2026-2027 Roster discussion thread

[Tomcats1990]

Saw some more specifics on X from jack pilgram. Per Jack: Pope had a very short meeting with Lowe, told Lowe they are going in a different direction and Lowe was fine with that.
Also said that if guys want to stay it will be at reduced $$$. The production from the year does not warrant the $$$. If they want to go pursue other avenues Pope is fine with that.

I would say Pope was not happy at all with the players this past year and is not putting up with it. Good on Pope. Now he and the staff has to go out and get guys that will play for him. He cannot be these guys best friends. He has to be their coach.

Problem with Pope and KY now is they have very few assistant coaches at the moment. Need to hire some good ones ASAP.

[Pobilly]

Saw some more specifics on X from jack pilgram. Per Jack: Pope had a very short meeting with Lowe, told Lowe they are going in a different direction and Lowe was fine with that.
Also said that if guys want to stay it will be at reduced $$$. The production from the year does not warrant the $$$. If they want to go pursue other avenues Pope is fine with that.

I would say Pope was not happy at all with the players this past year and is not putting up with it. Good on Pope. Now he and the staff has to go out and get guys that will play for him. He cannot be these guys best friends. He has to be their coach.

[Pobilly]

Agreed with zero expectations. UK could get the top 10 players available 2 at each position and I would have no expectations. It would take proof on the court for me to start enjoying the season. Pope has a ton of work to do no matter whom is on this team.

[KentuckyWild2020]

One thing is for sure,my expectations this year compared to last year are zero. I am interested in seeing if Pope can keep his job...

[Tomcats1990]

Saw where Chandler is leaning coming back he has unfinished business. Chris Washington Junior ex Bama commit 6”9 and 200 is in negotiations with Pope and KY.