Kentucky

[skoda]

UK has plenty of excuses for tonight. Lost their PG less than 4 minutes in. Another guard hampered with leg cramps, big man grounded by fouls... and they were still down 1 with the ball with 15 seconds left. Then a bizarre finish did them in

A lot to overcome

One of these days, I'm going to be on the right side of roster issues

No doubt you saw. Definitely a while lot to overcome....

I was just trying to get a W," Calipari said. "I was going to play the play. Where normally I’ll let (Wheeler) go, and he’ll decide what we’re doing … then when TyTy went down it’s a totally different ballgame there too. Now, let’s just get it up the court, get into something, and try to get a good look at the basket, which is not how I want to coach. You’re trying to win, so you’re doing what you have to to try to win.”

My read on Wheeler was way off, he is the heart/soul of this team. My guess is he went to hospital reason he did not return... Washington played out of his zone moving to point guard and was slowed with cramps in 2nd 1/2. Surprised Coach Cal didn't give Donte Allen another chance??

 

[skoda]

Watch and win... UK back at Rupp! Mintz takes control. The road to the Derby starts now.

 

[skoda]

88-60 the Rupp Boys

 

[skoda]

kentucky with or without wheeler 94-63

 

[skoda]

Kentucky is a 5.5-point favorite against Vanderbilt. The over/under is 140.5 points.

 

[skoda]

Play the Money Line! UK gets first win tonight will it be 94-63 or will 9-5 Vandy make it closer 75-69 according to the Wife! She's the cheerleader I'm the player....

 

[skoda]

Playing in Memorial Gymnasium is an unusual experience due to the setup. This roster is loaded with experienced players, but a bunch who have never played there. With that in mind it would not be shocking to see UK get out to a slow start with the different feel. Over 68 @ 1/2..

 

[msmith2179]

If you think UK might get out to a slow start then why would you play the 1st half over?

 

[skoda]

UK went scoreless 6 minutes in 1st half! Stopped at end? Winning by 30 and then winning 78-66??

Tennessee coming to Rupp Saturday…. Watch and see game….

 

[ShortBusDriver7]

UK went scoreless 6 minutes in 1st half! Stopped at end? Winning by 30 and then winning 78-66??

Tennessee coming to Rupp Saturday…. Watch and see game….

didnt score final 6 minutes of game? How is that possible....ugh. I pushed on over 144 wow.

 

[skoda]

If you think UK might get out to a slow start then why would you play the 1st half over? 94-63 was my prediction going scoreless for 6 minutes with starters in 1st half and again in the final 3 minutes with bench should have pushed it over 144 easily?

Missed a few front ends of 1 and 1's

What I posted was a column I read and I wasn't agreeing should have said.

 

[skoda]

UK was sloppy at end and Calipari wants not what happened to happen! Winning by 30 make it 40 today get the 10 point lead and make it 20! Wheeler will be back in line-up I don't see him starting but he will get some time...

Kentucky (13-3, 3-1 SEC) never trailed in a 78-66 win Tuesday at Vanderbilt. Oscar Tshiebwe scored a career-high 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for his 12th double-double of the season for the Wildcats, who led by as many as 28 points.



But Kentucky coach John Calipari was critical of how his team ended the game. The Wildcats missed their final seven shots and were outscored 16-0 after taking a 78-50 lead with 6:14 left.



"We let go of the rope, and we've got to get better at that," he said!!!!


89-78

Home Team.

 

[skoda]

89 points 7 minutes remaining! Great Game...

38-56 FG%
11-18 3pt
20-21 FT

 

[skoda]

Almost perfection! Jump on the UK train!

 

[vinnyvegas]

Almost perfection! Jump on the UK train!

Watching or has my attention. They are going to be a force To reckon with for sure.

 

[skoda]

A force no doubt, they play fast!

Watching or has my attention. They are going to be a force To reckon with for sure.

A&M is going to be a good test. I don’t think Aggies have enough offensive firepower to keep up with us if we’re clicking like we have been. A&M beat Irish and UK lost to Irish if it matters? Wildcats get another road win with Auburn on Saturday.

 

[skoda]

No doubt A&M coach did his homework!
We were out of rythem and Coach Cal pulled Wheeler 10:35 and sat/slowed him down told him I'm sure what I saw in today's paper.... put back in 5:00 mark!




Auburn vs Kentucky will now tip off at 12:00 p.m. CT on CBS this Saturday. Money Line Baby!


Sahvir Wheeler committed a career-high eight turnovers. UK Coach John Calipari blamed himself for not preparing Wheeler for A&M’s half-court trapping that disrupted the Cats’ offense.

 

[Loves2kickass]

UK is one of my 4 teams to win the championship.

 

[skoda]

Good choice kickass! UK was Kicking Ass Saturday then......... You know what happened! Tonight their road to the Finals continues 16-4 going into KU

 

[skoda]

Will it be UK or KU Saturday? Looking for a little bit of a second option then the winner... Over the total is almost a sure thing. I haven't seen any #'s yet but I say -4.5 KU with total low 150.. My prediction 81-77 Wildcats! :; )