Keys to the W on Tuesday……

[megablue]

Somewhat concerned when but Butler and Oweh in at the same time and they sag off them, if they are missing outside shots. Changes how we like to play and clogs up the game.

I look for Duke to totally ignore Williams and Garrison above the free-throw line.
That’s what I would do …

 

[megablue]

Yeah, I don't see Duke preventing Oweh from driving, or Butler for that matter. But you obviously want them doing that when it's advantageous, and not the old putting the head down and just going.

Duke will keep their 7’2” Center in the paint.

 

[Deli owl]

So everyone has to play good, not bad

 

[THE_HOOK]

For some reason Im not really worried. All of UK's veteran players have played against some big time programs. They have all been through pressure situations. I dont think they will be rattled. Hit their shots and play good defense. BOOM.

 

[Bluesnky]

Defense is the key to pretty much all of our games. Since we seek a fast tempo, turnovers and defensive rebounding are key. Also, you know, it would be nice if there were a lot of available defensive rebounds.

 

[bigblueinsanity]

I’m going with Butler and Oweh making it difficult for Duke to initiate offense. First pass denial on Flagg as well. Timely help/dig downs coming from different spots when he does catch it. Make him uncomfortable and make him make decisions. He’s going to get his but make him work. He seems already to be susceptible to cramping up in the second half.

This is exactly how we win. Have our guards harass their guards so it eats up shot clock and makes it tough for them to get the ball to flagg.

 

[nickhorvathsuxazz]

I've seen multiple people say that Carr needs to get going or show something. He's averaging 11 ppg/3rpg/2apg. He's scored as many points as Robinson. Not to mention he's stretching defenses and opening up lanes and running the floor well in transition.

He's doing fine.

He gets a lot of balls slapped away from him...needs to have stronger hands

 

[JonathanW]

I trust we will get good defense from Butler and Oweh. I think Kriisa and Carr will show up for a big game.
To me it’s:
1) can we not lose the offensive glass by too much (by no more than 5)
2) can more than 1 guy make 3’s

 

[UK67KU59]

I've seen multiple people say that Carr needs to get going or show something. He's averaging 11 ppg/3rpg/2apg. He's scored as many points as Robinson. Not to mention he's stretching defenses and opening up lanes and running the floor well in transition.

He's doing fine.

He is doing fine offensively. A little worried about the defensive side but we will see.

 

[rick64]

Win on the glass
Stay out of foul trouble
Continue taking care and sharing of the ball
Good perimeter D
Shoot well from 3

 

[chattanoogawildcat]

My son and I will be there which is key to us winning.

 

[gbl97]

AVOID MIDRANGE JUMPERS AT ALL COSTS!

This!!!

 

[Wonky]

Get Knueppel in foul trouble by attacking him off the bounce with some combination of Oweh, Robinson, or even Chandler. He seems to be their weak link defender and if he’s on the bench their scoring ability, especially from deep, should be diminished.

 

[Bkocats]

So everyone has to play good, not bad

That’s what I’m getting from thread
Also, hitting shots

Seriously..there’s no guarantee that we can win this game; too many factors.
But what I am sure of is this team will fight. They will play their game and they’ll be well coached. I don’t think it will be a blow out loss if it IS a loss. I truly believe we will be competitive

 

[BBNinSC]

Be relentless in making Duke defend. We are a deep team that has a high assist ratio. I believe we are a bad matchup for Duke.

 

[tf4fun]

I look for Duke to totally ignore Williams and Garrison above the free-throw line.
That’s what I would do …

So when they set picks, we should get open looks with nobody to help on the other side!

 

[Basscat1987]

I think its as easy as defending without fouling. We haven't experienced foul trouble yet, and I hate to play into the trope, but my fear is Oweh, Butler and Williams getting in foul trouble early and clipping our wings that have allowed us to fly high so early on. If we can defend hard but smart and avoid foul troubles, and hit a solid clip from deep, we are tough to beat.


I dont know how we defend flag as he's a match up nightmare for us. Someone we'd typically put a Thiero type player on, but we have none of those. I almost feel like putting Oweh on him and harassing him to put his ball handling to the test and forcing him to be a jump shooter. Or we let Carr just do his best and shut down the other 4 on the court and just accept Flagg will get his.

Oweh is the only answer we have to guarding flagg. I’m sure the coaching staff knows that. Oweh needs to forget about his offense in this game and use all of his energy to keep Flagg from dominating. Still doesent guarantee success is he shuts him down, but anyone else guarding Flagg and he will have a field day

 

[TOMCATS1990]

Wright State ranked 184
Bucknell ranked 212

Maine is 241
Army is 284

KY has played the better teams and Kerr trash talking hopefully will get under Pukes skin.

 

[UKBB4Ever]

I’m not worried at all about Duke.

I think we beat them wire to wire and pull away late for a comfortable win.

Thus ain’t your daddy’s Duke. We are your daddy’s UK. 🏀

 

[bucsrule8872]

I trust we will get good defense from Butler and Oweh. I think Kriisa and Carr will show up for a big game.
To me it’s:
1) can we not lose the offensive glass by too much (by no more than 5)
2) can more than 1 guy make 3’s

FYI

Andrew Carr had 18 points in a win against Duke last season. 8-14 from the field. He was 1-4 from 3 and 1 rebound.

He had 12 (6-9 shooting) in a loss a few weeks before that at Duke. No 3s and 5 rebounds.

So he’s proven he can score on Duke’s defense.

I didn’t dig very deep, but he’s probably the only guy on the team with history of playing against Duke. He is probably heavily involved in the game planning for Tuesday night.

 

[RondoBaller21]

Play smart, hard and together and they get the W. If not, I hope they give their all and I’ll be pleased.

 

[HerrosHeroes]

Dont miss the bus to the Arena.

Thats all I got.