Reeves Against Real Competition

[CincyUKFan]

Just does not get it done. If it wasn’t obvious already, it is painfully obvious tonight. Statistics do not lie, and they bear this out that more often than not he lays eggs against quality competition.

This is not to say that he shouldn’t play, but it is to say that he should not be taking the bulk of the shots or be relied upon as the go-to scorer. He simply cannot get buckets against the likes of Duke and Kansas, etc..

 

[sluggercatfan]

Just does not get it done. If it wasn’t obvious already, it is painfully obvious tonight. Statistics do not lie, and they bear this out that more often than not he lays eggs against quality competition.

This is not to say that he shouldn’t play, but it is to say that he should not be taking the bulk of the shots or be relied upon as the go-to scorer. He simply cannot get buckets against the likes of Duke and Kansas, etc..

Reeves, Wagner and Edwards 8-32!!!

 

[RMorris33]

We cannot play Reeves late in games anymore. He's anti-clutch

 

[SophiesDad]

 

[KYWC36]

are you high? At times he was the only one would could get a shot… I agree we rely on him too much, but his skill set is not the issue.

 

[ala_kat2]

He had 22 or so points but took a ton of shots. Also, what did we get from Wagner and Edwards?

 

[CROCAT]

Reeves is a mid-major chucker, not much else. He would have been a human victory cigar on some of the big time UK teams over the years. If he's the guy taking 20 shots a game, your team is not getting very far in March

 

[KYWC36]

Wagner is not good and edwards disappears

 

[SemperFiCat]

He was ok. Couldn't hit some good looks at the end.

 

[ftp000]

He scored 24!

 

[CincyUKFan]

are you high? At times he was the only one would could get a shot… I agree we rely on him too much, but his skill set is not the issue.

7/25 from the field.

3/17 from three.

Nope. I’m not high.

 

[Jamal Mercer]

I mean….are we even close at the end of the game without him?

You can do your mental gymnastics and say yes, but you’d be wrong.

 

[CincyUKFan]

He scored 24!

Inefficiently. While other guys that shot better were given fewer shot attempts.

 

[CincyUKFan]

He had 22 or so points but took a ton of shots. Also, what did we get from Wagner and Edwards?

They’re all overmatched.

 

[TCurtis75]

7/25 from the field.

3/17 from three.

Nope. I’m not high.

We lose by 20 without him. He was the only one that could get a shot. You’ve had some bad takes in history but this might be the worst.

 

[EliteBlue]

He was ok. Couldn't hit some good looks at the end.

This. It’s wild how you have ppl trying to run the narrative that this is a reeves issue bc he missed 3s late. He was often the only guy who could get a shot and carried us in the 2nd half. He didn’t have a good day behind the arc but played a solid game everywhere else.

No inside defenders, ice cold Wagner and Edwards, and poor shot selection/time&possession awareness killed us late…..along with really bad substitution patterns up 6 with 4 minutes left you should win

 

[KYWC36]

7/25 from the field.

3/17 from three.

Nope. I’m not high.

What you should be complaining about is the offense we run and the fear of shooting from most of our team. I won’t blame a dude for doing what’s expected of him, that’s way to many shots for anyone and we never adjust …. Typical cal offense

 

[Seth_C]

He scored 24!

I could score 24 on 25 attempts, dude. If your leading scorer is shooting 28% you’re going to lose lots of games, either because someone else should have been taking those shots or, perhaps even worse, a 28% shooter was your best option.

Either way, it isn’t a good thing.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

It's actually a small miracle we were in this game with how poorly Edwards, Reeves, and DJ played.

 

[ZZBlueComet]

Reeves shot 7-25, we need Reeves this year, but that has to get better. Wagner was 1-12, and then we have Cal coaching a close game (we all know that always ends) - it's amazing we hung in this one. Hopefully, the shooting gets better and we can get big leads, to keep the Cal effect away from the end of games - Theiro played his ass off.

 

[RunninRichie]

He's a glorified scrub as stephen a smith said. He's a volume shooter. Who our fans love because if you look at the stat sheet you see ''20 points, 24 points, 19 points, 18 points''. Then you see his attemps. 20 shots, 16 shots, 28 shots, 17 shots, etc etc. Travis Perry would already be an uprgade over Reeves.

 

[BigBlueFanGA]

Just does not get it done. If it wasn’t obvious already, it is painfully obvious tonight. Statistics do not lie, and they bear this out that more often than not he lays eggs against quality competition.

