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I hate the current UKAthletics.com layout. It's a busy, illogical mess. It's annoying how the schedule defaults to show "all" athletic events. No one is looking for the women's field hockey schedule Mitch. Promise.
You know, for some reason I was hesitant about Briscoe and thought he was going to be this slow, inconsistent guard because of the "physical" label. Not trying to hate on Andrew Harrison but I basically thought we would get a shorter Andrew Harrison (who was always a little underwhelming). But he's not, at all. He's quick, is a great finisher, and much faster than I expected. Absolutely love him. Love all 3 of our guards - this year is going to be a treat to watch.
fans of the internet-only production that is UL basketball are out in force bringing up our shortcoming last season as a shield against how great we already look this year. K, good luck with that protection and hope your wifi connection is good to catch some glitchy broadcast of your next game.
Yeah, 38-1 with a Final Four loss was such a terrible shortcoming.
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Murray and Briscoe are basically what we wanted the Harrison twins to be. Granted, we were pretty successful with the Harrison twins. Mainly talking expectations.
If you didn't have 2bluegafu on ignor you are doing cat pause dot com wrong
play basketball you duke sum bitches, not working the generous refs whistles.
didn't work, but just watching him try that a couple times, when he would start to drive outside the circle and just involuntarily for no reason and with no contact flail his head/neck/upper body back as if he were JFK receiving the head shot was just so damn infuriating. knowing that was a taught instructed skill he received from that staff.
play basketball you duke sum bitches, not working the generous refs whistles.
He tried that head jerk and waving arms ish early on and it wasn't called
good to know Duke would of beaten us if they had 10 more minutes, well (1) they didn't and (2) FALSE
also whores
good to know Duke would of beaten us if they had 10 more minutes, well (1) they didn't and (2) FALSE
also whores
- Man what an enjoyable peaceful game. After the stress of the undefeated season it was great to just sit back and watch a game.
- I would put my life in Tyler Ulis' hands. He just does not do anything stupid with the ball. I trust him more than any other point guard that Cal has had. This includes John Wall. Plus his 3 ball in not hitting yet but it will.
- Still cannot get over how K just sat there an took it. There was one sequence where he got in the ref's *** but other than that he just took it.
- Actually believe this ref crew was veteran enough to not fall for their flop and flail ****.
- I thought that Cal did a great job of subbing. I thought this game was not for Humphries but he adequate. I also thought that Willis was not cut out for this game and Cal saw that as well. He'll get his minutes but just not in that game.
- Listen Cal is going to take the air out of the ball but I really think Ulis is going to get us a good shot in those situations rather than what happened in the past.
- Loved Luke Kennard really not doing anything. Screw him.
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this is such a loser mentality. If the game was 10 minutes longer we would have stretched it out to more. With 5 minutes to go Cal took the air out of the ball.
WEDNESDAY TAKES:
- Damn, that felt good. [banana]
- The Champions Classic ALWAYS tells us something. In 2012 and 2015, it told us we were the easy favorite and frontrunner. In 2013 and 2014, it told us we had our work cut out for us. If last night was again an indication, we're one of the teams to beat this year.
- Dribble penetration is to college basketball what running the ball is to football. Teams that can both get the ball into the paint consistently and on the other end, stop dribble penetration are HARD to stop. That's how UConn won two titles this decade. UK's 3-headed monster is just relentless. They attack, attack, attack, and then on D are up in you all game. Hell, we only went 3-10 from outside and it didn't matter.
- I was very impressed with our D. That was an early concern for me, but I was off.
- [laughing] at the joke of Duke having the #1 class. That was shown to be a farce.
- Ulis was in total control all game. Just a wonderful game from the senior...errr sophomore.
- Briscoe brings the swag to this team. Like his two bandmates, he's always in control. Makes smart decisions with the ball. Good defender. Good finisher.
- Murray's a superstar. He'll hit those shots eventually.
- Poythress battled but 3-10 FG is horrible.
