Is Pope the best player on the team?

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11:31a, 11/7/26

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In two games so far, he has the most total minutes (51) and has the most points (35). PJ Haggerty is second at 46 minutes and 32 points. Pope earns an estimated 1.826M and Haggerty earns 4M. Of course, it's too early in the season to tell which one will secure the top spot long-term.

Last season at t.u. Pope averaged 13.1 points and roughly 29 minutes per game.

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In reply to Josh_Ag99 • 11:40a, 11/7/26

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Josh_Ag99 said:
In two games so far, he has the most total minutes (51) and has the most points (35). PJ Haggerty is second at 46 minutes and 32 points. Pope earns an estimated 1.826M and Haggerty earns 4M. Of course, it's too early in the season to tell which one will secure the top spot long-term.

Last season at t.u. Pope averaged 13.1 points and roughly 29 minutes per game.

This style of play really allows for a different hot hand every night so idk that we'll be able to tell anything for a while.

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11:51a, 11/7/26

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I think I'd argue Pope is our most important player. It seems he's also our captain which is kind of wild. But Haggerty is our best player.

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12:15p, 11/7/26

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After 2 games, both seem to be good value for the price.

If Haggerty ends up 20+ PPG and 1st/2nd team All-SEC, he is absolutely worth $4 mil.

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12:17p, 11/7/26

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I do also think Pope fits what we're trying to do better than he fit what Sean Miller wanted to do.

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In reply to bobinator • 2:01p, 11/7/26

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I read the OP and thought, I think he's our most important player, then bobinator beat me to it!

I defintely think Pope keeps the engine running and he is really good, but Haggerty is on another level.

Even Haggerty's defense has been great so far.

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5:41p, 11/7/26

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He's one of the most exciting to watch that's for sure.

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8:01a, 11/8/26

Haggerty and Pope complement each other well. Haggerty is explosive and can attack the rim. Defenders can't leave Pope open to help so that's helps spread the floor for Haggerty. If a defender does help on Haggerty, Pope can knock down that catch-and-shoot 3.
Going to be a fun duo to watch!!!

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In reply to bobinator • 11:02a, 11/8/26

bobinator said:
I do also think Pope fits what we're trying to do better than he fit what Sean Miller wanted to do.

It was still obvious that Pope was the only dawg on t.u. last year...at least vs. A&M.

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2:35p, 11/8/26

AG

I think Pope looks better in maroon than in orange.

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In reply to DukeMu • 9:16a, 11/10/26

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Weaver who has now transferred to UH had some Dawg in him.