Justin Edwards during UK's 5 game winning streak

[crawfords corner]

11 for 17 from 3.

If you go to the LSU loss he's 14 for his last 21

Overall from the floor he is 23 for 33 for 69.7% and 9 for 11 from the foul line
has 21 rebounds, 6 assists, 7 steals, and only 3 turnovers


Kentucky is averaging 99.4 points per game

 

[FiveStarCat]

He flipped a switch. Truly one of the most impressive mid season turnarounds I’ve seen from a UK player. Trying to think of other examples and coming up empty

 

[Rockfly78]

We cannot give up on any of these kids. I mean if you can’t get behind this group then you may be hopeless. Props to Edwards for overcoming the hardship and the pressure. He even needed a mental health coach to pull through. When the negativity gets loud they hear it. Right now Mitchell needs some grace and I’d say he’s earned that

 

[crestcat]

11 for 17 from 3.

If you go to the LSU loss he's 14 for his last 21

Overall from the floor he is 23 for 33 for 69.7% and 9 for 11 from the foul line
has 21 rebounds, 6 assists, 7 steals, and only 3 turnovers


Kentucky is averaging 99.4 points per game

Happy for him, he’s been a big part of our resurgence. Always good to see a kid turn it around

 

[MidseasonTweak]

Extremely happy for him.

 

[ukcatz12]

This is exactly why you play him and keep starting him. Not all players can be coached the same, Dillingham and Sheppard are confident killers. Cal knows this. A guy like Edwards needs more of a softer approach and it's looking like it'll pay off.

People in other threads have said we lost games by continually playing Edwards, but I dont know our end record would be any different. Maybe we win a game like A&M, but if he doesn't play like this we probably don't win tonight if he's a 5 minute per game guy at this point in the season.

And let's assume we'd have 3 fewer losses if we didn't let him ride it out. What would your rather be, a 1 or 2 seed with him being a bench piece that barely plays, or a 3 seed with him playing like he is now? I'd rather have the 3 seed.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

 

[kywildcatsfannumber1]

He has been the x-factor for this team down the stretch.

 

[kywildcat41086]

Man the kid has definitely come on strong and I’m so happy for him. He gives the team whole other option!