at 3 million dollars would be a good move. He was no Oweh and does not deserve Oweh type of money to stay at UK. He is a good solid piece for a team but really not a starting piece. I hope he does well where ever he ends up. Not upset it is not here.

I agree with this. In my opinion, there's not one vacant opening on our roster that can't be filled with a more talented player than the previous occupant(except Oweh). Not bashing ex-players, but that's how I see it.

[Pobilly]

Not sure keeping Chandler at 3 million dollars would be a good move. He was no Oweh and does not deserve Oweh type of money to stay at UK. He is a good solid piece for a team but really not a starting piece. I hope he does well where ever he ends up. Not upset it is not here.

[KentuckyWild2020]

Cal subliminally warned Pope and Kentucky fans what was about to happen after the Arkansas loss..

Anyways, who cares. I am more concerned that Pope could not retain his guy, Chandler.


That's a writing on the wall move. The wife Utah thing excuse is a killem with kindness ,seems Chandler had his foot out the door the whole time ,must really be toxic at Kentucky behind closed doors.

At this point, Pope may be better off cleaning the entire house and start new coaching to save his job this season.

[UKHoops01]

Down to 2 guys who have not officially announced their decision. Noah and JQ

Hope Trent sticks around. Looking to move on from JQ.

[WeWant9]

Down to 2 guys who have not officially announced their decision. Noah and JQ

[TrueblueCATfan]

Cannot find anything on that. Where did you see?

I saw it on X But now its gone so guess it was fake

[UKHoops01]

Cannot find anything on that. Where did you see?

Me either.

On the one hand, this would completely shock me.

On the other hand, it's almost totally expected.

The crazy world of Kentucky basketball and even crazier world of the NCAA transfer portal.

[Pobilly]

Trent Noah has entered the transfer portal

Cannot find anything on that. Where did you see?

[rupp876]

Wow, you are completely wrong!!

Did i like CAL, yes, wanted him hired from Memphis before Gillispie but since Billy G. beat Rick Pitino in a anti Tubby Smith Rupp Arena crowd in the NCAA regionals and Cal was then considered a crook, UK went with Billy G. I think Cal is the best in the business recruiting, look at the 50 plus pro players that came through Kentucky.

Do i think Cal is the best coach? NO

He was good in college prior to his NBA stunt but then he came back with a "Players and talent" win games mentality and it was all she wrote, so many failed super teams at Memphis Kentucky and now Arkansas.

I wanted Billy D 2 years in at Marshall before Tubby but the KID didn't have enough experience and someone at Kentucky wanted to prove to the world we weren't racist because of A. Rupp and they spun it Rick wanted Tubby..

Cal the X's and O's development coach sucks. Pope needs to nail down the recruiting part, get a feel for the game, forget about trying to be one the guys with these players, be a boss pick your 8 and roll with it...

Back to Cal, like him or not, dude ran rough shod a few years at Kentucky. Injuries always seemed to be a issue and i think he already had his mind made up many time about who his favorites was going to be before the season started.

Still, he goes 40-0 ,the whole Conversation is forever different...

Any Claims of Rupp being racist were total BS. Rupp petitioned the SEC to allow black players in the 50's. I liked Donovan's style of play but he was 48-37 as a head coach and coming off a 13-17 season at Florida at that point.

[Pete Hogwallop]

There wasn't a player on our roster except Oweh That was worth 3 million

There wasn't a player on any roster worth that. Or even 1 million if you ask me.

Plus, I'll keep saying it, but nobody really knows what anyone is making. And even if they did, there's no context to compare it to. It's meaningless.

[TrueblueCATfan]

All I can assume is last year was a complete mess in front of and behind the scenes.

I agree....something was seriously wrong

[WeWant9]

All I can assume is last year was a complete mess in front of and behind the scenes.

[TrueblueCATfan]

There wasn't a player on our roster except Oweh That was worth 3 million