Interesting that the writer points out how UK was trailing 7-3 when Reed and Rob subbed in...but then doesn't point out how Miss St immediately went on a 7-0 run to extend their lead to 14-3.
CBS: UK winning despite Cal holding back Shep and Dilly
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We remember...we all remember...that's the game when defending a simple
pick and roll looked like this:
Over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over, etc, etc, etc, etc.
That's probably pretty accurate. Calipari hates criticism, especially from media types. And he's as stubborn as a mule. We'll never see Sheppard and Dillingham starting now.
Cal slappies (much like Cal) can’t admit anything.
They will not admit that Wagner doesn’t need to start. When 99% of the world knows it, they still can’t admit it.
It’s lunacy 🤣🤣🤣
From the article:
"EvanMiya.com's lineup data among UK rotations to play at least 40 possessions together rates the starting lineup Kentucky trotted out as the second-least efficient lineup this season in adjusted team efficiency margin."
Ouch.
"EvanMiya.com's lineup data among UK rotations to play at least 40 possessions together rates the starting lineup Kentucky trotted out as the second-least efficient lineup this season in adjusted team efficiency margin."
Ouch.
If the opening tip goes out of bounds will Cal sub Sheppard in for DJ? It’s almost to that point now.
The only point your making is UK starts slow reguardless of who starts which indicates a problem with the coaching staff to get them prepared and up for games like top tier coaching staffs. Got it. Have a good day.
Here's more visual proof of Cal's coaching incompetence
Player ratings according to EvanMiya.com
Player ratings according to EvanMiya.com
Huh. I though Reed played 35 minutes the last game.
Must have missed that…
Dilly probably would have if not for being in foul trouble.
Sorry, I forgot…what’s the outrage?
Must have missed that…
Dilly probably would have if not for being in foul trouble.
Sorry, I forgot…what’s the outrage?
Only a blind homer can't see the difference between Shep and Wagner.
Given not earned.
Given not earned.
One of Lincoln's Favorite Jokes
Q. How many legs would a dog have if you called a tail a leg?
A. Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn't make it so.
Q. How many legs would a dog have if you called a tail a leg?
A. Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn't make it so.
Ok Rex, omitting facts is not on the up and up, I’ll give it to you. But making up facts is just as bad. You can’t prove your assumption. Maybe, but it’s just conjecture as it is.
Looking back now we’re lucky Brad wasn’t the starting point guard.
Starting lineup should be changed. Our two best players coming off the bench is egregious, especially considering the guard getting the spot in front of them is one of our worst by every metric
Anyone who has been around basketball knows it’s a game of runs and momentum. We start games at a disadvantage. The amount of minutes is fine and Cal isn’t holding them back there, but when the minutes come is holding the TEAM back! It’s easy to see if you have eyes.
If you are 24-4 or 25-3 this conversation is silly , when you are underperforming as badly as Cal is its a legit topic . Duh' its where we are in America , common sense is dead , its so very tribal even the ones defending Cal are hard core lefties . There I went alllllllll political , suck it .
Yes! And playing the right players together makes all the difference in the world versus bad combinations 10 mins a game.
Watch out UKBB4Ever will be right along to defend her baby brother from the haters...
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“Earned not given”Watch out UKBB4Ever will be right along to defend her baby brother from the haters...
Yeah, that's true, and it is very important to the point he's making.
The best argument against Sheppard starting is found in games he started still being slow starts.
The best argument against Dillingham starting is his foul trouble he's often in and also his turnovers.
She's a wild one...but stubborn and sophistical to facts like daddy...
Context doesn’t matter in 2024, it’s about pushing the narrative for hits.
I think Wagner is getting back. The halftime 3 he hit was huge and he made the perfect decision on getting Shep the game winner.
Great article. The only thing he kind of got wrong is in thinking our two best NBA draft
prospects are our two best players. Reed might be our best but Antonio Reeves might be my
pick with Dilly a clear 3rd best with a significant margin on 4th best. The best lineup includes
all three.
prospects are our two best players. Reed might be our best but Antonio Reeves might be my
pick with Dilly a clear 3rd best with a significant margin on 4th best. The best lineup includes
all three.
Since it's such a small sample I'd just like to ask you what were the starting frontcourts in those games
and which players played poorly and which ones played well?
The article pointed out that neither came into the game versus LSU until almost 7 minutes had been played and we were down 10 at the half and lost the game.
But the biggest point the article makes is this : the stats show that the starting lineup that Cal has been using is one of our very worst lineups. So why do it? It's just not smart.
What is the CBS agenda here?
dude this will be a never ending thing as long as he is here no matter what happens.
In the long run? He'll be DeAaron Fox with a deadly 3 point shot.
Like the Gonzaga game he put them in when it mattered ? Oh wait Dilly sat the pine the final 8 minutes and almost entire 2nd half. Oh wait we lost by 2 ? Oh wait how many out there complain about Reed and Dilly's defense saying that is why we lose. Yep.
I think I might agree with you this time but I'm not completely sure because I'm not completely sure what you are saying.
Why do people even attempt to justify starting DJ? Every metric indicates this is a poor coaching decision.
Cal is NOT acting in the best interest of UK, fans, or this team. Clearly, these people support Cal over the university and the team. They need to go with Cal when we get rid of his sorry @$$.
Cal is NOT acting in the best interest of UK, fans, or this team. Clearly, these people support Cal over the university and the team. They need to go with Cal when we get rid of his sorry @$$.
You should be more blunt; stop holding back.
Strange to read through all the comments and see so many people in support of bringing Reed and Dilly off the bench some so much that they point to a couple games we lost with Reed starting.
We have some strange Kentucky fans who don't want the best players starting.
Not sure what else Reed and Dilly have to show you guys.
We have some strange Kentucky fans who don't want the best players starting.
Not sure what else Reed and Dilly have to show you guys.
From ksr today—
John Calipari was asked if he’s considering a change in the starting lineup on his call-in show.
“No, we’ll stick with what we’re doing right now”
John Calipari was asked if he’s considering a change in the starting lineup on his call-in show.
“No, we’ll stick with what we’re doing right now”
You're switching the argument. I'm not claiming we lost because Reed started.
The claim on this board is that: If Cal would just start the right guys, we wouldn't start slow and lose. But, Cal has started Reed multiple times. We've started slow in most of them. We've lost multiple games Reed started in.
I'm NOT claiming Reed starting is the reason we lost. I AM telling you we start slow even with Reed as a starter.
It's not.
I know you think that because ThunderCat98 thinks it, it's true. But when your preferred starter gets the start...we still start slow. Why?
Because the first 5 minutes don't decide the game.
It sounds like you believe DJ playing the 1st 4 or 5 minutes puts us behind. Imagine we start Reed and start off well (even though we haven't when Reed starts). Imagine we bring in DJ at the 4 or 5 minute mark. Now, when DJ comes off the bench, are we going to grow a lead in those minutes or lose it?
Some of you seem to think that DJ playing the 1st 5 minutes is a negative. But DJ playing the next 5 minutes isn't the same negative. That's ridiculous.
