**** Offical Blue White Game Thread ****

[Smashcat]

Dilly!
By halftime, he had 24 points. No one else on the court scored more than 13 in the first half. He started the second half with a steal and emphatic dunk on the other end, and it was more of the same from there. Dillingham finished with 40 points, seven assists and five rebounds. He was 14-for-23 from the field, 3-for-7 from 3-point range, and 9-for-12 on free throws.

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[megablue]

I know this will be a good team, but is it clear that it can be an excellent team ??

 

[bbncal02]

 

[bbncal02]

Im as excited for a season as Ive been since ‘14-‘15. This team is loaded beyond belief!

I'm still holding out judgement until we hopefully beat KU. Need our bigs to get healthy.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

FINAL From Truist Arena

White: 89
Blue: 100

Dillingham finishes with 40 points.
Theiro finishes 10/16 from the field and was EVERYWHERE. Finished with 24(?)

We're gonna have scorers. Need our bigs to get healthy and look out.

Bradshaw, ugo idk what to expect. I guess rebounding and defend still

 

[Smashcat]

Boxscore

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

I get that but I’m asking why he sets up to receive a catch and shoot so far away. He’s making it harder on himself but I think it’s because he wants to get a shot off no matter what. I don’t like that.

I didn’t get to watch, but yeah last year he did that a lot to, I guess he wants to prove he has range on his jumper

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Im as excited for a season as Ive been since ‘14-‘15. This team is loaded beyond belief!

Your setting yourself up to be disappointed

 

[bbncal02]

Boxscore

StatMonitr Stat Feed

UKB Team Highs

PTS	0 DILLINGHAM, RO	40
REB	3 THIERO, ADOU	9
AST	0 DILLINGHAM, RO	7

Dilly is a dawg.

 

[Cowtown Cat]

Rob seems much more comfortable now than in the Canada games.He also looks like he put on some much needed weight.

THIS is what I was worried about with Dillingham. The only thing really, outside of maybe shot selection.

 

[bbncal02]

THIS is what I was worried about with Dillingham. The only thing really, outside of maybe shot selection.

He had a couple of bad shots tonight. But not many. I'm sure he will have games where we go, "Wth is he doing?"

 

[drew_ukfan]

this isn’t the university of Robert dillingham!

 

[mcwildcats04]

this isn’t the university of Robert dillingham!

Agreed. "That's a bad question!"

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

this isn’t the university of Robert dillingham!

Ask cal and he will say he hasn’t seen him

 

[DraftCat]

At the game - Dilly is special... clearly comfortable now on the court. Offensively was creative and just wow at his first step.

Adou looks completely different than last season he clearly put on some weight and got taller. No chance you can put him at guard now.

Reed - super smart player and gets people open looks was awesome to see him direct traffic.

Edwards seemed underwhelming but I bet his box score looks filled up. Think he needs to take a step if UK wants to be in the Final 4 conversation.

 

[BlueCephus]

Your setting yourself up to be disappointed

It's almost always a disappointment with one's favorite team. If it ever works out, it's a pleasant surprise. At least that's the way I look at it.

I don't think this year's KY team has enough beef. We're gonna get pushed around.

 

[mcwildcats04]

At the game - Dilly is special... clearly comfortable now on the court. Offensively was creative and just wow at his first step.

Adou looks completely different than last season he clearly put on some weight and got taller. No chance you can put him at guard now.

Reed - super smart player and gets people open looks was awesome to see him direct traffic.

Edwards seemed underwhelming but I bet his box score looks filled up. Think he needs to take a step if UK wants to be in the Final 4 conversation.

Edwards has such a high ceiling that he's got to get a lot of minutes early in the season in the hopes we see him reach his ceiling by March. But, if he's struggling in a game, no worries, we have so many options to sub in for him.

 

[KYFOSSIL]

Not tonight he's not.

Not to night but my god has every forgotten Canada. Its nots just you buvery is bashing Reeves who played in a tourney setting

 

[Fox2monk]

Dillingham looking solid

So glad to hear that, lot of people worried about him. I haven’t been one. I think once he gains strength he will be very good.

 

[bbncal02]

At the game - Dilly is special... clearly comfortable now on the court. Offensively was creative and just wow at his first step.

Adou looks completely different than last season he clearly put on some weight and got taller. No chance you can put him at guard now.

Reed - super smart player and gets people open looks was awesome to see him direct traffic.

Edwards seemed underwhelming but I bet his box score looks filled up. Think he needs to take a step if UK wants to be in the Final 4 conversation.

