Let’s see how we do against Tennessee Kansas and Auburn coming up. Beating three mediocre teams in a row doesn’t tell me much
Kentucky will win the Natty
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Yeah, Nick and EJ need to step up and contribute a lot more. If (when) Washington and Travis get into foul trouble those two need to at least be serviceable and not complete liabilities.
I think UK beats both Tennessee and Auburn. Auburn is really good when they're on fire from 3 point and really meh when they're not. Tennessee just doesn't pass the eye test imo, they're good but not great. Kansas I think gets the W this year.
EJ is somewhat understandable. Cal's trying to move him to the 3 which is a tough transition for him. Nick needs his confidence back lol. He's got more skills than WCC had, but not the same mentality.
Ashton is doing fine. His decision making and taking care of the ball needs some work but that's coming. He reminds me of Wayne Turner. Not a great shooter, hell Wayne had one of the ugliest shots ever, but a defensive stopper with blow by capabilities.
We owe Kansas. They've won three in a row coming into Rupp this season. Have to break that streak
That has been the trend since 1990: Cats win 3, Hawks win 3, Cats win 3, Hawks win 3.
I agree with you. PJ is a nightmare for Grant. He played well against him last year. We can play physical ball with them. Spot on about Auburn. They'll just try and outscore us.
I'ld give Kansas the nod right now. I'm still hoping for more improvement and more contributions from a couple of our players before that one.
The one sec I think can really give us problems, is MSU. They're much better than people realize. Not that UT won't be a problem, because those will be dog fights.
Good lord, this level of homerism is offensive.
I know how you feel bud, they, "forcefully entered" us as well.
Haven’t lost in Lexington since 1990. I like to refer to Rupp Arena as Allen Fieldhouse East.
Tennessee doesn’t pass the eye test? Lol what?
Probably referring to Hagans after he’s had two decent games.
When you say it like that it sounds like they've won 20 in a row at Rupp instead of 2.
UK hasn't lost at Cameron Indoor since 1956.
Kev, what about our boy Marvin getting shit canned who’s are next coach, so help me if u say hue I ll be highly pissedUK hasn't lost at Cameron Indoor since 1956.
Bout like saying a team that shoot 32%from 3 has no chance to win the title bc it’s never happened in the 3pt era although a team that shot 33% won in the last 5 years. Lmao pot meet kettle, in a classic matchup.
It will be Hue or Vance Joseph. Maybe even Darrin Simmons. Mike Brown gonna Mike Brown. He'll find a way to replace Marvin with a coach that's even worse.
I have noticed that. I am guessing that it allows Hagans more burn? Which is a big reason why the UK defense looks like it is getting better every time out.
LOL, do you guys do any research without citing off information as facts?
'PJ is a nightmare for Grant and played well against him last year?' Outside of his first game in Knoxville, he didn't do squat!!
PJ vs UT last year - 13 pts, 3 rebs, 1 assist... 4 points 3 rebs.... 5 points and 5 rebs.... That brings an average of 7.3 pts, 3.6 rebs for the 3 meetings..
Grant vs UK last year - 18 pts 8 rebs, 4 assists..... 10 points 3 rebs 2 assists... 15 pts, 9 rebs, 3 assists.... Average of 14.3 pts, 6.6 rebs.
If by doubling Washington's production means that Washington is a nightmare and played well against him,then by all means he sure did!!!
More time for Hagans but more specifically Herro. Quade had been playing off the ball for the most part since Gilgeous-Alexander took over the point last season. Herro rarely comes off the court now. Played 36 minutes against UNC and Louisville.
I wouldn't put UK or Nevada on this list right now. Nevada is a huge fraud, I don't understand the love they're getting.
But you can't be taken seriously if you don't have Virginia and Tennessee on your list.
Tennessee might have the two toughest dudes in cbb on their squad in my opinion. Schoffield and Grant seem to thrive on getting punched in the mouth. They also have legit guards.
I'm less confident in UVA, because you have to score to win it all, but if they get the right match-ups, they can win it all.
But I just don't see it with UK yet, they have to show me more. Yes, they've gotten much better, but they never should have looked as bad as they looked to begin with.
Hagans and Quickly need to turn into legit offensive threats, inside and out, before I believe in UK. It's a guards game.
I get where RR30 is coming from leaving Tenn and UVA off the list. With Tenn, Rick Barnes is still the coach. With UVA, they will need to be able to score at a much better rate. Has a Bennett coached UVA team ever been able to do that in the tournament?
On the one hand, we have years of evidence that Virginia struggles to score at neutral venues during the postseason crucible against good teams.
On the other hand, they just put up 100 points. Against Marshall. In December. At home. Hmm...
Well... That's my opinion so if you don't like it... okay? Rick Barnes has made one final four in 30 years of coaching, including 20 at P5 schools. He's had a lot of talent in those years too.
UVA has the track record of being an awesome regular season program, and an okay postseason one. Considering the seeds they get, they have underachieved. Usually because their offense isn't good enough. Bennett's style of play intentionally slows the game down and come March that's not a great thing.
Nevada has one of the best offenses in the country and a very experienced team. UK is one of the most talented teams in the country and Calipari has a very good track record of being dangerous.
They might not pass your eye test but they will pass your kick ass test when they kick UK's ass.
Never happening, UK is winning the title this year. Lockdown defense, can't miss from three, never miss a rebound, etc. Your days are numbered.
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