NBA Report: Wildcats finally trade Jaxson Robinson for $74.5 million contract… Mark Pope reaction…
BYU’s Jaxson Robinson announced his decision to enter the transfer portal while also declaring for the draft on Saturday. The senior guard averaged 14.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists while shooting 42.6%.
After poor performances in his freshman and sophomore seasons at Texas A&M and Arkansas, Robinson grew his game the most in the last two seasons under coach Mark Pope.
With him going to Kentucky, the changes in the team have caused most players on the Cougars’ roster to transfer.While he could join coach Pope at Lexington, Jaxson Robinson is keeping his options open.
While his sophomore season at Fayetteville may have been a disappointment, things have changed immensely with the team now. Under the new coach, John Calipari, Robinson has a real shot at growing his game.
Coach Calipari is famous for molding the best NBA talent and the guard could easily increase his draft stock for the 2025 NBA draft if he plays for the Razorbacks.
Robinson works the best with Pope and could help boost the roster. Some former BYU players are also moving to Kentucky.This could help jumpstart Mark Pope’s era with the Wildcats.
Knowing that the coach takes an offense-led approach to the game, the guard could continue to sharpen his skills.#3 Oklahoma SoonersSix players from the team have entered the transfer portal and coach Porter Moser and his staff are actively looking into the transfer portal for replacements. Joining the Sooners will be a return to home for Ada, Oklahoma-born Robinson.
