@Lulufulu your slogan is accurate - this team will start destroying opponents once their shooting averages out.
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@wissox I actually think that would be interesting to see how an intelligent poster would do. I obviously don't think anyone here would do as well as Self, but I think some here would be more open to trying something a little different and experimenting more.
@jayballer54 yeah he is a cheerleader. Someone should hand him some pom poms!! You know, everyone (like Dickie V today) keeps talking about how Giles is going to play, but there is no timetable set and he has not played so far this year. Bolden and Tatum both played in the exhibitions, so they will be back. Giles is an unknown.
@kjayhawks I think Carlton and Udoka can do it, but they need more touches down there to work on it before March rolls around. Also disappointed that Self didn't play Udoka more - I know he didn't go after a rebound, but only playing him seven minutes is not helping us for March.
@drgnslayr I did see that! He has really put in a lot of work over the summer. The last couple years, I thought he was a little slow laterally. Now, its hard for guys to get around him. I really liked our defensive effort the last 7 minutes.
@drgnslayr playing him too much is on Bill. He is the one that has to rest him even if it means a closer game - the other guys will have to step up.
@Kcmatt7 that's exactly what North Carolina and Villanova did last year. Both were not great shooting teams until the tournament.
@Fightsongwriter that's the type of toughness and resolve that I love to see in players. JJ has some of that too, but he gets a little too excited at times to use it effectively; he'll get better as the season goes along.
@BShark and Villanova beat western Michigan by eleven the other day. Puts it in perspective
Why can't we play with this focus all the time? The team from the last four minutes is a final four team
Why can't we play with this type of effort all the time?
Thing about it we are learning to win the hard way without making any outside shots
Lucas playing good d here
@Bwag maybe more shooting practice is in order?
Man, some undisciplined basketball on display tonight. Oh boy
Too much over help again!!! Come on!!!
Who is guarding Wright? This is embarrassing
There we go..keep getting Udoka the ball
@BeddieKU23 Bill probably would think that is the easy way to defend it
@stoptheflop hopefully similar to last year
Mason with another three point miss
@BShark Self said Udoka can, but why aren't we getting him the ball on the block?
It's ok everbody, the guys are saving their best shooting games for the tournament like Nova and North Carolina last year
Man Devonte has lost his shooting stroke. We would be 2-0 if we shot closer to last year's average.
Carlton has been very aggressive and looking to score. I like it
@Bwag Frank and Devonte can shoot it better
Carlton!!!
Our defense has been subpar tonight. Got to have more focus.
Landon can't make a b2b move and Siena is scoring off of it. Can we do something better?
Get the rebound!!!!
Dok and landon?
Hope JJ doesn't become frustrated by the refs.
These calls are stupid
Nice aggressive move by Carlton!! He is starting to get more involved
Josh!!!
I like how the guys are looking to push the ball at every opportunity.
Svi!!!
Got it back now
Does anyone else not have the game right now? My screen went black on the channel...
I like the drive by Carlton. He needs to take that whenever he is one on one
Got to learn how to guard pick and rolls better
@BShark huge blow for Virginia.
@BShark said:
āIām going to look into that,ā a chuckling Preston answered.
Wouldn't that be awesome! We are going to be thinner in the backcourt next year and we could use a tall, talented guard
@wissox 6'10 power forward top 20 5 star. Has a good mid range jumper and is good at attacking the hoop. Experts say he is a good fit for Self's system.
@approxinfinity Udoka is going to be dominant and a player of the year candidate next year. Contrary to my earlier feelings, we will have a really good team next year.
Potential starting lineup next year - Dok, Billy, Svi, Lagerald and Devonte (I personally think Carlton will go because I would imagine Billy wants PT). That is a strong starting five.
@Kcmatt7 we would be in great shape if Duval commits. There is also a decent chance either, Devonte, Carlton or Svi decide to stay. We would be loaded next year.
@justanotherfan and @JayHawkFanToo I watched the entire UK-MSU game. It is clear that MSU is a different team than last year and will really struggle to score, especially if their three point shooting does not improve.
My thoughts on Kentucky -
How they score:
1. Transition (listed first for a reason)
2. Isaiah Briscoe - still doesn't shoot well but drives to the basket very well
3. Malik Monk's three point shooting
That right there is UK's scoring. People gush over their talent but it is practically the same team as last year just replace Murray with Monk and Ullis with Fox. Like last year, they have no inside scoring. Willis and Humphries look the same as last year and Odebayo is raw. Dickie V said it best yesterday - if you can keep Kentucky out of transition, you have a chance to beat them. They are not nearly as good in the half court. Michigan State is not a top ten team right now, so I wouldn't use that game as a good gauge.
ESPN already has an article about how "Kentucky is in mid season form" and other stupid stuff like that. Their bias is unreal. Yes, Kentucky looked good, but believe me, MSU is not good right now. Its not like they smoked Villanova or Indiana.
The best part is, we only have to wait two more days for gameday! Man, I love college basketball season!!
@DoubleDD Frank, Devonte, JJ and Svi around Udoka has so much potential and ability. IIRC, Duke won the 'ship in '15 using the 4-1 set.
You are right about Josh - I love the passion he and Udoka play with. Yes, JJ needs to stay under control, but you can't question his competitiveness and hunger to win. I am excited to see the improvements this team will make before March - need to clean up the sloppy play and start making some threes. I saw a tweet from John Gasaway about how poorly KU has shot the ball and compared that to what our opponents shot - he said we are pretty good. Devonte, Frank, Svi and Lagerald are all good shooters, so it is just a matter of time before they start dropping.