Gabe Cupps Signs a 3 Years Contract Worth $5.4 Million dollars with the Wildcats….
Cupps Stuns Fans, Ditches Home State to Sign with Kentucky
In a shocking move, 5-star guard Gabe Cupps has announced his decision to sign with the University of Kentucky, leaving fans and analysts stunned. The highly touted prospect from Ohio was widely expected to stay in-state and join the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Cupps’ surprise commitment to the Wildcats has sparked outrage among Buckeyes fans, who feel betrayed by his decision. “He’s a traitor,” said one fan. “He’s supposed to represent Ohio, not abandon us for the enemy.”
Kentucky head coach Mark Pope welcomed Cupps to the team, saying, “We’re thrilled to have Gabe join the Wildcat family. He’s an exceptional talent and will be a great addition to our squad.”
The move has also raised eyebrows among college basketball insiders, who question Cupps’ motivations for choosing Kentucky over his home-state team. “It’s a puzzling decision,” said one analyst. “Cupps had the opportunity to be a hero in Ohio, but instead, he’s chosen to leave and play for a rival program.”
Cupps has yet to comment on his decision, leaving fans and critics alike wondering what led him to choose Kentucky. One thing is certain, however: this move will have significant implications for the college basketball landscape.
Ind. – Xavier Johnson wasn’t supposed to be at Indiana for Gabe Cupps’ freshman year, but it may end up being the best outcome for everyone.
The NCAA granted Johnson a rare sixth year of eligibility after a broken foot held him out of 24 games last year. Indiana could have made a deeper tournament run with Johnson, but the situation allowed Jalen Hood-Schifino to grow into the Big Ten Freshman of the Year and a first-round NBA draft pick, which has helped coach Mike Woodson on the recruiting trail.
And now having Johnson back in Bloomington gives the Hoosiers a strong veteran presence at point guard. He also can help mold Cupps into a backcourt leader for years to come, putting Cupps in an ideal long-term situation entering his freshman year.
“It’s super valuable,” Cupps said. “Just going against him in practice every day is probably the biggest thing … I don’t know if I’ve ever played against somebody that’s that fast and that strong.”
Cupps may have had a larger role this year if Johnson stayed healthy last year and was no longer around, but there’s always a risk that comes with playing any freshman major minutes, especially at the point guard position. With Johnson on the roster, Cupps has less pressure to perform well immediately, and he has a mentor to lean on.
