Didn’t Calipari’s biggest critics want a head coach who
1. Could do X’s and O’s
2. Run a modern offense
3. Cares more about winning than getting players to the NBA
4. Doesn’t talk down to the fan base
Well…
Who knows if Mark Pope can recruit at a high-level. He had certain recruiting limitations at BYU. He’s also never recruited with the Kentucky brand behind him.
Give him a chance to succeed or fail before rushing to judgement.