***** OFFICIAL NCAAT Illinois Vs Kentucky Game Thread *****

[TheWyldKat]

I disagree with the CBS crew. I feel like we are a better team than Illinois.

Will we win? I don’t know.

But I feel like if we cut out the cuteness and just play basketball together, we win

 

[BBNWildcats4life]

It started when Williams just threw the ball away playing unserious and trying to be cute

And every time he shoots its basically a turnover....and he shoots it like he's Kobe Bryant lol.

His unearned sense of confidence on offense should be studied, its incredible

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Except we were up 12 with 8:34 left so feels like we gave them life they shouldn't have right now.

Yeah that's true. But it was also the fouls that helped them back in. It's no coincidence that when kentucky gets whistled for 3 or 4 fouls and the other team doesn't, then we give up the lead.

Either way, we should have him back for much more of the 2nd half. Although I'm sure he will get a quick 3rd. But at this point, you have to play him.

 

[BluPappi81]

If Perry is still getting minutes 2 years from now, we will be in trouble.

So you don’t want a guy who can play a few minutes a game who can fill it up as a spot up shooter? Like Mills did so well?

 

[rick64]

Someone let Amari know it's not against NCAA rules to dunk the basketball. 🙄

 

[wccat2969]

We win this game if we keep playing hard on defense and can keep them off the boards.

Cats losing the boards 15-21

 

[LineSkiCat14]

I disagree with the CBS crew. I feel like we are a better team than Illinois.

Will we win? I don’t know.

But I feel like if we cut out the cuteness and just play basketball together, we win

Are they saying we arent?! Lol

We're up 5 and forced then into a ton of turnovers. And we also did it without our best remaining scorer.. idk how someone could look at that game and think Illini looked better lol.

 

[ImTheVillageIdiot]

Cats losing the boards 15-21

But winning the scoreboard by 5. Go Cats!

 

[bbncal02]

We have to win this. The WBB went home today.

 

[PhattyJ4UK]

LETS GOOOOOOO

20 mins from a chance to whoops the ugly ass vols a 3rd time

 

[Worf88]

So much for big blue nation travels anywhere so much Illinois crowd in there makes me sick

I’d say BBN has ptsd and is tired of spending big money to go to the tournament just to get sent home early. The program is going to have to win back a large part of the fanbase. Plus a large portion went to Nashville. Shit isn’t cheap.

 

[the dopester]

I disagree with the CBS crew. I feel like we are a better team than Illinois.

Will we win? I don’t know.

But I feel like if we cut out the cuteness and just play basketball together, we win

Yeah, a three seed is typically better than a two seed

 

[Pulaski Cat Fan]

Damn i want to win this game. Want it bad.

 

[crawfords corner]

Carr wasn't horrible as much as we didnt involve him enough. We got Garrison bricking jumpers instead.

 

[TheWyldKat]

If Amari doesn't hit a layup and FT and Carr actually shows up, your wish will be tonight.

Carr has been crucial in the last few games. But I can agree on Williams.

While he will do two good plays, they’ll be followed by three cute silly unserious plays.

 

[runt#69]

Put the hammer down in the first five minutes of the second half

 

[chasingwildcat]

Still scared...

 

[LmdCat]

I am just tired of watching players who play like they don't care. I thought Cal was too tough and Pope appears to be at the other extreme. Players should fear the potential loss of their playing time. I hope that Pope is handling this the way he is because we don't have true competition at the 4 and 5 positions.

 

[hotelblue]

it’s good that chandler, brea and almanor have already hit a three. no late game pressure without reps. we’ll need a couple to pull this out.

 

[TheWyldKat]

Damn i want to win this game. Want it bad.

The question is, will we want it bad enough in the second half? Gotta leave it all on the floor. Then you have a few days to rest up.

 

[shaudyshaud]

 

[LmdCat]

So you don’t want a guy who can play a few minutes a game who can fill it up as a spot up shooter? Like Mills did so well?

good point! I am just upset at lazy and unfocused play by this team. It looks like we got too happy about the lead we had and players started acting like the game was over.

 

[ManitouDan]

Seems to me like Carr is playing fine , he hasn’t had offensive opportunities. Butler is taking more shots , garrison sure Hell isn’t shy , he just hasn’t got his number called much

 

[Caveman Catfan]

Koby needs make them pay on the offensive end, if they are going to abuse him on the defensive side.

Williams needs to produce this second half.

 

[crawfords corner]

I got that adhd foot going a thousand miles a minute lol

 

[permdaddy]

I think the bama beat down and the injuries put a little damper on the enthusiasm to travel after we had such a massive turnout for SECT

It's also a very short drive for a ton of Illinois fans.

 

[Chief Paducah]

Cats losing the boards 15-21

Yep need to be better. Can’t let them come out and punch us in the mouth right out of the break.

 

[BBNinSC]

If Oweh owns the 2nd half, we’re going to the S16.

 

[ck-2]

Amari has become Shaq at the Ft line.

 

[UKBlueBlood]

I would mix in a little zone in the 2nd half. Illinois’s seems intent on driving the ball and trying to seal in the post. Catch them in a zone here and there and try to throw them off rhythm. Could result in stealing a handful of possessions from them.

 

[Supafuzz75]

In case everyone don't know,, we should be up 10-15 pts.. 🙄

 

[wccat2969]

it’s good that chandler, brea and almanor have already hit a three. no late game pressure without reps. we’ll need a couple to pull this out.

Almonor loves the corner 3.

 

[Seth_C]

He sucks. Big 10 / buckeye homer

My favorite part is how he has a look on his face that makes it obvious he thinks very highly of himself, but all that comes out of his mouth is mumbling gibberish.

It’s a lot like Chuck, only without the awareness it is a joke.

 

[gbl97]

Carr
Oweh
Chandler
Brea
Butler

Ride those 5 and spell with Noah if there's foul trouble.

 

[Rideordiewildcat]

I’m pretty sure Carr has only taken one shot.

I know just not involved after such a strong start the other night. Hope it's not his back. Need him and O to get going 2nd half.

 

[megablue]

I think we play better TEAM basketball when Oweh is out, even though he’s our best player.

 

[wccat2969]

Amari has become Shaq at the Ft line.

The only thing worse than his FTs is his 2 foot push shot that hits the front of the rim.

 

[TheWyldKat]

And every time he shoots its basically a turnover....and he shoots it like he's Kobe Bryant lol.

His unearned sense of confidence on offense should be studied,

It’s almost like he doesn’t play hard unless he gets annoyed or pissed off.

Well, I really hope he gets fired up because we need him to play some inspired basketball to win this thing in the second half.

I’m not holding my breath

 

[catfan220]

I disagree with the CBS crew. I feel like we are a better team than Illinois.

Will we win? I don’t know.

But I feel like if we cut out the cuteness and just play basketball together, we win

The NBA guys don’t start watching CBB until the tournament starts. Best not to put too much weight in their takes

 

[Kerry Kat]

Carr and Oweh combined with 2 points and were up by 5. LFG