- I loved what I saw from Lee on the other hand. He may not be all that physical but he made up for it with energy. Kid's ready for primetime.
- Humphries- what a revelation. Cal stole one there. He'll be a solid role player this year and one of the better 5s in the country by next year.
- Labissiere is going to take some time. We all know. Probably did him some good in the longrun getting a bull like Plumlee the first game. Good thing Calipari/Payne are the best in the business at preparing bigs.
- This is going to be a perimeter oriented team, but different than in 2011, as our calling card is getting into the paint more than shooting (which we'll also be really good at). We have some good pieces inside, too. And we're going to guard the hell out of you. We'll drop a few- I can already see Vandy getting us with a big game from Jones and their outside shooters- but I like my team better than anyone else's.
- As for Duke. they'll get it together and have a gawdy record, high seed (probably a 2) when it's all said and done, but this team is much more like their early exits than their champs. Thornton has some potential. Allen will be good. Ingram is one of the more interesting players in CBB. And their two veteran bigs are solid.
- [laughing] @ Kansas. Stayed up late for that one but it was worth it. The Jayhawks have, as I said last night, about 8-9 guys I like, but no one I love (and that includes Bill Self).
Kansas has some pieces, but Self doesn't know what to do with them. They lack a super talent, too. Ellis has developed into a Darius Miller-esque vet, but he's no star. Selden has never shown he can be the guy you thought he would be. You look at Ulis and Mason- one a surehanded, a pure efficient PG who thinks about everyone else first, and the other a guy who goes 5-15 and consistently makes boneheaded decisions in the clutch. Graham and Svi have their moments, but aren't there yet. Greene's a sharpshooter, but nothing else. I like Bragg but Self would rather play his experienced, limited bigs (see Alexander, Cliff). They need Diallo in the worst way.
- Michigan State is limited (especially with Nairn at the point), but of course they're gritty as all hell. Valentine has turned into Evan Turner- just does it all. What a game- 29/12/12 :boom:. The freshman McQuaid looks like a milk-guzzling O'Poyle but is a pure shooter. Same with Forbes.
- Damn, that felt good. [banana]
- The Champions Classic ALWAYS tells us something. In 2012 and 2015, it told us we were the easy favorite and frontrunner. In 2013 and 2014, it told us we had our work cut out for us. If last night was again an indication, we're one of the teams to beat this year.
- Dribble penetration is to college basketball what running the ball is to football. Teams that can both get the ball into the paint consistently and on the other end, stop dribble penetration are HARD to stop. That's how UConn won two titles this decade. UK's 3-headed monster is just relentless. They attack, attack, attack, and then on D are up in you all game. Hell, we only went 3-10 from outside and it didn't matter.
- I was very impressed with our D. That was an early concern for me, but I was off.
- [laughing] at the joke of Duke having the #1 class. That was shown to be a farce.
- Ulis was in total control all game. Just a wonderful game from the senior...errr sophomore.
- Briscoe brings the swag to this team. Like his two bandmates, he's always in control. Makes smart decisions with the ball. Good defender. Good finisher.
- Murray's a superstar. He'll hit those shots eventually.
- Poythress battled but 3-10 FG is horrible.
- I loved what I saw from Lee on the other hand. He may not be all that physical but he made up for it with energy. Kid's ready for primetime.
- Humphries- what a revelation. Cal stole one there. He'll be a solid role player this year and one of the better 5s in the country by next year.
- Labissiere is going to take some time. We all know. Probably did him some good in the longrun getting a bull like Plumlee the first game. Good thing Calipari/Payne are the best in the business at preparing bigs.
- This is going to be a perimeter oriented team, but different than in 2011, as our calling card is getting into the paint more than shooting (which we'll also be really good at). We have some good pieces inside, too. And we're going to guard the hell out of you. We'll drop a few- I can already see Vandy getting us with a big game from Jones and their outside shooters- but I like my team better than anyone else's.
