Quickley

[IbnSaran]

Don't forget Quickley had a great first half. His +/- was 11, highest on the team, and he hit 2/3 3 pointers, half of the 3s we had for the whole game.

He is going to be a great player for us next year too.

 

[KentuckyStout]

Cal made a mistake going with Hagans and it nearly cost us the damn game.

 

[bookerfan66]

I think we will need him to come up big off the bench again to beat Auburn.

 

[IbnSaran]

Also EJ Montgomery had 5 rebounds in 13 minutes played. An excellent effort.

 

[Xception]

It was a good setup for IQ because we were going low and kicking, he is a better shooter than Hagans. Now next game will be a better setup for Hagans due to the style of play. Players take turns having bad games, we won.

 

[akaukswoosh]

Cal made a mistake going with Hagans and it nearly cost us the damn game.

This. Cal really disappointed me tonight.

 

[kl40504_rivals]

Don't forget Quickley had a great first half. His +/- was 11, highest on the team, and he hit 2/3 3 pointers, half of the 3s we had for the whole game.

He is going to be a great player for us next year too.

If he is here.

 

[bookerfan66]

Also EJ Montgomery had 5 rebounds in 13 minutes played. An excellent effort.

I think PJ being out really helped him.He looks so much more comfortable on the floor now.

 

[musrat59]

Quickley hit two big threes for us.

 

[1991greywildcat]

This. Cal really disappointed me tonight.

Like not taking Harrison out after a second straight shot clock violation. He makes some strange calls sometimes, Hagens has gotta step it up this next game. Need his defense more than anyones out there..

 

[Burly]

Cal made a mistake going with Hagans and it nearly cost us the damn game.

Spot on - baffling decision - damn near cost us the game

 

[Big John Stud]

Cal made a mistake going with Hagans and it nearly cost us the damn game.

Yeah, Hagans was ineffective all game and Cal kept going to him. He should've stuck with Quickley.

 

[Scotty00]

This. Cal really disappointed me tonight.

Cal knows exactly what he’s doing. We won the game and that’s all that matters but if he would’ve kept Hagans out it would’ve killed his confidence and that’s the last thing we need.

 

[Big John Stud]

Cal knows exactly what he’s doing. We won the game and that’s all that matters but if he would’ve kept Hagans out it would’ve killed his confidence and that’s the last thing we need.

What good is his confidence if we're sitting at home? He already lacks confidence and is too hesitant and that's why he played awful. His inability to shoot and hesitance to attack destroyed our offense. Several times when PJ or Reid were doubled we passed out to a wide open Hagans who would pump fake, give up the open look, and pass the ball with the shot clock running down. Quickley didn't hesitate and banged those 3's when they doubled off of him.

 

[letitrainuk_rivals88012]

It's crazy how portions of the fan base will find something to be negative about in a win.
I mean I get. It's a message board about the games but the body isn't cold yet and we're poking it.
I stay excited longer about wins I suppose.

 

[coachcombs57]

Cal knows exactly what he’s doing. We won the game and that’s all that matters but if he would’ve kept Hagans out it would’ve killed his confidence and that’s the last thing we need.

Thank you! Also...hagans made the stop of the game on defense to seal it. Hard to do that on the bench

 

[UKNothinButNet]

Cal knows exactly what he’s doing. We won the game and that’s all that matters but if he would’ve kept Hagans out it would’ve killed his confidence and that’s the last thing we need.

I heard you; but just as easily, we could have been flying back to Lexington last night with Hagans’ confidence intact...

 

[irishcat1965]

“Almost”. And if if and buts were candy and nuts, we would all have a Merry Xmas.

 

[seneca2e]

Hagans made a drive and buried 2 humongous free throws right in do or die time!

 

[1991greywildcat]

Cal knows exactly what he’s doing. We won the game and that’s all that matters but if he would’ve kept Hagans out it would’ve killed his confidence and that’s the last thing we need.

This is March, your starting point, also can not have 7, 8 turnovers in one game with no offensive out put.. That is a one way ticket, to going home..

 

[JC CATS]

Tyler and PJ did good...Yeah Tyler and PJ :smiley:

 

[IrishMike409]

This. Cal really disappointed me tonight.

