Wasn't this their first game against a ranked team since becoming #1? Or was it the second? I can't remember I just know I heard that for a game in the past or this one. Thanks, KU. Now the most overrated team in the country the Zags will be #1.
If Baylor and KU are the best two teams I feel pretty good
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Udoka is not gasping after every play. Also, we have played a tough schedule this year so it is not like Udoka has put together POY stats against scrubs. Toppin, Tshiebwe, Gillespe, Clark, Sims, Cary.
6'5 is taller than 6'3 (Hagans, Quickley, Maxey). Montgomery and Brooks don't need to be defended, because they can't score. Pressure Sestina with a 6'5 or 6'6 guard on the perimeter is just fine. If Montgomery, et al try to post up a guard, Udoka will simply block their shot.
Richards is a great player this year, but he is not at Udoka's level.
The Zags would beat the pants off either of these 2 over-rated teams. The big 12 is vastly over valued this year. I would say it is atrocious.
McCormack has been relegated to a purely backup bench riding role. He only played five minutes today and that appears to be his role from now on ..only getting in when Udoka needs rest or is in foul trouble.
So, NO, they don't have the sort of imposing frontcourt you've been suggesting. Self seems to have settled on four guards surrounding only one big as the lineup he'll go with from here on out. Granted, that does include one really good big (Azuibuike) and a solid backup (McCormack), but it's still only one big you have to deal with at a time.
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Well I watched part of the game and I wasn’t overly impressed. Two good teams certainly but nothing that blew me away. In years past there have always been that group of dominant teams at the top you felt would make a run in the tourney.
As has been said, it more wide open this year than I ever remember. Anyone who proclaims UK could not beat either of these teams is not being honest or reasonable. Also, I will always side with the team that is hitting their stride at the end of the regular season. If UK continues to trend in that direction, especially with regard to hitting their outside shots with confidence, I like our chances against anyone this year.
The beauty of this whole discussion is that
The NCAA settles this on the court. March Madness here we come!!
As has been said, it more wide open this year than I ever remember. Anyone who proclaims UK could not beat either of these teams is not being honest or reasonable. Also, I will always side with the team that is hitting their stride at the end of the regular season. If UK continues to trend in that direction, especially with regard to hitting their outside shots with confidence, I like our chances against anyone this year.
The beauty of this whole discussion is that
The NCAA settles this on the court. March Madness here we come!!
Udoka cant hit a jumper or a free throw. Give me Nick any day of the week.
I disagree. Kansas and Baylor and VERY good teams. You dont win 23 in a row with luck
Richards is prob the best offensive post guy and Udoka is the best defender, or right with Tilmon. It’d be a good matchup.
You know with Nick you dont get those lobs you got today? Dok was a beast today granted
You forgot a name. The best center in the country is Luka Garza at Iowa. The rest are playing for second place.
But I'd put Nick right near the top of that second place race.
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Dang it, I didn't look to see who posted the video. The whole time I was watching Self's hair just waiting for it to fly off. Thanks for disappointing me.
I can't be the only one who thought it was coming lol.
you may be saying this based on a couple games you have watched. Baylor's defense will make anyone look bad. the turnover issue is still there at times, but not like it was early in the year.
their offense is #9 in ken pom ratings, 9th in fg% and 6th in scoring margin. They are not a great 3 pt shooting team, but at 35.5%, they are still in the top 20%. that is more than enough offense when you have a top 3 defense.
My view on it is mainly based on Azubuike. Again, we haven't seen a guy like him all year. He is a different animal and he would own the paint. He's a wider body 7 footer that is good enough to foul out our entire front court. We have seen it happen too many times to say it won't.
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The only guy I can even remember that even comes close to the size of Azubuike is Reggie Perry, but he is still about 25 pounds lighter and a couple inches shorter.
There are games against certain teams I almost wish we would start a couple of bench players and let them get hit with the ridiculously early fouls. Let us see how the game is being called before bringing in the key guys.
That and Perry isn't close to Azubuike in the skill department. He is a better athlete, but Azubuike can carve good defenders up in the paint
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See what I mean? Florida doesn’t have a center anywhere near as big or talented as Azubuike, but we have 2 bigs in foul trouble, Brooks is scared to get in there and Richards has 2 fouls. Still 15 minutes left
considering Kansas is winning at the end 95% of the time, you would think they would be shooting more free throws than thst.
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mcCormack was in foul trouble the entire game today. that is why he played 5 minutes. try to pay attention
LOL. this is hilarious.
you realize McCormack was in foul trouble today which is why Dok played more than 28 min.
this board is priceless sometimes.
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He uses both hands tho. He can pivot both hands. That makes it hard to defend. He doesn’t rush his shots either - play him tight he spins, both hands. Play off he his the J
His o game is advanced. You have to double him.
