Kentucky Texas Tech Game Thread

[UKWildcats1987]

We never got down 10.

Refs haven't screwed us. For a meaningless exhibition, not bad.

 

[Tri-Countycat]

Texas Tech is gonna be really good when they get their two best players back. Imagine us playing without Milan and Williams or whoever our second best player is. We should win this game by 12-15 points but I don’t think that will happen.

 

[ComebackCats98]

Offense looked better with Wilkins running the show and Zoom/Williams off the ball. Williams might be the 2nd best guard we have. Ousmane also shows some real potential.

 

[ala_kat2]

we give up way too many drive-bys. How many floaters have they hit over Moreno after getting past their UK defender?

 

[UKCowboys]

We’re up by 4 at the half. I seriously don’t know what that means when opposing team is working without their best player.

In fairness, with their best player, TT is one of the 3-4 best teams in the country

 

[Anon722800]

Welp. Play like this the whole time and we good to go. Finally ran a play for MOMO. Defense is suffocating. I can’t complain about this.

HARRRRRR Pope!

 

[WallMash]

Half time take. Our team plays tight at start of games. Not really John Wall mentality. But we are doing better. Played tougher D. Zoom isn't a big help. I'm a fan of Williams.

 

[Catastic5]

Texas Tech is gonna be really good when they get their two best players back. Imagine us playing without Milan and Williams or whoever our second best player is. We should win this game by 12-15 points but I don’t think that will happen.

We should be blowing them out… and we’re not.

 

[bpsteve1972]

1/11 3ptt ugh

 

[bbnkat02]

Pieces are there....question is can Pope develop them? I hope for his sake and the program's sake the answer is yes.

 

[Catastic5]

In fairness, with their best player, TT is one of the 3-4 best teams in the country

With Toppin, they were ranked 19th. And they’re picked to finish 5th in the Big 12.

 

[TFCat11]

Wilkins at point, Williams at the 2, then when Kam gets back, Diallo needs to disappear.

 

[katwest]

Moreno 0-12 on block attempts with their drives right at him. Guy cannot get off the floor and everyone knows it.

That’s concerning but they have hit some sh—- shots with a 15 foot arch on them. Thats not going to keep going in.

 

[bbnkat02]

We should be blowing them out… and we’re not.

Offense needs work.

 

[Cats4321]

Definitely looked better during that run.

Really having a hard time evaluating this team. Texas Tech looks pretty average without Toppin, but still good to have a lead.

 

[Cliffhanger82]

We are a Cuz type player away from being really good - 7th in conference seems about right

 

[WallMash]

This Wilkins / Williams guard combo is fantastic.

But they should let Williams be PG 1, not off guard, flip that mark.

 

[PooPooPeePeePoo]

Our weak spots are definitely the 4 and 5. We’re gonna get eaten alive against teams who have physical or elite bigs. Moreno is soft as Charmin and N’Diaye is a twig.

 

[UKgrad22]

Offense looked better with Wilkins running the show and Zoom/Williams off the ball. Williams might be the 2nd best guard we have. Ousmane also shows some real potential.

Definitely a faster offense with Wilkins running the show. Zoom is just too ball dominant (and doesn’t give enough ball security) to facilitate just yet

 

[UKWildcats1987]

In fairness, with their best player, TT is one of the 3-4 best teams in the country

Lol say what? They are ranked 19th. That factors him in. U are really pumping the sunshine tonight.

 

[Anon722800]

Wilkins is a menace.

I thought we hated him already

 

[UKCowboys]

With Toppin, they were ranked 19th. And they’re picked to finish 5th in the Big 12.

OK, 19th ranked team and we are up 4

 

[Im The Village Idiot]

N’Diaye is really, really good.
Wilkins at PG is a game changer.
Momcilovic is the real deal.

The defense is miles better than last year.

I think this team has some potential to be pretty good. Zoom still doesn’t fit and Moreno hasnt improved enough to be an elite team just yet. Mason is a solid player already as a freshman.

I like this team.

 

[HipTer]

In fairness, with their best player, TT is one of the 3-4 best teams in the country

And TT's current ranking is based on them not having Toppin. Everyone knew Toppin would not play until the 2nd half of the season.

 

[Catastic5]

After watching that Auburn-Alabama game last night, I’m starting to wonder the accuracy of us finishing 7th in the SEC.

 

[OldScratchBlues]

we give up way too many drive-bys. How many floaters have they hit over Moreno after getting past their UK defender?

Wait until we start the regular season. Some of our opponents gonna make some our players looks like statues.

 

[bbnkat02]

Way I see it this is a no stress season:

Either Pope kicks *** and we feel good
Or Pope doesn't measure up and we move on.

That simple

 

[chattanogawildcat]

40-0

Oh, you again with a new account. Call me surprised

 

[Artlaibesghost]

Good half defensively, offense is a work in progress. Not impressed with Zoom or Hawethorne so far. Dont understand why we aren't focusing on getting Milo open with space

 

[UKCowboys]

Kam coming back soon will help us. I think the best path for this team would be a tight 8 man rotation with spot minutes for the rest. Not something Pope loves doing

 

[theBlues]

There a few things to like. After the 1st 2 possessions the defense was nice; they aren't going to hit all their high floaters.
Moreno looks like a top flight big man. I love the way Wilkins has been getting after guys on defense, and Mason Williams as well.

 

[HipTer]

Wilkins defense on the switch was killing UK in the first part of the half. His on-ball defense was fine, maybe even good, but he was just quitting after getting screened instead of picking up the screener consistently.

 

[Artlaibesghost]

we give up way too many drive-bys. How many floaters have they hit over Moreno after getting past their UK defender?

Who is usually Williams he is in need of work defensively.

 

[UKWildcats1987]

Kam coming back soon will help us. I think the best path for this team would be a tight 8 man rotation with spot minutes for the rest. Not something Pope loves doing

100% agree. And we dont agree often lol

 

[mcwildcats04]

Way I see it this is a no stress season:

Either Pope kicks *** and we feel good
Or Pope doesn't measure up and we move on.

That's simple

I completely agree with this take. Maybe that's why I'm probably the least excited I've ever been about an upcoming season.

 

[OldScratchBlues]

1/11 3ptt ugh

Imagine getting the best 3 point shooter in the country and going 1-11 in the first half of an exhibition.
I know it's exhibition, but what kind of offense are we trying to run? Or is Pope just like man this is practice just go out there and do you?

 

[DelkBowl]

Wilkins at the 1, Williams at the 2. Let Zoom sit

Wilkins doesn’t pass the ball. Not a good trait for a point guard

 

[Artlaibesghost]

We should be blowing them out… and we’re not.

It's a nineteenth ranked team, its an exhibition game. We are winning , no pleasing some they seem to enjoy being miserable SOB'S

 

[bbnkat02]

Seeing Ravi Moss on ESPN/SECNetwork is wild. Dude was a damn good player at UHA here much to our chagrin.

 

[Anon722800]

N’Diaye is really, really good.
Wilkins at PG is a game changer.
Momcilovic is the real deal.

The defense is miles better than last year.

I think this team has some potential to be pretty good. Zoom still doesn’t fit and Moreno hasnt improved enough to be an elite team just yet. Mason is a solid player already as a freshman.

I like this team.

Embarrassment of riches like I've been saying