Cmon. This can’t be serious.

 

[CELTICAT]

Quickley > Hagans

 

[blubo]

Thank you! Also...hagans made the stop of the game on defense to seal it. Hard to do that on the bench

He did that for sure.

 

[Slowwalker]

Hagan’s defense is also what kept the UH shot from falling.

 

[jc2010]

Thank you! Also...hagans made the stop of the game on defense to seal it. Hard to do that on the bench

Beautiful defense, cut the angle off perfectly.

 

[Bluedad2]

This is March, your starting point, also can not have 7, 8 turnovers in one game with no offensive out put.. That is a one way ticket, to going home..

Hagans had four turnovers - exaggerate much?

 

[Scotty00]

I heard you; but just as easily, we could have been flying back to Lexington last night with Hagans’ confidence intact...

We could’ve but we ain’t! We are playing tomorrow and that’s all that should matter!

 

[CatsRWild]

Hagan is Cals Harrison on this team...seems like he’s going to play him regardless of actually how he is performing...Going to get us beat. Quickley has been the better player for over a month now. At least he deserves some of KJ minutes as well.

KJ getting his own and Hagans terrible play almost gave the game to Houston.

 

[BigKari]

Hagans made a huge huge stop at the end of the game. Yes he struggled, but you gotta give him credit for making the game winning play. He tracked down the ball and got it to our (almost) automatic free throw shooter.

 

[HerrosHeroes]

They both bring different styles to the table...
We will need them both to produce to advance tomorrow.

 

[The_Catfather]

 

[Stonewall12]

Cal knows exactly what he’s doing. We won the game and that’s all that matters but if he would’ve kept Hagans out it would’ve killed his confidence and that’s the last thing we need.

Yea sure

 

[Big John Stud]

Welp, at least Hagans still has his confidence.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Don't forget Quickley had a great first half. His +/- was 11, highest on the team, and he hit 2/3 3 pointers, half of the 3s we had for the whole game.

He is going to be a great player for us next year too.

Bbn need to use power of numbers to ensure he starts next season. I'm done with Hagans.

 

[1991greywildcat]

Hagans had four turnovers - exaggerate much?

Not exactly sure what you thought i was exaggerating about, dude had 7 turnovers and we lost.. End of story, same thing every time this team lost..

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

This is March, your starting point, also can not have 7, 8 turnovers in one game with no offensive out put.. That is a one way ticket, to going home..

Is that you Nostradamus? Dang you must be getting old.

 

[ManitouDan_anon]

Hagans 11 TO from the PG spot the last two games We all should know by know some players have no leash and some not only have leashes but very very short ones . Been stated here already Hagans lost his confidence weeks and weeks ago . But we rode him to the bitter end .

 

[1991greywildcat]

Hagans 11 TO from the PG spot the last two games We all should know by know some players have no leash and some not only have leashes but very very short ones . Been stated here already Hagans lost his confidence weeks and weeks ago . But we rode him to the bitter end .

Nobody else to roll with, could go with Quickly. But he will just end up going through the same eventually, freshman is still a freshman, it is never going to change. Unless Cal quits pushing so many players out the door, these kids get this pressure on them with no older, more experienced gaurds to fall back on, like how Michigan State has in a junior Winston or Virginia has in seniors Guy and Jerome, all of Kentucky's is freshman, all of Duke's was freshman, they are both home now. Should tell everyone something..

 

[ManitouDan_anon]

Nobody else to roll with, could go with Quickly. But he will just end up going through the same eventually, freshman is still a freshman, it is never going to change. Unless Cal quits pushing so many players out the door, these kids get this pressure on them with no older, more experienced gaurds to fall back on, like how Michigan State has in a junior Winston or Virginia has in seniors Guy and Jerome, all of Kentucky's is freshman, all of Duke's was freshman, they are both home now. Should tell everyone something..

good post , I would have rolled quite a bit with IQ .. Hagans , the past month , hasn't done anything to offset his high rate of turning the ball over . We can live with a few TO's IF , if you are offsetting it with something . Plus IQ can shoot , The d runs away from Ashton .