Scotty Hopson

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#352
I think it's more that we're in the best position to land him rather than being a clear cut leader.

We're not *too* far from home like some schools. There will me immediate playing time if he comes here and will likely start, we play a fast paced style which he said he likes, he really likes Pearl, and we've proven that we can be a contender.

I think Louisville won't get him if they land Evans.. so that would knock them out. And I just can't see him going to Kentucky - even if they do start recruiting him hard now.
 
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#353
I think the Scotty Hopson recruitment smells a little like the Elliot W. recruitment. I'm not getting my hopes up at all. I think a kid like Hopson wants one thing and that's someone that can take him to the next level and Pearl hasn't proven that he can do that yet. I do think we will see it in the future, but he's got to prove that he can send the kids to the NBA. I do think Pearl desparately needs to get this kid though. Right now we are competing with NC, Duke, KS, MSU, etc on the floor. I don't see that we continue to do that in the next couple years with the last 2 recruiting classes that we have brought in. I don't think the kids are bad, but they are not the talent that's going to compete with the best teams in a couple years. I think even if Hopson is 2 and done, then we still keep this machine rolling with the best of the best.
 
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If we sign Hopson and Tyler stays for another year, we will have an excellent team next season, with the only hole being the loss of experience that comes with losing three senior guards.
 
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ukvols said:
If we sign Hopson and Tyler stays for another year, we will have an excellent team next season, with the only hole being the loss of experience that comes with losing three senior guards.
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We'll miss Smith and you can't replace Lofton but nobody will notice the absence of Howell.
 
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#358
Here is a blog/article written about Hopson's recruitment by a Lexington sports photog. WKYT's Steve Moss is a very classy guy.

WKYT - Sports Blog WKYT Senior Photographer Blog's Kentucky Sports - Blogging everything sports related from professional to UK athletics to Central Kentucky high school sports.

There is a link at the bottom of the page to the audio of interviews of Hopson and his high school coach by Dave Baker. Baker then discusses the situation with Drew Deener. Tennessee isn't mentioned by name until Baker is talking to Deener.
 
#360
#360
doesn't feel good about this guy. i've learned not to get my hopes up on recruits lately. Especially after this year's football recruiting season.
 
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#361
Bassman and Johnny, there is one thing to keep in mind with Hopson, and particularly his mother: they really don't think they need someone to help him get to the next level, and I don't think they are worried at all about competition for playing time from another recruit. They think it is a done deal that Scotty will star in college and then move on to the NBA regardless of where he goes. That may be arrogant or naive or stupid or prescient--I really don't know--but it eliminates the concern of having to have a coach develop him or competing for playing time from consideration in the recruiting process.

As for UT being the leader, all I know is that they are in serious consideration. Since failing to sign with MSU, I've had about 3 conversations with Scotty's coach. The only schools he has mentioned have been Kentucky (negatively) and UT (positively.) He knows I am a Tennessee supporter, and I'm sure that plays into the conversation, and he isn't the one ultimately making the decision, but it does tell me that we are at least in the pack at the front of the race.
 
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#365
I don't know why he would even consider UK after that atrocious performance they had last night.
 
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#366
If UK ends up landing Hopson, with their crap year there having, and our outstanding year.. then there is a problem.. a big problem..
 
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StunnA N' Orange said:
Kentucky isn't even in the picture at this point.
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Kentucky is never out of the picture for an instate prospect. Imagine a star QB in Nashville who had committed to MSU and then reopened his commitment. Tennessee would and should be a consideration, for the in-state recognition, the history as a national program, and the number of players put into the pros. Down year or not, Kentucky has an even greater pull on players in this state. They may not have liked the recruiting process up to this point or the way the current season is going, but there is still a tremendous allure to suiting up for the blue.
 
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#373
According to reports, Gillespie finally made a call to Scotty's mom last night. So it appears UK is in it for the long run. It would not surprise me for UT and UK to be battling it in end.

Also, Scotty was supposed to come in for last night's game against Arkansas. However, contrary to some reports that the weather was the problem, Scotty is sick with the flu.

Its gonna be a long race to the end.
 
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cotton said:
Kentucky is never out of the picture for an instate prospect. Imagine a star QB in Nashville who had committed to MSU and then reopened his commitment. Tennessee would and should be a consideration, for the in-state recognition, the history as a national program, and the number of players put into the pros. Down year or not, Kentucky has an even greater pull on players in this state. They may not have liked the recruiting process up to this point or the way the current season is going, but there is still a tremendous allure to suiting up for the blue.
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Read over the last three words of my sentence. Never once did I say they wouldn't get involved at some point.
 
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