This is not to say that he shouldn’t play, but it is to say that he should not be taking the bulk of the shots or be relied upon as the go-to scorer. He simply cannot get buckets against the likes of Duke and Kansas, etc..

He just rushed his shot instead of taking what was given. I'm pretty happy overall.

 

[KYWC36]

I could score 24 on 25 attempts, dude. If your leading scorer is shooting 28% you’re going to lose lots of games.

Tell the coach that

 

[MbergCat]

He had 22 or so points but took a ton of shots. Also, what did we get from Wagner and Edwards?

ZERO

 

[EliteBlue]

Missed freethrows and bad decision making is what beat us.

Edwards and Wagner played terrified and Reeves had to try to carry us in the second half with Dillingham on the bench. He kept it a single possession game by volume shooting and drawing fouls. Anyone trying to make this a reeves issue tonight when 2 “top 10 draft picks” didn’t even get off the bus is just looking for reasons to hate

 

[megablue]

Reeves, Wagner and Edwards 8-32!!!

Wagner-Edwards 1-18
Reeves 7-25
8-43 total

 

[Jamal Mercer]

Missed freethrows and bad decision making is what beat us.

Edwards and Wagner played terrified and Reeves had to try to carry us in the second half with Dillingham on the bench. He kept it a single possession game by volume shooting and drawing fouls. Anyone trying to make this a reeves issue tonight when 2 “top 10 draft picks” didn’t even get off the bus is just looking for reasons to hate

This. Some of our fans are absolutely moronic.

 

[cbrwalt]

The people hating on Reeves do not know basketball. I would not waste your time arguing with them.

 

[BigBlueFanGA]

I could score 24 on 25 attempts, dude. If your leading scorer is shooting 28% you’re going to lose lots of games, either because someone else should have been taking those shots or, perhaps even worse, a 28% shooter was your best option.

Either way, it isn’t a good thing.

No you couldn't. But he needs to let the game come to him. Anytime he forces things he misses.

 

[ukjenning44]

I think the problem is Cal against real competition. He needs cupcakes and donuts to feast on.

 

[CatPhight]

Wagner pulled a Goodwin
Edward’s pulled a Montgomery
Reeves at least scored

 

[Bluesbrother]

Just does not get it done. If it wasn’t obvious already, it is painfully obvious tonight. Statistics do not lie, and they bear this out that more often than not he lays eggs against quality competition.

This is not to say that he shouldn’t play, but it is to say that he should not be taking the bulk of the shots or be relied upon as the go-to scorer. He simply cannot get buckets against the likes of Duke and Kansas, etc..

Takes too many ill-advised shots, as if he has no teammates.

 

[phyrekat]

He scored 24!

On 25 shots. 25. That's 20, plus 5. He shot 3-17 from 3. That is typical Reeves. he is what he is. He may win us a game or two this year, but I guaran-damn-tee that he will absolutely shoot us out of a game that matters this year.

 

[Bluesbrother]

I think the problem is Cal against real competition. He needs cupcakes and donuts to feast on.

I think Cal has some loose screws. Some of the things he does is baffling.

 

[FitchandMurray29]

It truly is remarkable. There’s really no rhyme or reason either. A lot of similar shots. He did go to the step back well too much tonight. Think it was due to the struggles of DJ and having Reeves try to create his own.

 

[HICATFAN]

He's a glorified scrub as stephen a smith said. He's a volume shooter. Who our fans love because if you look at the stat sheet you see ''20 points, 24 points, 19 points, 18 points''. Then you see his attemps. 20 shots, 16 shots, 28 shots, 17 shots, etc etc. Travis Perry would already be an uprgade over Reeves.

You lost me after Stephen Smith….period…

 

[phyrekat]

Jesus, I was just looking at that again. 3-17. 3-17. And it won't stop - and it will happen again. I'm going on record now that Antonio reeves will absolutely shoot us out of an important game this season (in addition to this one).
You fanbois go ahead and save this thread, because i can guarantee that you won't be able to throw it back in my face later in the year (meaning March, for you really obtuse people)

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Reeves shouldnt be the main point I agree, but he has to play. He is 12-15 points most nights that Kentucky needs

 

[phyrekat]

Reeves should be the main point I agree, but he has to play. He is 12-15 points most nights that Kentucky needs

We was 24 points tonight. Of course that was also on 28% shooting.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

We was 24 points tonight. Of course that was also on 28% shooting.

Wagner and Edwards sucked tonight, dillingham was good but in foul trouble, Reed and theiro are energy guys not offensive focal points, Mitchell was up and down tonight