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Needed? No, probably not. I still want him on our roster. He's got leadership potential on next year's team, plus he fits the mold Devries looks for in that he can do one thing really well (shooting). Remember him acting like the adult after the Maryland game, instructing Woodson to shake hands? We have 5 spots to fill, I see no reason he couldn't be one of those.

Love it, especially that he has multiple years of eligibility remaining. Devries is getting his roster. Let's go.

I was always impressed by Federiko of TTU when I watched them this past season. It was surprising to see him in the portal, he seemed to be quite a favorite of the team and fans. He certainly looks the part of a rim protector.

My #1 preference now is the UCF 7 footer but would gladly take Leo Curtis. Feels like the former would be more of the rim protector we need.

Love it! We are getting quite a team put together.

Yes. I can't believe Pope thought it was a good idea. Or that no one talked him out of it.

I'm still shocked this failed.

Now let's watch UK fans blame their coach for this because Pope took him to a horse track! Love this!!!

We have more playing time available and a higher NIL offer. I've got to think we win this recruiting battle. If we don't, man what a kick to the groin. Though it would be understandable if he still wanted to go to a more proven team that has a chance at a Final 4.

Apparently he's still in Lexington. UK fans are awfully confident. Feels like this one gets wrapped up by tonight. Vibe does not feel great.

UK board seems pretty confident on Wilkerson now, evidently they got an update from someone they trust. No idea how reliable that person is. Regardless I like the fact he made his visit and left without committing. Apparently per Trilly we have outbid them by $500K.

Is Wilkerson done with his UK official visit? It would be good to know if he also left that visit without committing.

This is probably the case now that UF, Auburn, and UK are involved. College basketball just sucks now. I hate this crap.

It's funny perusing Rupp Rafters to gauge UK sentiment on Wilkerson right now. Most seem to think he's going to IU.

This is why I never got excited when Trilly predicted Wilkerson to IU. We'll fill a roster, plenty of guys still out there. But missing on Conway and this kid who we clearly wanted badly is not good.

Hoping for good news. Really don't want him taking his other visits.

True but in fairness those are pretty solid numbers for a young QB in the SEC. Just ridiculous how greed is changing the game. Nico had already made over $2M+, started receiving NIL money when he was in high school, and had a deal reportedly worth up to $10M if he stayed at UT. He's obviously talented with a bright future in football. If he stayed at UT, put up big numbers in Heupel's system for 2 more years, he would no doubt be a first round draft pick if not top 10, and not to mention already have life changing money before he even lands on a NFL roster.

Just a mess. Where else in sports are you going to find million dollar deals agreed to essentially by handshake? Supposedly Tennessee is trying to poach Illinois' starting QB now in time for next season.

I hope UT tells him to pound sand. Although he'll probably get what he wants at USC or some other program. Kid is not worth $4M. https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/44630900/qb-nico-iamaleava-skips-vols-practice-amid-nil-talks-sources-say

Used to be incredible. Now it's approaching third world status.

Thanks, that's right.

Marcus Lee, grad transfer from Temple. I think that's the one who Yogi's mom reached out to on Twitter to do her part in recruiting him to IU.

Thank you. One of my favorite quotes, and something you love hearing from your point guard. "No home run plays. Let's just hit a bunch of singles and we'll win the game."

LOL. This is why I refused to get excited about Wilkerson at all. Other schools just know how much they have to outbid IU by. This dude will be in the SEC next year imo.

How quickly things change. Doesn't seem that long ago when Oscar Tshiebwe's $2M NIL deal at UK was dropping jaws. Now the market is on steroids, and the best are getting well beyond that. What a time to be alive.