The mindset that you need 1st round picks to field a good college basketball team needs to stop.
UK moves up in both polls
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did anybody else think we ran a simpler offense with less zoom action our last game than the previous 3. I thought it was more just simple drive and pass, and pass around the 3 point line.. I wonder if Pope wanted to miss-direct Duke's study of us.
I’m excited for UK basketball for the first time in a very long time. I think most of us are
I also think we have a Diamond in CMP
That being said…it does well to be somewhat cautious..all the reasons are already mentioned in this thread
I feel we have a damn good team. Remains to be seen if it’s a great one. A loss to Duke will not be the end of the world…I’m not expecting to lose, but im also not naive enough to think a win is a given
No matter what though..I believe the game will be competitive and every single player will fight to the end
I also think we have a Diamond in CMP
That being said…it does well to be somewhat cautious..all the reasons are already mentioned in this thread
I feel we have a damn good team. Remains to be seen if it’s a great one. A loss to Duke will not be the end of the world…I’m not expecting to lose, but im also not naive enough to think a win is a given
No matter what though..I believe the game will be competitive and every single player will fight to the end
I think they’re a better team, despite not necessarily having any lottery level draft picks, than a 4-5 seed. Guess we’ll know soon enough.
excellent point. we aught to be playing free and loose. which always makes for a dangerous team
Do you have a dook degree? And yes, I have two from UK getting a doctorate and completing a residency.
They didn’t, but they had guys who had played a lot of games together. They had also been to back to back Sweet 16 ahead of that 3 year run.
We have to step back up and reclaim our spot at the highest levels. It’s more psychological than anything, imo.
Or, just take the devils by the horns from the outset of the season and never look back!
If you win 9 or 10 of those 15, and lose the others respectably a 3 seed would be in order...that's probably a top 12 team resume
I think our ceiling is a 1 or 2. 5 or 6 would be the floor, based on everything I've seen so far.
Bingo! Cal type coaches need a go to guy to score late in a game and take over. Pope type coaches scheme guys open and play to their strengths. I’d rather have that any day personally.
Its been proven time and time again in college basketball, that team ball with solid veterans and a strong bench is the way to go.
Cal used OaD successfully a few years when no one else was doing it but everything eventually caught up to him.
Having OaD talent is great but you still need the vets and great team ball. Alot of people like this UK team and I think as the season progresses, more and more people will come on board. Pope is coaching and running a scheme that is successful for today's game. Cal didn't like it but you need 3s. UK is shooting 41.7% of their shots from the 3. I don't think most realize how important that is. NOT just taking them but making them at a good rate.
UConn was taking 40-42% both championship teams.
There will be losses but Pope is doing great and coaching in a way thay can translate to a big run.
The SEC is loaded and it only gets tougher once conference play starts, but the SEC is going to get worst case 7 teams in and upwards of 10-11. No team is walking through it.
it's a long season. It's just getting started. Auburn was actually picked 6th by Norlander. It is what it is.
Let the basketball do the talking and enjoy the new staff, team.
Beat Duke!
It'd be interesting to hear what the scouting report is for tomorrow nights game....and Im talking about Duke's scouting report of UK.
Thank God we have a fresh coach though. He makes it a little more interesting versus a Cal coached team i think.
As I recall from high school, you had generic scouting reports...."Guy can shoot 3s" "Guy is right handed, make em drive left" etc....
Thank God we have a fresh coach though. He makes it a little more interesting versus a Cal coached team i think.
As I recall from high school, you had generic scouting reports...."Guy can shoot 3s" "Guy is right handed, make em drive left" etc....
I could see a super high seed for sure but I think we average out between both. A 3 seed or above would be remarkable starting with 0 players.
Shhh, spies everywhere
You didn’t answer the question. Dook degree or not? You criticized TH about not having a degree from UK. Tell us about yours.
A UK degree bridles enthusiasm and tames takes?
I have screwed this up.
At least I'm not a pompous, self important ***. There is that saving grace.
Cats by 90.