I was glad to see Jimbo post. Thought maybe this was him.
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Yeah, pretty messed up that a bear in his own environment would be killed because a meth head.
No joke. I saw that article this morning and almost started a thread "Hey Schooner" with that article linked. That guy must have been a beta if he had to drive himself to the hospital afterwards. I usually just go to a bar
We have to start keeping tabs on these Louisville fans. Getting lost all hopped up on drugs and then getting bears killed. Sad creatures, Louisville fans
Look, if you people voting for UNC, PURDUE KANSAS hell put TEXAS in they beat all three yes I kn ow we lost some head scrachers LOL..
I certainly wouldn't put UNC as likely to win the NCAAT at all. However, there is some logic to choosing them considering that Roy is simply consistently better than most when it comes to building a team up throughout the year to peak during March. It isn't like it is outlandish.
Jimbo, Duke would suffocate UK defensively. Herro can't get shots off over Reddish's length and Zion would neutralize all of PJ's post moves.This is pretty homerish, but consider the source
Just without looking at stats, I'd bet my left nut Duke hasn't shot like they did against UK one other time this year. 46 percent from three against the Cats, what are you guys the rest of the year? Just north of 30? Duke is one of the worst shooting teams in the country. People who want to use the November game as a reference for the next possible matchup have their heads buried in the sand.
Please continue to tell me how there is no possible way UK beats Duke if they play again. That's even bad for you.
UK doesn't guard the 3 point line well at all dude, there's a reason why opposing teams keep shooting well from distance against you guys.
Duke doesn't need to shoot well to beat UK. We've got 2 guys in RJ and Zion who can create their own shot at will and produce points. Kentucky doesn't really have an answer for them.
I think that 2012 UK team would've clobbered the Austin Rivers led team Duke trotted out that year. Some years you're not going to be as good as your rivals and peers, it happens.
Just stop. Duke would be a favorite and win most of the time. We can end it at that.
Tre and Ashton are both excellent defenders but Tre is a better floor general at this point. Neither are great offensive players. It's close to a wash I guess.
Reddish is an excellent defender and Herro would struggle to shoot over him much like last time.
Bolden was a OAD disappointment but he's flourishing now as a junior and playing good post defense. He'd give Travis fits who as BBN has seen, struggles with length and athleticism.
No one's really been able to wear down Zion by the way. If it was that easy, someone would've done it by now.
I think Duke would beat UK by 10-12 on a neutral floor most of the times.
Pretty much what I've been saying, Duke would probably win 4-1 if that in a 7 game series.
Jesus man, where did you dig that post up from? November?
Seriously, you think RJ is better than Keldon, Tre is better than Hagans and Reddish is better than Herro???
I disagree, there are arguments that can be made for the opposite opinion.
However, Barrett (you didn't list him for some reason) and Zion are definitely more talented than Washington and Travis.
Sorry, but Boldon is not equal to Travis, I know he's improved and all, but no, he's got nothing on Travis.
Defense is what would make a drastic change in the rematch. Travis had 22 and 7, Keldon 23 and 4 and Herro 14 and 9. All that aside, we all know how awful UK played defense early in the season.... they're in the Top 8 in the country now, along with the fact that Hagans took over the PG position and it a candidate for National Defensive POY.
Add further that PJ Washington has made tremendous strides in his overall game as well.
If this rematch happens, a down to the wire finish is very realistic.
Add further that PJ Washington has made tremendous strides in his overall game as well.
If this rematch happens, a down to the wire finish is very realistic.
RJ Barrett.
Reid is definitely better than Bolden. I could see an argument for Herro or Reddish.
I'm talking about matchups here. Bolden and to a lesser extent Reddish don't really do the heavy lifting on offense for Duke so they'd be tasked primarily with playing good defense and I don't see Herro being able to finish or pull up on Reddish with the massive length and athleticism advantage that Cam has.
Travis would struggle to score against the post whether he ends up on Zion or Bolden. Reid takes too much time to gather and set up his shot and both Zion/Bolden would be able to block or deter his shots with ease.
If Travis 'would struggle to score'....how did he wind up with 22 in the first matchup?
Zion may could bang with him I guess. Reid would do well against either unless Duke brought help. I don't think UK's advantages are nearly enough to make an argument they are better but Duke doesn't an overwhelming advantage at every position.
Herro has been miles better than Reddish this year. When Reddish is on he's a lot better than Herro, though. He just hasn't been able to adapt to being the third wheel. Going from star player to spot shooter has been some culture shock I bet.
There's only 1 ball but Reddish has bought into his role and been a great teammate. His defense is great.
Herro has only been "miles better" in counting stats because he's asked to carry a greater offensive load for UK due to his role on the team.
If you're talking a 1 on 1 matchup, Reddish has the physical tools and defensive skillset to shut down Herro.
Just asking...But how has Herro been "miles better"? Their stats are similar. Reddish plays a different role than Herro. I like Tyler. But when his shot is off, he has zero impact on a game. Not the same with Reddish. Plus, matched up, I like Cam's ability defensively to slow down Herro, more than Herros ability to slow down Cam. Reddish is 3 inches taller, and weighs 20 more pounds.
