If Oscar is a no go Tuesday do we win ?

[Uncle Adolph]

I think we do and the reason is Ugonna. This kid is way more advanced than we were led to believe.
Project his numbers if he plays 30 minutes and obviously the defensive presence he gives us
We do need Toppin to play better than he did last night and last night proved we have a two headed monster at point guard

 

[HerrosHeroes]

I think we do and the reason is Ugonna. This kid is way more advanced than we were led to believe.
Project his numbers if he plays 30 minutes and obviously the defensive presence he gives us
We do need Toppin to play better than he did last night and last night proved we have a two headed monster at point guard

Yes, and you are right Ugonna is a huge reason why but there are lots of other reasons too.
Mich St and Gonzaga are both doomed.

 

[bkingUK]

Ugonna have to wait and see

 

[STL_Cat]

Yeah, I think we win either way. Love the make up of this squad. I hope Oscar is back and healthy though ASAP. The longer this goes the more uncertainty there is about how this is healing.

such is every injury at Kentucky over the past 5 years or so

 

[Uncle Adolph]

I like it when CJ and Reeves are on the floor at the same time

 

[Montana81]

i think we beat michigan state but i’m not sure about gonzaga.

Im worried about officiating against gonzaga. College officials will often try to hand the game to the home team if it’s close late.

 

[Uncle Adolph]

Yeah, I think we win either way. Love the make up of this squad. I hope Oscar is back and healthy though ASAP. The longer this goes the more uncertainty there is about how this is healing.

such is every injury at Kentucky over the past 5 years or so

Certainly agree with you about Oscar

 

[HerrosHeroes]

I like it when CJ and Reeves are on the floor at the same time

Me too:

Wallace/Wheeler
Frederick
Reeves/Livingston
Oscar/Toppin
Ugonna

I think those are the 8 that will ultimately cut nets.

 

[HerrosHeroes]

i think we beat michigan state but i’m not sure about gonzaga.

Im worried about officiating against gonzaga. College officials will often try to hand the game to the home team if it’s close late.

We could very well have Oscar back in 10 days.

 

[STL_Cat]

We could very well have Oscar back in 10 days.

Oh, thanks

 

[Popquiz81]

50/50. Izzo is going to turn it into a physical scrum and try to dictate the tempo.

 

[HerrosHeroes]

50/50. Izzo is going to turn it into a physical scrum and try to dictate the tempo.

And Reeves and Fredrick will burn the nets down.

 

[TheDude73]

Toppin is trying way, way too hard to show out. Senior year, gets the start, and is simply forcing it. I can clearly see he is overplaying in an attempt to make the NBA given this is his last year.

 

[Popquiz81]

And Reeves and Fredrick will burn the nets down.

Lol if you don’t think a HOF coach doesn’t have a game plan to take away at least one of them…

 

[Cawood86]

Toppin is trying way, way to hard to show out. Senior year, gets the start, and is simply forcing it. I can clearly see he is overplaying in an attempt to make the NBA given this is his last year.

Completely agree. Was obvious last night.

 

[STL_Cat]

Toppin is trying way, way to hard to show out. Senior year, gets the start, and is simply forcing it. I can clearly see he is overplaying in an attempt to make the NBA given this is his last year.

I see it, too. I said it after last game and got hammered on a little because his stat line ended up decent. But he looks like he’s doing his own thing out there too often, and it does look like he’s trying out for the NBA.

He’s a great role player, as long as he plays his role.

 

[HerrosHeroes]

Oh, thanks

Wasn't talking to you SA and I could have sworn I had you on ignore. Let me try again.

 

[HerrosHeroes]

Lol if you don’t think a HOF coach doesn’t have a game plan to take away at least one of them…

Lol at least one of them……

 

[STL_Cat]

Wasn't talking to you SA and I could have sworn I had you on ignore. Let me try again.

Knock yourself out, fraud.

 

[Popquiz81]

Lol at least one of them……

You don’t know the game. You should sit this one out bub. You don’t have the range.

 

[MidseasonTweak]

Tennessee crushed Gonzaga in a scrimmage, State nearly wins as an unranked team. Perhaps Gonzaga isn't as good as expected

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Kentucky can win, mich st isn’t that deep, Kentucky should make mich st run some

 

[HerrosHeroes]

Tennessee crushed Gonzaga in a scrimmage, State nearly wins as an unranked team. Perhaps Gonzaga isn't as good as expected

They are not half the team they were last year. Extremely overrated and a S16 team at best.

