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Post by royalcrown on Dec 17, 2018 10:55:53 GMT -5
After putting in a reasonably good effort against another mediocre opponent on their home floor the Cats now leave the County again for another game against a good team. Needless to say that hasn't been a formula for success so far this season. UNC has proven to be beatable but they also just put up 103 against the Zags. No doubt the Heels are just as talented and have more experience than does UK. This'll be an excellent indicator of what improvement has been made since November and what still needs attention.
I can't say that this is anything close to a must-win but it will cement public opinion on the legitimacy of this squad.
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Post by jakuka on Dec 17, 2018 12:32:33 GMT -5
All I want for Christmas is a team that plays with heart and grit and leaves it all out on the floor. They do that consistently and they'll have nothing left to prove and won't owe anyone anything. Not to mention they'll surely enhance their chances for postseason success and the future outlook of their post college careers.
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Post by catinohio on Dec 18, 2018 9:14:28 GMT -5
Id be surprised if they can stay within 10-15 of UNC. UNC is so much better than us its not even funny. A week ago I said we were fringe top 25.....we arent even top 25. They should be able to handle us with ease. Gonna be a bully beatdown again....watch and see.
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Post by mccollums on Dec 18, 2018 18:48:07 GMT -5
I didn't expect this team to play like this after seeing them in the Bahamas but I did expect them to take a step back. In the Bahamas they djdn't have much coaching and were allowed to play/run and be free. I thought they would struggle a bit because know they have to learn how the college game is played and play within a system. I'm not a fan of Calipari's offense but he usually figures some things out by March and has the team playing pretty well. This team still has a ton of potential and I think our expectations were (understandably) too high after the Bahamas. One of the reasons I think this team has potential is because we do have shooters. They might not look great statistically right now... but Quickley and Herro can shoot and once they get comfortable, this offense will look completely different. Baker could add another shooter too if his knee issues are worked out.
Let's be patient and see how it plays out.... SEC tournament and beyond UK is usually a completely different team.
I am expecting a good game - this team knows that this is a huge opportunity and I think they are going to be pumped up. Just hope we don't get the typical UK for UNC whistle.
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Post by bnewt on Dec 19, 2018 7:32:19 GMT -5
Id be surprised if they can stay within 10-15 of UNC. UNC is so much better than us its not even funny. A week ago I said we were fringe top 25.....we arent even top 25. They should be able to handle us with ease. Gonna be a bully beatdown again....watch and see.
I think UNC wins by double digits...not sure about a beat down UK will have no answer the their point guard.......kid is super quick & can shoot.....both of which are major defects in UK's lineup
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Post by catinohio on Dec 19, 2018 8:23:33 GMT -5
Id be surprised if they can stay within 10-15 of UNC. UNC is so much better than us its not even funny. A week ago I said we were fringe top 25.....we arent even top 25. They should be able to handle us with ease. Gonna be a bully beatdown again....watch and see.
I think UNC wins by double digits...not sure about a beat down UK will have no answer the their point guard.......kid is super quick & can shoot.....both of which are major defects in UK's lineup
UNC will put up between 90 and 100+ on us without even breaking a sweat. Our so called "shooters" will start bombing brick after brick and get sloppy with the ball due to the fast pace of game and the lead will swell. |
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Post by royalcrown on Dec 20, 2018 8:25:32 GMT -5
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Post by catinohio on Dec 20, 2018 9:39:42 GMT -5
It would take a modern day miracle for us to win. People are blinded by the fact that "we are Kentucky" and this false idea that we have this great collection of talent. We have have soft players and are a marginal team. UNC is a championship caliber team that is seasoned and ready to go right up there with the likes of Duke. They dont have soft players learning to play and trying to figure out how to play like we do.
I dont know where this idea came from that "we will be ready come March". HAHAHA I mean this is Kentucky. We shouldnt have a team of babies that have to grow. We have had several high seeded teams with stud players and that should be the norm. We should not be settling for a 5-9 seed type of team hoping they are ready to go come march. We should be the UNC, Duke, Kansas type of team, yet we are not even remotely close nor are we showing progress to get there.
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Post by lawmax on Dec 20, 2018 12:17:53 GMT -5
I don't think we look good, either, and with a number of issues, but I wouldn't describe UNC's roster as crammed full of elite, OAD recruits.