I'd take Reddish. But now, if you give me a "hot" , on fire Herro---different story.
Lol Reddish averages more shots a game than Herro does. Herro is more efficient everywhere, has a higher PER and his defense has been more than adequate this year too. Reddish averages almost 3 turnovers a game in a role where he rarely initiates anything. That's atrocious. FYI, Reddish has a higher USG% than Herro.
He's more efficient everywhere. Averages more assists/less turnovers Reddish. Has better advanced metrics everywhere. Herro has a higher rebound rate despite being much smaller. Reddish upside is MUCH higher than Herro. There's a reason he's a consensus top 5 pick while Herro is a fringe first round pick. But Herro is the better college player, or he has been so far.
Reddish takes one more shot per game(11/10).
Like I said, a "on" Herro is hard to argue. But when his shot is off, he goes MIA. A guy like Cam, 6'8",long and athletic,is the kid of guy that can make that shot go MIA. Regardless of the stats, I'd feel comfortable taking Reddish in that match-up. To me, you have to look at what the other can do to hender the others game. In other words, I like Cams chances of "shutting down" Herro a lot better than Herro being able to shut down Cam. JMO. Bith are terrific.
It appears as though I have lofted you a softball to hit out of the park. Well done.
You finally scored one on ole KYJeff1.
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Your sensor didn’t go off when you typed “you didn’t list Barrett for some reason”?
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I’d like to know who he actually thought “RJ” was when he posted that he isn’t better than Keldon.
Right? Like he automatically knew that Keldon was better despite not knowing who "RJ" was referring to. Biggest home on this forum.
Total brain fart. It didn't click that RJ was Barrett, scanned right past it.
Barrett>>Keldon, no doubt.
However,
UK>>>>>UM
SEC>>BIG
Have a nice day
This just might be the most uninformed post I’ve ever read. Hero is FAR from just a shooter. He’s money taking the ball to the hole and has a terrific mid-range game with his jump shot, floaters, etc. he can score in pretty much every way possible. I realize people that don’t watch all UK games think he’s just a white shooter, which couldn’t be more incorrect. He also rebounds well, is one of the best passers on the team, and plays very good defense now (it wasn’t great at the start of the season).
If I'm looking at KenPom correctly (and I am), Duke should be favored by about 7 points on a neutral floor (adjusted a point or so for public perception, normally this is a wash b/c these are both public teams but add a point or so b/c of hype and earlier matchup). Duke would be a 12 point favorite over, say, Auburn/Texas Tech/Louisville.
Claim:
Counterclaim:
Facts:
Per BB Reference, "Usage percentage is an estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while he was on the floor." It's 26.7% to 21.7% in favor of Reddish, which means that Reddish uses a substantially higher percentage of Duke's plays than Herro does UK's plays.
Verdict:
RR30 in a route.
Pretty funny calling someone else uninformed when you can’t even properly spell your own player’s name.
34 pts? Pfft. Lucky. We just had an off night.
Seriously, Duke is a bad matchup for everyone. They have possibly the highest ceiling of any team in the country and have been no worse than the 2nd best team in the country all season. Their only 2 losses are in OT without 2 starters and by 2 to a top 5 team playing above their heads for a game. I’d much rather they get knocked out before we’d have to play them again and I bet Cal would too.
We just don’t have the personnel to contain all 3 of Barrett, Reddish and Williamson when they got it going. No team in college does.
Seriously, Duke is a bad matchup for everyone. They have possibly the highest ceiling of any team in the country and have been no worse than the 2nd best team in the country all season. Their only 2 losses are in OT without 2 starters and by 2 to a top 5 team playing above their heads for a game. I’d much rather they get knocked out before we’d have to play them again and I bet Cal would too.
We just don’t have the personnel to contain all 3 of Barrett, Reddish and Williamson when they got it going. No team in college does.
You make a good point about Purdue, I was shocked to see them make a list as well. However, they are playing very well right now. I think some forget also that they have played something like the 3rd toughest schedule in the country per Kenpom up to this point. Several games on the road vs ranked teams they could have beat and as of right now, sit tied for 1st place in a conference looking to get potentially 9-10 teams in the tournament.
No way did I expect this out of them this year. It's been a fun year to watch them grow. But you're right that there are a lot of teams that are more than capable to make it all the way.
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Yep, this is a team that lost the most production in the country with four senior starters graduating. Purdue had a lot of guys thrown to the wolves early with a brutal schedule. They put forth maximum effort, but dropped some very close games on the road. The good news is that because of those trials, the team has improved and grown at an alarming rate, and they are playing so much better. This Purdue team reminds me of some of those past Beilein squads that just got better and better as the season went on.
Edit: Elite 8 is probably the ceiling. I am mot saying they will make the F4 like Belein did last year (unless we get a similar draw LOL).
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This is actually a misnomer. Painter has had teams that should have made the final four but in all 3 instances, a major player was injured and or key players were kicked off the team before the tournament. Painter has only lost to a lower seed in the tournament twice.
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