Edwards wasnt too shabby tonight:

#1 Edwards,Justin () - STARTER
Last Basket Scored: DUNK AT 04:54 OF PRD 2 (83-91)
Today's Game

PTS	FG	3FG	FT	OR	DR	TR	A	PF	TO	B	S	MIN	EFF
26	11-18	1-5	3-3	5	5	10	1	5	6	1	1	40	26

First Half

PTS	FG	3FG	FT	OR	DR	TR	A	PF	TO	B	S	MIN	EFF
8	4-8	0-3	0-0	2	3	5	1	3	4	0	1	20	7

Second Half

PTS	FG	3FG	FT	OR	DR	TR	A	PF	TO	B	S	MIN	EFF
18	7-10	1-2	3-3	3	2	5	0	2	2	1	0	20	19

Had some bad TOs in the 1H. But he can score.

 

[bbncal02]

Not to night but my god has every forgotten Canada. Its nots just you buvery is bashing Reeves who played in a tourney setting

I have NEVER bashed Reeves. I'm not worried about him. He will have games where he will be Elsa but he's not a liability, he does other things well.

 

[Fox2monk]

Thiero is freaking everywhere. Dude does the little stuff and is disruptive.

I love that kid

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

It's almost always a disappointment with one's favorite team. If it ever works out, it's a pleasant surprise. At least that's the way I look at it.

I don't think this year's KY team has enough beef. We're gonna get pushed around.

Well with HH he mentioned one of the best teams ever when comparing the talent. Thats an unfair comparison. I think this group will be good but I agree the front court will be an issue. I just get the feeling they will go 24-7 during the regular season

 

[Fox2monk]

Halftime At Truist Arena

Blue: 54
White: 41

Robert DillingHIM is having a game.

Dillingham has 24 freaking points. 9/16 from the field. 4 assits.

Reeves having a very bad night. 1/5 from the arc. Thank Goodness we don't need his shooting quite as much now. He's either off or on.

Reeves has to shoot, he has the capability to go Steph curry so hoist 10 a game.

 

[BlueCephus]

Well with HH he mentioned one of the best teams ever when comparing the talent. Thats an unfair comparison. I think this group will be good but I agree the front court will be an issue. I just get the feeling they will go 24-7 during the regular season

Sounds about right. I just want to play in the 2nd dam weekend of the tournament.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

He thinks he is fine. The tone is already starting to change lol

 

[BlueCephus]

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He thinks he is fine. The tone is already starting to change lol

Just as I joked about. The NCAA is already sniffing around. The man is hated and THAT is our biggest obstacle while he's here. That's why I'm ready for him to move on.

 

[DraftCat]

Reeves has to shoot, he has the capability to go Steph curry so hoist 10 a game.

I was glad he didn't shoot much tonight... got to see the other offensive players go off.

Was very nice to see!

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Just as I joked about. The NCAA is already sniffing around. The man is hated and THAT is our biggest obstacle while he's here. That's why I'm ready for him to move on.

The tone changing in statements every other day is getting really annoying

 

[BlueCephus]

The tone changing in statements every other day is getting really annoying

I think he has some mental issues and it started a few years ago.

 

[bbncal02]

Just as I joked about. The NCAA is already sniffing around. The man is hated and THAT is our biggest obstacle while he's here. That's why I'm ready for him to move on.

If they screw us out of another European dude when everyone else on God's earth gets to play them, they will catch absolute hell.

 

[HerrosHeroes]

Your setting yourself up to be disappointed

We shall see. Ive been following UK since 1978; this team has everything it needs to get to the FF and win it.

 

[Fox2monk]

Boxscore

Damn Burks had 20, Thiero can play. I think Burks may actually contribute this year.

 

[Fox2monk]

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He thinks he is fine. The tone is already starting to change lol

I hope so I mean WTF

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

We shall see. Ive been following UK since 1978; this team has everything it needs to get to the FF and win it.

Fair enough. If Bradshaw and ugo contribute then I agree

 

[RunninRichie]

Damn Burks had 20, Thiero can play. I think Burks may actually contribute this year.

Burks was a 4 star on some websites.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

I think he has some mental issues and it started a few years ago.

I think he likes messing with our fanbase because he knows he can and says stuff when he knows it isn’t true

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

I hope so I mean WTF

I know, a week ago is was we believe he will be cleared, to I think he will be cleared

 

[docholiday51]

If they screw us out of another European dude when everyone else on God's earth gets to play them, they will catch absolute hell.

From who, no one cares about UK except our little board here. If the NCAA can screw over us they will and the rest of college basketball will be fine with it

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

From who, no one cares about UK except our little board here. If the NCAA can screw over us they will and the rest of college basketball will be fine with it

Yeah they enjoy watching our fanbase get mad. Gonzaga, ucla, & Arizona and Xavier. Can get foreign players eligible quickly we cant