- As for Duke. they'll get it together and have a gawdy record, high seed (probably a 2) when it's all said and done, but this team is much more like their early exits than their champs. Thornton has some potential. Allen will be good. Ingram is one of the more interesting players in CBB. And their two veteran bigs are solid.
- [laughing] @ Kansas. Stayed up late for that one but it was worth it. The Jayhawks have, as I said last night, about 8-9 guys I like, but no one I love (and that includes Bill Self).
Kansas has some pieces, but Self doesn't know what to do with them. They lack a super talent, too. Ellis has developed into a Darius Miller-esque vet, but he's no star. Selden has never shown he can be the guy you thought he would be. You look at Ulis and Mason- one a surehanded, a pure efficient PG who thinks about everyone else first, and the other a guy who goes 5-15 and consistently makes boneheaded decisions in the clutch. Graham and Svi have their moments, but aren't there yet. Greene's a sharpshooter, but nothing else. I like Bragg but Self would rather play his experienced, limited bigs (see Alexander, Cliff). They need Diallo in the worst way.
- Michigan State is limited (especially with Nairn at the point), but of course they're gritty as all hell. Valentine has turned into Evan Turner- just does it all. What a game- 29/12/12 :boom:. The freshman McQuaid looks like a milk-guzzling O'Poyle but is a pure shooter. Same with Forbes.
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I think I was most impressed with UK's neutralization of Duke's 3 point shot. It was the weapon they could really hurt us with and we kept them from getting good looks for the most part.
LOVED how Kennard didn't get ****.
Admit it, who else said to themselves "thank god for the 30 second shot clock" when we obviously started to do that ish under 5 minutes. the most infuriating aspect of the man, he doesnt want to put his foot on a downed opponents throat and crush their larynx.
Yeah, Self loves playing guys like Landen Lucas over his star freshman big. Did it with Alexander, and will assumedly do it with Bragg. Play the kids early so they can blossom late....Roy does the same ****. Has to be maddening as a fan.
He won't be able to keep Diallo off, though. Ellis, Traylor, Diallo, Bragg, Lucas, Mickleson -- jesus, that's a lot of bodies.
-Valentine, what a joy to watch. Love me a great 'pure' college basketball player.
-Favorite play of the game, Briscoe catching the pass-ahead, turning like a ballerina with one hand, and tossing up a Gervin with English as his mouth piece dangles to end the half....[laughing] -- it was like a casual winning basket to finish a Rucker game.
I love that kid's face, no homo. He's really fun to look at during competition, he doesn't give a TOUCH about anything that's going on. If he plays bad, and he will, it won't be b/c he's nervous or scared.:boxing:
-IZak impressed. He had no CLUE what he was doing, and was going 100mph, but at least he was throwing his body all over the place...he's gonna be pretty damn good in time once he settles down a bit. He was an important part of the game, and probably wasn't even on Cal's preferred 'play' list.
He won't be able to keep Diallo off, though. Ellis, Traylor, Diallo, Bragg, Lucas, Mickleson -- jesus, that's a lot of bodies.
-Valentine, what a joy to watch. Love me a great 'pure' college basketball player.
-Favorite play of the game, Briscoe catching the pass-ahead, turning like a ballerina with one hand, and tossing up a Gervin with English as his mouth piece dangles to end the half....[laughing] -- it was like a casual winning basket to finish a Rucker game.
I love that kid's face, no homo. He's really fun to look at during competition, he doesn't give a TOUCH about anything that's going on. If he plays bad, and he will, it won't be b/c he's nervous or scared.:boxing:
-IZak impressed. He had no CLUE what he was doing, and was going 100mph, but at least he was throwing his body all over the place...he's gonna be pretty damn good in time once he settles down a bit. He was an important part of the game, and probably wasn't even on Cal's preferred 'play' list.
That's the thing- not only are our guards GOOD, they're unflappable. Nothing phases them.
Now our bigs on the other hand...
Made this same point last night. We're going to smother people out on the perimeter. Could very well be the best defensive unit Cal has had here.
