Let's hope so! That one short jumper he took as wide left by at least a foot and a half.
3 main reasons I see Kentucky beating UCLA Friday nite
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Not saying we will win, but we are playing very solid team basketball with Bam, Hawkins and Willis all noticeably better while Fox has turned into a very efficient closer. Monk has played better the last few games (though not as good as he was at the beginning of the year).
If we play solid defense and shoot well, I think we beat UCLA. Yes, they beat us at Rupp in December. I remember it well as I was at the game. But I don't think anyone can judge the outcome of Friday's game by a noon game with several sick players in December. Can UCLA beat us? Absolutely. But based on the changes we've seen over the past three weeks, I like our chances, especially if Monk continues to climb out of his recent slump.
game time has very little to do with it and the only two players we had sick that day were supposedly mulder and SKJ........
“Last night I was running from my bed to the toilet like the whole night,” Willis said.
He wasn’t the only Wildcat under the weather. Willis said Sacha Killeya-Jones, Isaac Humphries and Dominique Hawkins were battling some form of illness as well.
“We came back from the Bahamas, noticed people having coughs,” Willis said. “I’ve been having nausea and stuff. I haven’t been to sleep in probably 20-something hours.”
It was obviously more than just SKJ and Mulder.
Also, you can say game time doesn't impact things but even the players have noted that early games have been an issue.
I've read other posts from you where you try and come off as some "reaslist", which I do appreciate. Do you think our best game isn't good enough to beat theirs?
I don't need a big scoring game from Wenyen. Just some rebounds, maybe a put back or 2, and shut down Welsh.
It's not out of the question that UCLA could beat us on the court, but good lord people, at least act like you support your team a bit.
We have a lot more positives than negatives. I do agree with most that we're an improved basketball team, even though some of you want to believe otherwise.
It's okay to be supportive. I know you're probably preparing for a let down and this is the way you do it, but it is going to be okay. UK has a great chance to win this thing, especially with Ball's father mouthing off today. Motivation to beat your opponent can overcome a lot of shortcomings.
We have a lot more positives than negatives. I do agree with most that we're an improved basketball team, even though some of you want to believe otherwise.
It's okay to be supportive. I know you're probably preparing for a let down and this is the way you do it, but it is going to be okay. UK has a great chance to win this thing, especially with Ball's father mouthing off today. Motivation to beat your opponent can overcome a lot of shortcomings.
so you were right about being sick........ I was thinking about players not playing due to sickness. But really if they were well enough to play then its not much of an excuse.
as for best game vs their best game...... what do you mean by best game? I mean hitting every shot is the best possible game.......or do you mean the best game they've played this season? Or something else?
But really .... no ...........because their best game is hitting 3's........... ours would be driving and getting 2's.......... so if both teams were on..... 3's would have it right?
The difference in the first game we could stop there two bigs from doing whatever they wanted. Willis' defensive improvement Will be important for the rematch. I am a little worried about Gabriel's defense when he comes in.
Depends on the situation. Are they all sick with the flu and hopping on one leg with their arms tied behind their back?
Then yes.
Just as ridiculous as the question asked.
What does everyone think UCLA's magic number is for threes? Meaning - if they hit X amount or over they likely beat UK. If we hold then to under X UK wins.
Thoughts?
I'm going with 9.
I figure they will get 9 threes = 27 points
Probably 12 FTs = 12 points
20 2 pt FGs = 40 points
If we hold them to 80 points or less I think we can win.
They have only scored less than 80 in 3 of their last 20 games.
Thoughts?
I'm going with 9.
I figure they will get 9 threes = 27 points
Probably 12 FTs = 12 points
20 2 pt FGs = 40 points
If we hold them to 80 points or less I think we can win.
They have only scored less than 80 in 3 of their last 20 games.
the question had a purpose. Because obviously you'd say NO......... then I have ask... Why aren't you supportive of the team?
You can pick UK to lose and still support the team..........
You proposed a ridiculous question. You've been proposing this question in multiple threads.
The question is a trap question, which has only one answer ('no' being that answer) because if the person says 'Yes, they can beat the warriors', then you respond with 'That's insane. No college team can beat an NBA team, especially the warriors'.
If the persons says 'No, they can't beat the warriors', then you respond with 'Why aren't you supportive of the team?'
So, yeah, the question is ridiculous and the point you're trying to prove by asking that question is dumb. If you argue otherwise, then you're just being difficult to be difficult.
Anyway, point is, you should at least support your team, through thick/thin, win/defeat. It's part of being a fan. Realism sometimes doesn't play a role in it.
or, maybe not -
reading that a lot of fans from different schools have an issue with LaVar Ball's comments; you know how unc** fans are about Jordan. They weren't happy with Ball saying he could have "killed" him back in his heyday.
Thats not support that you are talking about ........ its faith. I support the team through thick and thin... Picking UCLA to win because the odds are in their favor isnt some lack of support that you think it is.
yeah ........ the question was to make you realize you can pick another team to win the game and still support your team.
could I lie and just of said we're definitely going to win? Yeah i could but I dont like lying like that.
I kinda like having the underdog role though......... its usually when Cal does his best coaching
Well that could be some good news!! Yea I didn't think about the whole Jordan thing. I guess I'd be pissed if he said he could beat John wall
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