****** OFFICIAL NCAAT Troy Vs Kentucky Game Thread *****

[oldsports_]

Perry just missed another wide open 3

 

[bbncal02]

From the Successful 64 to the the Terrific 32.

 

[LmdCat]

Well when they pounded it inside Williams was missing lay ups

When the game first started, Gundy was talking about Williams being an NBA talent; however, that didn't last long. Williams unnecessarily embarrassed himself from a scoring perspective.

 

[Richard Cory]

We can ALL breathe easier. That was tight as hell at times.

I'm done making game threads for the season. Passing the baton for Sunday.

Why? they won don't jinx us now!

 

[aikenite4uk]

I’m actually in awe how Amari is simultaneously our best and worst player. It’s so wild

No big mystery, he’s simply a non-offensive player. He shoots a flat shot he has no touch, but he’s a great athlete

All this is on Pope.
I see why he never won a game in the tournament.

When the game first started, Gundy was talking about Williams being an NBA talent; however, that didn't last long. Williams unnecessarily embarrassed himself from a scoring perspective.

Yes indeed. Williams was certifiably awful tonight offensively

 

[bbncal02]

Why? they won don't jinx us now!

1. Too much pressure.
2. My tradition- One Post game thread per tourney.

 

[Fox2monk]

Almost. Need to get to the S16. But at least the sage has got the smell out.

We would easily make the s16 healthy so I can’t hold it against these guys if they don’t. We aren’t close to optimal level right now health wise. I just hope Chandler and Garrsion play as good. Maybe get a spark from Noah or AA. Oweh keeps cooking, let Brea fire away, Butler to be 70% of his normal self, Carr to be consistent, and Amari to get back to his better games.

 

[Eagles_Ball]

I can't take a man seriously who eats more than 35,000 carbs a week.

Sorry, Charles.

That dude looks better than he has in YEARS. And he’s a national treasure. If you love sports and drink booze, I can’t imagine not liking Charles Barkley.

 

[Pygmy Sasquatch]

dang it I hate I can't listen to WLAP

 

[bbncal02]

LOL They found the NW Crying Kid. That was a cool segment.

 

[bbncal02]

We would easily make the s16 healthy so I can’t hold it against these guys if they don’t. We aren’t close to optimal level right now health wise. I just hope Chandler and Garrsion play as good. Maybe get a spark from Noah or AA. Oweh keeps cooking, let Brea fire away, Butler to be 70% of his normal self, Carr to be consistent, and Amari to get back to his better games.

I agree. We just won't slay that ghost if we get bounced and Cal usurps Pitino again.

 

[Eagles_Ball]

When the game first started, Gundy was talking about Williams being an NBA talent; however, that didn't last long. Williams unnecessarily embarrassed himself from a scoring perspective.

Stan has been taking too many Ozempic shots. Affecting his brain. Williams has never been anywhere close to an NBA player.

Oweh and Carr were awesome tonight. Everyone else had a less than memorable game. But honestly, those two will have to carry the offense. Williams HAS to be better to beat anyone worth a damn. Same for Butler. Brea needs to hit shots when it matters and not just when we are up 15-20. And Pope HAS to ride with those five guys. He rotates lineups on Sunday like he did tonight and Xavier or Illinois will beat our ass like a drum. We’ve got a chance though. Just have to maximize what we’ve got. Then we’re playing with house money after that.

 

[Wildskatfan]

8 SEC Teams into the Rd of 32. A record.

That's equal to what the Big 10 had in whole Tournament to start.
ACC is out of teams except for Duke 🤣

 

[Fox2monk]

I agree. We just won't slay that ghost if we get bounced and Cal usurps Pitino again.

Yup the best weekend would be a Pitino win and Kentucky to finish out the first weekend. Let’s make the sweet 16 and see what happens. Healthy or not give it our all. maybe Chandler, AA, Noah, and Perry can play better than anyone expects and lift us up to a victory Sunday. We will be in good shape if we rebound better, play defense, and Butler gets back to contributing a little more.

 

[65pacecar]

No big mystery, he’s simply a non-offensive player. He shoots a flat shot he has no touch, but he’s a great athlete



Yes indeed. Williams was certifiably awful tonight offensively

Hopefully Williams got his clunker of a game out of the way.

 

[bbncal02]

Yup the best weekend would be a Pitino win and Kentucky to finish out the first weekend. Let’s make the sweet 16 and see what happens. Healthy or not give it our all. maybe Chandler, AA, Noah, and Perry can play better than anyone expects and lift us up to a victory Sunday. We will be in good shape if we rebound better, play defense, and Butler gets back to contributing a little more.