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Post by mccollums on Dec 20, 2018 15:59:52 GMT -5
It would take a modern day miracle for us to win. People are blinded by the fact that "we are Kentucky" and this false idea that we have this great collection of talent. We have have soft players and are a marginal team. UNC is a championship caliber team that is seasoned and ready to go right up there with the likes of Duke. They dont have soft players learning to play and trying to figure out how to play like we do. I dont know where this idea came from that "we will be ready come March". HAHAHA I mean this is Kentucky. We shouldnt have a team of babies that have to grow. We have had several high seeded teams with stud players and that should be the norm. We should not be settling for a 5-9 seed type of team hoping they are ready to go come march. We should be the UNC, Duke, Kansas type of team, yet we are not even remotely close nor are we showing progress to get there. You may end up being right and this team may not grow up and be a contender. I haven't seen a lot to get excited about either. When I say excited, I am talking about a UK fan that is spoiled and is used to his team being talked about with the elite teams in the country. For what it's worth, I think you are going to be right and this team will not be a threat come March. I do see some potential though and defending the three better (which they will) and shooting a little better will make this team look better.
However, you are talking in absolutes like you know what's going to happen. NOBODY knows for sure what's going to happen. That is a fact.
Here are some other examples 1997- Derek Anderson torn ACL. me- " season over" 1998- me, "no way this team is a contender"
2010-2011 - Brandon Knight's team goes the final four. Connecticut wins national championship after losing 7 of their last 11 regular season games.
2013-2014 - Freshman UK team puts it together and goes to National Championship with 10 losses on resume.
Have you not paid attention the last 10 years? Most of the time, we have young teams that end up getting better and look like contenders by SEC Tournament time. We can't expect young teams to execute like veteran teams... it's impossible.
Now I will put on my tin foil hat and rant... It's not Cal's fault we only have 1 Championship under him. This is a fact - UK gets a shitty whistle in the NCAA tournament once the stakes are raised. First matchup with UCONN was horrible - Kemba Walker was given the Michael Jordan whistle. I still remember him falling down once without getting touched and they called a foul on Liggins. 2nd matchup with UCONN, everyone remember the bullshit charge on Poythress? Fox/Monk team could have won the National Championship until we faced UNC and got cheated in the first half. Even the year we won the National championship, rewatch the 2nd half and the refs did everything in their power to try to let Kansas back in that game. Fact is, UK gets a shitty whistle and it's ruining college basketball for me. Road SEC whistle is also laughable.
Zion made the right choice going to Duke. If he would have come here he would have had the same treatment Randle and Bam got... "oh, you're bigger, FOUL!". Does anyone remember how Bam could barely even touch anyone at the beginning of the year and they would call a foul. Randle got zero favors too.
I actually think UK gets a good whistle early in the tourney. But once we play a team the NCAA favors... we have to win by 10 to win by 1.
The NCAA is making me care less and less every year.
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Post by medievil on Dec 22, 2018 18:26:45 GMT -5
half time, UK up by 9, where's the naysayers saying we lose Big.....lol.
never count UK out
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Post by lawmax on Dec 22, 2018 19:59:24 GMT -5
Considering the turnovers, very much a pleasant surprise.
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Post by bluejay51 on Dec 22, 2018 20:01:01 GMT -5
It would take a modern day miracle for us to win. People are blinded by the fact that "we are Kentucky" and this false idea that we have this great collection of talent. We have have soft players and are a marginal team. UNC is a championship caliber team that is seasoned and ready to go right up there with the likes of Duke. They dont have soft players learning to play and trying to figure out how to play like we do. I dont know where this idea came from that "we will be ready come March". HAHAHA I mean this is Kentucky. We shouldnt have a team of babies that have to grow. We have had several high seeded teams with stud players and that should be the norm. We should not be settling for a 5-9 seed type of team hoping they are ready to go come march. We should be the UNC, Duke, Kansas type of team, yet we are not even remotely close nor are we showing progress to get there. I've got one thing to point out to you, you are a dumbass! I'm not sure who has been telling you how much you know about basketball but you both can shut the hell up. |
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Post by kateyes on Dec 22, 2018 21:50:44 GMT -5
Anyone know how to watch rebroadcast of the game? Asking for a brother. Seriously. His dvr failed.
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Post by medievil on Dec 22, 2018 23:12:16 GMT -5
cbs all access maybe?? or the cbs sports app
***EDIT*** just checked, not on either
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