 

[HerrosHeroes]

Kentucky can win, mich st isn’t that deep, Kentucky should make mich st run some

Like we should every team not named the Bucks or the Warriors.

 

[Cowtown Cat]

i think we beat michigan state but i’m not sure about gonzaga.

Im worried about officiating against gonzaga. College officials will often try to hand the game to the home team if it’s close late.

Not only that, but Timme travels a lot and it’s never called. Dude religiously picks up his pivot foot. Reminds me of Kaminsky, with how much he travels with no call.

 

[HerrosHeroes]

Not only that, but Timme travels a lot and it’s never called. Dude religiously picks up his pivot foot. Reminds me of Kaminsky, with how much he travels with no call.

Timme is undersized at the 5; that’s bad news v UKs 7 footer.

 

[Cowtown Cat]

Timme is undersized at the 5; that’s bad news v UKs 7 footer.

Well yeah. Still, he gets away with traveling so much it’s mind boggling. I’ve noticed it for going on three seasons now.

 

[Montana81]

2 games against Gonzaga and Northern Arizona, neither of which i would classify as defensive juggernauts, Michigan State is putting up 68 pts per game on 43/28/67 shooting splits and averaging 13 turnovers to 14 assists.

Their offense is UGLY. They won’t be able to score enough to beat us. They might not get 50 against us.

 

[ORCAT]

I think we will still win but it might be tougher and closer than some may think. Izzo will battle us and try to slow the pace down to a crawl. Hope CJ and Reeves are hot from outside and that the combo of Wheeler/Wallace is too much at PG for MSU to stop. Ugonna will be tough for them inside as well. Still, would feel much better if Oscar were back and playing.

 

[DreadLox]

50/50. Izzo is going to turn it into a physical scrum and try to dictate the tempo.

Last night was a scrum. That team played with a chip on their shoulder.

 

[UKAlum84]

Izzo usually does more with less talent. Some times Calipari does less with more talent.

I don't expect an easy game, but it would definitely help to have oscar.

Why the heck did his knee need an operation anyways?

 

[CincyUKFan]

I think we do and the reason is Ugonna. This kid is way more advanced than we were led to believe.
Project his numbers if he plays 30 minutes and obviously the defensive presence he gives us
We do need Toppin to play better than he did last night and last night proved we have a two headed monster at point guard

Love Ugonna. But I’ll bet money Cal starts Ware.

 

[ColonelCat]

Yes, and you are right Ugonna is a huge reason why but there are lots of other reasons too.
Mich St and Gonzaga are both doomed.

Don't they play each other tonight?

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

2 games against Gonzaga and Northern Arizona, neither of which i would classify as defensive juggernauts, Michigan State is putting up 68 pts per game on 43/28/67 shooting splits and averaging 13 turnovers to 14 assists.

Their offense is UGLY. They won’t be able to score enough to beat us. They might not get 50 against us.

Izzo is going to try and make it a half court fist fight, that’s why I say Kentuckys pushes the tempo and makes Michigan state react, mich st isn’t deep at all and pushing the tempo will tire them out

 

[Uncle Adolph]

Love Ugonna. But I’ll bet money Cal starts Ware.

I think Lance would start and I think he should but Ugonna certainly gets the bulk of minutes

 

[HerrosHeroes]

Don't they play each other tonight?

They played last night and #2 Zags won by the slimmest of margins.

 

[FitchandMurray29]

Michigan State starts 3 seniors and 2 juniors. Their toughness and defense aren’t going to be a pushover. If we can get the game into the 70s I don’t believe they have the guards to keep up. Also it can’t be overlooked that they just had a west coast trip with a big game.

 

[Uncle Adolph]

You know Mich St is going to be physical, they always are

 

[Popquiz81]

Izzo is going to try and make it a half court fist fight, that’s why I say Kentuckys pushes the tempo and makes Michigan state react, mich st isn’t deep at all and pushing the tempo will tire them out

How many times have we said this under Cal but he’s allowed the other team to dictate the tempo?

 

[UKortho]

Oh, thanks

He will play in Indy.