Extremely proud of our team. [thumb2]
ABH and I think he has a little SAE in him.
Nothing wrong with that.
Kennard will be a good player for Duke in a few years. He made the right choice, though. He would be planted next to Mulder on our bench.
I got some enjoyment out of his struggles, too. But not as much enjoyment as I got out of Grayson Allen looking like the chump *** honky he is.
Wasn't last night the first time we beat someone other than Kansas in it?
Don't get the extreme Kennard hate? B/c he didn't pick UK?
Love his game, gonna be a good one.
Grayson Allen can get pumped tho.
...Ingram struggled, but you can see what the hype is about, imo. Nobody really like in in CBB, Scouts will be dangling on his nuts all season long, for sure.
Love his game, gonna be a good one.
Grayson Allen can get pumped tho.
...Ingram struggled, but you can see what the hype is about, imo. Nobody really like in in CBB, Scouts will be dangling on his nuts all season long, for sure.
Born UK fan from a UK family with deep Kentucky roots. Has a UK offer. Picks Duke. What's not to get, you jive turkey?
-Dunno, seems like he made the right choice to me. Guess I don't 'hate' kids for making important life decisions like I used to. Seems like we came out pretty good with our incoming crop of Guards, maybe that's why I'm not bitter?
Porzingis winning over NYC is pretty cool. About time they drafted a 'winner'...congrats BKH.
That kid is for REAL.
Porzingis winning over NYC is pretty cool. About time they drafted a 'winner'...congrats BKH.
That kid is for REAL.
Was happy with Poythress for the most part but he has to finish better. I was encouraged with his play because i think Cal will get to him before the year is over. Just be strong with the ball, try to match Lee's motor and as Cal says be a high level athlete that you are.
:eyes:AK played pretty good. He missed badly on an elbow shot but as BBdK said the game is going to fast for him now and once he settles in he will make those. I am very impressed with him.
Love Lee's play. Has some Rodman in him. His first career double/double and has scored in double digits in all 3 games this year. His scoring is a nice bonus so far.
Murray is filthy. He was shooting half his shots this season from 3 but last night toned it down (2-3 from 3) and did what he does best, drive and finish. That one play reminded me of Curry.
Ulis was masterful, zero turnovers lol
Briscoe with a solid game and had some bulldog in him on defense at times last night. He was busting his *** on D right before he got cramps. I had my doubts about him coming in but i love that guy. He's a super teammate.
In your best Arby's voice: WE HAVE THE GUARDS!!!!1!!!!!!!!!!1!!1!!!1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very pleased to have blistered Duke's ***.
Important to build the resume and this is a nice win to have come seeding time.
:eyes:AK played pretty good. He missed badly on an elbow shot but as BBdK said the game is going to fast for him now and once he settles in he will make those. I am very impressed with him.
Love Lee's play. Has some Rodman in him. His first career double/double and has scored in double digits in all 3 games this year. His scoring is a nice bonus so far.
Murray is filthy. He was shooting half his shots this season from 3 but last night toned it down (2-3 from 3) and did what he does best, drive and finish. That one play reminded me of Curry.
Ulis was masterful, zero turnovers lol
Briscoe with a solid game and had some bulldog in him on defense at times last night. He was busting his *** on D right before he got cramps. I had my doubts about him coming in but i love that guy. He's a super teammate.
In your best Arby's voice: WE HAVE THE GUARDS!!!!1!!!!!!!!!!1!!1!!!1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very pleased to have blistered Duke's ***.
Important to build the resume and this is a nice win to have come seeding time.
ray:-Seems Alex and his little skippy-get-stuffed move is forever gonna be a part of his arsenal. Thought he brought the energy and played much better in the 2nd, but I'd be lying if I said he wasn't the recipient of most of my psycho outbursts.
If he just finishes the bunnies he'd have led the game in scoring.
-What a disaster so far for AD & the Pels.
