Amid Stamp Pope’s initial press conference on Sunday evening, he made one thing clear — he’s getting to get kids who need to play for Kentucky and get it what it’s like to be a Wildcat.
And, very early on he didn’t mince words around it either.
“We are talking to all of the folks on the current team, all of those initiates and each player within the entrance right now,” Pope said. “We are attending to discover the folks that fit here, the way we play, and the folks that will come here and get it what a blessing it is to play here at the College of Kentucky.”
Taking after his press conference, it was detailed by Kyle Tucker of the Athletic that Pope would be assembly with Zvonimir Ivisic. Ivisic, the 7-foot-2 huge man, entered the exchange entrance prior this end of the week after one season at Kentucky.
Ivisic showed up in 15 recreations this year, averaging 5.5 focuses and 3.3 bounce back in 11.7 minutes per amusement. He shot 37.5 percent (6-of-16) from three.
On the season, Ivisic scored in double-figures four times, counting a career-high 18 focuses on 7-of-11 from the field in a win over Alabama.
There had been a few desire that he would fair take after John Calipari to Arkansas. Presently, it’s vague in the event that that will be a ‘no-brainer’ choice.
Pope’s offense can be something that would be useful to Ivisic — and those discussions on Monday will be basic in possibly bringing back someone with tons of upside.
