<< Kentucky Vs Vandy Game Thread >>
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I mean, when we have the same consistent issues over 5+ game period, that is on coach. Pope, please fix it. If they're not listening, take their ass out
No, it's a fair take for today's game. Pope needs to figure shit out at halftime and stop it with the derpy lineups.
Maybe the AD at Vandy made the better hire. This guy was in the same position as Pope, he just had a month longer but probably less money. This is a theme when UK plays an unranked team they come in lack luster.
I'm certainly not saying Noah is ready for big minutes or anything, but is Almonor a better rebounder than Noah? I would have definitely thought so, but over the course of watching him this season I'm not so sure.
Reading comprehension be hard. No part of what I said was blaming the refs.
Agreed. I’m still where I was at the beginning of the season. Gonna be within a game or two either side of .500 in SEC play. Fringe T25 team and a 4-6 seed. This is the team they are. Could beat Auburn and could lose to Arky.
Hate to say it but it’s time to get back to the drawing board for Pope. Our bigs handle the ball way too much for their skill
level. Something different has to be done to initiate the offense. May be time to just go small. And it’s time to implement the 1-3-1 as our primary defense. We can’t stay in front of anybody and no one protects the rim.
level. Something different has to be done to initiate the offense. May be time to just go small. And it’s time to implement the 1-3-1 as our primary defense. We can’t stay in front of anybody and no one protects the rim.
V Bama - L
@ Vandy - L unless the 2nd half looks very very different
@ Tenn - probable L
v Ark - have to win this!!
@ Ole Miss - likely L
5 game losing streak is very possible right now!
The speed of the game, with no play stoppages for fouls, has exposed our lack of stamina, quickness and athleticism.
Horrible effort for 50-50 balls especially rebounds
Where has all that ball movement went that they were putting up 100 points a game went? Now it’s just ISO ball, you would think Cal was calling the offense! Pope definitely didn’t learn the art of teaching defense from his mentor Pitino!
Stamina? Pope played 10 guys. It's effort that's lacking.
Weird comment, he didn't blame the refs just said they're letting them play you have to match vanys aggressive play.
Vandy plays like they had a plan coming in. They play with fire and are aggressive on defense. We look like Pope woke up super late for work. Unprepared. Don't play defense. Don't go after loose balls, and loosely hold onto balls resulting in tied possessions. Selfish play by the PG, guys unwilling to set screens or run the baseline.
This game has exposed our need for athletes more than any game this season. I underestimated Vandy's athleticism. They are guarding us tougher than any team we've played thus far.
That’s the way I see it - to much pressure on the bigs to handle when team presses up. Carr is soft as shit also so not sure he helps much but I would go small & zone and limit the drives and hope to run better offense without Garrison & Williams clogging crap up
Exactly this^^^^. Worst decision Pope’s made all year. Absolutely lost this game with those crazy lineups the last 8 minutes. Completely baffling for a guy as smart as Pope to have this level of a brain fart - but he did.
It’s time to have the discussion that we’re not really a great shooting team. We can go on streaks, but maintaining even 35% in a one game scenario can be a struggle for us.
Defense, rebounding and effort have all been very lacking today.
We’ve got to have another way to manufacture looks at the basket because they’re on to the high post stuff.
Defense, rebounding and effort have all been very lacking today.
We’ve got to have another way to manufacture looks at the basket because they’re on to the high post stuff.
Oh no comprehend just fine. Your first line was “not consistent reffing”. Can’t walk it back now.
They need to toughen up and just play. This team has become softer as the year has progressed. I think that’s the problem.
This one is legendary. This take needs to be kept for years to come. Omg LOL
Teams that have the ability to really get in our face and not let us run our actions have destroyed us this year, Vandy appears to be in that same mold.
He literally said the refs are letting Vandy bump us, but you think he's not putting it on the refs? LOL, okay.
Here’s the thing. Our fix is not a scheme or x and o thing, it’s a simple matter of playing more aggressive defense and you are right, that’s dead on coach to get that done. Coaches have to recognize we’re paying way too soft in the ball defense. I don’t care if we have the slowest worst athletes in the country he HAS to get these guys closing the distance on their man and playing more physical and aggressive on that side of the ball. Not sure if coach has that me mentality in him but if not we’re in trouble
Laziest bigs I've ever seen at UK.
That’s why he’s played them … no play stoppages and starters fatiguing and succumbing to pressure. That is my point.
From the Vanderbilt perspective I have no doubt about the fact that your team will come back in the second. It's been the pattern of almost all our SEC games -- either we get a nice lead and end up in a close game or get way behind and close the gap. Start of the 2nd is usually when the comeback happens.
Not much I can complain about though. At our peak we look really good.
Not much I can complain about though. At our peak we look really good.
Has UK really shown that it's going to get it's share of 50/50 balls at any point this season? I don't think so, and it's been a pet peeve of mine. I think, for whatever reason, this is a group of players that ball watch consistently. Whether it's 50/50 balls or rebounds.
Our bigs have been atrocious handling the ball. Garrison has 4 TO's. When other teams grab push, and get into our chest, they're worthless.
Very little tenacity. At one point near the end of the half there were two Vandy guys fighting each other for an offensive board with no UK player involved. And then it came loose and went out of bounds off UK. I almost turned the game off.
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed … common theme .. WTH are we doing witness dog shit lineups ??
It’s because there is film on UK. The other coaches are adjusting and Pope isn’t. The offense having to run through Amari and the high post is ridiculous. Originally teams played off him daring him to shoot. Gave him space to pass. Now they know to press up knowing he has zero handles and is EXTREMELY weak with the ball. Butler can drive but no ability to finish. Robinson occasionally can drive but cannot finish because he is terrified of contact.
The lack of finishing means nobody leaves a shooter so not spot up threes.
