I am a 79 year old man with 2 years of basketball eligibility left. I have decided to enter the transfer portal. I will be seeking a $1m NIL. Last year I averaged 20.2 points a game at the downtown senior home old timers league. I am currently scheduling visits to 5 top rated nursing homes. Wish me luck

@StevenStayton-gi4gz

3 ай бұрын

😂

@user-vh6uc7fi6y

3 ай бұрын

Ar kansas may be interested

It’s sour grapes to bash Pope. He made the best decision for him and there’s nothing wrong with that. Am I sad? Yes? Angry? No point.

They're in the transfer portal more as a default as the new coach hiring unfolds. Most will come back. Getting the right coach as quickly as possible to retain the top talent and add more is what's important now.

@outsideropinion6561

3 ай бұрын

I'm hoping this is true

Jonathan, as soon as he get his players interviewed, I'm sure he will address BY. I know BY is now my second favorite team.

@outsideropinion6561

3 ай бұрын

He could've put a statement together on the plane. Not hard

He ran away in the middle of the night & tossed a grenade in the door as he left. Now the paramedics are left to deal with the mess. He was a builder at BYU & now he’s a maintenance man at Trump Towers & I really liked him as a builder.;

@Hookiedookie123

3 ай бұрын

That's what happens to every program when a coach leaves . Cal did the same to us

BYU should have hired Mark Madsen rather than Mark Pope. In my opinion, Madsen is a better coach, but now that opportunity has been lost. Hope BYU can find a great coach.

@JusBellAndAri

3 ай бұрын

Hahaha you say that now that he's gone

@Kimmer

3 ай бұрын

@@JusBellAndAri I've been saying that the last 5 years!

@JusBellAndAri

3 ай бұрын

@@Kimmer sadly until you realize you can't force religion on people they aren't gonna come play for ya

@Kimmer

3 ай бұрын

@@JusBellAndAri Sadly, you keep repeating the same nonsense when you clearly have no clue about BYU other than your preconceived bigoted biases. Can you name a player or any person that has had religion forced on them at BYU? You can't because it doesn't happen! BYU has had athletes and students of many different faiths over the years, including 3 Muslims on the current team. Ignorance breeds hostility, and you clearly excel in this area!

Why can’t Tavernari be the coach?

A basketball coach in the real world, cares about the moment! It doesn’t matter how a player or fan base may feel about it a coach will use a school to get a better position … it’s sad but true

A great 5 years? Pope did well this past year, but other years were mediocre at best. No conference championships, no NCAA Tournament wins, no great accomplishments.

@staleydu1

3 ай бұрын

You forget the Covid year when they just beat a top 5 Gonzaga team and looked so good. Mark is a good man and he will be missed

@Kimmer

3 ай бұрын

@@staleydu1 They did have a great team that year, but the players were primarily inherited from Dave Rose. I'm actually a fan of Mark Pope, and believe he is a great guy and think he could become a great coach. However, I don't believe he has proven himself as a top level coach yet. He was not the first choice of Kentucky by any stretch, but rather the default because everyone else turned the job down. It's a great opportunity for him, but he better win quick or he will be gone. Time will tell, but I think he could have had a longer career at BYU where he could have really built the program. This really sets BYU back. BYU needs a BYU guy who isn't just looking for a stepping stone. Pope just lucked out at the right time, but I wish him well.

@staleydu1

3 ай бұрын

@@Kimmer I think I agree with most of that. The loss of burgess a couple of years hurt Pope. And I think you’re correct, is he a top level coach? I don’t know, 2 seasons fiinshing at 5 in the WCC would say no. But he’s a good coach with a dynamic personality. He’ll be missed for sure

@JusBellAndAri

3 ай бұрын

Yeah good luck when forcing religion on people no good players want to come

@Kimmer

3 ай бұрын

@@JusBellAndAri Wow - Mormon haters trolling basketball comments too? It would be hilarious if it wasn't so pathetic! Any evidence for your ignorant statement? BYU has had great players of many faiths over many years, including 3 current players who are Muslim. But you better watch out - now that Mark Pope is at Kentucky, he will forcing his religion on all of the players, and the entire state of Kentucky!

IM A POPE ADDICT! GOBIG BLUE!!

BYU is ok being 'ok'. Just not worth being fully invested.