April 2, 200818 yr Just read an article on the Hopson commitment but I don't think I can link it. Hopson was quoted saying "Tennessee has a big tradition here." He's playing basketball there, right ? Also said that UK was basically a 5th option and it basically came down to Tennessee, Mississippi State, Louisville and Texas.[/QUOTE] Wow, I have been hearing on here that it was UK and UT as the top 2. I am not even a UK fan, and I did think they would have been higher than 5. If Pearl had went to IU, does this mean that he would have been at MSU?
April 2, 200818 yr I'm not at all surprised with Hopson's choice. After reading what alot of fans who seen Hopson play had to say, and then seeing him play in the State tournament, UT is probably the best for him. BCG from UK "demands" hard work, and you must play D. RP from UofL "demands" hard work, and you must play D. UT is perfect for Hopson.
April 2, 200818 yr What's the latest on Rodrick Flemings?? Getting him would be almost as big as inking Hopson imo...
April 2, 200818 yr Wow I thought BCG was the recruiting machine. Guess not. Hopson is a better scorer and will be a better college basketball player that D. Miller. IMO. Kentucky needs a scorer in a bad way.
April 2, 200818 yr Hopson doesn't have the work ethic and going to Tennessee doesn't improve the chances of his work ethic. Where is the kid going to play on the floor? He can't put it on the floor and go around someone on the dribble. Seems to rely on his athletic ability on the offensive end but defensively ofton at the Sweet 16 was the last one to make it down the court. Unimpressed with his approach towards the game.
April 2, 200818 yr Wow I thought BCG was the recruiting machine. Guess not. Hopson is a better scorer and will be a better college basketball player that D. Miller. IMO. Kentucky needs a scorer in a bad way. BCG is an excellent recruiter. You can't take anything away from BCG in this situation.
April 2, 200818 yr I would have liked to see him in Blue, but, in all honesty, I think UT is probably the better fit for him. I hope he has a good career there. I agree..............he should do well in UT's system.
April 2, 200818 yr Hopson kind of came off as a "me" guy in the aforementioned interview in today's paper. Talked about getting to the next level, getting his numbers and then mentioned his new team as an afterthought, of sorts, and what he expects from them. He's where he was going to be and where he wanted to be. Just hope we don't have to hear about losing this guy again and again until he's done with college ball. Seems to be a polished interviewee already. IF (I said IF) he turns out to be a "me" guy, he'll be just like his new coach. I'd love to see UT's roster fill up with the type of individual that just wants numbers and can never form a team. (I thought the Tradition comment was funny, too!)
April 2, 200818 yr Hopson doesn't have the work ethic and going to Tennessee doesn't improve the chances of his work ethic. Where is the kid going to play on the floor? He can't put it on the floor and go around someone on the dribble. Seems to rely on his athletic ability on the offensive end but defensively ofton at the Sweet 16 was the last one to make it down the court. Unimpressed with his approach towards the game. :thumb: Ditto. He'll be one and done.
April 2, 200818 yr BCG is an excellent recruiter. You can't take anything away from BCG in this situation. Well maybe just Hopson.
April 2, 200818 yr ^^No, if BCG had got him, it would have been an absolute steal. UK did not lose him, UT just closed the deal.
April 2, 200818 yr Well maybe just Hopson. You try way to hard sometimes. Hopson wasn't taken away from BCG because BCG never had him to lose.
April 2, 200818 yr I would feel a lot worse about the whole deal if BCG would have got a visit and it happened. BUT, Hopson also said God told him that UT was the right place for him in the interview. How do you fight THAT??? Tyler Smith and now this. I'm telling you now, Pearl has some friends in high places, apparently. The NCAA and now the Ultimate Friend of the Program!!!!
April 2, 200818 yr Weakest move in the book. Senseless to talk down a kid after he didn't pick your school... Well I saw him in the state tournament and I'd just about bet the plantation, they're not talking him down because he didn't pick UK. On a side note, I told everyone weeks ago he was going to UT. I saw it on his myspace, but nooooo, I don't know what I'm talking about. Woo Hoo:dancingpa
April 2, 200818 yr I would feel a lot worse about the whole deal if BCG would have got a visit and it happened. BUT, Hopson also said God told him that UT was the right place for him in the interview. How do you fight THAT??? Tyler Smith and now this. I'm telling you now, Pearl has some friends in high places, apparently. The NCAA and now the Ultimate Friend of the Program!!!! Did he also say his mom had visions from god of them winning the championship next year? :lol:
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