***Game thread Wright St vs UK*****

[WeWant9]

Can’t ask for much more out of the first game. I’m comfortable with duke next week.

 

[runt#69]

congrats to TFCats11 on the win !

i didnt do too shabby - 97 - 62 pick !

Go Big Blue !

 

[Fox2monk]

Smooth 103 point effort! I’m loving the start of the Pope era. We are blessed. Mark Pope best Kentucky coach ever? 100% winning percentage!

 

[TOMCATS1990]

103-62 Final 41 not a coincidence

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Wright State beat Oakland by 21 in late February…Just saying…

 

[lazycat75]

You know its a great night when the Headhunters are playing in Rupp!

 

[CatFanInIlliniLand]

Suck it, National media.

 

[runt#69]

. and six players in double figures.

i said midway thru the second half they'd get at least 5.

and robinson didnt even score in the second half?

woah

 

[TankedCat]

well, no matter what happens, its not a Kenny Payne situation

UK is for real

 

[blue cincy]

Pope, "walking into Rupp is like walking into your house with 22000 friends there."

 

[lazycat75]

Smooth 103 point effort! I’m loving the start of the Pope era. We are blessed. Mark Pope best Kentucky coach ever? 100% winning percentage!

 

[BradleyCrawford08]

The Mark Pope era is off to a flying start! Great first game of the year. Loved our style of play, very fast and loose, played well in transition, efficient shooting, just an all around fun game to watch and much needed breath of fresh air.

 

[UKortho]

Man that was fun, was pulling for Perry Horn or Noah to score!!

Yeah. Perry keeps hitting the back of the rim. Nerves I guess.

 

[crxohio]

Pope has the kinda of spirit, that helps this program. A winning mentality is great and all, but u gotta also win. Great start.

 

[blue cincy]

Yeah. Perry keeps hitting the back of the rim. Nerves I guess.

It will come.

 

[FutureCity]

Sounded like a Trump rally in Rupp Arena tonight.

 

[crxohio]

Yeah. Perry keeps hitting the back of the rim. Nerves I guess.

Just speed of game, he will grow. And he will figure it out. He is so much more than a 3pt threat.

 

[katwest]

I have no complaints, they are playing just the way Pope wants them to play, loose and having fun. Each player was playing to their strengths and their defense looked pretty good too.

 

[cats#1again]

I do to and I really didn’t know he had the ability to do that. Very impressive!

Williams is very skilled.

Might be a better version of Oscar.

He's way different than Oscar.

 

[gracetoyou]

I really like the pieces of this team! That was enjoyable to watch!

 

[cats#1again]

This team is better than the media and everyone else thought

 

[Ballin4nine]

Why no box score or play by play feature on ESPN scoreboard?

Nevermind. It finally showed up

 

[crxohio]

I think this team is more worried about what us fans and coach think. More than anyone else. Some of these players have never thought for one second they would ever be playing for the university of kentucky men's basketball program. Including Noah. So Pope has drilled that into their heads, work hard and play hard. This is Kentucky. Very infectious going forward. Never leave any door open, your here to win championships.

 

[Phil_The_Music]

Garrison leaves a little to be desired. Not sure where the potential is there besides being tall.

Impressive night otherwise from the rest of the team.

He has work to do for sure but he's just a sophomore and to me looks better than any big Cal brought in his last few years. I think he has tons of potential. He just needs to let the game come to him a little more.

 

[Warf2012]

Feeling a little bit better about them?
This feels great..

Yes I am! Still a bit cautious. The last decade has taught me not to get my hopes up but I’m loving what I’ve seen. If they can play this style against Duke, as long as they have a chance to win, then I’ll throw caution to the wind.

 

[Warf2012]

Almanor is what we hoped Keion Brooks would be in college. A stretch 4 that can be a versatile 3 and D player

Which is funny because he even looks like Brooks lol.

He was such a late pickup and most here never even give him a second thought but he could play a big role on this team. I just wish we had more than 1 year with him.

 

[Bkocats]

Yes I am! Still a bit cautious. The last decade has taught me not to get my hopes up but I’m loving what I’ve seen. If they can play this style against Duke, as long as they have a chance to win, then I’ll throw caution to the wind.

I’m with you my friend
Understood your caution, but it’s really hard not to be optimistic

 

[Cold Stout Beer]

Im gonna throw post number 667 down to get off of the devil’s number.

 

[Richard Cory]

Just got home from the game and that was FUN!