-Ingram like a lot of guys in his mold struggle with the speed and physicality of the game. He'll be alright, similar to what happened to Skal. Tend to agree with Chad on this one. They have some talent but I don't see the pieces fitting like last year.
-The only answer for best play of the game was Ulis D on Allen when he stole the pass in the lane. That was the smartest move I've seen. So sick.
-UL fan loves talking smack about our Final 4 loses. [laughing]
-Briscoe, I'll admit I was concerned with personality issues or wanting to dominate the ball. 100% wrong. ******* that 1st half D was unreal.
-The only answer for best play of the game was Ulis D on Allen when he stole the pass in the lane. That was the smartest move I've seen. So sick.
-UL fan loves talking smack about our Final 4 loses. [laughing]
-Briscoe, I'll admit I was concerned with personality issues or wanting to dominate the ball. 100% wrong. ******* that 1st half D was unreal.
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The night of and morning after a big basketball win is what GYERO is all about. Really brings the best out of everybody.
Briscoe having the presence of mind to bat that ball to Murray at the end of the half rather than trying to get possession himself because he didn't have the angle at the time...shew.
Our guards dominated the game, and we only had 10 attempts from 3. What team out there is physical enough to contain all those drives, but is also skilled enough to score enough points to get the job done? Enough enough enough
* Oh yeah, eff Maryland. Pretty lucky bunch of pricks last night against Georgetown. Lopsided officiating, plus Georgetown. I really, really don't like them this season. It will probably stay that way too, so congrats, Maryland. You're with Grazonga now.
* Michigan State's winning the Big Ten. Big fan of those guys this year. They've got something.
* Oklahoma's a real hoot to watch too. Best Lon Kruger team since '94 Florida. So much offensive talent.
* Wichita State got ran at Tulsa? #HAITH
Briscoe having the presence of mind to bat that ball to Murray at the end of the half rather than trying to get possession himself because he didn't have the angle at the time...shew.
Our guards dominated the game, and we only had 10 attempts from 3. What team out there is physical enough to contain all those drives, but is also skilled enough to score enough points to get the job done? Enough enough enough
* Oh yeah, eff Maryland. Pretty lucky bunch of pricks last night against Georgetown. Lopsided officiating, plus Georgetown. I really, really don't like them this season. It will probably stay that way too, so congrats, Maryland. You're with Grazonga now.
* Michigan State's winning the Big Ten. Big fan of those guys this year. They've got something.
* Oklahoma's a real hoot to watch too. Best Lon Kruger team since '94 Florida. So much offensive talent.
* Wichita State got ran at Tulsa? #HAITH
- I stand by my preseason take that Ingram is good-not-great this year.
- [laughing] How the hell did Ulis beat that pass?
- Briscoe is awesome. My favorite non-Ulisian player.
I can't get over Tyler Ulis. It's easy to think of anyone who's not a freshman as a grizzled veteran under Calipari, but this is a kid who's three games into his sophomore year. Any other era we'd think of him as still green, still not reliable. But here's Tyler Ulis being defended by guys easily seven to ten inches taller than him, playing in that arena, in front of friends and family, against the 2nd most important team in college basketball, coming down the stretch having played the entire game, and completely flawless in every aspect of the game. Not one errant pass, not one carry, no turnovers. He's the perfect point guard.
I must've watched the pass he threw to Murray after a turnover and dropped in over his head for a runout half a dozen times after the game. It's easy to take that for granted, but he tossed that ball directly over Murray's head, dropped it right in front of him so that Murray only had to look up, see it, and catch it in stride. He had less than a second to think about that pass.
I can't say enough about Tyler Ulis. Thank God Emmanuel Mudiay passed on us.
I must've watched the pass he threw to Murray after a turnover and dropped in over his head for a runout half a dozen times after the game. It's easy to take that for granted, but he tossed that ball directly over Murray's head, dropped it right in front of him so that Murray only had to look up, see it, and catch it in stride. He had less than a second to think about that pass.
I can't say enough about Tyler Ulis. Thank God Emmanuel Mudiay passed on us.
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