What concerns you the most?

[Kattopper]

1. Current starting lineup- digging a hole we can’t get out of. We know he isn’t going to change it now. Despite the evidence and proof in play will we have to overcome this in an early round game?

2. Rotations- more random/bad lineups. without reason, Cal just throwing stuff out there. I’m sure there are several threads on this over the last 5 years but this is an issue, has been for a long time. This time of year we should be set and that guys know what to expect. Probably my biggest gripe about Cal.

3. Post player presence- we have one really good (not elite yet) defender in Ugo. Z still lost at times but can gives us offensive sparks. Mitchell- not sure he regains early season form at this point. Bradshaw is a non factor. Do you play Edwards at the 4?

4. Defensively- our woes are well documented. We are who we are I guess but will it be our undoing against a lesser opponent again.

5. Cold shooting night- not sure we have had many, we still put up 80+ in our sleep on an off night. Is that enough to carry us through a clunker in the tourney?

Like many of you I want to be excited and have confidence but I just can’t buy in with this group/Cal. Going down to Nashville and watching that game sucked the air out of me.

 

[blubo]

our coach

 

[ukjenning44]

our coach

This 200% and will be our downfall

 

[Creed Bratton]

That our defense is so bad it would allow this guy to score 40 on us.

 

[TNCatfanforever]

My biggest concern is the head coach.

 

[drew_ukfan]

We can’t guard worth 💩, that is the biggest issue (aside from Cow)

 

[St.PatterSoN-54-]

The coach, but for a different reason.

You can see his pucker factor is magnified more and more lately in tight games. He really looks overwhelmed on the sideline when games are close and the clock is winding down.

Frankly, I don't trust him not to screw it up.

 

[Fitch44]

Mitchell at the 4. How many min does he ride this?
We are clearly at our best when Adou or Edwards are at the 4. He has tried to get Mitchell going again and it isn’t working.
Does he force this in the tourney or limit his min severely?
This decision by cal will weigh big.

 

[SemperFiCat]

Other than our obvious weakest link...

We don't have a guard that can shut down some opposing guard that averages 8 per, but will have 28 at the half.

 

[MachineHead1]

Two things: 1) Calipari, and 2) Defense, which falls back on Calipari.

I just don’t think he’s capable of leading a team on a run, even with a gift bracket like this one.

 

[TTTblue24]

# 1 & 4 for me, we can’t keep digging holes to start the game cause we can’t guard a parked car so 1 & 4 go hand in hand.

 

[RunninRichie]

1. Cal starting DJ and Edwards. Over promises to his dad and Klutch,
2. On-ball defense. Rob is an awful defender. Wagner not much better. Reed at least plays passing lanes.
3. Rebounding. Ugo has the worst hands at UK since freshman Nick Richards.
4. Tre Mitchell. Dude acts like he's high when he's on the floor. Doesn't seem like he really cares. He checked out months ago IMO.

 

[FitchMields]

The coach

 

[BikerTrash22]

Cow.




The fact that Reed was on fire in the first half and it was like he or Cow told him to chill out in the second half. He really never looked for his shot again. Wide open to the basket for a easy layup, nope, pass out to Rob.

 

[Lempface]

It's the slow starts, and it's not 100% on the starting line up. When we've had Reed start they've still gotten off slowly. I think we should start RRR w/ Thiero and Z though. But whatever line up is out there, we gotta fix the slow starts they've burned us in almost every game we've lost.

 

[Creed Bratton]

Cow.




The fact that Reed was on fire in the first half and it was like he or Cow told him to chill out in the second half. He really never looked for his shot again. Wide open to the basket for a easy layup, nope, pass out to Rob.

This is not the University of Reed Sheppard.

 

[loucatfan]

Cal not playing Reed,Dilly, and Reeves to start and keeping them in together as long as they don’t need a break or are in foul trouble .

 

[Kattopper]

1. Cal starting DJ and Edwards. Over promises to his dad and Klutch,
2. On-ball defense. Rob is an awful defender. Wagner not much better. Reed at least plays passing lanes.
3. Rebounding. Ugo has the worst hands at UK since freshman Nick Richards.
4. Tre Mitchell. Dude acts like he's high when he's on the floor. Doesn't seem like he really cares. He checked out months ago IMO.

3. Is a good point about our bigs. Not great at rebounding either.

 

[Pygmy Sasquatch]

According to Cal, if you have any concerns, you are not a fan.

 

[Catsfan7612]

our coach

// End of thread.

 

[WeWant9]

Rebounding and giving up 2nd chance opportunities. The defense is what it is, but they have shown it can be up to task (Auburn, Bama, and Tenn). This team tends to give up too many offensive rebounds that result in buckets for the other team. We need all the possessions possible to put points up, and we have to somehow find a way to get those rebounds.

 

[know1]

In order:

1. Preparations and game plan (lack thereof) by our staff is my biggest concern.
2. No in-game adjustments that actually help
3. Our season long track record of VERY poor defense
4. Poor rebounding
5. Another team hitting a higher % than they typically do because of #3
6. Us going cold from 3

The top 4 are coaching issues that our esteemed coach has had all season to fix, but neglected to do so.

 

[Catman100]

Only thing to be concerned about is our coach.

 

[ULisnotmyman]

6. All of the above, which all stem back to the “coach”

 

[permdaddy]

4- Defense for me there isn't a close second. They have shown they can be better (see 1st half against Tenn) but they refuse to focus and give maximum effort for more than a few minutes at a time.

 

[Smashcat]

D.

 

[CaptainBoogerBuns]

Too much liquid-like feel in a fart.

 

[Elliott Tim]

It's the slow starts, and it's not 100% on the starting line up. When we've had Reed start they've still gotten off slowly. I think we should start RRR w/ Thiero and Z though. But whatever line up is out there, we gotta fix the slow starts they've burned us in almost every game we've lost.

Careful.
You're being too sensible and objective.

 

[bigblueinsanity]

The lineup for each half. We can't just give away 10-16 points every game because our coach wants to start a certain group. Yet we'll do it anyway and it will eventually cost us again

 

[TFCats11]

The Head Coach… end thread🎯

 

[JonathanW]

I am surprised no one has mentioned the primary reason for all (but UNCW) of our losses.
....
An opponent that just plays much more physical than us, that manhandles our guys on the inside, on drives, on screens outside.

 

[john4uk]

Oakland and a defense that can't stop a drive to the basket or guard a three attempt.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

My two biggest concerns are:

1. The defense effort and lack of care here. If we could just focus a bit on this end of the ball, like boxing out, strong rebounds, not biting on pump fakes, not fouling 3pt shooters.. we would be very muh improved.

2. DJ trying to take the game over and/or not being ready for this moment. His PG play is still extremely shaky. I'd prefer he come off the bench, but Cal just won't do that to the Wagner family.

 

[rolaid]

1. Cal
2. He subs with no thought of who will score for us
3. We are a soft team Houston will take our lunch money
4. He never tries to stop the other teams star players

 

[KENTUCKY_FLYER]

CAL will COW