2026-2027 Roster discussion thread

[UKHoops01]

The one hope we have is that he mentions a new coaching staff. Hart was the lead recruiter in his recruiting and evidently Stokes wasn't impressed with him.

Nice to hear I wasn't the only one......

[UKHoops01]

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.

Alright, fair enough. How about "unjustly paid"?

"Unjustly paid" generally refers to a situation where a person receives money or benefits that they did not earn, do not deserve, or are not legally entitled to, or conversely, where a person is paid unfairly low wages for work performed (Definitely not applicable to Quaintence). In legal terms, this is often associated with the doctrine of unjust enrichment, where one party benefits at the expense of another in a manner considered unfair or illegal.

While not illegal (which the term "stole" would indicate and that I used metaphorically), everything else said there (minus the "low wage" part) is DEFINITELY applicable.

[Matt Dillon]

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.

The one hope we have is that he mentions a new coaching staff. Hart was the lead recruiter in his recruiting and evidently Stokes wasn't impressed with him.

[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.

[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%

[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.

[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.

[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

[WeWant9]

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

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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