••OFFICIAL KENTUCKY VS GEORGIA GAME THREAD••

[HagginHall1999]

I almost wonder if at some point he has to consider a 2015 style platoon here

I don't think so. I think it is you play who is playing best in a particular game.

 

[Fox2monk]

Now is the real question- can we put together a full 40 minutes? Can we come out in this 2nd half and push this thing to 30?

Or do we let them make a run and cut it to 10, where it's going to be touch and go the rest of the way.

Let's see what we're made of.

Yup I’d love a duplicate of this half and win by 35 or so.

 

[jameslee32]

Maybe it's just me but Gawga is actually playing pretty well and then you look at the score and they're down 19.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

He isn’t gonna hit every shot but if big z can block shots and rebound, ugo is the one who is gonna lose mins

 

[HenryMuto]

Not even going to stay it today just start strong for the 2nd half

 

[Saven]

 

[ukypug]

Next mock draft…Z in lottery

 

[Runnin'Ramel]

Cal might want to platoon with Z.

 

[MychalG]

If we win it all:

Dillingham = lottery
Sheppard = top 20 pick
Z = top 30 pick
Wagner = top 30 pick
Bradshaw = top 40 pick
Edwards = top 50 pick
Reeves = top 60 pick

First time in history one program produced 7 draft picks.

It is possible to watch and enjoy this team without being concerned about where they will go in the GD NBA draft?

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Now is the real question- can we put together a full 40 minutes? Can we come out in this 2nd half and push this thing to 30?

Or do we let them make a run and cut it to 10, where it's going to be touch and go the rest of the way.

Let's see what we're made of.

My thoughts exactly, come out bury them and end it, don’t let them linger around like state and Mizzou did

 

[StubbornPenny]

I honestly think Reeves will be a good pro.

He’s expanded his offensive game, movement without the ball, and the defense is getting better. He’s playing his way in. Credit to Welch.

 

[UKWildcats1987]

Uga shooting 38% and 29% from 3. 4 blocks from UK. With as fast as UK plays giving up 70 tonight would be a good defensive performance.

 

[*CatinIL*]

The quiet assassin

Exactly!

 

[Easternkybb]

The pedal stays on the floor from here. Big Z is the force needed. We have to bench the weak more and play the dogs.

 

[Fox2monk]

He’s expanded his offensive game, movement without the ball, and the defense is getting better. He’s playing his way in. Credit to Welch.

He really has, he’s playing like he did in that Arkansas game last year, but all the time now. Scoring from everywhere. Beautiful movement. Better defense.

 

[HagginHall1999]

He isn’t gonna hit every shot but if big z can block shots and rebound, ugo is the one who is gonna lose mins

Ugo has been great this year IMHO. I think all of the bigs should play. Mitchell's minutes will come down for sure.

 

[BC_Wader]

Maybe it's just me but Gawga is actually playing pretty well and then you look at the score and they're down 19.

Was thinking the same thing. Like UL today. At one point shooting over 50 but were down 20. Weird game. When everything is working you get that. We could've been better. Had some sloppy passes and turnovers.

 

[TriCountyCat]

He isn’t gonna hit every shot but if big z can block shots and rebound, ugo is the one who is gonna lose mins

I agree, plus I think he gets 10-12 from Tre

 

[pauled]

Need this kind of game after this miserable week in the Commonwealth.

It’s been brutal!

 

[crawfords corner]

12 assists on 20 made shots..... 64/58/88

 

[TankedCat]

the halftime report is great

 

[jameslee32]

I almost wonder if at some point he has to consider a 2015 style platoon here

I mentioned exactly this but perhaps he will be forced into it once Thiero gets back and simply can't keep that 8-man rotation that wears us out at tourney time.

 

[CatsFan4Evr.]

Ugo has been great this year IMHO. I think all of the bigs should play. Mitchell's minutes will come down for sure.

Which sucks, because he’s been solid.

 

[katwest]

Big Z gives Kentucky a dimension other teams can’t match. What we saw the first half is a taste of what’s to come. How do you defend this team, it pick your poison, Z was so calm and poised, happy for him and the team!

 

[Fox2monk]

Next mock draft…Z in lottery

I want him back next year but damn he’s good.

 

[GoBigBlue1280]

I’d love to see the Wag, Shep, Reeves, Z, Mitchell lineup. Talk about open driving lanes for DJ!! Wow, that kid would have a field day!!

 

[EliteBlue]

He isn’t gonna hit every shot but if big z can block shots and rebound, ugo is the one who is gonna lose mins

And Mitchell and Thiero. Mitchell needs a Reduction in minutes anyways bc he’s been ran ragged. But Thiero may be the odd man out bc we are going to see more of 2 7 footers since Z is versatile.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

This has definitely been one of the more enjoyable teams to watch in a few years.

 

[MidseasonTweak]

I want him back next year but damn he’s good.

If he produces like this nightly, he gone

 

[Lazlo7]

It is possible to watch and enjoy this team without being concerned about where they will go in the GD NBA draft?

2024-2025 would be a good year for the NBA to go on strike they need more players rights or something.

 

[IFerg1969]

It is possible to watch and enjoy this team without being concerned about where they will go in the GD NBA draft?

Exactly! The only way I will give a crap about who gets drafted where is AFTER UK has #9 in hand, not before.

 

[jameslee32]

Need this kind of game after this miserable week in the Commonwealth.

I'm personally having the best week I've had in months! Hopefully things work out for all the BBN fans at the same time.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Ugo has been great this year IMHO. I think all of the bigs should play. Mitchell's minutes will come down for sure.

He has, it wasn’t a shot at him, I was thinking how cal would do things

 

[ukfan041]

LFG!! We’re loaded for bear!

 

[HagginHall1999]

Ugo/AB/Z halftime line...

19 pts
8 rebs
4 blks
3 stls
2 ast
7/8 FG

 

[oldsports_]

No slow start!

 

[ala_kat2]

Wish I could have seen the halftime presentation for the 1984 Final Four team. Bowie, Turpin, Lemaster, Beal, Walker. Great group coached by Joe B Hall.

 

[ThunderMash]

Ugo/AB/Z halftime line...

19 pts
8 rebs
4 blks
3 stls
2 ast
7/8 FG

Having that production from the bigs is huge (no pun intended).

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Gotta be stronger with the ball

 

[Fox2monk]

Good steal Bradshaw.