Lets Be Real. This Team
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That's where I'm at. We're missing a dominant playmaker that we are used to having, but I think there's some real talent on this team. I think we have the ability to be very good this year.
Excellent take.
I'm glad teams never make progress after November and always stay the same.
Since you've offered this astute analysis, I guess I'll not watch the games.
I'm glad teams never make progress after November and always stay the same.
Since you've offered this astute analysis, I guess I'll not watch the games.
Maybe I have Blue Glasses, but I think this "team" has all the pieces X2. No superstars but depth all around. By Feb this TEAM (add Vanderbilt and Baker) will mesh and the only team that will be able to beat them THIS YEAR is the one who has the NCAA's sixth man in the striped suit.
Be careful for posting this type of stuff. This board is full of people that believe we are invincible and we should win every game and every team out there sucks. When we don't win, Cal is a piss poor coach. So ridiculous.
There's no substance to this. I can understand someone having certain doubts about the team but they'd at least have to back it up with facts and/or stats. This has neither and is pure conjecture at this point.
Agreed, Knox is a stud. We haven't really had anything like him before. He's elite.
Honestly, I can't really make up my mind whether or not this team will be more than a 9-10 seed.
So far, I don't like our guard situation. Diallo reminds me of Melvin Levitt. A lot of flash and little substance. But, that could change.
Knox is an absolute stud. No doubt in my mind about that.
Our bigs could potentially save us. Washington, despite being atrocious against Kansas, has an upside. Richards could eventually be a decent player. The key will be Vaderbilt. If he's half as good as some claim, that will help immensely. I'm also seeing the upside of Jones. He could end up being a savior. Gabriel? Uh, he should redshirt and hope his body matures.
Coaching? Cal is as stubborn a human being as I've ever followed. He's going to do everything his way no matter the outcome.
So far, I don't like our guard situation. Diallo reminds me of Melvin Levitt. A lot of flash and little substance. But, that could change.
Knox is an absolute stud. No doubt in my mind about that.
Our bigs could potentially save us. Washington, despite being atrocious against Kansas, has an upside. Richards could eventually be a decent player. The key will be Vaderbilt. If he's half as good as some claim, that will help immensely. I'm also seeing the upside of Jones. He could end up being a savior. Gabriel? Uh, he should redshirt and hope his body matures.
Coaching? Cal is as stubborn a human being as I've ever followed. He's going to do everything his way no matter the outcome.
We were missing 2 players. Kansas will improve but not at the same clip that UK does by season's end.
9-10 seed isn't even an option in my mind. The Ullis-Murray team was even a 4 seed (should have been a 3) and they had two great players and not much after that. This team has a higher ceiling than that team and I have no doubt they will reach it or get close to it.
Freshmen 15 be damned no amount of fat chicks are going to erase the fact we have a limited amount of shooters that can knock down a 3. That being said I believe we go deep no matter how wide the gal is. I think we are one bad shooting game from getting upset a by a lesser team but hell that can be said about any team. This team will win with defense and rebounding by march. Not confident in our shooting.
I don't think so either. But, I didn't think the 2013 team would be in the NIT.
How some people still have never adjusted to the idea that young men need time to become a cohesive unit and learn individual roles early in the season is beyond me. Yes, I am concerned about shooting from beyond the arc, but this team seems to have all the other puzzle pieces to make a run in March as natural maturation occurs. Some of our player such as Washington and Richards look rough right now, but development will occur throughout SEC play. I swear that some of you all just look for things to bitch and whine about on this board.
Relax. Message boards are for bitching and moaning. Nothing wrong with that. Most of it is just nervous energy from fans.
... and we should care why? If true, good for your family member that succeeded at UK decades ago, but what the hell does that have to do with you?
Kev, more humorous than anything to be honest. UK will be UK, which is to say that they will be just fine.
Totally agree. I will say I have no clue how this season is going to go. Usually I kind of have a feel after a couple of exhibition games, and then a few early games, but I can admit right now I really don't know what to think of this team.
