Pope would be an awesome transfer, if he wanted to keep playing in a major conf. I have seen him play several times and the eye test match his stats. I think him and Coleman are friends, possible pg transfer?
Pope and Coleman both went to Prolific Prep. Not sure if friends, but they certainly know each other. Pope will certainly be sought after if he transfers. Illinois might have more pressing needs for portal. Think staff hopes DGLwill develop into “a Pope,”. They’re similar size (think Pope is slightly bigger) with DGL probably a bit more explosive physically. But Pope plays well within himself. He is a proven shooter — think he shot about 37% from 3 last year and close to 40% this year. Given he’s likely only guy on team that would start on other P5 teams, that’s pretty impressive.
Beavers are my other team, so I’ve seen him play a lot. Would love to see him in the Orange and Blue. Over last 5 years or so, he, Ayo and TSJ have been my favorite players to watch on offense. Not saying he’s as good as those other 2, but when he get’s going he is so fun to watch.
Pope is also a poster child for rankings/ratings don’t matter. He was a 3* and ranked somewhere around 200 I think. I watched him play in that big end of the year HS tournament and right away thought Beavs got a steal. Not saying I knew he’d be this good, but could tell it was crazy that Oregon State was his only P5 offer.