May need Matthews to step up...

[MdWIldcat55]

If Willis and Poy are both out for multiple games Matthews will have to play meaningful minutes on defense and grab a few rebounds.

 

[Bill - Shy Cat]

Matthews still can't shoot. He'll be a good player next year.

 

[loublue22]

I'd play Mulder, but it may be too late for that

 

[Smashcat]

I'd play Mulder, but it may be too late for that

Me too.

 

[Bill - Shy Cat]

I'd play Mulder, but it may be too late for that

Agree with lou. Mulder would be a much better choice. He has the potential to be a threat from outside. Wished he had some more experience under his belt.

 

[rolaid]

No he shouldn't play at all...Hawkins is way better

 

[EnglandWildcat]

Poor Matthews. I love the kid. But he is struggling right now on offense and defense. I'm hoping our guys get healthy and hopefully he can contribute in small ways, and then he can develop for next year.

 

[Bill - Shy Cat]

No he shouldn't play at all...Hawkins is way better

Don't understand why Hawk didn't get more minutes tonight. He made his only 3 pointer (best as I recall) in the first half, but didn't see any action until late in the 2nd half.

 

[wobycat]

Should wynward play?

 

[Bill - Shy Cat]

Should wynward play?

Glenn told me that Cal has stated that Tai is refusing to play this year. I guess he wants the extra year to develop. My first response is to be upset about this, but I don't know all the facts.

 

[Nix112]

I don't think they can afford to have another non-shooter on the floor. If you've got Matthews on the floor with Briscoe and what's left healthy of the front court, we're back to Ulis and Murray having to jack up 50 shots a game in the middle of a clogged up paint. At least Maulder will force a defender to respect him out on the floor.

 

[KY Long Rifle]

Has anyone heard anything official about Willis' injury.

 

[spotter34]

Matthews has been a disappointment too. Not nearly as much as Skal but he hasn't progressed at all. The one thing he was supposed to be consistent at was his defensive ability. That hasn't happened. He tries to block everything taking himself out of position for rebounds. I think he'll eventually be a contributor but not much, if any, this year.

 

[WildcatFan60]

Has anyone heard anything official about Willis' injury.

Calipari said post game that Willis ankle was "really bad". But with Calipari, he never gives straight answers about injuries.

 

[jameslee32]

And Hawk needs to step up as well. Humphries can fill some of that rebounding hole.

 

[CatPhight]

Change that to Hawkins because Matthews has regressed all season.

 

[Kerry Kat]

DOM is good to go. Play him 25 minutes and see what you get.

 

[KY Long Rifle]

Calipari said post game that Willis ankle was "really bad". But with Calipari, he never gives straight answers about injuries.

Thanks. I had to record the game, so I was late finding out about it. I hope he's ok, we are just now getting into our most important games.

 

[irishcat1965]

Love Matthews but he can't hit the broad side of a barn and gets lost on defense. Dom needs the minutes if he is healthy.

 

[Stonewall12]

If Willis and Poy are both out for multiple games Matthews will have to play meaningful minutes on defense and grab a few rebounds.

Yea that is what we need yet another player that cannot put the ball in the basket. He is not a defensive freak either. Hawkins the Mulder should be the choice.

 

[Aike]

Calipari said post game that Willis ankle was "really bad". But with Calipari, he never gives straight answers about injuries.

He usually downplays them. If he said that, it isn't good.

 

[Kybluedude]

Matthews rebounds better than Hawk and that's the dilemma but he needs a year in the weightroom and pattern his game after MKG. He has the frame. He needs to get confidence in his dribble. Jumps well. Nervous right now.