Moreno on Pope: “We’re going to change a lot”

[Helix]

An article on KSR this morning quotes Moreno as saying that when he called Pope to say that he, Moreno, was returning to play for the Cats next year, Pope was excited (I can only imagine!) and said at some point during the call, again according to Moreno, that “we’re going to be dangerous, and we’re going to change a lot” — italics mine.

Would love to know what those changes are. Perhaps some hard lessons were learned last year.

[UKHoops01]

Pope speaks in hyperbolic terms almost extensively. He has a tendency to try to make things sound somewhat dramatic and overly exciting and optimistic. Some coaches like to downplay things to temper expectations, Pope does just the opposite. We'll see what actually comes to fruition, but based off of last year "change" is definitely something that is needed

[bucsrule8872]

As long as the change is to win more games, I am on board. LOL!

[South jones]

Pope speaks in hyperbolic terms almost extensively. He has a tendency to try to make things sound somewhat dramatic and overly exciting and optimistic. Some coaches like to downplay things to temper expectations, Pope does just the opposite. We'll see what actually comes to fruition, but based off of last year "change" is definitely something that is needed

I agree. Changes like our perimeter defense playing 5 ft off their shooters or letting their big man catch the ball 3 ft from the basket. Maybe learning how to block out for rebounding position.
yeah, there are a.lot of things that need to change from last year

[WeWant9]

Pope speaks in hyperbolic terms almost extensively. He has a tendency to try to make things sound somewhat dramatic and overly exciting and optimistic. Some coaches like to downplay things to temper expectations, Pope does just the opposite. We'll see what actually comes to fruition, but based off of last year "change" is definitely something that is needed

Yeah, actions speak louder than words. I am glad he is saying that, but at the same time he was trying to sell BBN on how UK was moving in the right direction- after a very, very mediocre season.

[EKYCat]

Pope speaks in hyperbolic terms almost extensively. He has a tendency to try to make things sound somewhat dramatic and overly exciting and optimistic. Some coaches like to downplay things to temper expectations, Pope does just the opposite. We'll see what actually comes to fruition, but based off of last year "change" is definitely something that is needed

Well said.

[ganner918]

I imagine we'll play a LOT differently than last year, just due to the players we have vs then. We have guys who can drive and score an set others up, we have guys who can shoot, we have guys who can score inside. I feel very good about our ability to put the ball in the basket. Can we defend and rebound?