Willis

[irishcat1965]

he played his best half of the year. Proud of the young man. Active on the boards and didn't force things offensively.

 

[WildMoon]

He is doing what Coach Cal has asked of him, and doing really well.

he's playing a lot too. I hope he can carry this to second half and to future games.

I thought he was a little passive on the offensive end but still looked great with rebounding.

 

[NineSec95]

Could he go to the NBA? JJ. He is balling right now.

 

[Ugoff]

Totally agree. Jay Williams just trashed him and said he has 3 points and 6 rebounds in the first half . Said it was 3 on 5 because of Willis and Skal. What a moron.

 

[CELTICAT]

Willis did very well and deserves props for his effort

 

[caneintally]

When he plays D and rebounds he is a great player. When he only plays on offense Cal has very little use for him with reason. Today he is doing both . How bout that spin move he broke out ?

 

[irishcat1965]

Totally agree. Jay Williams just trashed him and said he has 3 points and 6 rebounds in the first half . Said it was 3 on 5 because of Willis and Skal. What a moron.

He needs to put down the crack pipe.

 

[KWilt43atbuzz]

Nearly has a double double at half: 7pts 8 rebs.
But but but he cant play D! Willis had a nasty block too!

 

[CHAMPCAT11]

Hope he keeps it up. He played great in that first half. Skal continues to be really bad. His technical was weak but he just needs to play and keep his head on straight.

 

[king of cali]

He is doing what Coach Cal has asked of him, and doing really well.

It's not rocket science. You do what the coach asks you to do and you get all the run that you want. He was really active on defense and on the boards.

 

[qwesley]

Energy...

 

[kyjeff1]

We could be seeing a difference maker in the making. He is all over it on both ends of the court. He is playing the best defense I've ever seen him play and getting tough rebounds. He is a matchup nightmare for a lot of teams.

 

[UK90]

Its about damn time somebody finally started a thread with the word Willis in the title. Haven't seen enough of those recently.

 

[anon_9qtxg60vqzy0y]

Cal pushed the right buttons when he called Derek out publicly. Derek responded with his best overall half in his career.

 

[UKgreatinmyveins]

OK, time for Willis to come out now.

 

[KYtotheCore]

Shame it couldn't have been a win. He's getting some undeniable production. Maybe a reproduction of this in a win will get him some much-deserved kudos.

 

[bnewt]

Totally agree. Jay Williams just trashed him and said he has 3 points and 6 rebounds in the first half . Said it was 3 on 5 because of Willis and Skal. What a moron.

He was still crying because PUKE got beat at home today

 

[dezyDeco]

Props to Willis... but I really just want to be a part of what will end up being a 4-page thread!

 

[JohnBlue_]

Today's effort is why Cal calls him out and it worked. A lot of people owe the coach an apology.

 

[oldsports_]

Lee gave up 2 wide open 3's, and scored 3 points himself, and it wasn't the 1st time he's done that.

 

[Stonewall12]

Its about damn time somebody finally started a thread with the word Willis in the title. Haven't seen enough of those recently.

I am sure you are depressed with how well he is playing.

 

[Stonewall12]

Today's effort is why Cal calls him out and it worked. A lot of people owe the coach an apology.

Meh he still sucks as a x and o coach. So no apology.

 

[kennywalker34]

Really good game by Derek. Here is hoping he builds on it moving forward.

 

[4UK]

He's our best big guy. If he doesn't get starters minutes the rest of the year, something is terribly wrong.

 

[rolaid]

He's a starter now

 

[RondoBaller21]

He's our best big guy. If he doesn't get starters minutes the rest of the year, something is terribly wrong.

AND UK will lose every game from here on out if he's the best big we have.

 

[fabcat]

The hate for Willis on this board is ridiculous. The kid played really well today and was our only bright spot of any of our players over 6'5, but for a lot of people they refuse to give the kid credit. It's as if he kicked people's dog or stole their lunch money.

 

[tapemaster8]

The hate for Willis on this board is ridiculous. The kid played really well today and was our only bright spot of any of our players over 6'5, but for a lot of people they refuse to give the kid credit. It's as if he kicked people's dog or stole their lunch money.

I think they spent their own lunch money on dope!

 

[ZenCatFan73]

Way to step it up Willis! Proud of you!!

 

[KWilt43atbuzz]

Willis' 12 pts and 12 rebs. Were more than Lee and Poythress combined.
Willis is a basketball player, the other two are a body builder and a converted volleyballer.