I agree.

You know what else......Hang on a sec. Amari just missed another layup. DUNK THE BALL AMARI!

 

[Fox2monk]

8 SEC Teams into the Rd of 32. A record.

Yeah overall the SEC did what it needed too. Texas easily could have advanced and Mississippi State if they played a little better.

 

[UKDC80]

I’m extremely proud of our coach and team. I wasn’t happy most of the game, but I’m happy for our fanbase to feel a win.

 

[Fox2monk]

No big mystery, he’s simply a non-offensive player. He shoots a flat shot he has no touch, but he’s a great athlete



Yes indeed. Williams was certifiably awful tonight offensively

Williams needs to dunk everything he can and please at least lay it off the glass.

 

[Fox2monk]

We can ALL breathe easier. That was tight as hell at times.

I'm done making game threads for the season. Passing the baton for Sunday.

I have to agree, you made the thread, you must keep it going now. It’s bad luck to not do it now.

 

[Eagles_Ball]

Yup the best weekend would be a Pitino win and Kentucky to finish out the first weekend. Let’s make the sweet 16 and see what happens. Healthy or not give it our all. maybe Chandler, AA, Noah, and Perry can play better than anyone expects and lift us up to a victory Sunday. We will be in good shape if we rebound better, play defense, and Butler gets back to contributing a little more.

Am I weird for being excited about the Cal/Pitino matchup tomorrow? Honestly, those two dudes (in their prime) were my idols. Just absolute mavericks in their own way. My old HS coach affectionately called me “Slick Rick” when I first started coaching because of my affinity for Pitino. I took it too far. Overdressed. Tried to be too pretty. And pressed your ass the second you got off the bus. Thankfully I got smarter and 1/4 zips became a thing! 😂

 

[BlueWorldOrder74]

Well great win tonight and now I get to put on my Xavier shirt and have to go through this all again while you all get to relax and just see who we play next while I sweat it out.

Weird man. That isn’t right.

 

[Fox2monk]

Am I weird for being excited about the Cal/Pitino matchup tomorrow? Honestly, those two dudes (in their prime) were my idols. Just absolute mavericks in their own way. My old HS coach affectionately called me “Slick Rick” when I first started coaching because of my affinity for Pitino. I took it too far. Overdressed. Tried to be too pretty. And pressed your ass the second you got off the bus. Thankfully I got smarter and 1/4 zips became a thing! 😂

Not at all, that game is gonna be awesome and for the first time we don’t have a stake in the game. Pressure free.

 

[bbncal02]

I have to agree, you made the thread, you must keep it going now. It’s bad luck to not do it now.

But that violates my tradition. That's also bad luck. lol

 

[Fox2monk]

Weird man. That isn’t right.

Agreed, weak sauce

 

[Fox2monk]

But that violates my tradition. That's also bad luck. lol

Well whoever starts it needs to do it in honor of you at the very least.

 

[Eagles_Ball]

Not at all, that game is gonna be awesome and for the first time we don’t have a stake in the game. Pressure free.

I think that’s it. I can just sit back, enjoy the theater, remember the good times, and just be a fan.

 

[Wildskatfan]

I’m extremely proud of our coach and team. I wasn’t happy most of the game, but I’m happy for our fanbase to feel a win.

It way better than losing that for damn sure. Last few early tournament exists not only were embarrassing as a program but definitely hurt as a fan.
That said, I can't truly be happy until we can get out of the first darn weekend.
Kentucky needs to get in that sweet 16 and put our name back on the map!

 

[BlueWorldOrder74]

Well whoever starts it needs to do it in honor of you at the very least.

You should start it bro. Only makes sense.

 

[Fox2monk]

You should start it bro. Only makes sense.

If nobody else does I will.

 

[BlueWorldOrder74]

If nobody else does I will.

My favorite thread starter was @Wall2Boogie. Your username leads me to believe you will be the torch bearer moving forward.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

That dude looks better than he has in YEARS. And he’s a national treasure. If you love sports and drink booze, I can’t imagine not liking Charles Barkley.

I love Barkley but he sucks at picking the tournament correctly.

 

[Eagles_Ball]

I love Barkley but he sucks at picking the tournament correctly.

😂 That’s fair. But I bet he’s an AWESOME cart partner and drinking buddy.

 

[Saven]

Good, needed that win after a top 10 shitty day.

 

[phyrekat]

I love Barkley but he sucks at picking the tournament correctly.

How 'bout that Kenny Smith bracket?

UNC winning the Natty.......