What's your prediction for the game and who is an important Kentucky player?
Graf: Duke 88, Kentucky 84. Mark Pope would completely win over the hearts of Big Blue Nation a week into the season with a win, but in the end, I think the athleticism and length win out for the Blue Devils in this matchup, while leaving Kentucky optimistic for the season ahead.
Sisk: Despite all of the talk of high octane offenses, Kentucky's advantage may be inside. Patrick Ngongba's injury could be a big one. Khaman Maluach is a stud, but the Cats are deeper in the interior, and if Amari Williams can keep playing as he has he could cause some problems for the freshman. We really don't know what to expect this early in the season, but UK obviously needs to shoot the ball well, and do their best to frustrate the Blue Devil freshmen when they have the ball. Duke 91 Kentucky 86
Rowland: Kentucky 81, Duke 79. Koby Brea will get some looks and we see the confidence, so I expect him to have a good game. The Wildcats' experience shows up in a big way and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts for tonight.
Since Rowland was the only one who got it right and had faith in our team what is their penance? I suggest they both have to babysit for Rowland one night so he and the Mrs can go out for a night on the town. Any other suggestions?
Graf: Duke 88, Kentucky 84. Mark Pope would completely win over the hearts of Big Blue Nation a week into the season with a win, but in the end, I think the athleticism and length win out for the Blue Devils in this matchup, while leaving Kentucky optimistic for the season ahead.
Sisk: Despite all of the talk of high octane offenses, Kentucky's advantage may be inside. Patrick Ngongba's injury could be a big one. Khaman Maluach is a stud, but the Cats are deeper in the interior, and if Amari Williams can keep playing as he has he could cause some problems for the freshman. We really don't know what to expect this early in the season, but UK obviously needs to shoot the ball well, and do their best to frustrate the Blue Devil freshmen when they have the ball. Duke 91 Kentucky 86
Rowland: Kentucky 81, Duke 79. Koby Brea will get some looks and we see the confidence, so I expect him to have a good game. The Wildcats' experience shows up in a big way and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts for tonight.
Since Rowland was the only one who got it right and had faith in our team what is their penance? I suggest they both have to babysit for Rowland one night so he and the Mrs can go out for a night on the town. Any other suggestions?