Accurate. I think we wil have just enough shooting to get us by. As long as we value the ball and take quality shots it's going to be tough for teams to score a lot of points on us. We have the talent, athleticism, and length to dominate all the other parts of the game against everyone but maybe 4-5 teams and those games could go either way in a 1 game takes all March atmosphere.
There were people on this board ready to give up on the 2012 team early because they didn't think Teague was even an average PG. This time last year the posts were about Fox not being able to shoot and Monk disappearing. Andrew Harrison was too slow and couldn't run a team. Rinse and repeat. Year after year.
The 2 point guards will grow leaps and bounds over the next 3 months just like the rest of them did and the team will rise to a different level with them. Plus this isn't a team like 2 years ago where Ulis was the only guy who could handle the ball.
This team is unorthodox and yes they will struggle at times but they are not without scoring options like 2013 or simply not built to rebound or play D like 2016. Give them more than 3 weeks to learn the college game and how to play together.
The 2 point guards will grow leaps and bounds over the next 3 months just like the rest of them did and the team will rise to a different level with them. Plus this isn't a team like 2 years ago where Ulis was the only guy who could handle the ball.
This team is unorthodox and yes they will struggle at times but they are not without scoring options like 2013 or simply not built to rebound or play D like 2016. Give them more than 3 weeks to learn the college game and how to play together.
You're probably right. The concern I have is how are we going to build a good resume to have a high seed.
A win against Kansas would have helped immensely.
Six posts and you make a post like that.
TROLL!!!! I have a lot more confidence in the basketball ball team than I do in this OP being a KY fan. TROLL!!!!
Seriously? this is a bunch of 18 and 19 year olds who played 3 games in 6 days. Possible all 3 of these teams go to the tournament. Freshman mistakes cost us the game yesterday, but not sure how people are not encouraged by that game yesterday. Kansas has a ton more problems than we have. I think people need to chill. We lost far worse games and unlike KU, Calipari builds for March not November. 3 games in 6 days for a bunch of freshman. Showed fight, character, and an elite coach getting his team prepared. No doubt we lose many more this year, like always we will be a tough out come March. Not happy losing but I said if we lose by single digits it would be an major encouragement for our teams outlook the rest of the year. The fouls last night, naive freshman mistakes, and of green/wenyen/pj would of shown up offensively last night and we win. Just on the calls regarding Buke with bogus fouls and the unlimited steps he was allowed to take was a shame. Honestly, I think UK is further ahead than I expected. Bagley no bagley, without a senior Allen last night Duke loses. Its a hard fought game in November, relax geezz.
I don't get why WE always state, "Who Cares If We Lose Games In Regular Season" as long as were ready for March. I mean its important to win those regular season games. Much rather be playing an easy route than being a 6-9 seed... Or the excuse of "Were Still To Young" we always say that right up until March, not to mention its the cycle of Kentucky Basketball nowdays. Its like Alabama Football saying, "Who Cares If We Lose Our Regular Season Games" as long as were ready for our bowl. If we that attitude they be playing in the Texas Bowl lol.
Well the one stark difference is if Alabama wants the national championship they cannot say “who cares about the regular season”? That’s the sad nature of College Football.
I think part of the beauty of College Basketball is that you can say that. (To a degree) Of course you want great seeding and of course the rivalry games always mean something extra special however -a season is a lifetime - as an old book says. Injuries, illness, internal problems, confidence issues, etc. etc. etc. make for a very long journey OCT-APRIL.
It’s pretty damn cool that you can look like crap before March and then get a new chance starting with your conference Tournaments and then another new chance in the National Tournament. New life can begat new life in College Hoops’s Post-Season...I personally think it’s great even if it can be maddening as hell!
Im not saying who cares, Im saying the level of caring. if you are taking a single digit loss to a top 5 ranked team.. there is a mental institution near where you live I am sure, I'd advise self admitting.
3 games in 6 days
all freshman team (basically)
a bias in reffing on numerous calls.
several "freshman" mistakes in November.
We are a young team, its called growing pains. and Duke without Allen a SENIOR losses yesterday. So, if you want to compare, compare us to Duke without Allen and see who's team has more fight.
"And be too young this will lead to nowhere." You lose all credibility with that pathetic display of the english language.
