Kentucky vs. Gonzaga will happen during conference play, per report
An intriguing twist for this series.
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UK will face Zags during SEC conference play
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Kentucky vs. Gonzaga will happen during conference play, per report
An intriguing twist for this series.
A little disappointing, would've liked this one before we got rolling in SEC play.
Luckily they have to come here. Will make that a little easier on us during SEC play.
This honestly makes a lot of sense for Gonzaga. After conference play starts they don’t play anyone but cupcakes and SMC. Will be good for them to have a tough game to remind them what to expect during the NCAA tournament.
Maybe it's for the best when our team is fully developed.
Agreed. I'm 100% ok with the timing here.
Also. No Michigan this year:
The finale of the three-game series was scheduled to take place Dec. 2 in Rupp Arena, with Kentucky hosting the Wolverines in what should have been a Saturday matchup high on national name value. Instead, that spot on UK’s calendar is expected to be occupied by UNC Wilmington when the official non-conference schedule is released in the coming days.
Read more at: https://www.kentucky.com/sports/col...tball-men/article277647033.html#storylink=cpy
The finale of the three-game series was scheduled to take place Dec. 2 in Rupp Arena, with Kentucky hosting the Wolverines in what should have been a Saturday matchup high on national name value. Instead, that spot on UK’s calendar is expected to be occupied by UNC Wilmington when the official non-conference schedule is released in the coming days.
Read more at: https://www.kentucky.com/sports/col...tball-men/article277647033.html#storylink=cpy
Actually like to see this. Similar to what we had with Kansas in Big12 Challenge and it makes sense. No reason to front load all of our tough ooc games. Should be a good gauge as to where we stand mid season.
Kentucky still hasn’t announced who the last non-conference game is yet have they. They have 12, and usually play 13
Later season game for the freshman, Gonzaga is looking meh, and the game is in Rupp? I think this could be a surprise blowout (or not surprise for some).
Gonzaga loses 4 of it's top 5 from last year.. and brings in a few transfers, that I'm not sure Gonzaga would have even gone after, had they brought in ANY sort of recruiting for this year.
I actually think betting against Gonzaga is going to win people some money this year. The average fans will go with them on name recognition over the last few seasons, but the talent is WAY down.
Gonzaga loses 4 of it's top 5 from last year.. and brings in a few transfers, that I'm not sure Gonzaga would have even gone after, had they brought in ANY sort of recruiting for this year.
I actually think betting against Gonzaga is going to win people some money this year. The average fans will go with them on name recognition over the last few seasons, but the talent is WAY down.
I also think traveling across country won't help, and a team that's largely full of mid-low major players, won't have an easy time playing under the bright lights of Rupp.
No travel man. Imagine having to fly across country mid SEC play and then say have to be back for a Tuesday night game. Doable, but it would have an effect of the team for sure.
And no Timme ref protection. We should smack the tar out of them. We owe it to them.
I don't think Zags are gonna be near as good. Still going to be a good matchup but they are gonna be down from where they were last season.
I don’t know anything about zaga this year. Do you think they’ll be ranked coming into Rupp later in the season? I’d imagine they’ll be ranked to start the season just off their name, but wonder how long it’ll last if their roster is as weak as you say.
I really think we will. They dont have the horses, and unless our freshman turn into duds, they will likely be rolling come February. Now if this was a November game? Different story.
I'd have to look at their schedule, but would not be surprised if they drop a few OOC games and find themselves back in the 20s. I dont think this is a top25 team, and dont think they are particularly close, either. But I'd be totally fine if they still hold a ranking when we play them.
I just looked up their ooc schedule, or at least what I could find.
@Kentucky
@Washington
Neutral sites vs USC and UConn
And Maui with what looks like Purdue as first game
I’d like to see them ranked coming into Rupp, but not sure after looking at their schedule
I always thought the Zags suffered in post season partially b/c they aren't really challenged after December.
Mark Few may think so as well.
Mark Few may think so as well.
They havent. They have that Unity series with the SWAC schools and I don't think that opponent has been announced yet.
Good, we dont have to play the entire top 15.
Would’ve like to see it early, yes. However, they have an advantage on us via experience. This’ll give us some cushion to get some reps under our belts. Wanna beat them the fvck down! We owe them one, bigly!
Fine with me than early on when this team is first learning to play together. Like having a change up for marquee non-conference games during SEC play outside of the now SEC/ACC Challenge.
We will trounce them, for several reasons:
1. As mentioned above, they lost a ton
2. They will be a month into their cupcake conference schedule, and will have gotten complacent
3. Our freshmen will be much better by then
4. Cross country flight
5. They’re used to playing in tiny gyms… doubt they shoot well in cavernous Rupp
I think all these factors combine to spell blowout for the Cats.
1. As mentioned above, they lost a ton
2. They will be a month into their cupcake conference schedule, and will have gotten complacent
3. Our freshmen will be much better by then
4. Cross country flight
5. They’re used to playing in tiny gyms… doubt they shoot well in cavernous Rupp
I think all these factors combine to spell blowout for the Cats.
I doubt we get a blowout, Few is an experienced coach. But we could se a 9-15 point win. Doubt we see 20+.
Maybe we will be through the process by then and can get back to winning more against ranked out of conference teams. We've lost I believe 4 straight and 7 of the last 8 against ranked OOC opponents the previous 3 seasons. That's a ridiculous record. That has to change.
Yep same. I’m beyond tired of losing marquee made for tv type games bc “it’s early” and Cal is tinkering with things and the guys have Bambi legs.
Didn't he used to schedule a late game against Gonzaga when he was at Memphis? Maybe he is throwing Few a bone here.
Either way, that late in the season @ Rupp. Should be a solid win for you all.
Either way, that late in the season @ Rupp. Should be a solid win for you all.
And to think Jerry Stackhouse has you on payroll down in Nashville. Is Vanderbilt gonna stick around and play football, basketball, archery and ass picking in the SEC or do they give a shit about it anyways..
I believe someday when Stackhouse gets fired you got a chance to make Vandy the Harvard of the South. Make em earn those would be scholarships, since none is given in the Ivy League.
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