We looked like a team of church pickup league players. Absolutely no cohesion on offense or defense.
*UK vs Gonzaga Game Thread*
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Let's see if we have a little pride at least the 2nd half.
Butler probably couldn’t save us tonight. They are way more talented. That first half was an absolute ***-whipping.
Bad week for Kentucky. We are being exposed for what we really are this year, a fringe top-20 team.
Bad week for Kentucky. We are being exposed for what we really are this year, a fringe top-20 team.
Well... maybe this truly is a rebuilding year. Butler being out is a HUGE difference in this game, but if our guys can't hit layups, defend, or rebound, we're not gonna win many games.
This is it, we’re just playing actual teams now.
The only part of Pope's offense they run is dribble handoffs with weak cuts. They are dying to go one on one and they aren't good enough.
no doubt would have helped.
not sure he was putting us over the hill in this one tho.
Too many black holes on this team.
My man, at this point we would have to play twice as good in the second half just to lose respectably. No one is melting down. This is a game thread, and we have sucked this game. No reason to pretend otherwise.
Wait, sorry. “We’ve got this! Without our glue guy and starting point guard we can easily come back in the second half! Rah rah rah!” Do you feel better now?
Ding ding ding......this is being officiated like a true road game for UK. They need to learn how to win on the road.
Bunch of dam babies on here. Anybody that has a lick of sense new this wasn't going to be a top 5-10 team all year. A team pieced together with mid level talent at best. Give the man time to get some high level players in here.
Agree but in church league blood will be drawn. These guys want no part of contact. lol
We are just realizing that we're not what we thought we were. It sucks. SEC is loaded. Gonzaga might be 4th best team in league.
No Butler, no shot at winning this one.
Hope we get him back soon.
Hope we get him back soon.
I was hoping NIL money would light a fire for these guys, I'm afraid it might be doing the opposite.
Teams have found the formula to embarrass us defensively. Just have to smother the perimeter, watch our bigs choke, then box out a ghost player for the rebound.
This team is gritty but it is what it is. Not even concerned. If it looks like this 3 years from now then I'll be concerned. Keep fighting boys.
So weak. He's way too passive. I'm so tired of his 3-point shot fake and drive to the basket, only to clank a weak*** baby hook. It's constant. Shoot the F****** BALL!!!
Problem is other than maybe Garrison, you only get back the 3 little used freshmen.
And shockingly, you actually need high level talent to consistently win at high levels. You need experience but also need talent.
And to think, Amari Williams pouted for a few days when we brought Garrison in.
Now we know why he was insecure.
We are apparently not an offensive team. At least not against good teams.
Id roll with Garrison, Oweh, and Butler the rest of the year. The only three player remotely athletic enough to play. Then let the others decide if they want to play or sit the bench.
Oh to the contrary, this is a meltdown lol. Seriously tho, what did we expect tonight. Especially learning Butler was out.
This! One roster was built for years. Ours was built in a couple months.
Yeah it's been negative here but for the most part it's about this specific game, this specific season.
I don't think anyone here won't give Pope time to get his players in here.
Butler's loss is huge. He is a superior defender to Kriisa and is one of our very few playmakers.
The 2 big holes offensively on our team is the lack of a second multidimensional guard/wing and a 5 that fits what Pope is looking for on O. Robinson, Brea, and Oweh are all score first guards without much ability to set up teammates and are mediocre secondary ball handlers. Garrison and Williams don't seem fit to handle the pressure Pope's system puts on them from the perimeter. We often look like we are playing a crappy guard at the 5 as they fumble trying to dribble or pass while under a modicum of defensive pressure.
The 2 big holes offensively on our team is the lack of a second multidimensional guard/wing and a 5 that fits what Pope is looking for on O. Robinson, Brea, and Oweh are all score first guards without much ability to set up teammates and are mediocre secondary ball handlers. Garrison and Williams don't seem fit to handle the pressure Pope's system puts on them from the perimeter. We often look like we are playing a crappy guard at the 5 as they fumble trying to dribble or pass while under a modicum of defensive pressure.
That’s the problem. I haven’t seen grit or fight. A lot of backing down and avoiding physical play especially out of Carr and Williams. Garrison really tries.
I understand that but I also want a team that at least plays with some damn heart you preach it than it needs to be played that way. The last several games the HEART has been no where to be found!
Why are we all so mad? We wanted Cal gone, he is. That left our incoming coach the impossible task of cobbling together a decent team. We have one.
We are going to win big and lose big this year. We're also going to make the tournament and maybe make the sweet 16. This year is a gift. How about we just support the team and Pope and stop acting like entitled imbeciles....starting with me.
I caught myself screaming at the TV. How ridiculous of me. Im just gonna chill and enjoy the highs and lows of our 1st season without CCC screwing us in a decade.
We are going to win big and lose big this year. We're also going to make the tournament and maybe make the sweet 16. This year is a gift. How about we just support the team and Pope and stop acting like entitled imbeciles....starting with me.
I caught myself screaming at the TV. How ridiculous of me. Im just gonna chill and enjoy the highs and lows of our 1st season without CCC screwing us in a decade.
We need to get some players in here.